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

Employees

14,451

WH Smith Metrics

BasicAdvanced
£830M
139.49
£0.05
1.34
£0.34
5.09%

What the Analysts think about WH Smith

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

Bulls say / Bears say

In H1 FY25, the Travel division delivered 6% revenue growth to £712m and a 12% increase in trading profit to £56m, highlighting the resilience of its core business segment. (MarketScreener)
WH Smith declared an interim dividend of 11.3p per share and repurchased £27m of its £50m share buyback programme, underscoring strong cash generation and capital return to shareholders. (MarketScreener)
The company has a robust pipeline of over 90 new Travel stores (net 70 expected openings) and secured a major contract at a US East Coast airport, positioning it for continued international expansion. (MarketScreener)
Revised sale terms for its High Street arm reduced expected cash proceeds from £52m to £40m, raising net debt guidance to £425m and potentially delaying the company’s deleveraging plans. (Reuters)
Travel revenue growth slowed from 13% in H1 FY24 to 6% in H1 FY25, signaling waning momentum in its core Travel segment. (Reuters)
A £30m profit overstatement in the North American division led WH Smith to cut its profit outlook for the region to £25m from around £55m, undermining confidence in its financial controls and guidance. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 2 Sept 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%
-
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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