J D Wetherspoon plc
Organization
J D Wetherspoon plc is a prominent British pub company operating a large chain of pubs and hotels across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1979 by Tim Martin, the company is known for offering affordable food and drinks, often converting historic buildings into unique pub venues.
What experts have said about J D Wetherspoon plc
6 statements · 2 positive · 4 negative
The World Cup provided Wetherspoons less sales benefit than expected.
“the World cup actually did not provide as big of a boost as they had hoped”
Open the episode · Airbus Gains, Randstad Up, Wetherspoon PlungesListen at 3:39
Higher costs offset the World Cup’s sales boost for Wetherspoons.
“higher costs just offset the boost from this, the matches”
Open the episode · Airbus Gains, Randstad Up, Wetherspoon PlungesListen at 3:44
Wetherspoons continues to face very high costs.
“costs remain very high”
Open the episode · Airbus Gains, Randstad Up, Wetherspoon PlungesListen at 4:16
Wetherspoons’s high costs caused its profit warning.
“And so that is why we had this profit warning”
Open the episode · Airbus Gains, Randstad Up, Wetherspoon PlungesListen at 4:33
JD Wetherspoon shares are entering buying range at £5.56.
“I think it's coming into buying range at £5.56 a share.”
Open the episode · Paul's Podcast - Fri 20 Mar 2026Listen at 19:45
JD Wetherspoon has more pricing power than the market recognizes.
“I think they've got more pricing power than the market realizes.”
Open the episode · Paul's Podcast - Fri 20 Mar 2026Listen at 20:25
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4 episodes featuring J D Wetherspoon plc
Stock Movers
Wetherspoons issues fourth profit warning as Iberdrola beats estimates
The latest earnings reports highlight how inflation and rising overhead costs continue to squeeze consumer-facing hospitality brands even as global utilities show resilience.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 min
Stock Movers
Airbus surges on buyback plan while Wetherspoon plunges on profit warning
This episode highlights the stark divide between booming European industrial giants and struggling UK consumer-facing businesses.
Jul 22, 2026 · 7 min
UK Small/Mid Caps with Paul Scott
Paul Scott makes the case for direct premium subscriptions
The episode is chiefly a subscriber note, clarifying how listeners can access premium content while separating personal investment opinions from financial advice.
Jul 10, 2026 · 32 min
UK Small/Mid Caps with Paul Scott
Iran conflict jolts markets as Paul Scott weighs wider fallout
The episode captures how sudden geopolitical escalation can disrupt markets while raising difficult questions about economic and regional consequences.
Mar 20, 2026 · 37 min