Whitbread plc (WTBDY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

Core Insights - The company has made excellent progress in the first half of 2026, as highlighted in the interim results presentation [1] - The Accelerating Growth Plan is a key strategic initiative aimed at transforming the business and is part of a broader 5-year plan [2] - The company has outperformed the market in the U.K. during the first half, benefiting from a strong guest proposition and ongoing commercial programs [2] - In Germany, the company is on track to achieve profitability by the end of the fiscal year 2026 [3]