WH Smith PLC

LSE:SMWH Rapport sur les actions

Capitalisation boursière : UK£617.7m

WH Smith Croissance future

Future contrôle des critères 4/6

WH Smith devrait augmenter ses bénéfices et son chiffre d'affaires de 52.9% et de 3.8% par an respectivement. Le BPA devrait croître de de 47.2% par an. Le rendement des capitaux propres devrait être 24.7% dans 3 ans.

Informations clés

52.9%

Taux de croissance des bénéfices

47.23%

Taux de croissance du BPA

Specialty Retail croissance des bénéfices13.8%
Taux de croissance des recettes3.8%
Rendement futur des capitaux propres24.74%
Couverture par les analystes

Good

Dernière mise à jour14 May 2026

Mises à jour récentes de la croissance future

Recent updates

Mise à jour du récit • May 09

SMWH: Future Upside Will Emerge As Travel Expansion Supports Cash Generation

Narrative Update: WH Smith The analyst price target for WH Smith has been revised lower to about £6.26 from roughly £7.02. Analysts cite adjusted assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth and profit margin following a series of recent price target cuts and downgrades across the Street.
Mise à jour du récit • Apr 21

SMWH: Rebased Expectations Will Support Future Upside From Travel Execution

Narrative Update The analyst price target for WH Smith has been revised lower in recent weeks, with cuts such as £657 to £634 and £800 to £762, as analysts factor in updated expectations for growth, profitability and valuation multiples, while still seeing room for the shares at current levels. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious stance on WH Smith overall, but the detail behind the latest target changes still highlights areas where bullish analysts see value in the story, particularly around execution in core operations and the potential for the current share price to already reflect a lot of the risk.
Mise à jour du récit • Apr 06

SMWH: Future Upside Will Emerge As Travel Expansion Drives Cash Generation

Analysts have trimmed the average price target for WH Smith by about £0.71, citing slightly lower fair value estimates, a modestly reduced revenue growth outlook, and a small reset to future P/E assumptions, as reflected in recent target cuts from £8.00 to £7.62, £6.57 to £6.34, and £6.50 to £6.00. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a cluster of price target trims for WH Smith, with updated targets ranging from £6.00 to £7.62 and a mix of Buy and Hold ratings.
Mise à jour du récit • Mar 23

SMWH: Future Execution Risks And Shareholder Actions Will Shape Fairly Valued Outlook

WH Smith's updated valuation reflects a trim in the analyst price target to about £5.75 from £6.00, as analysts factor in a slightly higher discount rate, more conservative revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a marginally higher future P/E, consistent with recent target reductions from Berenberg, Canaccord and Deutsche Bank. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a cautious tone around WH Smith, with several price targets adjusted to lower levels while existing ratings are largely unchanged.
Mise à jour du récit • Mar 09

SMWH: Rebased Expectations Will Support Future Upside From Capital Returns

Analysts have trimmed their average price target for WH Smith to around £7.62, down from about £8.00, citing updated views on growth, profitability and valuation, supported by recent target cuts and one upgrade in Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on WH Smith reflects a mix of trimmed targets and renewed optimism, with some bullish analysts highlighting reasons to stay constructive despite lower headline price objectives.
Mise à jour du récit • Feb 22

SMWH: Lowering Future P/E Will Limit Share Price Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their WH Smith price targets, with recent cuts such as £900 to £750 and £650 to £600, while maintaining support based on slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a split tone, with some support for WH Smith shares alongside a series of price target reductions that flag lingering concerns around execution and growth assumptions.
Mise à jour du récit • Feb 08

SMWH: Higher Discount Rate And Margin Risks Will Constrain Future Upside

We are trimming our fair value estimate for WH Smith to 600p from 1,000p, as analysts recalibrate price targets in the 600p to 750p range and apply a higher discount rate alongside more moderate margin and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on WH Smith has skewed cautious, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets into a tighter £6.00 to £7.50 band while keeping neutral ratings in place.
Mise à jour du récit • Jan 24

SMWH: Rebased Expectations Will Support Future Upside From Share Buybacks

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on WH Smith, with the fair value estimate moving from £11.66 to £8.20 as they factor in updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and lower future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of caution and optimism around WH Smith, with several price targets adjusted and at least one upgrade in rating.
Article d’analyse • Jan 20

