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Whitbread's Strong H1 Profit Surprises, Shares Plunge Amid Cost Warnings
Whitbreads shares dropped over 8% following a mixed report for H1 2026, revealing a profit decline and warnings of rising costs in the United Kingdom and a profit reduction in Germany.
- Whitbread reported H1 2026 revenue of £1.54 billion, a 2% decline year-on-year, surpassing the consensus estimate of £1.53 billion.
- Adjusted profit before tax for Whitbread fell 9% to £316 million, which was 4% above the consensus estimate of £305 million.
- The hospitality group highlighted rising costs in the United Kingdom and reduced its profit forecast for its operations in Germany, impacting investor confidence.
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The decline in Whitbreads shares reflects broader challenges in the hospitality sector, as rising costs and profit warnings could signal tougher times ahead for the industry, particularly for major players like Premier Inn.