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WH Smith PLC (SMWH)

	Symbol	Exchange	Currency
	SMWH	London	GBP	Real-time
	SMWHl	BATS Europe	GBP	Delayed
	21Q	Frankfurt	EUR	Real-time

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1,522.0 -59.0 -3.73%

26/05 - Closed. Currency in GBP ( Disclaimer )

Volume: 325,885
Bid/Ask: 1,000.0 / 2,000.0
Day's Range: 1,521.0 - 1,583.0

Type: Equity

Market: United Kingdom

ISIN: GB00B2PDGW16

SEDOL: B2PDGW1

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LON:SMWH Financials

See below for an overview of the WH Smith PLC financial reports. This summary provides an overview of the most significant critical numbers from each of its financial reports, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Additionally, it features several financial ratios that provide insight into the company's financial health. Users can select to view data from four periods of either annual or quarterly information, allowing them to track the LON:SMWH financials over time.

WH Smith PLC reported earnings results for the half year ended February 28, 2023. For the half year, the company reported sales was GBP 859 million compared to GBP 608 million a year ago. Net income was GBP 32 million compared to GBP 12 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was GBP 0.246 compared to GBP 0.092 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was GBP 0.241 compared to GBP 0.092 a year ago.

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MRQ = Most Recent Quarter

SMWH Income Statement

Gross margin TTM 61.3%

Operating margin TTM 8.66%

Net Profit margin TTM 4.06%

Return on Investment TTM 9.39%

Total Revenue Net Income

Period Ending:	Feb 28, 2023	Nov 30, 2022	Aug 31, 2022	May 31, 2022
Total Revenue	429.5	429.5	396	396
Gross Profit	259	259	247	247
Operating Income	34	34	37.5	37.5
Net Income	16	16	17.5	17.5

SMWH Balance Sheet

Quick Ratio MRQ 0.31

Current Ratio MRQ 0.73

LT Debt to Equity MRQ 129.93%

Total Debt to Equity MRQ 336.84%

Total Assets Total Liabilities

Period Ending:	Feb 28, 2023	Nov 30, 2022	Aug 31, 2022	May 31, 2022
Total Assets	1639	1639	1692	1692
Total Liabilities	1316	1316	1381	1381
Total Equity	323	323	311	311

SMWH Cash Flow Statement

Cash Flow/Share TTM 1.5

Revenue/Share TTM 12.67

Operating Cash Flow 5.76%

Cash Net Change in Cash

Period Ending:	Feb 28, 2023	Nov 30, 2022	Aug 31, 2022	May 31, 2022
Period Length:	0 Months	0 Months	0 Months	0 Months
Cash From Operating Activities	25.5	25.5	72	72
Cash From Investing Activities	-30	-30	-22.5	-22.5
Cash From Financing Activities	-38	-38	-28.5	-28.5
Net Change in Cash	-42.5	-42.5	22	22

* In Millions of GBP (except for per share items)

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Tom James Jan 20, 2022 15:41

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what just caused a 900% spike then drop?

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Jonny Tr Dec 17, 2020 11:44

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what caused the downspike?

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Tom James Dec 17, 2020 11:44

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wh Smith's makes 294 million net from shops in airports and trains. I assume people are scared of covid disruption.

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Jonathan Lowrey Dec 17, 2020 11:44

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Biden travel ban.

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Kami Khan Dec 17, 2020 10:45

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What happened??

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Dei Diablo Dec 17, 2020 10:43

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fake drop alert

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Roger Singh Dec 17, 2020 10:41

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drop to 396 is fake

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Roger Singh Nov 11, 2020 13:21

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they earnings coming out tomorrow make sure you cover yourselves just in case

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Prateek Mehta Aug 13, 2020 14:59

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I hope it doesnt crash again

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Prateek Mehta Aug 10, 2020 11:56

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Bought some today, i think time for some upswing here

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Al Al Jun 29, 2020 13:20

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Badly undervalued by markets. I look at retail and travel stocks which are moving higher than WH Smiths.

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I completely agree. with there high Street market almost dead but the net profit they make in airports. every UK has one, and I'm guilty for always going before a flight to stock up on the plane. also buying in to the USA it can only be good news. great path planned ahead for this old company.

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Well placed for recovary.

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