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SNWS Stock Chart & Stats
69.00 p
0.80 p(1.16%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
69.00 p
0.80 p(1.16%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range58.40 p - 84.80 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume246.59K
Average Volume (3M)681.16K
Market Cap
£200.73M
Enterprise Value185.99M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£10.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£29.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.5
Beta0.50
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield10.2%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.11
Shares Outstanding247,659,200
10 Day Avg. Volume708,812
30 Day Avg. Volume681,165
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.51
Price to Book (P/B)14.19
Price to Sales (P/S)0.13
P/FCF Ratio3.16
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£91.50Price Target Upside32.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)£998.62M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationRapid free cash flow growth and healthy conversion from earnings indicate that the distribution operation is generating usable cash internally. This supports debt reduction, ongoing investment in logistics capacity, and greater resilience when revenue conditions are challenging.
Stable Operating MarginsStable gross, net, EBIT, and EBITDA margins despite lower revenue suggest effective cost management and operational discipline. Maintaining profitability through weaker volumes can help preserve cash generation and protect the economics of the nationwide distribution network.
Debt ReductionReducing total debt is a constructive balance-sheet trend because it can lower financing pressure and improve financial flexibility over time. Continued deleveraging would allow more operating cash to support the business rather than servicing obligations.
Bears Say
Declining RevenueRevenue contraction indicates that the company is operating with a shrinking top line, which can make fixed distribution infrastructure and delivery costs harder to absorb. Persistent volume or sales pressure could constrain investment and reduce the earnings base.
Negative Equity And LeverageNegative equity and reliance on debt financing weaken the balance sheet and reduce the cushion available to absorb operating setbacks. This structure can restrict capital allocation flexibility and leave the company more exposed to financing and repayment pressures.
Weak Shareholder ReturnsNegative return on equity indicates that the company is not currently generating positive returns on its accounting equity base. Combined with a low equity ratio, this signals limited shareholder capital support and makes sustainable value creation more difficult.
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SNWS FAQ
What was Smiths News PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Smiths News PLC lowest share price was 58.40 p and its highest was 84.80 p in the past 12 months.
What is Smiths News PLC’s market cap?
Smiths News PLC’s market cap is £200.73M.
When is Smiths News PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Smiths News PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 3 days.
How were Smiths News PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Smiths News PLC released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported 0.05 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.037 p by 0.013 p.
Is Smiths News PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Smiths News PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Smiths News PLC pay dividends?
Smiths News PLC pays a Annually dividend of 1.75 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 10.2%. See more information on Smiths News PLC dividends here
What is Smiths News PLC’s EPS estimate?
Smiths News PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Smiths News PLC have?
Smiths News PLC has 247,659,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Smiths News PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Smiths News PLC reported an EPS of 0.05 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.037 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.462%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Smiths News PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:SNWS
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
Smiths News PLC Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
56.28%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
350.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.02%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Smiths News PLC
Smiths News plc, operating with its various divisions, primarily functions as a wholesale distributor of newspapers and magazines across both the United Kingdom and global markets. Beyond its core distribution, the company extends its services to include providing entertainment content for airlines and travel operators. Additionally, it delivers on-site merchandising and promotional support, comprehensive supply chain evaluations, and regulatory compliance services for retail businesses and their vendors. Originally established as Connect Group PLC, the organization rebranded to Smiths News plc in November 2020. Founded in 2004, its corporate headquarters are located in Swindon, UK.
SNWS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
91.50 p
▲(32.61% Upside)