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WH Smith PLC (SMWH)
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What Is the WH Smith PLC Share Price Today?
The WH Smith share price today is 374.2.
What Is the Stock Symbol for WH Smith PLC
The stock symbol (or 'ticker') for WH Smith Plc is "SMWH."
What Stock Exchange Does WH Smith PLC Trade On?
WH Smith Plc is listed and trades on the London stock exchange.
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What Is the WH Smith PLC Share Price Today?
The WH Smith share price today is 374.2.
What Is the Stock Symbol for WH Smith PLC
The stock symbol (or 'ticker') for WH Smith Plc is "SMWH."
What Stock Exchange Does WH Smith PLC Trade On?
WH Smith Plc is listed and trades on the London stock exchange.
Is WH Smith PLC a Good Stock to Buy?
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Currency in GBP
374.2
+4.8(+1.30%)
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An estimate of a stock's true price based on valuation models like discounted cash flow, peer valuation multiples, and dividend discount models.
Day's Range
365.0
380.8
52 wk Range
345.6
712.0
High dividend Yield
1/2
Fair Value
An estimate of a stock's true price based on valuation models like discounted cash flow, peer valuation multiples, and dividend discount models.
Day's Range
365.0380.8
52 wk Range
345.6712.0
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Strong Sell
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439.9
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Strong Sell
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Technical Indicators
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Buy
Analyst Ratings
3 Buy
8 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
11 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral
Analysts 12-Month Price Target:
Average 439.9
(+17.56% 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, 09:48
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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 | −11.3x | 17.0x | 9.7x | |
PEG Ratio | 0.01 | 0.34 | 0.02 | |
Price/Book | 4.4x | 2.9x | 1.4x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 0.4x | 0.4x | 0.9x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 18.0% | 16.3% | 33.4% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 27.6% | 12.8% | 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 (London: SMWH) Share Price Today?
The WH Smith stock price today is 374.2 GBP.
What Stock Exchange Does WH Smith (SMWH) Trade On?
WH Smith is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.
What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for WH Smith?
The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for WH Smith is "SMWH."
Does WH Smith Pay Dividends? What’s The Current SMWH Dividend Yield?
Yes, SMWH Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current WH Smith dividend yield is 4.68%.
What Is the Current WH Smith Market Capitalisation?
As of today, WH Smith (London: SMWH) market cap is 562.57M GBP.
What Is WH Smith's (SMWH) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?
The WH Smith EPS is currently -0.4 (Trailing Twelve Months).
When Is the Next WH Smith Earnings Date?
WH Smith's next earnings report will be released on 12/11/2026.
Is SMWH a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?
Based on today's WH Smith moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for SMWH stock is Strong Sell.
How Many Times Has WH Smith Stock Split?
WH Smith has split 2 times. (See the SMWH stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)
How Many Employees Does WH Smith Have?
WH Smith has 9290 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.
What is the current trading status of WH Smith (London: SMWH)?
As of 09/10/2026, WH Smith (SMWH) is trading at a share price of 374.2 GBP, with a previous close of 369.4 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 365.0 GBP to 380.8 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 345.6 GBP to 712.0 GBP.
What Is WH Smith (SMWH) Price Target According to Analysts?
The average 12-month price target for WH Smith is 439.9 GBP, with a high estimate of 550 GBP and a low estimate of 350 GBP. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +17.56% Upside potential.
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