J D Wetherspoon plc

LSE:JDW Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£649.3m

J D Wetherspoon Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

J D Wetherspoon has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 63.6%, while the Hospitality industry saw earnings growing at 43.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 17.2% per year. J D Wetherspoon's return on equity is 16.4%, and it has net margins of 2.5%.

Key information

63.58%

Earnings growth rate

64.78%

EPS growth rate

Hospitality Industry Growth1.31%
Revenue growth rate17.22%
Return on equity16.44%
Net Margin2.52%
Next Earnings Update02 Oct 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article Feb 11

Is J D Wetherspoon plc (LON:JDW) Potentially Undervalued?

J D Wetherspoon plc ( LON:JDW ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of 17% on...
Analysis Article Jan 22

Here's Why J D Wetherspoon (LON:JDW) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...
Analysis Article Nov 27

Here's Why J D Wetherspoon (LON:JDW) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
Analysis Article Oct 04

Returns On Capital At J D Wetherspoon (LON:JDW) Have Stalled

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...
Analysis Article Aug 30

Benign Growth For J D Wetherspoon plc (LON:JDW) Underpins Its Share Price

J D Wetherspoon plc's ( LON:JDW ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 12.2x might make it look like a buy right now...
Analysis Article Jun 28

J D Wetherspoon plc's (LON:JDW) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 28% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, J D Wetherspoon fair value estimate is UK£9.87 J D...
Analysis Article May 08

J D Wetherspoon plc's (LON:JDW) Share Price Boosted 34% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too

J D Wetherspoon plc ( LON:JDW ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
Analysis Article Apr 15

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying J D Wetherspoon plc (LON:JDW)?

J D Wetherspoon plc ( LON:JDW ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 11% on the...
Analysis Article Nov 14

J D Wetherspoon plc's (LON:JDW) CEO Will Probably Find It Hard To See A Huge Raise This Year

Key Insights J D Wetherspoon's Annual General Meeting to take place on 21st of November Salary of UK£677.0k is part of...
Analysis Article Nov 03

Here's Why J D Wetherspoon (LON:JDW) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Sep 04

J D Wetherspoon's (LON:JDW) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article Aug 16

The Price Is Right For J D Wetherspoon plc (LON:JDW)

When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...
Analysis Article Mar 29

J D Wetherspoon (LON:JDW) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'd want to...
Analysis Article Mar 14

Does J D Wetherspoon (LON:JDW) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
Analysis Article Feb 29

What J D Wetherspoon plc's (LON:JDW) P/E Is Not Telling You

There wouldn't be many who think J D Wetherspoon plc's ( LON:JDW ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.6x is worth...
Analysis Article Feb 14

Is J D Wetherspoon plc (LON:JDW) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, J D Wetherspoon fair value estimate is UK£6.46 J D Wetherspoon...
Analysis Article Nov 10

J D Wetherspoon plc's (LON:JDW) CEO Will Probably Find It Hard To See A Huge Raise This Year

Key Insights J D Wetherspoon's Annual General Meeting to take place on 16th of November CEO John Hutson's total...
Analysis Article Nov 07

J D Wetherspoon (LON:JDW) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Typically, we'll want to...
Analysis Article Oct 25

Should You Think About Buying J D Wetherspoon plc (LON:JDW) Now?

While J D Wetherspoon plc ( LON:JDW ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it received a lot of...
Analysis Article Jul 19

Be Wary Of J D Wetherspoon (LON:JDW) And Its Returns On Capital

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? In a...
Analysis Article Jun 16

Should You Think About Buying J D Wetherspoon plc (LON:JDW) Now?

J D Wetherspoon plc ( LON:JDW ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...
Analysis Article May 01

We Think J D Wetherspoon (LON:JDW) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Mar 04

Why J D Wetherspoon plc (LON:JDW) Could Be Worth Watching

While J D Wetherspoon plc ( LON:JDW ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it led the LSE gainers...
Analysis Article Jan 08

There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About J D Wetherspoon's (LON:JDW) Returns On Capital

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'd...
Analysis Article Oct 10

Auditors Have Doubts About J D Wetherspoon (LON:JDW)

When J D Wetherspoon plc ( LON:JDW ) reported its results to July 2022 its auditors, Grant Thornton could not be sure...
Analysis Article Jun 16

Is There An Opportunity With J D Wetherspoon plc's (LON:JDW) 42% Undervaluation?

Does the June share price for J D Wetherspoon plc ( LON:JDW ) reflect what it's really worth? Today, we will estimate...
Analysis Article May 11

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine J D Wetherspoon plc (LON:JDW)?

J D Wetherspoon plc ( LON:JDW ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...
Analysis Article Mar 28

Is J D Wetherspoon (LON:JDW) Using Debt Sensibly?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Mar 01

Estimating The Fair Value Of J D Wetherspoon plc (LON:JDW)

In this article we are going to estimate the intrinsic value of J D Wetherspoon plc ( LON:JDW ) by taking the expected...
Analysis Article Jan 25

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine J D Wetherspoon plc (LON:JDW)?

While J D Wetherspoon plc ( LON:JDW ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it received a lot of...
Analysis Article Dec 26

J D Wetherspoon (LON:JDW) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
Analysis Article Oct 05

At UK£10.19, Is It Time To Put J D Wetherspoon plc (LON:JDW) On Your Watch List?

J D Wetherspoon plc ( LON:JDW ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How J D Wetherspoon makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

LSE:JDW Revenue, expenses and earnings (GBP Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
25 Jan 262,1865510
25 Oct 252,1576210
27 Jul 252,1286810
27 Apr 252,1016510
26 Jan 252,0746210
26 Oct 242,0555610
28 Jul 242,0364910
28 Apr 242,0184500
28 Jan 242,0004100
28 Oct 231,9635000
30 Jul 231,9256000
29 Apr 231,8876400
29 Jan 231,8496800
29 Oct 221,7954300
31 Jul 221,7401900
30 Apr 221,445-5500
23 Jan 221,149-13000
23 Oct 21961-15300
25 Jul 21773-17700
25 Apr 21766-18000
24 Jan 21760-18300
24 Oct 201,011-14000
26 Jul 201,262-9800
26 Apr 201,562-1890
26 Jan 201,86261180
26 Oct 191,84167280
28 Jul 191,81973380
28 Apr 191,78668400
27 Jan 191,75363410
27 Oct 181,72365420
29 Jul 181,69467430
29 Apr 181,69267430
28 Jan 181,69068440
28 Oct 171,67562440
30 Jul 171,66157450
29 Apr 171,63454600
22 Jan 171,60651750
22 Oct 161,60151630
24 Jul 161,59551510
24 Apr 161,57850520
24 Jan 161,56048530
24 Oct 151,53746530
26 Jul 151,51445530

Quality Earnings: JDW has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: JDW's current net profit margins (2.5%) are lower than last year (3%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: JDW has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 63.6% per year.

Accelerating Growth: JDW's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: JDW had negative earnings growth (-11.5%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Hospitality industry average (2.3%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: JDW's Return on Equity (16.4%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/01 02:33
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/01 00:00
Earnings2026/01/25
Annual Earnings2025/07/27

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Analyst Sources

J D Wetherspoon plc is covered by 25 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Julian EasthopeBarclays
Elisabeth JamiesonBarclays
Richard TaylorBarclays