Whitbread shares rise as long-term outlook and cost-saving measures offset misses By Investing.com

Whitbread's Financial Performance: Whitbread plc reported total sales of £1.57 billion and profit before tax of £340 million for the first half of 2025, both slightly below market expectations, but the company's long-term strategy and expansion plans in Germany helped maintain investor confidence.

Future Outlook and Strategic Moves: The company raised its forecast for cost efficiencies to £60 million and plans to generate between £175 million and £225 million from selling 51 restaurants, while projecting significant profit growth by 2030, particularly in its German operations.