Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB) Insider Activity Marks Ongoing Share Acquisitions – FTSE 250 Restaurant Chain

June 24, 2025 09:19 AM BST | By Team Kalkine Media
 Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB) Insider Activity Marks Ongoing Share Acquisitions – FTSE 250 Restaurant Chain
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Highlights

  • Phil Urban acquired additional shares in Mitchells & Butlers plc on June 20

  • Recent share purchases reflect continued personal transactions by the company executive

  • Mitchells & Butlers plc trades on the FTSE 250 under the ticker LON:MAB

Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB), a major operator in the hospitality sector, continues to attract attention on the FTSE 250. The company is known for operating pubs, bars, and restaurants across the United Kingdom, serving through multiple popular brands.

Recent activity saw a company executive complete another personal share acquisition. On June 20, Phil Urban acquired a small batch of shares in the group, marking a continued pattern of monthly purchases dating back over the last few months. These transactions have been occurring regularly, with past acquisitions in April and May following a similar volume and price trend.

The shares were purchased at a consistent average cost across the previous transactions. Past trades by the same individual include activity recorded at the end of March, April, and May. Each transaction remained modest in quantity, but consistent in frequency, aligning with earlier personal acquisitions.

Mitchells & Butlers plc opened the current trading session at a price above its recent averages. The company’s short-term and long-term moving averages reflect an upward trend over recent months, with its market value experiencing a positive trajectory. The latest figures place the business at a higher end of its annual price range.

The firm maintains a current and quick ratio reflecting its operational liquidity profile. Its valuation metrics, including its price-to-earnings ratio and price-to-earnings-growth ratio, remain characteristic of its peer group within the dining and hospitality sector. The company operates with a debt-to-equity structure that reflects its capital and borrowing framework, common in large-scale hospitality businesses.

Mitchells & Butlers plc reported its most recent earnings on May 22. The reported earnings per share figure aligned with industry expectations. Net margin and return on equity remain positive, albeit modest, highlighting the company’s steady financial performance.

Forecasts for the full fiscal year estimate that earnings per share will continue to reflect a consistent pattern. The outlook for trading activity remains linked to the group’s ability to manage cost structures and sustain revenue across its wide portfolio of dining and leisure establishments.

The stock maintains a presence within the broader FTSE ecosystem and continues to be monitored for its relevance in the hospitality domain. The FTSE Dividend Yield category does not currently include this company among its prominent listings, aligning with the firm’s focused approach.

Mitchells & Butlers plc retains its classification on the FTSE 250, where it reflects broader industry trends in consumer services, food, and leisure. The company continues to operate under prevailing market dynamics, with ongoing public trading activity and executive participation in share transactions.


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