WH Smith /£SMWH

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About WH Smith

WH Smith PLC, known by its ticker SMWH, is a prominent UK-based retailer specializing in books, stationery, newspapers, and magazines. Founded in 1792, the company operates in two primary business segments, Travel and High Street, providing products and services across a range of retail locations globally, including airports, train stations, hospitals, and high streets. WH Smith is recognized for its extensive network of stores, making it a staple in the UK's retail landscape and expanding its presence internationally to cater to travelers and locals alike.

Ticker

£SMWH

Primary listing

LSE

Industry

Specialty Retail

Employees

14,451

ISIN

GB00B2PDGW16

WH Smith Metrics

BasicAdvanced
£1.4B
229.96
£0.05
1.44
£0.34
3.06%

What the Analysts think about WH Smith

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for WH Smith stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

WH Smith reported a 5% rise in like-for-like revenue in Q3 2025, driven by strong travel demand, particularly in North America, indicating robust performance in its travel retail segment. (reuters.com)
The company plans to open 90 new stores in the current year, with 60 in North America, highlighting its commitment to expanding its footprint in the lucrative U.S. market. (proactiveinvestors.co.uk)
Berenberg Bank reaffirmed its 'buy' rating for WH Smith, setting a price target of GBX 1,600, suggesting confidence in the company's growth prospects. (marketbeat.com)
WH Smith reported a slight dip in first-half profit, with pre-tax profit of £45 million compared to £46 million a year earlier, indicating potential challenges in maintaining profitability. (tradingview.com)
The sale of its UK high street business to Modella Capital for £76 million was at the lower end of expectations, which may raise concerns about the valuation of its assets. (tradingview.com)
Despite reporting in-line results and growth opportunities in the U.S., WH Smith's shares fell 6%, suggesting investor skepticism about its expansion plans. (proactiveinvestors.co.uk)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Jun 2025.

WH Smith 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%

WH Smith Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
-
Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
-
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Market data provided by CBOE Europe and Deutsche Börse.

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