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WH Smith ( (GB:SMWH) ) just unveiled an update.
WH Smith PLC, a company involved in retail and services, announced the purchase of 49,067 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing buyback program. This transaction, conducted on May 16, 2025, follows the authority granted by shareholders and is part of a larger initiative that has seen the company acquire a total of 3,081,924 shares since the program’s announcement. The purchased shares are intended to be canceled, which could impact the company’s share value and voting rights structure, potentially benefiting shareholders by reducing the number of shares in circulation.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SMWH) stock is a Buy with a £1500.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on WH Smith stock, see the GB:SMWH Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:SMWH Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:SMWH is a Neutral.
WH Smith’s overall score reflects a balance of strong financial performance and strategic initiatives like share buybacks, which enhance shareholder value. However, high leverage and bearish technical indicators are significant concerns. The expensive valuation further moderates the overall outlook, despite a reasonable dividend yield.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:SMWH stock, click here.
More about WH Smith
Average Trading Volume: 335,541
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £1.27B
See more insights into SMWH stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.