Here's your roundup of the latest share tips. See which companies the experts are buying, selling or holding this week.
Landsec, JD Wetherspoon and WH Smith are among the companies under the spotlight this week.
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Landsec – BUY
Symbol: LAND.L
Index: FTSE 100
The commercial property developer delivered a good set of results and an optimistic outlook for both earnings and asset values.
Matthew Saperia, an analyst at Peel Hunt, has a ‘buy’ recommendation on the stock and a target price of 790p.
“While the macro backdrop remains uncertain, a robust balance sheet and an underpinned dividend provide comfort,” he said.
JD Wetherspoon – HOLD
Symbol: JDW.L
Index: FTSE 250
The pub chain served up strong like-for-like sales growth of 5.9% for the first quarter of 2025, with increases in both bar and food sales.
However, the unexpected Budget increase in National Insurance costs puts additional pressure on already thin margins, according to Anna Barnfather, an analyst at Panmure Liberum.
“Our menu pricing analysis suggests reduced capacity for continued price increases to mitigate against these rising labour costs,” she said.
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WH Smith – ADD
Symbol: SMWH.L
Index: FTSE 250
The retailer reported a 16% rise in full-year profit before tax of £166 million, with a particularly strong summer trading period.
However, Jonathan Pritchard, an analyst at Peel Hunt, doesn’t believe there’s much momentum. He reiterated his ‘add’ rating and 1,500p target price.
“We like the company but there are better options elsewhere,” he said.
Auto Trader – HOLD
Symbol: AUTO.L
Index: FTSE 100
Short-term headwinds have emerged in the first half with constrained supply boosting sales on forecourts but reducing dealership listing volumes.
There’s also the fall-out from the Court of Appeal’s backing of consumers who’d complained about commission on car loans, pointed out Sean Kealy, an analyst at Panmure Liberum.
“We believe investors should continue to respond with calm to these developments, as there remain significant hurdles to pass before retailers feel any impact,” he said.
On the Beach – BUY
Symbol: OTB.L
Index: FTSE All-Share
The holiday business, which has benefitted from its transformational deal with Ryanair, is expected to deliver positive preliminary results in early December.
Ivor Jones, an analyst at Peel Hunt, reiterated his ‘buy’ recommendation on the stock and 300p target price.
“We anticipate demand for Long Haul and Premium to have remained robust as wealthier consumers continue to prioritise holiday spending,” he said.
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