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UBS cuts Whitbread target as hotelier opts for long-term strategy over quick gains

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05 May 2026
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Whitbread PLC unveiled a new five-year strategy focusing on steady growth rather than aggressive financial moves like full sale and leaseback or selling its German business. UBS responded cautiously, lowering its price target from 3,575p to 2,975p and cutting pre-tax profit forecasts for 2027 due to unexpected costs including restructuring and geopolitical impacts. Despite these challenges, UBS maintains a 'buy' rating, highlighting Premier Inn's strong position as the UK's leading budget hotel brand with potential for market share gains amid competitor pressures. Investors should watch how Whitbread balances its long-term plans with near-term financial performance.

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