WH Smith (SMWH)

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Share Price:
406.40p
Market Cap:
£618.78m
Change Today:
19.20p
Sector:
Retailers

Latest ShareCast News

WH Smith sees FY earnings at lower end of forecasts

By Frank Prenesti

Date: Wednesday 16 Sep 2026

(Sharecast News) - WH Smith said full‑year pre-tax profit was expected to be around £75m, at the lower end of guidance, reflecting lower trading margins from increased discounts and reduced brand marketing, partly offset by cost and interest savings.

Canaccord Genuity lowers target price on WH Smith

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Wednesday 24 Jun 2026

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Canaccord Genuity cut their price target on WH Smith from 680p to 555p on Wednesday, after the retailer lowered profit guidance amid softer trading in North America and weaker passenger volumes across its travel estate.

WH Smith warns on profits for second time, shares plunge

By Abigail Townsend

Date: Wednesday 10 Jun 2026

(Sharecast News) - WH Smith cut profits guidance for the second time this year on Wednesday, sending shares in the retailer tumbling, as war in the Middle East curtailed travel and weighed on consumer demand.

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WH Smith Market Data

Currency UK Pounds
Price 406.40p
Change Today 19.20p
52 Week High 710.00p
52 Week Low 360.60p
Volume 753,164
Shares Issued 152.26m
Market Cap £618.78m

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What The Brokers Say

Strong Buy 3
Buy 1
Neutral 7
Sell 1
Strong Sell 0
Total 12
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