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WH Smith PLC (SMWH)
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What Is the WH Smith PLC Stock Price Today?
The WH Smith PLC stock price today is 379.4.
What Is the Stock Symbol for WH Smith PLC?
The stock symbol for WH Smith PLC is "SMWH."
What Stock Exchange Does WH Smith PLC Trade On?
WH Smith PLC is listed and trades on the London stock exchange.
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What Is the WH Smith PLC Stock Price Today?
The WH Smith PLC stock price today is 379.4.
What Is the Stock Symbol for WH Smith PLC?
The stock symbol for WH Smith PLC is "SMWH."
What Stock Exchange Does WH Smith PLC Trade On?
WH Smith PLC is listed and trades on the London stock exchange.
Is WH Smith PLC a Good Stock to Buy?
Determining whether WH Smith PLC, or any stock, is a good buy requires comprehensive analysis. To evaluate its potential, users can sign up to InvestingPro, where they can assess stock price fair value and other essential metrics.
You can find more details by visiting the additional pages to view historical data, charts, latest news, analysis or visit the forum to view opinions on the SMWH quote. (ISIN: GB00B2PDGW16)
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379.4
+1.8(+0.48%)
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An estimate of a WH Smith's true price based on valuation models like discounted cash flow, peer valuation multiples, and dividend discount models.
Day's Range
373.6
386.8
52 wk Range
345.6
712.0
High dividend Yield
1/2
Fair Value
An estimate of a WH Smith's true price based on valuation models like discounted cash flow, peer valuation multiples, and dividend discount models.
Day's Range
373.6386.8
52 wk Range
345.6712.0
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Neutral
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Neutral
Price Target
439.9
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+15.95%
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Analyst Ratings
3 Buy
8 Hold
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11 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral
Analysts 12-Month Price Target:
Average 439.9
(+15.95% Upside)
WH Smith PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026
- WH Smith reported Q1 FY2026 revenue of £748M, up 5% YoY, with headline profit before tax at £3M meeting expectations despite challenges.
- Stock plunged 11.11% in pre-market trading following dividend suspension announcement aimed at prioritizing debt reduction from £496M net debt.
- Company guided FY2026 revenue at ~$2.18B and FY2027 at ~$2.26B, focusing on travel essentials expansion and store portfolio optimization.
- Profitability pressured by inflation and UK store development disruptions, though transformation initiatives show progress per management commentary.
- Headline EBITDA reached £48M demonstrating strong cash generation amid macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainties affecting travel.
Last Updated: 23/04/2026, 09:48
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Latest Release
Apr 23, 2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.01 / 0.02
Revenue / Forecast
748M / 737.5M
Compare SMWH to Peers and Sector
Metrics to compare | SMWH | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Consumer Cyclicals sector companies | Relationship RelationshipSMWHPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | −11.6x | 17.7x | 9.7x | |
PEG Ratio | 0.01 | 0.33 | 0.02 | |
Price/Book | 4.5x | 2.9x | 1.4x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 0.4x | 0.4x | 0.9x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 14.9% | 19.3% | 34.1% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 27.1% | 12.6% | Unlock |
WH Smith PLC operates as a travel retailer in the United Kingdom, North America, Australia, Ireland, Spain, and internationally. It offers news, books, and convenience for travelling customers. It operates stores in airports, hospitals, railway stations, and motorway service areas. The company is also involved in International Travel Retail, UK Travel Retail, and North America. The company was formerly known as New WH Smith PLC. WH Smith PLC was founded in 1792 and is based in Swindon, the United Kingdom.
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What Is the WH Smith (SMWH) Stock Price Today?
The WH Smith stock price today is 379.4 GBP.
What Stock Exchange Does WH Smith Trade On?
WH Smith is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.
What Is the Stock Symbol for WH Smith?
The stock symbol for WH Smith is "SMWH."
What Is the WH Smith Market Cap?
As of today, WH Smith market cap is 568.29M GBP.
What Is WH Smith's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?
The WH Smith EPS (TTM) is -0.4.
When Is the Next WH Smith Earnings Date?
WH Smith will release its next earnings report on Nov 12, 2026.
From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is SMWH a Buy or Sell?
Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.
How Many Times Has WH Smith Stock Split?
WH Smith has split 2 times.
How Many Employees Does WH Smith Have?
WH Smith has 9290 employees.
What is the current trading status of WH Smith (SMWH)?
As of Sep 29, 2026, WH Smith (SMWH) is trading at a price of 379.4 GBP, with a previous close of 379.4 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 373.6 GBP to 386.8 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 345.6 GBP to 712.0 GBP.
What Is WH Smith (SMWH) Price Target According to Analysts?
The average 12-month price target for WH Smith is 439.9 GBP, with a high estimate of 550 GBP and a low estimate of 350 GBP. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +15.95% Upside potential.
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