JPMorgan Chase & Co. restated their overweight rating on shares of WH Smith (LON:SMWH - Free Report) in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday, Marketbeat reports.
Other equities analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Canaccord Genuity Group dropped their price objective on shares of WH Smith from GBX 1,460 ($19.38) to GBX 1,350 ($17.92) and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, June 9th. Shore Capital reiterated a "not rated" rating on shares of WH Smith in a report on Wednesday, April 16th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of GBX 1,430 ($18.98).
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WH Smith Trading Up 0.8%
LON SMWH traded up GBX 8 ($0.11) during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching GBX 1,033 ($13.71). 137,991 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 445,071. WH Smith has a one year low of GBX 872.50 ($11.58) and a one year high of GBX 1,499 ($19.90). The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of GBX 1,069.44 and a 200-day simple moving average of GBX 1,069.84. The stock has a market cap of £1.33 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.31, a P/E/G ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 1.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 253.13, a current ratio of 0.85 and a quick ratio of 0.42.
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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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