WH Smith PLC (LON:SMWH)
London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX | Market Cap | 515.74M -61.8% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 1.59B +15.9% |
| Net Income | -122.00M |
| EPS | -0.97 |
| Shares Out | 124.69M |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Forward PE | 10.75 |
| Dividend | 0.17 (4.18%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Volume | 130,832 |
| Open | 417.20 |
| Previous Close | 413.60 |
| Day's Range | 414.36 - 423.00 |
| 52-Week Range | 378.60 - 1,120.00 |
| Beta | 0.92 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 469.92 (+12.37%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 23, 2026 |
About WH Smith
WH Smith PLC operates as a travel retailer in the United Kingdom, North America, Australia, Ireland, Spain, and internationally. It offers news, books, and convenience for travelling customers. It operates stores in airports, hospitals, railway stations, and motorway service areas. The company is also involved in International Travel Retail, UK Travel Retail, and North America. The company was formerly known as New WH Smith PLC. WH Smith PLC was founded in 1792 and is based in Swindon, the United Kingdom. [Read more]
Financial Performance
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 12 analysts, the average rating for SMWH stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is 470p, which is an increase of 12.37% from the latest price.
News
Around 150 TG Jones shops at risk of closure after restructuring approved
However, the high street chain formerly known as WH Smith said it will avoid insolvency as a result of the plan.
Former WH Smith chain TG Jones gets green light to close up to 150 shops as turnaround plan approved in court
Modella Capital, which bought WH Smith's high-street arm last year for £40million, has been given approval for a restructuring plan its owners believe will save it from collapse.
Up to 150 former WH Smith stores to close as high court approves restructure
Restructuring plan involves writing off debts to suppliers and cutting rent for many landlords Business live – latest updates Up to 150 former WH Smith high street stores are to close after the high c...
Former WH Smith’s small suppliers to lose at least half of debts in rescue plan
If TG Jones’s aggressive restructuring is voted through, the charity Help for Heroes and other creditors will be out of pocket Small suppliers including the charity Help for Heroes are to lose at leas...
WH Smith price target lowered to 575 GBp from 700 GBp at JPMorgan
JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on WH Smith (WHTPF) to 575 GBp from 700 GBp and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
WH Smith price target lowered to 420 GBp from 574 GBp at Berenberg
Berenberg analyst Luka Trnovsek lowered the firm’s price target on WH Smith (WHTPF) to 420 GBp from 574 GBp and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. Published first on…
WH Smith price target lowered to 390 GBp from 550 GBp at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank lowered the firm’s price target on WH Smith (WHTPF) to 390 GBp from 550 GBp and keeps a Hold rating on the shares.
WH Smith profit warning deepens as group turns to fresh capital raise, shares sink
WH Smith cuts profit guidance again, announces £104m capital raise as trading pressures deepen globally. The post WH Smith profit warning deepens as group turns to fresh capital raise, shares sink app...
WH Smith (SMWH) Lowers Revenue Forecast Amid Middle East Conflict
WH Smith (SMWH) Lowers Revenue Forecast Amid Middle East Conflict
FTSE 100 rises but profit warning rocks WH Smith
Market sentiment remained wary following fresh US military action against Iran.
WH Smith downgraded to Hold from Add at Peel Hunt
Peel Hunt downgraded WH Smith (WHTPF) to Hold from Add with a 370 GBp price target
WH Smith Shares Hit 16-Year Low After Guidance Cut, Fundraising
Shares fell 17% after the retailer launched a capital raising to boost its balance sheet following a downturn in conditions due to the Middle East war.
WH Smith warns on profit and plans equity raise as airport passenger numbers dip
The chain, which incorporates shops in travel locations such as airports and train stations, said consumers had been tightening their budgets.
WH Smith to raise £100m as it warns on profits due to Iran war
Retailer plans to shut unprofitable stores as shopper numbers at airports fall amid Middle East conflict Business live – latest updates WH Smith has issued a profit warning after shopper numbers at it...
UK Stock Market News: Workspace, WH Smith, Fullers
Downbeat outlook from Workspace, profit downgrade at WH Smith, Fullers confident estate and customers will keep delivering
WH Smith Earnings release: Trading update
WH Smith released its earnings on June 10, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
PwC under investigation by accounting watchdog over WH Smith audit
WH Smith admitted last year it overstated profits for its North American business by as much as £50 million because of an accounting blunder.
PwC under investigation over accounting scandal at WH Smith
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) confirmed that it has opened a probe into the Big Four beancounter's audit of the retailer's audit of its financial statements for the year to 31 August 2024.
FRC Launches Compliance Investigation into PwC Regarding WH Smith Audit
FRC Launches Compliance Investigation into PwC Regarding WH Smith Audit
UK accounting watchdog to probe PwC's fiscal 2024 audit of WH Smith
Britain's accounting regulator said on Tuesday it had launched an investigation into PricewaterhouseCoopers' audit of travel retailer WH Smith for the year ended August 2024.
Flying Tiger snapped up by Modella Capital amid fears for its future
UK private equity investor with reputation for hard-nosed restructuring says it is backing existing management Business live – latest updates Flying Tiger is the latest retailer to be snapped up by Mo...
Former WH Smith chain TGJones to cut costs, weigh store closures in restructuring
TGJones, the former WH Smith high street business, said on Wednesday it had launched a restructuring plan, backed by financial support from owner Modella Capital, that includes cost cuts and possibl...
WH Smith price target lowered to 550 GBp from 575 GBp at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank analyst Tim Barrett lowered the firm’s price target on WH Smith (WHTPF) to 550 GBp from 575 GBp and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. Published first…
WH Smith price target lowered to 700 GBp from 730 GBp at JPMorgan
JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on WH Smith (WHTPF) to 700 GBp from 730 GBp and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
WH Smith downgraded to Add from Buy at Peel Hunt
Peel Hunt downgraded WH Smith (WHTPF) to Add from Buy with a 600 GBp price target