Whitbread plc (OTCMKTS:WTBDY – Get Free Report) shares shot up 1.2% during trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as high as $9.68 and last traded at $9.65. 12,035 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 54% from the average session volume of 26,096 shares. The stock had previously closed at $9.54.
Whitbread Trading Up 1.2 %
The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $9.56 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $10.34.
Whitbread Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 12th. Investors of record on Friday, May 24th will be issued a $0.1973 dividend. This is an increase from Whitbread’s previous dividend of $0.10. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 23rd.
About Whitbread
Whitbread plc operates hotels and restaurants in the United Kingdom, Germany, and internationally. It operates hotels under the Premier Inn, ZIP by Premier Inn, and hub by Premier Inn brands. The company operates restaurants under the Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar+Block Steakhouse, Thyme, and Table Table brands in the United Kingdom.
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