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WH Smith(LSE) SMWH

Market Cap£620.96MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1980)+485%
5 Year-74%
1 Year-36%
1 Month+12%
£4.13
+1.53%
+0.06Today
WH Smith last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 412.602026-10-19
WH Smith stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+10.62%GBX 373.002026-10-12
1 month+11.82%GBX 369.002026-09-18
3 month-0.24%GBX 413.602026-07-21
Year to date-35.43%GBX 639.002025-12-31
1 year-35.78%GBX 642.502025-10-17
3 year-65.76%GBX 1,205.002023-10-20
5 year-73.62%GBX 1,564.002021-10-20
Since inception+484.54%GBX 0.701980-01-04

WH Smith Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£620.96MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

£3.29B

Net Income (TTM)

-£121.00M

EPS (TTM)

-£1.01

P/E Ratio

-4.07

Dividend

£0.06

Beta (Volatility)

0.05 (Low)

Price

£4.13

Volume

350,030

Open

£4.07

Previous Close

£4.13

Daily Range

£4.02 - £4.13

52-Week Range

£3.46 - £7.12

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 12, 2026

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About WH Smith

WH Smith PLC is a prominent retail enterprise operating in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company is divided into two main segments: Travel and High Street, catering to diverse customer needs in various locations.

Products and Services
  • Travel segment offers news, books, and convenience products
  • High Street segment sells stationery, gifts, and everyday essentials
  • Online sales through multiple platforms including whsmith.co.uk
Growth Outlook
  • Travel segment operates 1,166 locations in transportation hubs
  • High Street segment includes 544 physical stores
  • Online sales expansion supports overall growth strategy
Financial Highlights
  • Recent quarterly revenue of £748 million reflects strong performance
  • TTM gross profit margin stands at 30.22%
  • Dividend yield of 4.69% indicates attractive returns for investors
WH Smith PLC has established a solid presence in the retail sector, with a focus on both physical and online sales. The Travel segment's strategic locations in airports and railway stations position the company well to capture consumer spending in transit. The High Street segment complements this by offering a wide range of products, appealing to everyday shoppers. Recent financial performance highlights a revenue increase, showcasing resilience and adaptability in a competitive market. The company's commitment to expanding its online presence further enhances its growth potential, making it an interesting option for investors looking at the specialty retail sector.
AI Generated • Oct 3, 2026

Industry

Specialty Retail

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Employees

9,410

CEO

Carl David Cowling

Website

www.whsmithplc.co.uk

Headquarters

Swindon, WI SN3 3RX, GB

SMWH Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

30.22%

Operating Margin

6.96%

Net Income Margin

-9.48%

Return on Equity

-90.46%

Return on Capital

8.72%

Return on Assets

-8.83%

Earnings Yield

-24.57%

Dividend Yield

1.45%

Payout Ratio

-17.19%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£620.96MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

150.50M

Volume

350.03K

Avg. Volume

619.82K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£1.65B

Operating Income

£300.00M

EBITDA

£474.00M

Operating Cash Flow

£485.00M

Capital Expenditure

-£180.00M

Free Cash Flow

£305.00M

Cash & ST Invst.

£48.00M

Total Debt

£1.06B

WH Smith Performance Analysis

WH Smith annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-08-31GBP 1,400,000,000N/A
20232023-08-31GBP 1,793,000,00028.1%
20242024-08-31GBP 1,473,000,000-17.8%
20252025-08-31GBP 1,553,000,0005.4%
WH Smith sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-08-317.1%
Q22025-02-28-4.1%
Q42025-08-31-36.7%
Q22026-02-2824.3%
WH Smith annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-08-31GBP 0.36N/A
20232023-08-31GBP 0.6068.1%
20242024-08-31GBP 0.41-31.1%
20252025-08-31GBP -1.13N/A
WH Smith sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-08-31192.3%
Q22025-02-28-189.5%
Q42025-08-31-135.3%
Q22026-02-2872.5%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

£748.00M

-19.2%

Gross Profit

£408.00M

-26.6%

Gross Margin

54.55%

N/A

Market Cap

£620.96MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

£66.84K

N/A

Employees

9,290

N/A

Net Income

-£27.00M

-258.8%

EBITDA

£94.00M

-38.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

£48.00M

+9.1%

Total Debt

£1.06B

-2.3%

Accounts Receivable

£96.00M

-11.1%

Inventory

£140.00M

-32.4%

Long Term Debt

£455.00M

-41.9%

Short Term Debt

£643.00M

+114.3%

Return on Assets

-8.83%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

16.12%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-£50.00M

-1350.0%

Operating Cash Flow

-£4.00M

-106.5%

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Questions About SMWH

What is the current price of WH Smith?

WH Smith is trading at £4.13 per share.

What is the 52-week range for WH Smith?

Over the past 52 weeks, WH Smith has traded between £3.46 and £7.12.

How much debt does WH Smith have?

As of the most recent reporting period, WH Smith reported total debt of £985.00M.

How much cash does WH Smith have on hand?

WH Smith reported £71.00M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is WH Smith’s dividend yield?

WH Smith currently has a dividend yield of 1.45%.

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