WH Smith PLC (LON:SMWH)
London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX | Market Cap | 617.74M -50.7% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 1.59B +15.9% |
| Net Income | -122.00M |
| EPS | -0.97 |
| Shares Out | 124.69M |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Forward PE | 9.78 |
| Dividend | 0.17 (3.49%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Volume | 899,059 |
| Open | 504.50 |
| Previous Close | 495.40 |
| Day's Range | 500.00 - 516.53 |
| 52-Week Range | 445.40 - 1,132.00 |
| Beta | 0.91 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 610.00 (+20.67%) |
| 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 StatementsNews
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
WH Smith Earnings Call Transcript: H1 2026
Revenue grew 5% to £748m, but profit before tax fell to £3m due to inflation and store disruption. Dividend was suspended to focus on debt reduction, with cautious guidance amid Middle East uncertainty and ongoing cost pressures.
WH Smith Quarterly report: H1 2026
WH Smith has published its H1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 23, 2026.
WH Smith Slides: H1 2026
WH Smith has posted slides in relation to its H1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 23, 2026.
WH Smith downgraded to Sector Perform from Outperform at RBC Capital
RBC Capital downgraded WH Smith (WHTPF) to Sector Perform from Outperform with a price target of 650 GBp, down from 675 GBp. The firm cites its more cautious view on…
WH Smith price target lowered to 634 GBp from 657 GBp at Berenberg
Berenberg lowered the firm’s price target on WH Smith (WHTPF) to 634 GBp from 657 GBp and keeps a Hold rating on the shares.
WH Smith price target lowered to 762 GBp from 800 GBp at Canaccord
Canaccord lowered the firm’s price target on WH Smith (WHTPF) to 762 GBp from 800 GBp and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
WH Smith first-half sales grow 5% on North America boost
Travel retailer WH Smith reported a 5% rise in first-half revenue on Thursday, helped by double-digit growth in North America, and said it was on track to meet its full-year targets.
WH Smith Earnings release: Q1 2026
WH Smith released its Q1 2026 earnings on March 5, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
WH Smith price target lowered to 657 GBp from 700 GBp at Berenberg
Berenberg lowered the firm’s price target on WH Smith (WHTPF) to 657 GBp from 700 GBp and keeps a Hold rating on the shares.
Causeway Supports the WH Smith Board's Recommendation to Appoint Leo Quinn as Executive Chair
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Causeway Capital Management supports the WH Smith Board's Recommendation to Appoint Leo Quinn as Executive Chair.
WH Smith names ex-Balfour Beatty chief as chair, shares soar
Travel retailer WH Smith named ex-Balfour Beatty chief Leo Quinn as executive chair on Monday, replacing Annette Court in a leadership shakeup aimed at reviving the business and restoring investor con...
WH Smith upgraded to Buy from Hold at Investec
Investec upgraded WH Smith (WHTPF) to Buy from Hold with an 820 GBp price target
WH Smith price target lowered to 600 GBp from 650 GBp at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank lowered the firm’s price target on WH Smith (WHTPF) to 600 GBp from 650 GBp and keeps a Hold rating on the shares.
WH Smith price target lowered to 600 GBp from 650 GBp at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank analyst Tim Barrett lowered the firm’s price target on WH Smith (WHTPF) to 600 GBp from 650 GBp and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. Published first…
WH Smith Faces Probe From U.K. Financial Watchdog
The Financial Conduct Authority opened an investigation over potential breaches of U.K. listing principles, disclosure and transparency rules.
WH Smith Earnings Call Transcript: H2 2025
Revenue grew 5% to £1.6bn, but headline trading profit fell 6% to £159m amid North America margin resets and strategic exits. FY26 guidance targets mid-single-digit revenue growth, margin recovery, and disciplined capital allocation, with major investments in flagship stores and a focus on Travel Essentials.
WH Smith Annual report: H2 2025
WH Smith has published its H2 2025 annual report on December 19, 2025.
WH Smith Annual report: H2 2025
WH Smith has published its H2 2025 annual report on December 19, 2025.
WH Smith Slides: H2 2025
WH Smith has posted slides in relation to its H2 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on December 19, 2025.
WH Smith price target raised to 800 GBp from 750 GBp at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on WH Smith (WHTPF) to 800 GBp from 750 GBp and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
WH Smith CEO Resigns After Accounting Review Finds Issues in North America Unit
The news comes after a review by Deloitte covering fiscal 2023-25 identified accounting issues at its North America unit.