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LON:SMWH

WH Smith - SMWH Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 1,663.04
-25.46 (-1.51%)
(As of 02/6/2023 12:17 PM ET)
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Today's Range
1,662.50
▼
1,687
50-Day Range
1,397
▼
1,688.50
52-Week Range
1,110
▼
1,721
Volume
105,259 shs
Average Volume
312,301 shs
Market Capitalization
£2.18 billion
P/E Ratio
4,619.56
Dividend Yield
0.58%
Price Target
GBX 1,873

WH Smith MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
12.6% Upside
GBX 1,873 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
£2.10 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.

1.39 out of 5 stars

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About WH Smith (LON:SMWH) Stock

WH Smith PLC operates as a travel retailer in the United Kingdom and internationally. It operates in two divisions, Travel and High Street. The company offers news, books, health and beauty products, souvenirs, digital accessories, and food and drink products for travelling customers. As of August 31, 2022, it operated 1,196 units primarily in airports, hospitals, railway stations, and motorway service areas. It also 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. As of August 31, 2022, it operated 527 stores. In addition, it 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

February 5, 2023 | msn.com
FTSE 250: a forgotten stock I’d buy
January 18, 2023 | reuters.com
Retailer WH Smith's revenue jumps as travellers return
February 6, 2023 | Investing Trends (Ad)
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January 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
WH Smith hits 8-month high on strong travel outlook
December 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
WH Smith (LON:SMWH) investors are sitting on a loss of 42% if they invested three years ago
December 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
A Note On WH Smith PLC's (LON:SMWH) ROE and Debt To Equity
November 12, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
WH Smith Full Year 2022 Earnings: Revenues Beat Expectations, EPS Lags
November 10, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
WH Smith returns to profitability in 2022 as air travel recovers
February 6, 2023 | Investing Trends (Ad)
Profit From the Commercial Solar Boom?
Solar energy had its best year ever in 2021, with a record 24 gigawatts of power installed. That's enough to power 18 million homes! Analysts expect the global solar farm market to reach $356 billion by 2028. The utility segment of the solar market is expected to grow at the highest annual growth rate in the industry, especially with the many tax incentives now offered.
November 10, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com
WH Smith swings back into profit amid travel rebound
October 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com
Is WH Smith PLC (LON:SMWH) Potentially Undervalued?
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
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SMWH Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/26 Dividend
1/05/2023
Dividend Payable
1/26/2023
Today
2/06/2023
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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 1,873
High Stock Price Forecast
GBX 2,100
Low Stock Price Forecast
GBX 1,390
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+12.6%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio
4,619.56
Forward P/E Ratio
18.20
P/E Growth
2.65
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
321.87
Current Ratio
0.81
Quick Ratio
0.42

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£1.40 billion
Price / Sales
1.56
Cash Flow
GBX 115.77 per share
Price / Cash Flow
14.36
Book Value
GBX 228.70 per share
Price / Book
7.27

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
130,910,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£2.18 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
N/A

Key Executives

  • Mr. Carl D. Cowling
    Group Chief Exec. & Director
  • Mr. Robert James Moorhead (Age 59)
    CFO, COO & Exec. Director
    Comp: $1.29M
  • Mr. Ian Houghton
    Legal Director & Company Sec.

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SMWH Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell WH Smith stock right now?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WH Smith in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" SMWH shares.
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What is WH Smith's stock price forecast for 2023?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for WH Smith's shares. Their SMWH share price forecasts range from GBX 1,390 to GBX 2,100. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,873 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 12.6% from the stock's current price.
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How have SMWH shares performed in 2023?

WH Smith's stock was trading at GBX 1,484.50 at the start of the year. Since then, SMWH stock has increased by 12.0% and is now trading at GBX 1,663.04.
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How often does WH Smith pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for WH Smith?

WH Smith announced a dividend on Tuesday, November 14th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 5th will be paid a dividend of GBX 9.10 per share on Thursday, January 26th. This represents a yield of 0.64%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 5th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for SMWH.

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 1,663.04.

How much money does WH Smith make?

WH Smith (LON:SMWH) has a market capitalization of £2.18 billion and generates £1.40 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 2/6/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff