Latest share tips: Wickes, Whitbread & more

Here's your roundup of the latest share tips. See which companies the experts are buying, selling or holding this week.

Wickes, Whitbread and Wizz Air are among the companies under the spotlight this week.

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1. Wickes – BUY

Symbol: WIX.L

Index: FTSE 250

The home improvement group has enjoyed a strong start to the year, with increases to both revenue and like-for-like sales.

With pricing broadly flat, growth is being driven by volumes, as the group continues to take market share, according to Sam Cullen, an analyst at Peel Hunt.

“With five to seven new stores set to open this year, the group looks well placed to benefit from the continued recovery in its end markets,” he said.

2. Whitbread – BUY

Symbol: WTB.L

Index: FTSE 100

The hospitality group is still on track to return more than £2 billion to shareholders by full-year 2030, despite ongoing softness in UK demand.

Anna Barnfather, research analyst at Panmure Liberum, believes an acceleration in room openings could help trigger a re-rating of the shares.

“The updated property valuation could further support both capital recycling efforts and the underpinning of asset value, providing additional downside protection,” she said.

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3. M&C Saatchi – BUY

Symbol: SAA.L

Index: FTSE AIM All-Share

The media group said it hadn’t observed any material change in client spend, despite macro headwinds during the first quarter.

Jessica Pok, an analyst at Peel Hunt, appears optimistic about its prospects, maintaining her ‘buy’ recommendation and 210p target price.

“While macro uncertainty persists, we believe M&C is partly insulated by the counter-cyclical nature of its Issues division, which continues to grow strongly,” she said.

4. Sage – HOLD

Symbol: SGE.L

Index: FTSE 100

The software company announced a 9.5% increase in first-half revenues to £1.24 billion and doubled the share buyback to £400 million.

Harvey Robinson, research analyst at Panmure Liberum, has a ‘hold’ recommendation in place on the stock and a target price of 1,300p.

“Against a more volatile and uncertain background, Sage currently continues to expect organic total revenue growth in full-year 2025 to be 9% or above,” he said.

5. Wizz Air – HOLD

Symbol: WIZZ.L

Index: FTSE 250

The airline is planning to increase seat capacity by around 145% by full-year 2030, but ongoing geopolitical problems could adversely affect plans.

Alexander Paterson, an analyst at Peel Hunt, is assuming flights to Tel Aviv will resume in full-year 2026 but not to Ukraine.

“Peace in Ukraine, which could be a 40-aircraft market, remains elusive, and we are not optimistic that Russia will agree to the terms needed for a lasting peace,” he said.

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