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SMWH Stock Chart & Stats
652.00 p
-12.00 p(-1.04%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
652.00 p
-12.00 p(-1.04%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range378.60 p - 1,120.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume46.09K
Average Volume (3M)728.20K
Market Cap
£614.09M
Enterprise Value1.53B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£48.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.06B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.35
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.41Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.24%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.02
Shares Outstanding152,258,400
10 Day Avg. Volume459,918
30 Day Avg. Volume728,200
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
£480.00Price Target Upside-26.38% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.39
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.59B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Travel Retail FootprintWH Smith's concentrated travel-store footprint provides structurally higher footfall and captive demand versus typical high‑street shops. Long opening hours and location-driven convenience sales support basket sizes and stable transaction volumes, a durable revenue base through travel recovery cycles.
Strong Operating Cash GenerationRobust OCF and positive FCF give the group recurring internal funds to cover capex, working capital and some debt servicing. That cash resilience supports operational continuity and selective reinvestment or de-leveraging over months, even if progress against high leverage is gradual.
Diversified Retail Revenue MixA multi-channel model—travel, high street and wholesale/partner formats—reduces dependency on any single channel. Partner concepts and wholesale allow scale and lower fixed‑cost expansion, providing structural flexibility to reweight the estate and product mix as consumer patterns evolve.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageVery high net leverage materially limits strategic options and raises refinancing and interest‑rate risk. Even with positive cash flow, a large debt stock relative to equity constrains investment, increases default vulnerability during shocks, and slows durable margin or estate repositioning.
Sharp Revenue Decline And Net LossA marked revenue drop and a significant net loss indicate weakened demand or mix that erodes scale benefits. This deterioration reduces retained earnings, weakens stakeholder confidence and makes multi‑period recovery dependent on sustained traffic and improved category profitability.
Margin CompressionSubstantial gross‑margin and net‑margin compression suggest pressure from cost inflation, worse product mix or promotional dilution. Narrow operating margins limit capacity to absorb cost shocks or invest in store upgrades, making durable margin restoration essential but uncertain.
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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 1120.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is WH Smith PLC’s market cap?
WH Smith PLC’s market cap is £614.09M.
When is WH Smith PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
WH Smith PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 107 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 Overvalued.
Does WH Smith PLC pay dividends?
WH Smith PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 6 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.24%. 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?
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WH Smith Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
£480.00 (-26.38% Downside)
£480.00 (-26.38% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:SMWH Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £2.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-52.21%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-17.20%
Trailing 12-Months
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
480.00 p
▼(-26.38% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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