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WH Smith PLC (SMWH)
The WH Smith share price today is 394.9, view LON SMWH stock exchange data. Track the latest WH Smith share price with real-time updates on SMWH stock performance including market cap, day range, 52-week range and dividend yield. Access SMWH charts, earnings dates and analyst estimates to support your investment decisions.
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394.9
-2.5(-0.63%)
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Day's Range
387.6
400.2
52 wk Range
378.6
1,120.0
High dividend Yield
1/2
Fair Value
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Day's Range
387.6400.2
52 wk Range
378.61,120.0
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Strong Sell
Analysts Sentiment
Neutral
Price Target
466.3
Upside
+18.07%
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- Wh Smith receives Investment Bank Analyst Rating Update
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- Wh Smith receives Investment Bank Analyst Rating Update
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Technical Analysis
Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Neutral
Analyst Ratings
3 Buy
8 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
11 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral
Analysts 12-Month Price Target:
Average 466.3
(+18.07% Upside)
WH Smith PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026
- WH Smith reported Q1 FY2026 revenue of £748M, up 5% YoY, with headline profit before tax at £3M meeting expectations despite challenges.
- Stock plunged 11.11% in pre-market trading following dividend suspension announcement aimed at prioritizing debt reduction from £496M net debt.
- Company guided FY2026 revenue at ~$2.18B and FY2027 at ~$2.26B, focusing on travel essentials expansion and store portfolio optimization.
- Profitability pressured by inflation and UK store development disruptions, though transformation initiatives show progress per management commentary.
- Headline EBITDA reached £48M demonstrating strong cash generation amid macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainties affecting travel.
Last Updated: 23-04-2026, 02:18 pm
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Latest Release
23-04-2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.01 / 0.02
Revenue / Forecast
748M / 737.5M
Compare SMWH to Peers and Sector
Metrics to compare | SMWH | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Consumer Cyclicals sector companies | Relationship RelationshipSMWHPeersSector | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
P/E Ratio | −9.9x | 15.4x | 10.2x | |
PEG Ratio | 0.01 | 0.42 | 0.02 | |
Price/Book | 3.9x | 3.1x | 1.4x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 0.3x | 0.5x | 0.9x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 14.5% | 19.9% | 29.7% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 23.9% | 13.4% | Unlock |
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.
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FAQ
What Is the WH Smith (SMWH) Share Price Today?
The WH Smith share price today is 394.9.
What is the current WH Smith (SMWH) share price and day range?
As of 29-06-2026, the WH Smith share price is 394.9, with a previous close of 397.4. The share price has ranged from 387.6 to 400.2 today, while the 52-week range spans from 378.6 to 1,120.0.
What Is the WH Smith Market Cap?
As of today, WH Smith market cap is 492.54M.
Does WH Smith Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?
The WH Smith dividend yield is 4.35%.
What Is the WH Smith (SMWH) Share Price Target?
The average 12-month share price target for WH Smith is 466.3, with a high estimate of 575 and a low estimate of 370. 3 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Neutral and +18.07% Upside potential.
What Is WH Smith's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?
The WH Smith EPS (TTM) is -0.4.
When Is the Next WH Smith Earnings Date?
WH Smith will release its next earnings report on 05-11-2026.
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.
What Stock Exchange Does WH Smith Trade On?
WH Smith is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.
What Is the Stock Symbol for WH Smith?
The stock symbol for WH Smith is "SMWH."
How Many Times Has WH Smith Stock Split?
WH Smith has split 2 times.
How Many Employees Does WH Smith Have?
WH Smith has 9290 employees.
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