WH Smith PLC (OTCMKTS:WHTPF) Short Interest Update

WH Smith PLC (OTCMKTS:WHTPF) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest in the month of March. As of March 13th, there was short interest totaling 11,536 shares, a decrease of 47.9% from the February 26th total of 22,128 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 150 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 76.9 days.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

WHTPF has been the topic of a number of research reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating on shares of WH Smith in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Investec raised WH Smith from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, WH Smith has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

WH Smith Stock Performance

OTCMKTS WHTPF opened at $7.44 on Thursday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $8.65 and its two-hundred day moving average is $8.89. WH Smith has a 12-month low of $7.44 and a 12-month high of $8.09.

WH Smith Company Profile

WH Smith PLC is a British retail company founded in 1792, known primarily for its network of newsagents and bookstores. The company operates two main divisions—High Street and Travel—serving both everyday customers and travelers. Its product range includes newspapers, magazines, books, stationery, convenience foods, and travel essentials, complemented by digital content and online sales channels.

The High Street division comprises more than 600 stores across the United Kingdom, offering a broad selection of print and convenience products to local communities.