Should I buy or sell WH Smith stock right now?

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WH Smith in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" SMWH shares. View SMWH analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is WH Smith's stock price target for 2024?

2 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for WH Smith's shares. Their SMWH share price targets range from GBX 1,900 to GBX 2,035. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 1,967.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 58.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SMWH or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have SMWH shares performed in 2024?

WH Smith's stock was trading at GBX 1,334 at the start of the year. Since then, SMWH stock has decreased by 7.2% and is now trading at GBX 1,238. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does WH Smith pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for WH Smith?

WH Smith declared a dividend on Saturday, November 9th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 11th will be paid a dividend of GBX 20.80 per share on Thursday, February 1st. This represents a dividend yield of 1.75%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 11th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 8.10. The official announcement can be accessed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for SMWH .

Is WH Smith a good dividend stock?

WH Smith (LON:SMWH) pays an annual dividend of GBX 29 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.21%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,833.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for SMWH .

What other stocks do shareholders of WH Smith own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other WH Smith investors own include Aviva (AV) , Barclays (BARC) , Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , Babcock International Group (BAB) , Chimera Investment (CIM) , Glencore (GLEN) , BP (BP) , Diageo (DGE) , International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) and Imperial Brands (IMB) .

How do I buy shares of WH Smith?

Shares of SMWH stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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WH Smith (SMWH) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 1,238

-10.00 (-0.80%)

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50-Day Range: 1,213.51
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52-Week Range: 1,134
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1,680

Volume: 181,719 shs
Average Volume: 296,514 shs
Market Capitalization: £1.62 billion

P/E Ratio: 2,063.33
Dividend Yield: 2.34%
Price Target: GBX 1,967.50

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WH Smith MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 58.9% Upside
GBX 1,967.50 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.16 out of 5 stars

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
WH Smith has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
WH Smith has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for SMWH.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
WH Smith pays a meaningful dividend of 2.21%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
WH Smith does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of WH Smith is 4,833.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for SMWH.

3.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
WH Smith has a news sentiment score of 1.57. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.34 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for WH Smith this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
3 people have added WH Smith to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, WH Smith insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.84% of the stock of WH Smith is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
88.64% of the stock of WH Smith is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of WH Smith is 2,063.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.79.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of WH Smith is 2,063.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 345.05.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
WH Smith has a PEG Ratio of 2.65. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
WH Smith has a P/B Ratio of 5.07. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About WH Smith Stock (LON:SMWH)

WH Smith PLC operates as a retailer in the United Kingdom and internationally. It operates in two segments, Travel and High Street. The Travel segment offers news, books, and convenience for travelling customers. It operates stores in airports, hospitals, railway stations, and motorway service areas. The High Street segment sells stationery products, including greeting cards, general stationery, art and craft, and gifting products; news and impulse products, such as newspapers, magazines, confectionery, and drinks; and books. The company sells its products through digital channels, such as whsmith.co.uk, funkypigeon.com, cultpens.com and dottyaboutpaper.co.uk. The company was founded in 1792 and is based in Swindon, the United Kingdom.

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Ex-Dividend for 2/1 Dividend: 1/11/2024
Dividend Payable: 2/01/2024
Today: 4/20/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Specialty Retail
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:SMWH
Previous Symbol: LON:NWS
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.whsmithplc.co.uk
Phone: +44-1793-616161
Fax: N/A
Employees: 14,935
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 1,967.50
High Stock Price Target: GBX 2,035
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 1,900
Potential Upside/Downside: +58.9%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.60
Trailing P/E Ratio: 2,063.33
Forward P/E Ratio: 13.56
P/E Growth: 2.65
Net Income: £79 million
Net Margins: 4.41%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 27.04%
Return on Assets: 6.62%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 279.71
Current Ratio: 0.69
Quick Ratio: 0.42

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £1.79 billion
Price / Sales: 0.91
Cash Flow: GBX 86.18 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 14.36
Book Value: GBX 244 per share
Price / Book: 5.07

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 130,910,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £1.62 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.58

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Key Executives

Mr. Carl David Cowling (Age 51)
Group Chief Executive & Director
Comp: $1.66M
Mr. Robert James Moorhead (Age 60)
Group CFO, COO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.27M
Mr. Ian Houghton (Age 59)
Legal Director & Company Secretary

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SMWH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell WH Smith stock right now?: 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WH Smith in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" SMWH shares.
View SMWH analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is WH Smith's stock price target for 2024?: 2 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for WH Smith's shares. Their SMWH share price targets range from GBX 1,900 to GBX 2,035. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 1,967.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 58.9% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for SMWH or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have SMWH shares performed in 2024?: WH Smith's stock was trading at GBX 1,334 at the start of the year. Since then, SMWH stock has decreased by 7.2% and is now trading at GBX 1,238.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does WH Smith pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for WH Smith?: WH Smith declared a dividend on Saturday, November 9th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 11th will be paid a dividend of GBX 20.80 per share on Thursday, February 1st. This represents a dividend yield of 1.75%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 11th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 8.10. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for SMWH.

Is WH Smith a good dividend stock?: WH Smith (LON:SMWH) pays an annual dividend of GBX 29 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.21%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,833.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for SMWH.
What other stocks do shareholders of WH Smith own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other WH Smith investors own include Aviva (AV), Barclays (BARC), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Babcock International Group (BAB), Chimera Investment (CIM), Glencore (GLEN), BP (BP), Diageo (DGE), International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) and Imperial Brands (IMB).
How do I buy shares of WH Smith?: Shares of SMWH stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (LON:SMWH) was last updated on 4/20/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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WH Smith (SMWH) Share Price, News & Analysis

WH Smith MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About WH Smith Stock (LON:SMWH)

SMWH Stock Price History

SMWH Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

SMWH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™