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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 Range378.60 p - 712.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume538.56K
Average Volume (3M)472.74K
Market Cap
£578.00M
Enterprise Value1.95K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£48.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.06B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.41
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.41Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.5%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.02
Shares Outstanding152,258,400
10 Day Avg. Volume429,410
30 Day Avg. Volume472,743
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
£462.86Price Target Upside12.18% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.38
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.64B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High-Footfall Travel EstateExposure to high-footfall, convenience-led locations can support resilient customer demand and attractive basket economics over time, particularly where passengers and visitors have limited alternatives and stores benefit from long opening hours.
Diversified Retail FormatsMultiple store formats, product categories and partner concepts diversify revenue sources and allow WH Smith to tailor its offer to different customer missions, reducing reliance on any single retail channel or merchandise category.
Strong Operating Cash GenerationPositive operating and free cash flow provide internal funding for operations and investment, offering a degree of resilience despite weak reported earnings. Sustained cash conversion could support gradual debt reduction if business performance stabilizes.
Bears Say
Revenue And Profitability DeclineThe sharp revenue contraction, margin compression and move into a sizable loss indicate weakened demand or mix and reduced earnings quality. Persistent pressure would limit reinvestment capacity and make recovery dependent on operational improvement.
Highly Leveraged Balance SheetVery high leverage relative to the equity base reduces financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to operating setbacks, refinancing conditions and interest costs. The thin equity cushion also magnifies the impact of further losses.
Limited Debt-Coverage CapacityAlthough cash generation is positive, it is not sufficient to offset the debt burden quickly, leaving constrained deleveraging capacity. Cash flow below net loss also shows that resilience has not yet translated into a robust earnings recovery.
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 378.60 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 £578.00M.
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 66 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 4.5%. See more information on WH Smith PLC dividends here
What is WH Smith PLC’s EPS estimate?
WH Smith PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.41.
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:
£462.86 (12.18% Upside)
£462.86 (12.18% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:SMWH Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 56%
Sector Average 56%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £2.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-40.70%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-17.20%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
462.86 p
▲(12.18% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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