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SMWH Stock Chart & Stats
412.60 p
6.80 p(1.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
412.60 p
6.80 p(1.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range345.60 p - 712.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume538.56K
Average Volume (3M)685.43K
Market Cap
£570.49M
Enterprise Value1.95K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£48.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.06B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.39
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.4Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.56%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.02
Shares Outstanding152,258,400
10 Day Avg. Volume1,219,522
30 Day Avg. Volume685,430
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)5.51
Price to Sales (P/S)0.56
P/FCF Ratio4.38
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£453.33Price Target Upside9.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.37
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.65B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Resilient Cash GenerationStrong operating cash flow and improving free cash flow provide an internal funding source for operations, investment and debt service. This resilience is valuable over the next several quarters, although the large debt burden limits how much cash can be retained for strategic flexibility.
High-footfall Travel Retail ModelExposure to high-footfall travel and visitor locations gives WH Smith access to recurring convenience-led demand that is less dependent on traditional high-street browsing. Captive customer traffic, extended opening hours and tailored formats can support durable store productivity.
Diversified Retail FormatsA mix of Travel, High Street and partner or branded formats allows the company to address multiple customer occasions and location types. This broad operating footprint can support commercial flexibility and reduce reliance on one merchandise category or retail channel.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue ContractionThe substantial revenue decline indicates weaker trading momentum and reduces the scale from which WH Smith can absorb fixed store, lease and operating costs. If sustained, lower sales would constrain reinvestment, weaken bargaining leverage and make recovery in earnings more difficult.
Profitability And Margin DeteriorationMargin compression alongside a large net loss shows that recent sales weakness has translated into materially poorer earnings quality, not merely slower growth. Continued pressure on mix or costs could reduce retained cash, limit investment capacity and delay a return to sustainable profitability.
Elevated Financial LeverageVery high debt relative to the thin equity base leaves WH Smith financially constrained during a period of losses and weaker revenue. Although cash generation is positive, only moderate debt coverage limits deleveraging speed and reduces capacity to absorb further operating deterioration.
WH Smith News
SMWH FAQ
What was WH Smith PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
WH Smith PLC lowest share price was 345.60 p and its highest was 712.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is WH Smith PLC’s market cap?
WH Smith PLC’s market cap is £570.49M.
When is WH Smith PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
WH Smith PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 43 days.
How were WH Smith PLC’s earnings last quarter?
WH Smith PLC released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported -0.008 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -0.026 p by 0.018 p.
Is WH Smith PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts WH Smith PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does WH Smith PLC pay dividends?
WH Smith PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 6 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.56%. See more information on WH Smith PLC dividends here
What is WH Smith PLC’s EPS estimate?
WH Smith PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.4.
How many shares outstanding does WH Smith PLC have?
WH Smith PLC has 152,258,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to WH Smith PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
WH Smith PLC reported an EPS of -0.008 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -0.026 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.149%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of WH Smith PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:SMWH
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
WH Smith Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£453.33 (9.87% Upside)
£453.33 (9.87% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:SMWH Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £69.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-43.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.56%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-17.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
WH Smith PLC
WH Smith PLC functions as a retail enterprise with a presence across the United Kingdom and globally. The company's operations are divided into two primary divisions: Travel and High Street. The Travel segment caters to customers on the move, offering a selection of news, books, and convenience products. By August 31, 2021, this segment managed 1,166 locations, predominantly situated in transportation hubs like airports, railway stations, and motorway service areas, as well as in hospitals and workplaces. The High Street segment, conversely, provides a diverse range of goods. It sells stationery items, which include greeting cards, general office supplies, art and craft materials, and gifts. Additionally, it stocks everyday essentials and impulse purchases such as newspapers, magazines, confectionery, and beverages, alongside various books. This division comprised 544 physical stores. Extending its reach online, the High Street segment also sells stationery, books, magazines, and gifts through whsmith.co.uk; personalized greeting cards and gifts are available via funkypigeon.com; pens are offered through cultpens.com; and personalized stationery products can be purchased from treeofhearts.co.uk and dottyaboutpaper.co.uk. Established in 1792, WH Smith PLC's corporate base is located in Swindon, United Kingdom.
SMWH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
453.33 p
▲(9.87% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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