UK's Whitbread rises on strong UK bookings, steady outlook
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BUZZ-UK's Whitbread rises on strong UK bookings, steady outlook June 18 (Reuters) - ** UK's Premier Inn owner Whitbread WTB.L up 1.2% to 2,424p
** Says UK forward bookings remain ahead of last year on strong leisure demand; reports 2% growth in Q1 like-for-like sales
** Remains confident in its full-year outlook
** Of 20 analysts covering the stock, eight rate it "buy" or better, nine "hold" and three "sell" or worse; median PT at 2,565p - LSEG data
** Stock down nearly 5% YTD, including session gains
(Reporting by Amna Mariyam in Bengaluru)
((amna.mariyam@thomsonreuters.com; 8448625620))
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