WH Smith PLC (SMWH)

Currency in GBP
670.0
-0.5(-0.07%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
665.0686.0
52 wk Range
9.01,178.0
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
500.00 / 699.00
Prev. Close
670
Open
686
Day's Range
665-686
52 wk Range
9-1,178
Volume
246.46K
Average Volume (3m)
425.73K
1-Year Change
-42.6861%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
708.4
Upside
+5.73%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield

WH Smith PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

WH Smith PLC Company Profile

WH Smith PLC operates as a travel retailer in the United Kingdom, North America, Australia, Ireland, Spain, and internationally. It offers news, books, and convenience for travelling customers. It operates stores in airports, hospitals, railway stations, and motorway service areas. The company is also involved in International Travel Retail, UK Travel Retail, and North America. The company was formerly known as New WH Smith PLC. WH Smith PLC was founded in 1792 and is based in Swindon, the United Kingdom.

WH Smith PLC Earnings Call Summary for H2/2025

  • WH Smith reported 5% revenue growth to £1.6B but a 6% decline in headline trading profit to £159M, triggering a 5.4% stock price drop amid investor concerns over margins and debt.
  • The company completed its transition to a pure-play travel retailer, with health and beauty category achieving 20% growth despite profitability challenges in North America.
  • Management forecasts mid-single-digit revenue growth with regional targets: 3-5% in UK, 6-8% in North America, and 4-6% in Rest of World markets.
  • North American margins are projected to improve from 4% to 7-8%, with executives emphasizing a disciplined approach to store openings and capital allocation.
  • Interim CEO Andrew Harrison stated 'Our strategy is clear, our foundations are strong,' as the company addresses challenges including margin pressures and high debt levels (£390M).
Last Updated: 19/12/2025, 09:08 pm
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P/E Ratio
−27.0x11.9x11.2x
PEG Ratio
0.070.060.02
Price/Book
5.3x2.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.5x0.4x1.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
1.5%19.4%22.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
11 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 708.4
(+5.73% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Deutsche Bank
Hold6.00-10.45%6.50Maintain06/01/2026
UBS
Hold6.60-1.49%7.00Maintain23/12/2025
Barclays
Hold6.75+0.75%-Maintain22/12/2025
JPMorgan
Buy8.00+19.40%7.50Maintain01/12/2025
JPMorgan
Buy7.50+11.94%9.00Maintain24/11/2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -0.24%
Dividend Yield
2.58%
Industry Median 2.98%
Annualised payout
17.30
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Dec 19, 2025
EPS / Forecast
-- / 0.6024
Revenue / Forecast
-- / 826.08M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

SMWH Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the WHSmith (SMWH) Stock Price Today?

The WHSmith stock price today is 670.0 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does WHSmith Trade On?

WHSmith is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for WHSmith?

The stock symbol for WHSmith is "SMWH."

Does WHSmith Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The WHSmith dividend yield is 2.58%.

What Is the WHSmith Market Cap?

As of today, WHSmith market cap is 835.46M GBP.

What Is WHSmith's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The WHSmith EPS (TTM) is -0.2.

When Is the Next WHSmith Earnings Date?

WHSmith will release its next earnings report on 29/04/2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is SMWH a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has WHSmith Stock Split?

WHSmith has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does WHSmith Have?

WHSmith has 9290 employees.

What is the current trading status of WHSmith (SMWH)?

As of 26/02/2026, WHSmith (SMWH) is trading at a price of 670.0 GBP, with a previous close of 670.0 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 665.0 GBP to 686.0 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 9.0 GBP to 1,178.0 GBP.

What Is WHSmith (SMWH) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for WHSmith is 708.4 GBP, with a high estimate of 820 GBP and a low estimate of 600 GBP. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +5.73% Upside potential.
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