LON:SMWH

WH Smith - SMWH Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 1,196.50

+6.00 (+0.50%)

(As of 09/30/2022 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: 1,169
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1,211.50
50-Day Range: 1,194.77
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1,518.50
52-Week Range: 1,165
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1,770

Volume: 267,708 shs
Average Volume: 286,953 shs
Market Capitalization: £1.57 billion

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 6.90%
Price Target: GBX 2,074.29

WH Smith MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 73.4% Upside
GBX 2,074.29 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£4.18 M Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.82 out of 5 stars

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
WH Smith has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 7 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 2,074.29, WH Smith has a forecasted upside of 73.4% from its current price of GBX 1,196.50.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
WH Smith has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for SMWH.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
WH Smith is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.90%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
WH Smith does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for SMWH.

0.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
WH Smith has a news sentiment score of -0.63. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.25 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for WH Smith this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 2 people have added WH Smith to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, WH Smith insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £41,790 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of WH Smith is -44.81, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of WH Smith is -44.81, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
WH Smith has a PEG Ratio of 4.66. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
WH Smith has a P/B Ratio of 7.93. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About WH Smith (LON:SMWH) Stock

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. As of August 31, 2021, it operated 1, 166 units primarily in airports, hospitals, railway stations, motorway service areas, and workplaces. The High Street segment sells stationery products, including greetings cards, general stationery, art and craft, and gifting products; news and impulse products, such as newspapers, magazines, confectionery, and drinks; and books. It operated 544 stores. This segment also offers its stationery, books, magazines, and gifts through whsmith.co.uk; personalized greetings cards and gifts through funkypigeon.com; pens through cultpens.com; and personalized stationery products through treeofhearts.co.uk and dottyaboutpaper.co.uk websites. The company was founded in 1792 and is based in Swindon, the United Kingdom.

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SMWH Stock News Headlines

September 28, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

WH Smith (LON:SMWH) Hits New 12-Month Low at $1,211.50

September 7, 2022 | uk.investing.com

FTSE 100 remains lower, Putin issues threat to the West

September 7, 2022 | uk.investing.com

FTSE 100 falls heavily, down over 100 points, UK house prices rose in August - Halifax

September 7, 2022 | marketwatch.com

WH Smith's FY 2022 Seen in Line with Upgraded Views

September 7, 2022 | msn.com

WH Smith Shares Fall Amid Weakness at High Street Division

September 7, 2022 | msn.com

Retailer WH Smith's second-half revenue ahead of pre-COVID levels

July 11, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

WH Smith (LON:SMWH) shareholders have endured a 31% loss from investing in the stock three years ago

July 6, 2022 | morningstar.com

WH Smith PLC - Stock Quote SMWH

June 21, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Which way now for the WH Smith share price?

June 17, 2022 | uk.investing.com

UK travel and leisure firms gets summer travel boost

June 15, 2022 | uk.investing.com

UK shares climb on boost from financial stocks, strong results

June 15, 2022 | msn.com

UK retailer WH Smith sees annual results at top end of analysts' forecasts

June 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

WH Smith Shares Rise as Group Sees Q3 Revenue Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

June 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

UK retailer WH Smith's quarterly revenue surpasses pre-pandemic levels

June 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

UPDATE 2-UK travel and leisure firms gets summer travel boost

June 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Travel rebound pushes WHSmith quarterly sales to pre-pandemic level

June 12, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

The high street is dying and Covid ruined travel – but we're still upbeat about WH Smith

May 30, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Here's what analysts think about the WH Smith share price

April 28, 2022 | uk.investing.com

WH Smith Earnings miss, Revenue beats In Q2

April 27, 2022 | reuters.com

Retailer WH Smith may raise prices to meet higher shipping costs

April 27, 2022 | marketwatch.com

WH Smith Swung to 1H Pretax Profit; Confident in FY Outlook

April 27, 2022 | marketwatch.com

WH Smith Swung to 1H Pretax Profit; Confident in FY Outlook

April 27, 2022 | nasdaq.com

UK retailer WH Smith returns to profit on upbeat travel

April 27, 2022 | nasdaq.com

UK retailer WH Smith returns to profit on upbeat travel

April 27, 2022 | nasdaq.com

WH Smith returns to profit, flags impact from Ukraine crisis

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SMWH Company Calendar

Today: 10/02/2022
Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/10/2022

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Specialty Retail
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Current Symbol: LON:SMWH
Previous Symbol: LON:NWS
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.whsmithplc.co.uk
Phone: +44-1793-616161
Fax: N/A
Employees: 11,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: GBX 2,074.29
High Stock Price Forecast: GBX 2,300
Low Stock Price Forecast: GBX 1,840
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +73.4%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: 15.08
P/E Growth: 4.66
Net Income: N/A
Net Margins: N/A
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: N/A
Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 423.56
Current Ratio: 0.81
Quick Ratio: 0.38

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £1.07 billion
Price / Sales: 1.46
Cash Flow: GBX 59.30 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 20.18
Book Value: GBX 150.80 per share
Price / Book: 7.93

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 130,910,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £1.57 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: N/A

Key Executives

Mr. Carl D. Cowling
Group Chief Exec. & Director

Mr. Robert James Moorhead (Age 58)
CFO, COO & Exec. Director
Comp: $919k

Mr. Ian Houghton
Legal Director & Company Sec.

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Insiders & Institutions

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SMWH Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell WH Smith stock right now?: 7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WH Smith in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" SMWH shares.
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What is WH Smith's stock price forecast for 2022?: 7 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price targets for WH Smith's shares. Their SMWH share price forecasts range from GBX 1,840 to GBX 2,300. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 2,074.29 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 73.4% from the stock's current price.
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How have SMWH shares performed in 2022?: WH Smith's stock was trading at GBX 1,480 on January 1st, 2022. Since then, SMWH shares have decreased by 19.2% and is now trading at GBX 1,196.50.
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When is WH Smith's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November 10th 2022.
View our SMWH earnings forecast.

What other stocks do shareholders of WH Smith own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other WH Smith investors own include Aviva (AV), Barclays (BARC), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Babcock International Group (BAB), Chimera Investment (CIM), Glencore (GLEN), BP (BP), Diageo (DGE), International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) and Imperial Brands (IMB).
What is WH Smith's stock symbol?: WH Smith trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "SMWH."
How do I buy shares of WH Smith?: Shares of SMWH stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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What is WH Smith's stock price today?: One share of SMWH stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 1,196.50.
How much money does WH Smith make?: WH Smith (LON:SMWH) has a market capitalization of £1.57 billion and generates £1.07 billion in revenue each year.
How many employees does WH Smith have?: The company employs 11,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact WH Smith?: WH Smith's mailing address is Greenbridge Road, SWINDON, SN3 3RX, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.whsmithplc.co.uk. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1793-616161.

This page (LON:SMWH) was last updated on 10/2/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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WH Smith - SMWH Share Forecast, Price & News

WH Smith MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About WH Smith (LON:SMWH) Stock

SMWH Stock News Headlines

SMWH Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

SMWH Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

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