Smiths News (SNWS) Stock Overview
Engages in the distributing of newspapers and magazines in the United Kingdom and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£0.64 |
| 52 Week High | UK£0.79 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£0.53 |
| Beta | 0.31 |
| 1 Month Change | -5.06% |
| 3 Month Change | -1.85% |
| 1 Year Change | 10.00% |
| 3 Year Change | 19.03% |
| 5 Year Change | 53.37% |
| Change since IPO | -55.85% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Smiths News' (LON:SNWS) Earnings Offer More Than Meets The Eye
Smiths News plc's ( LON:SNWS ) recent earnings report didn't offer any surprises, with the shares unchanged over the...Smiths News' (LON:SNWS) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Smiths News plc's ( LON:SNWS ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to £0.068 on 5th...There Is A Reason Smiths News plc's (LON:SNWS) Price Is Undemanding
Smiths News plc's ( LON:SNWS ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 6x might make it look like a strong buy right now...
Securing Publisher Revenues Will Provide Stability Until 2029, But Declining News Industry Will Pose Future Risks
Long-term revenue stability achieved by securing major publisher revenues until the end of the decade.Smiths News (LON:SNWS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.054
The board of Smiths News plc ( LON:SNWS ) has announced that the dividend on 6th of February will be increased to...Smiths News' (LON:SNWS) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
The board of Smiths News plc ( LON:SNWS ) has announced that the dividend on 6th of February will be increased to...Smiths News' (LON:SNWS) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Smiths News plc ( LON:SNWS ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 6th of February to...Improved Earnings Required Before Smiths News plc (LON:SNWS) Stock's 28% Jump Looks Justified
Smiths News plc ( LON:SNWS ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 28% share price jump in the last...Smiths News (LON:SNWS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.0175
The board of Smiths News plc ( LON:SNWS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.0175 per share on the 4th of...Smiths News (LON:SNWS) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.0275
Smiths News plc ( LON:SNWS ) will pay a dividend of £0.0275 on the 8th of February. This means the annual payment is...Smiths News' (LON:SNWS) Dividend Will Be £0.0275
Smiths News plc ( LON:SNWS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.0275 per share on the 8th of February...Smiths News' (LON:SNWS) Dividend Will Be £0.014
The board of Smiths News plc ( LON:SNWS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.014 per share on the 6th of...Smiths News' (LON:SNWS) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
The board of Smiths News plc ( LON:SNWS ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of £0.0275 on the 9th of...Smiths News (LON:SNWS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.0275
Smiths News plc's ( LON:SNWS ) periodic dividend will be increasing on the 9th of February to £0.0275, with investors...What You Need To Know About Smiths News plc's (LON:SNWS) Investor Composition
Every investor in Smiths News plc ( LON:SNWS ) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. Generally...What Type Of Returns Would Smiths News'(LON:SNWS) Shareholders Have Earned If They Purchased Their SharesFive Years Ago?
It is doubtless a positive to see that the Smiths News Plc ( LON:SNWS ) share price has gained some 56% in the last...Shareholder Returns
| SNWS | GB Retail Distributors | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.6% | -1.8% | -1.0% |
| 1Y | 10.0% | 10.8% | 15.2% |
Return vs Industry: SNWS matched the UK Retail Distributors industry which returned 10.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SNWS underperformed the UK Market which returned 15.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SNWS volatility | |
|---|---|
| SNWS Average Weekly Movement | 4.1% |
| Retail Distributors Industry Average Movement | 5.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.6% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 11.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: SNWS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: SNWS's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,357 | Jon Bunting | www.smithsnews.co.uk |
Smiths News plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distributing of newspapers and magazines in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers plastic and cardboard waste; and is involved in recycling activities. It also supplies printed and digital media content airlines and travel points.
Smiths News plc Fundamentals Summary
| SNWS fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£154.42m |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£27.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£1.04b |
Is SNWS overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SNWS income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£1.04b |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£968.10m |
| Gross Profit | UK£75.20m |
| Other Expenses | UK£48.20m |
| Earnings | UK£27.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Feb 28, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.11 |
| Gross Margin | 7.21% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.59% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did SNWS perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Does SNWS pay a reliable dividends?
See SNWS dividend history and benchmarks| Smiths News dividend dates | |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 04 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jul 03 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 8 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 21 days |
Does SNWS pay a reliable dividends?
See SNWS dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/06/11 02:06 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/02/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/08/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Smiths News plc is covered by 9 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| James Fletcher | Berenberg |
| Mark Photiades | Canaccord Genuity |
| Andrew Murphy | Edison Investment Research |