WH Smith (LON:SMWH) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To £0.06

WH Smith PLC's ( LON:SMWH ) dividend is being reduced from last year's payment covering the same period to £0.06 on the...
Mise à jour du récit • Jan 10

SMWH: Rebased Expectations Will Support Future Upside From Travel Retail Execution

Analysts have trimmed their fair value view on WH Smith, reflecting recent price target cuts from £9.00 to £7.50 and down toward £6.00, alongside updated assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a mixed but constructive tone around WH Smith, with several firms adjusting their price targets while maintaining interest in the equity story.
Article d’analyse • Jan 06

WH Smith (LON:SMWH) Is Reducing Its Dividend To £0.06

WH Smith PLC ( LON:SMWH ) is reducing its dividend from last year's comparable payment to £0.06 on the 12th of...
Mise à jour du récit • Dec 25

SMWH: Future Upside Will Emerge As Travel Expansion Delivers Cash Flow

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on WH Smith, with the consensus fair value edging down to about £7.73 per share from roughly £7.78 as they balance lower discount rates and improved revenue growth expectations against modestly softer margin and valuation assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a mixed but still constructive stance on WH Smith, with price target revisions clustering between 650 GBp and 800 GBp and ratings spanning Hold to Overweight and Buy.
Article d’analyse • Dec 23

Market Cool On WH Smith PLC's (LON:SMWH) Revenues

It's not a stretch to say that WH Smith PLC's ( LON:SMWH ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x right now seems...
Mise à jour du récit • Dec 11

SMWH: Future Upside Will Emerge As New Leadership Restores Profit Credibility

Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on WH Smith to about £7.75 from roughly £7.73 per share, reflecting higher perceived risk and mixed broker revisions that balance recent target cuts with selective upgrades. Analyst Commentary Analysts remain divided on WH Smith, with recent changes in ratings and targets highlighting both confidence in the company’s long term growth prospects and concern around near term execution risks and earnings quality.
Mise à jour du récit • Nov 27

SMWH: Long-Term Upside Will Materialize Following CEO Transition And Profit Restatement

The analyst price target for WH Smith has been reduced, with new targets falling from previous highs, for example, from 900 GBp to 750 GBp. This change is driven by analyst concerns over recent downward revisions to profit margin and revenue growth forecasts. Analyst Commentary The latest analyst notes highlight a range of views regarding WH Smith's recent performance, reflecting both cautious outlooks and some optimistic signals.
Mise à jour du récit • Nov 06

SMWH: Long-Term Potential Will Improve After Resolution Of Profit Overstatement

Analysts have slightly raised their average price target for WH Smith to £8.13 from £8.09. This change is attributed to updated profit forecasts and recent shifts in buy and hold recommendations.
Article d’analyse • Nov 05

Estimating The Fair Value Of WH Smith PLC (LON:SMWH)

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, WH Smith fair value estimate is UK£6.08 Current share price of...
Mise à jour du récit • Oct 23

Analyst Sentiment Divided on WH Smith After Profit Overstatement Influences Valuation Outlook

Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for WH Smith from £8.72 to £8.09 per share. They cite greater uncertainty in the company’s underlying profits following the recent overstatement of trading figures.
Mise à jour du récit • Sep 21

Travel Retail Focus Will Strengthen North American Presence

The consensus analyst price target for WH Smith has been reduced from £9.62 to £8.72, driven by material overstatement of trading profits, heightened concerns over profit transparency, and a widespread shift in analyst outlooks toward caution and risk mitigation. Analyst Commentary Material overstatement of trading profits has created uncertainty regarding the true profitability of the company's growth initiatives.
Mise à jour du récit • Sep 06

Travel Retail Focus Will Strengthen North American Presence

WH Smith's consensus price target was cut to £9.62 (from £10.27) as analysts flagged heightened uncertainty and risk following the identification of profit overstatement and financial inaccuracies, prompting a more cautious outlook until transparency issues are resolved. Analyst Commentary Profit overstatement identified by WH Smith, increasing uncertainty and leading to rating suspension by key brokers.
Mise à jour du récit • Aug 22

Travel Retail Focus Will Strengthen North American Presence

WH Smith's fair value has been revised downward primarily due to a higher discount rate and a modestly lower net profit margin, resulting in the consensus analyst price target dropping from £12.97 to £11.46. What's in the News Goldman Sachs suspended its rating on WH Smith due to insufficient information following the company's identification of an overstatement of profits (Periodicals).
Article d’analyse • Aug 22

