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Smiths News Plc(LSE) SNWS

Market Cap£177.80MMarket 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 (2006)+111%
5 Year+91%
1 Year+23%
1 Month+8%
£0.75
+0.59%
+0.00Today
Smiths News Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 74.642026-10-02
Smiths News Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+8.49%GBX 68.802026-09-25
1 month+7.56%GBX 69.402026-09-02
3 month+3.67%GBX 72.002026-07-03
Year to date-1.53%GBX 75.802025-12-31
1 year+22.77%GBX 60.802025-10-02
3 year+82.95%GBX 40.802023-10-03
5 year+91.39%GBX 39.002021-10-01
Since inception+111.32%GBX 0.352006-09-01

Smiths News Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£177.80MMarket 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)

£2.14B

Net Income (TTM)

£54.40M

EPS (TTM)

£0.11

P/E Ratio

6.68

Dividend

£0.06

Beta (Volatility)

0.05 (Low)

Price

£0.75

Volume

528,309

Open

£0.73

Previous Close

£0.74

Daily Range

£0.73 - £0.76

52-Week Range

£0.54 - £0.78

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 4, 2026

SNWS News

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About Smiths News Plc

Smiths News plc operates as a wholesale distributor of newspapers and magazines in the United Kingdom and global markets. The company also provides entertainment content for airlines and travel operators, along with merchandising and promotional support services.

Products and Services
  • Wholesale distribution of newspapers and magazines
  • Entertainment content for airlines and travel operators
  • Merchandising and promotional support services
Growth Outlook
  • Revenue of £515.7 million reported in the latest quarter
  • Net income of £12.2 million reflects strong operational efficiency
  • Dividend yield of 12.35% indicates attractive returns for investors
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) P/E ratio of 6.23 suggests undervaluation
  • Operating income margin of 3.51% shows effective cost management
  • Cash flow from operations reached £24.9 million in the latest quarter
Smiths News plc has established itself as a key player in the publishing industry, leveraging its extensive distribution network to meet the demands of both local and international markets. The company's diverse offerings, including entertainment content and merchandising support, enhance its value proposition. Recent financial performance indicates a solid revenue stream and effective cost management, positioning the company favorably for future growth. The attractive dividend yield further enhances its appeal to potential investors, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
AI Generated • Sep 17, 2026

Industry

Distributors

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Employees

1,357

CEO

Jonathan Michael Bunting

Website

www.connectgroupplc.com

Headquarters

Swindon, WI SN2 8UH, GB

SNWS Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

7.13%

Operating Margin

3.78%

Net Income Margin

2.59%

Return on Equity

350.65%

Return on Capital

99.04%

Return on Assets

15.92%

Earnings Yield

14.97%

Dividend Yield

7.48%

Payout Ratio

77.41%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£177.80MMarket 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

239.63M

Volume

528.31K

Avg. Volume

550.08K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£149.80M

Operating Income

£80.80M

EBITDA

£100.00M

Operating Cash Flow

£72.10M

Capital Expenditure

-£5.15M

Free Cash Flow

£66.95M

Cash & ST Invst.

£10.50M

Total Debt

£29.60M

Smiths News Plc Performance Analysis

Smiths News Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-08-31GBP 1,089,300,000N/A
20232023-08-31GBP 1,091,900,0000.2%
20242024-08-31GBP 1,103,700,0001.1%
20252025-08-31GBP 1,064,000,000-3.6%
Smiths News Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-08-314.5%
Q22025-03-01-4.9%
Q42025-08-31-1.6%
Q22026-02-28-2.3%
Smiths News Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-08-31GBP 0.09N/A
20232023-08-31GBP 0.108.1%
20242024-08-31GBP 0.101.2%
20252025-08-31GBP 0.1111.3%
Smiths News Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-08-3126.1%
Q22025-03-01-7.6%
Q42025-08-3110.4%
Q22026-02-28-18.2%

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

£515.70M

-4.5%

Gross Profit

£37.10M

+6.3%

Gross Margin

7.19%

N/A

Market Cap

£177.80MMarket 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

£131.03K

N/A

Employees

1,357

N/A

Net Income

£12.20M

+5.2%

EBITDA

£22.80M

+14.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

£10.50M

-36.4%

Total Debt

£29.60M

-45.2%

Accounts Receivable

£100.40M

-3.8%

Inventory

£11.70M

-31.6%

Long Term Debt

£23.40M

-52.1%

Short Term Debt

£6.20M

+21.6%

Return on Assets

15.92%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

1.16%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£24.00M

+160.9%

Operating Cash Flow

£24.90M

+124.3%

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Questions About SNWS

What is the current price of Smiths News Plc?

Smiths News Plc is trading at £0.75 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Smiths News Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Smiths News Plc has traded between £0.54 and £0.78.

How much debt does Smiths News Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Smiths News Plc reported total debt of £32.20M.

How much cash does Smiths News Plc have on hand?

Smiths News Plc reported £8.20M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Smiths News Plc’s dividend yield?

Smiths News Plc currently has a dividend yield of 7.48%.

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