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

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Volume: 40,940
Bid/Ask: 1,404.0 / 1,413.0
Day's Range: 1,387.0 - 1,407.0

Type: Equity

Market: Euro Zone

ISIN: GB00B2PDGW16

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WHSmith (LON:SMWHl) Annual Report

This summary provides an overview of the most significant critical numbers from each of the WHSmith financial reports, including the WH Smith PLC income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Additionally, it features several financial ratios that provide insight into the company's financial health.

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WH Smith PLC reported earnings results for the half year ended February 29, 2024. For the half year, the company reported sales was GBP 926 million compared to GBP 859 million a year ago. Net income was GBP 17 million compared to GBP 101 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was GBP 0.132 compared to GBP 0.246 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was GBP 0.13 compared to GBP 0.241 a year ago.

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Advanced Financial Summary

TTM = Trailing Twelve Months

MRQ = Most Recent Quarter

%SHORT_NAME% (SMWHl) Income Statement & Profits

Gross margin TTM 61.77%

Operating margin TTM 9.52%

Net Profit margin TTM 3.44%

Return on Investment TTM 10.25%

Total Revenue Net Income

Period Ending:	Feb 29, 2024	Nov 30, 2023	Aug 31, 2023	May 31, 2023
Total Revenue	463	463	467	467
Gross Profit	278	278	296.5	296.5
Operating Income	34	34	54.5	54.5
Net Income	8.5	8.5	23.5	23.5

SMWHl Annual Report (Balance Sheet)

Quick Ratio MRQ 0.27

Current Ratio MRQ 0.64

LT Debt to Equity MRQ 100.33%

Total Debt to Equity MRQ 356.25%

Total Assets Total Liabilities

Period Ending:	Feb 29, 2024	Nov 30, 2023	Aug 31, 2023	May 31, 2023
Total Assets	1701	1701	1650	1650
Total Liabilities	1369	1369	1310	1310
Total Equity	332	332	340	340

%SHORT_NAME% (SMWHl) Latest Cash Flow Statement

Cash Flow/Share TTM 2.02

Revenue/Share TTM 14.32

Operating Cash Flow 5.43%

Cash Net Change in Cash

Period Ending:	Feb 29, 2024	Nov 30, 2023	Aug 31, 2023	May 31, 2023
Period Length:	0 Months	0 Months	0 Months	0 Months
Cash From Operating Activities	31	31	100	100
Cash From Investing Activities	-32.5	-32.5	-31	-31
Cash From Financing Activities	-4.5	-4.5	-63.5	-63.5
Net Change in Cash	-6	-6	4.5	4.5

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

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Ash Hasan Apr 26, 2024 14:40

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Slight turbulence but general upward trend in sales ans profitability .. good buying poit?

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Gareth Barnes Sep 06, 2023 20:35

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Full Year Result WH Smith PLC expects the outcome for the year to 31 August 2023 to be in line with the upgraded expectations which followed the third quarter trading update on 31 May 2023.

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From WH Smiths. What were people expecting for goodness sake. All in line with what they said earlier i. The year. Raised profit expectations and perhaps a small surprise upwards. Full Year Result WH Smith PLC expects the outcome for the year to 31 August 2023 to be in line with the upgraded expectations which followed the third quarter trading update on 31 May 2023.

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Shpuld get a bounce back tomorrow morning after the papers show the deop with pretty good figures. Well overdone drop. Buy for me.

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Gareth Barnes Sep 06, 2023 8:29

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Drop seems a little odd considering the rather good news?

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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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drop to 396 is fake

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