Risks Still Elevated At These Prices As WH Smith PLC (LON:SMWH) Shares Dive 40%

The WH Smith PLC ( LON:SMWH ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 40...
Article d’analyse • Aug 20

The Return Trends At WH Smith (LON:SMWH) Look Promising

LSE:SMWH 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore WH Smith's Fair Values from the Community and select yours If you're...
Article d’analyse • Jul 31

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of WH Smith PLC (LON:SMWH)

Key Insights WH Smith's estimated fair value is UK£8.73 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...
Article d’analyse • Jul 11

At UK£10.80, Is It Time To Put WH Smith PLC (LON:SMWH) On Your Watch List?

WH Smith PLC ( LON:SMWH ), is not the largest company out there, but it led the LSE gainers with a relatively large...
Article d’analyse • Jun 20

WH Smith (LON:SMWH) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.113

The board of WH Smith PLC ( LON:SMWH ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.113 per share on the 31st of...
Article d’analyse • May 27

WH Smith PLC's (LON:SMWH) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit

There wouldn't be many who think WH Smith PLC's ( LON:SMWH ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.7x is worth a mention...
Article d’analyse • May 08

WH Smith (LON:SMWH) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Ideally, a business...
Article d’analyse • Apr 23

WH Smith's (LON:SMWH) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture

The market for WH Smith PLC's ( LON:SMWH ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We think...
Article d’analyse • Apr 19

WH Smith (LON:SMWH) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.113

The board of WH Smith PLC ( LON:SMWH ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 31st of July, with investors...
Article d’analyse • Apr 15

Is WH Smith PLC (LON:SMWH) Trading At A 27% Discount?

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, WH Smith fair value estimate is UK£12.96 Current share price...
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Nouveau récit • Feb 18

Smith's Family Kitchen Launch And US Expansion Will Strengthen Market Position

WH Smith's travel business transformation and North American expansion strategy aim to increase sales and market share with rising passenger numbers.
Article d’analyse • Feb 14

At UK£12.38, Is It Time To Put WH Smith PLC (LON:SMWH) On Your Watch List?

WH Smith PLC ( LON:SMWH ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price...
Article d’analyse • Jan 12

Are Investors Undervaluing WH Smith PLC (LON:SMWH) By 28%?

Key Insights The projected fair value for WH Smith is UK£15.72 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity WH Smith's...
Article d’analyse • Dec 18

WH Smith (LON:SMWH) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

WH Smith PLC ( LON:SMWH ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...
Article d’analyse • Dec 04

WH Smith's (LON:SMWH) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

WH Smith PLC ( LON:SMWH ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...
Article d’analyse • Nov 16

Investors Appear Satisfied With WH Smith PLC's (LON:SMWH) Prospects

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 24.3x WH Smith PLC ( LON:SMWH ) may be sending bearish signals at the...
Article d’analyse • Sep 24

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying WH Smith PLC (LON:SMWH)?

WH Smith PLC ( LON:SMWH ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of 27% in...
Article d’analyse • Aug 07

WH Smith PLC's (LON:SMWH) P/E Is On The Mark

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 25.3x WH Smith PLC ( LON:SMWH ) may be sending very bearish signals at the...
Article d’analyse • Jun 28

WH Smith (LON:SMWH) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.11

The board of WH Smith PLC ( LON:SMWH ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.11 per share on the 1st of...
Article d’analyse • Jun 14

WH Smith (LON:SMWH) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.11

WH Smith PLC ( LON:SMWH ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.11 per share on the 1st of August. Despite...

