WH Smith PLC (LON:SMWH - Get Free Report) shares crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 1,087.94 ($14.85) and traded as high as GBX 1,105 ($15.09). WH Smith shares last traded at GBX 1,087 ($14.84), with a volume of 693,681 shares traded.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
SMWH has been the topic of a number of research reports. Shore Capital restated a "not rated" rating on shares of WH Smith in a report on Wednesday, April 16th. Canaccord Genuity Group decreased their price target on shares of WH Smith from GBX 1,460 ($19.93) to GBX 1,350 ($18.43) and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, June 9th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of GBX 1,430 ($19.52).
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WH Smith Stock Performance
The stock has a 50-day moving average of GBX 1,028.47 and a 200 day moving average of GBX 1,087.94. The stock has a market cap of £1.43 billion, a PE ratio of 22.90, a P/E/G ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 1.67. The company has a quick ratio of 0.42, a current ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 253.13.
WH Smith (LON:SMWH - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, April 16th. The company reported GBX 23.40 ($0.32) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. WH Smith had a return on equity of 17.78% and a net margin of 3.44%. Equities analysts predict that WH Smith PLC will post 100.9372747 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Transactions at WH Smith
In other news, insider Annette Court bought 1,090 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 16th. The shares were bought at an average cost of GBX 918 ($12.53) per share, for a total transaction of £10,006.20 ($13,660.34). Insiders own 1.21% of the company's stock.
About WH Smith
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WH Smith PLC operates as a retailer in the United Kingdom and internationally. It operates in two segments, Travel and High Street. The Travel segment offers news, books, and convenience for travelling customers. It operates stores in airports, hospitals, railway stations, and motorway service areas.
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