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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

Trading on

LSE

Industry

Specialty Retail

Employees

14,935

WH Smith Metrics

BasicAdvanced
£1.6B
Market cap
24.89
P/E ratio
£0.51
EPS
1.66
Beta
£0.32
Dividend rate
2.50%
Dividend yield
£1.6B
1.66
£14.66
£10.69
288K
£0.32
0.853
0.346
181.839
236.099
61.19%
4.10%
7.57%
19.59%
24.892
0.856
3.92
-22.05
11.395
2.50%
6.97%
-14.55%
29.36%
-6.54%

What the Analysts think about WH Smith

Analyst Ratings

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

WH Smith Financial Performance

Income Statement

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

Earnings per share (EPS)

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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Dividend·Payment
£0.226
Per share

FAQs

What’s the current market cap for WH Smith stock?

WH Smith (SMWH) has a market cap of £1.6B as of November 22, 2024.

What is the P/E ratio for WH Smith stock?

The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for WH Smith (SMWH) stock is 24.89 as of November 22, 2024.

Does WH Smith stock pay dividends?

Yes, the WH Smith (SMWH) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 22, 2024, the dividend rate is £0.318 and the yield is 2.5%. WH Smith has a payout ratio of 61.19% on a trailing twelve-month basis.

When is the next WH Smith dividend payment date?

The next WH Smith (SMWH) dividend payment is scheduled for February 06, 2025.

What is the beta indicator for WH Smith ?

WH Smith (SMWH) has a beta rating of 1.66. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.