Prévisions de croissance des bénéfices et des revenus

LSE:SMWH - Estimations futures des analystes et données financières antérieures (GBP Millions )
DateRecettesLes revenusFlux de trésorerie disponibleCash from OpMoy. Nombre d'analystes
8/31/20281,72974632549
8/31/20271,648595524010
8/31/20261,59828-1718910
2/28/20261,585-4988180N/A
11/30/20251,569-40142228N/A
8/31/20251,553-31195276N/A
2/28/20251,26313216296N/A
11/30/20241,36825188281N/A
8/31/20241,47337160266N/A
5/31/20241,88966140269N/A
2/29/20241,86064135262N/A
11/30/20231,82772132257N/A
8/31/20231,79379129251N/A
5/31/20231,72273110223N/A
2/28/20231,6516790195N/A
11/30/20221,5265797191N/A
8/31/20221,40047104187N/A
5/31/20221,237680152N/A
2/28/20221,074-3556116N/A
11/30/2021980-5856108N/A
8/31/2021886-8256100N/A
5/31/2021790-2011668N/A
2/28/2021694-321-2535N/A
11/30/2020858-280-1158N/A
8/31/20201,021-239281N/A
5/31/20201,235-6854128N/A
2/29/20201,449102105174N/A
11/30/20191,423104N/A162N/A
8/31/20191,397106N/A149N/A
5/31/20191,35699N/A139N/A
2/28/20191,31492N/A128N/A
11/30/20181,288100N/A136N/A
8/31/20181,262108N/A143N/A
5/31/20181,248111N/A145N/A
2/28/20181,234114N/A146N/A
11/30/20171,234115N/A147N/A
8/31/20171,234116N/A148N/A
5/31/20171,228114N/A141N/A
2/28/20171,222111N/A134N/A
11/30/20161,217110N/A134N/A
8/31/20161,212108N/A134N/A
5/31/20161,206108N/A135N/A
2/29/20161,200107N/A135N/A
11/30/20151,189104N/A140N/A
8/31/20151,178101N/A144N/A
5/31/20151,16999N/A135N/A

Prévisions de croissance des analystes

Taux de revenus par rapport au taux d'épargne: SMWH devrait devenir rentable au cours des 3 prochaines années, ce qui est considéré comme une croissance plus rapide que le taux d'épargne ( 3.4% ).

Bénéfices vs marché: SMWH devrait devenir rentable au cours des 3 prochaines années, ce qui est considéré comme une croissance supérieure à la moyenne du marché.

Croissance élevée des bénéfices: SMWH devrait devenir rentable dans les 3 prochaines années.

Chiffre d'affaires vs marché: Le chiffre d'affaires de SMWH ( 3.8% par an) devrait croître plus lentement que le marché de UK ( 4.5% par an).

Croissance élevée des revenus: Le chiffre d'affaires de SMWH ( 3.8% par an) devrait croître plus lentement que 20% par an.

Prévisions de croissance du bénéfice par action

Rendement futur des capitaux propres

ROE futur: Le retour sur capitaux propres de SMWH devrait être élevé dans 3 ans ( 24.7 %)

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Analyse de l'entreprise et données financières

DonnéesDernière mise à jour (heure UTC)
Analyse de l'entreprise2026/05/22 10:04
Cours de l'action en fin de journée2026/05/22 00:00
Les revenus2026/02/28
Revenus annuels2025/08/31

Sources de données

Les données utilisées dans notre analyse de l'entreprise proviennent de S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. Les données suivantes sont utilisées dans notre modèle d'analyse pour générer ce rapport. Les données sont normalisées, ce qui peut entraîner un délai avant que la source ne soit disponible.

PaquetDonnéesCadre temporelExemple de source américaine *
Finances de l'entreprise10 ans
  • Compte de résultat
  • Tableau des flux de trésorerie
  • Bilan
Estimations consensuelles des analystes+3 ans
  • Prévisions financières
  • Objectifs de prix des analystes
Prix du marché30 ans
  • Cours des actions
  • Dividendes, scissions et actions
Propriété10 ans
  • Actionnaires principaux
  • Délits d'initiés
Gestion10 ans
  • L'équipe dirigeante
  • Conseil d'administration
Principaux développements10 ans
  • Annonces de l'entreprise

* Exemple pour les titres américains ; pour les titres non américains, des formulaires réglementaires et des sources équivalentes sont utilisés.

Sauf indication contraire, toutes les données financières sont basées sur une période annuelle mais mises à jour trimestriellement. C'est ce qu'on appelle les données des douze derniers mois (TTM) ou des douze derniers mois (LTM). En savoir plus.

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Sources des analystes

WH Smith PLC est couverte par 26 analystes. 10 de ces analystes ont soumis les estimations de revenus ou de bénéfices utilisées comme données d'entrée dans notre rapport. Les soumissions des analystes sont mises à jour tout au long de la journée.

AnalysteInstitution
Richard TaylorBarclays
Luka TrnovsekBerenberg
Jack CummingsBerenberg