WH Smith PLC (SMWH)

Currency in GBP
1,074.0
+6.0(+0.56%)
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Full Analysis
Has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years
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Fair Value
Day's Range
1,064.01,094.0
52 wk Range
9.01,497.0
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
1,064.00 / 2,000.00
Prev. Close
1,074
Open
1,070
Day's Range
1,064-1,094
52 wk Range
9-1,497
Volume
211.65K
Average Volume (3m)
318.57K
1-Year Change
-14.83%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
1,297.1
Upside
+20.77%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Impressive gross profit margins

WH Smith PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

WH Smith PLC Company Profile

WH Smith PLC operates as a travel retailer in the United Kingdom, North America, Australia, Ireland, Spain, and internationally. The company offers news, books, and convenience for travelling customers. It operates stores in airports, hospitals, railway stations, and motorway service areas. It also sells stationery products, including greeting cards, general stationery, art and craft, and gifting products; news and impulse products, such as newspapers, magazines, confectionery, and drinks; and books. The company sells its products through digital channels, such as whsmith.co.uk, funkypigeon.com, cultpens.com, Treeofhearts.co.uk, and dottyaboutpaper.co.uk; and franchised stores. 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.

Employees
14451

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P/E Ratio
192.4x19.8x11.2x
PEG Ratio
−2.14−0.300.02
Price/Book
3.9x2.1x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.7x0.4x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
23.5%25.3%18.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

9 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
12 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 1,297.1
(+20.77% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.05%
Dividend Yield
3.16%
Industry Median 3.56%
Annualised payout
33.90
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-3.73%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 16, 2025
EPS / Forecast
-0.34 / 0.1967
Revenue / Forecast
951.00M / 963.93M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

SMWH Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does WH Smith Trade On?

WH Smith is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange 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 1.34B.

What Is WH Smith's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The WH Smith EPS (TTM) is 0.05.

When Is the Next WH Smith Earnings Date?

WH Smith will release its next earnings report on 05 Nov 2025.

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 Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has WH Smith Stock Split?

WH Smith has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does WH Smith Have?

WH Smith has 14451 employees.

What is the current trading status of WH Smith (SMWH)?

As of 25 Jul 2025, WH Smith (SMWH) is trading at a price of 1,074.00, with a previous close of 1,074.00. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 1,064.00 to 1,094.00, while its 52-week range spans from 9.00 to 1,497.00.
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