Whitbread PLC – Sponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:WTBDY) Receives Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

Shares of Whitbread PLC – Sponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:WTBDY) have earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the six brokerages that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, two have issued a hold recommendation, two have assigned a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company.

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Whitbread in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Whitbread in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Whitbread in a research note on Thursday, January 15th.

Whitbread Stock Down 1.7%

Whitbread stock opened at $7.72 on Wednesday. Whitbread has a 12-month low of $7.42 and a 12-month high of $11.06. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $8.06 and its 200 day moving average price is $8.65.

Whitbread Company Profile

Whitbread plc is a UK-based hospitality company primarily engaged in hotel and restaurant operations. Its flagship brand, Premier Inn, is one of the largest budget hotel chains in the United Kingdom, offering standardized accommodation across city centre and suburban locations. In addition to hotels, Whitbread operates a portfolio of food and beverage outlets, including family-oriented restaurants and pubs that cater to both leisure and business travellers.

The company’s hotel portfolio comprises hundreds of properties in the UK, alongside an established presence in Germany and select international markets under the Premier Inn banner.