Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust/£SMT

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About Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is a publicly traded investment trust based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It primarily focuses on investing in global public and private companies, spanning various industries such as technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. The trust is known for its long-term investment approach, emphasizing high-growth potential companies. Founded in 1909, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is managed by Baillie Gifford, a renowned independent investment management firm. Its extensive geographic footprint includes investments in North America, Europe, and Asia. The trust's strategic positioning is underscored by its ability to enter early and maintain significant positions in high-performing companies globally.

Ticker

£SMT
Sector

Primary listing

LSE

Employees

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SMT Metrics

BasicAdvanced
£13B
12.13
£0.95
0.79
£0.04
0.38%

What the Analysts think about SMT

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

The trust generated an NAV total return of 11.2% for the year to 31 March 2025, comfortably outpacing the FTSE All-World Index’s 5.5% and reflecting robust stock selection. (AIC)
Over the past decade, NAV per share has risen 320% against the FTSE All-World’s 182% gain, demonstrating the managers’ long-term value creation. (LSE RNS)
Management has repurchased £1.71 billion of shares (13.3% of issued capital) over the year, actively narrowing the NAV discount and enhancing shareholder value. (Hargreaves Lansdown)
Share price total return of 6.0% lagged the NAV’s 11.2% gain for the year to 31 March 2025, underscoring persistent investor caution despite portfolio strength. (AIC)
The share price discount to NAV widened from 4.5% to 9.0% over the year and stood at 11.6% as at 31 March 2025, indicating a continued valuation disconnect. (AIC)
Revenue reserves have been largely depleted—down to £3 million at year-end—which may constrain the trust’s ability to sustain future dividend growth. (AIC)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Oct 2025.

SMT Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

SMT Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
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Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
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Data displayed above is indicative only and its accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Actual execution price may vary. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Your return may be affected by currency fluctuations and applicable fees and charges. Capital at risk.
Market data provided by CBOE Europe and Deutsche Börse.

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