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Smiths News PLC (SNWS) Share Price & Analysis

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SNWS Stock Chart & Stats

GBX 67.60-GBX 0.40(-0.59%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
70 p75 p80 pAug 17Sep 1Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
GBX 66.80 - GBX 69.60
52-Week Range
GBX 59.60 - GBX 86.00
Previous Close
GBX 68.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
1.02M
Market Cap
GBP 162.89M
Enterprise Value
GBP 192.49M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
GBP 4.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
GBP 30.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
6.7
Beta
0.58
Next Earnings
May 05, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Jan 07, 2027
Dividend Yield
12.65%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Cash-backed Earnings

Free cash flow has generally tracked reported net income across several years, indicating that accounting earnings are substantially supported by cash generation. This provides a useful foundation for ongoing operations and investment, even though annual cash flow levels have fluctuated.

Improving Equity Position

The return to positive equity represents a meaningful balance-sheet improvement and provides a larger capital cushion than the company had in earlier years. Although the cushion remains modest, this inflection strengthens financial resilience and reduces the severity of prior balance-sheet weakness.

National Distribution Infrastructure

A nationwide distribution network and established route-to-market capability give Smiths News a defined operating platform in UK print-media logistics. This infrastructure supports recurring publisher-to-retailer activity and can make the company an important distribution channel as long as contracted volumes continue.

Bears Say

Recent Revenue Decline

The latest revenue contraction interrupts an otherwise broadly stable multi-year top-line pattern and signals pressure on the scale of the distribution activity. Persistent volume or contract pressure would reduce operating leverage, making it harder to protect profits in a low-margin business.

Thin Profitability

Smiths News operates with limited profit retained from each pound of revenue, leaving relatively little room to absorb cost increases or weaker volumes. Thin net, EBIT, and EBITDA margins constrain the company’s ability to reinvest, build reserves, or offset operational setbacks through pricing.

High Leverage

Debt remains substantial relative to the equity base despite improving from the prior year, leaving a limited capital cushion against operating volatility. This leverage can restrict financial flexibility and make more cash flow necessary for servicing obligations rather than supporting growth or resilience.

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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 59.60 p and its highest was 86.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Smiths News PLC’s market cap?
Smiths News PLC’s market cap is £162.89M.
When is Smiths News PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Smiths News PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Smiths News PLC released its earnings results on Nov 04, 2026. The company reported 0.051 p earnings per share for the quarter.
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 an annual dividend of 3.9 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 12.65%. 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 0.051 p in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -11.084%.
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?
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