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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 Range55.80 p - 79.40 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume246.59K
Average Volume (3M)359.95K
Market Cap
£164.80M
Enterprise Value185.99 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£10.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£29.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.2
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield12.36%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.11
Shares Outstanding247,659,200
10 Day Avg. Volume435,929
30 Day Avg. Volume359,947
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
£90.00Price Target Upside30.43% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationStrong free cash flow and healthy cash conversion indicate that reported earnings are translating into usable liquidity. This supports ongoing operations, debt servicing, and investment capacity, giving the company a durable financial resource despite pressure elsewhere in the business.
Stable Operating ProfitabilityStable gross, net, EBIT, and EBITDA margins show that Smiths News has preserved operating profitability even while revenue declined. This suggests cost management and operational discipline may be helping protect earnings power over the next several quarters.
Debt ReductionReducing total debt is a constructive balance-sheet trend because it can lower financial obligations and gradually improve resilience. Continued deleveraging would help offset the company’s weak equity position and create more flexibility for future capital allocation.
Bears Say
Revenue ContractionThe decline in revenue indicates that the company is operating against a contracting top line, which can limit growth in earnings and cash generation if sustained. Continued contraction would increase reliance on cost control rather than customer or volume expansion.
Negative Equity And Leverage RiskNegative equity and a low equity ratio indicate a structurally weak capital base and reliance on debt financing. This reduces financial flexibility, leaves less balance-sheet capacity to absorb setbacks, and makes future performance more sensitive to debt obligations.
Thin Profit MarginsAlthough profitability is stable, the reported margins remain relatively thin, leaving limited room for adverse changes before earnings are affected. A low net margin makes sustained cost discipline important and can constrain internally funded investment or balance-sheet repair.
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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 55.80 p and its highest was 79.40 p in the past 12 months.
What is Smiths News PLC’s market cap?
Smiths News PLC’s market cap is £164.80M.
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 41 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 0.038 p by 0.012 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 12.36%. 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 0.038 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
29.92%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.36%
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
90.00 p
▲(30.43% Upside)