Smiths Group (SMIN) Stock Overview
Operates as an industrial technology company in Americas, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£25.38 |
| 52 Week High | UK£27.46 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£18.97 |
| Beta | 0.70 |
| 1 Month Change | 7.18% |
| 3 Month Change | 1.12% |
| 1 Year Change | 33.16% |
| 3 Year Change | 51.79% |
| 5 Year Change | 56.72% |
| Change since IPO | 3,702.26% |
Recent News & Updates
SMIN: Margin Outlook And Raised P/E Assumptions Will Support Bullish Repricing
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate steady at £28.11 per share. Recent changes in price targets, including cuts and raises around £90 to £210 alongside a more Neutral stance from some firms, reflect a more balanced view on Smiths Group's growth outlook.SMIN: Margin Progress And Higher P/E Will Shape Bullish Rerating
The latest narrative on Smiths Group reflects a slightly lower analyst price target of £28.11 from £28.29, as analysts factor in more cautious revenue growth assumptions along with marginally higher discount rates, partly offset by expectations for stronger profit margins and a steady future P/E profile. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Smiths Group shows a mix of optimism and caution, with changes in ratings and price targets clustering around differing views on growth, execution and how much investors should pay for the shares.Recent updates
SMIN: Margin Outlook And Raised P/E Assumptions Will Support Bullish Repricing
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate steady at £28.11 per share. Recent changes in price targets, including cuts and raises around £90 to £210 alongside a more Neutral stance from some firms, reflect a more balanced view on Smiths Group's growth outlook.SMIN: Margin Progress And Higher P/E Will Shape Bullish Rerating
The latest narrative on Smiths Group reflects a slightly lower analyst price target of £28.11 from £28.29, as analysts factor in more cautious revenue growth assumptions along with marginally higher discount rates, partly offset by expectations for stronger profit margins and a steady future P/E profile. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Smiths Group shows a mix of optimism and caution, with changes in ratings and price targets clustering around differing views on growth, execution and how much investors should pay for the shares.SMIN: Margin Delivery And Richer P/E Multiple Will Shape Bullish Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Smiths Group slightly higher to about £28.29, reflecting mixed Street views that combine a lower discount rate and firmer margin expectations with more cautious revenue growth assumptions and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Street research on Smiths Group points to a split view, with some analysts more optimistic on execution and valuation, and others taking a step back based on their growth assumptions.SMIN: Recent Rating Upgrades And Tech Milestone Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analyst price targets for Smiths Group have been raised by around £0.90 to £1.00 per share, with analysts pointing to recent target increases and an upgrade in Street research as support for the updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Smiths Group has focused on refreshed price targets and an upgrade in formal ratings, giving investors more information on how the market is thinking about valuation, execution and growth potential.SMIN: Buyback Commitment And Upgrades Will Shape Balanced Risk Reward Profile
Our updated view nudges Smiths Group's fair value estimate to £28.16 per share, with analysts pointing to recent price target increases at several banks and slightly firmer margin and P/E assumptions as key supports for this change. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has been broadly supportive of Smiths Group, with several banks adjusting price targets upward and one major house upgrading its rating.Does Smiths Group (LON:SMIN) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Jan 28
SMIN: Buybacks And Upgrade Support Balanced Future Risk Return Potential
Narrative Update on Smiths Group Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Smiths Group from £26.67 to about £27.11 per share, citing updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, alongside recent supportive research including an upgrade from the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary around Smiths Group focuses on how the updated fair value estimate aligns with the company’s ability to execute on its plan and justify current valuation assumptions.SMIN: Buybacks And Disposal Proceeds Will Support Measured Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on Smiths Group to £28.20 from £27.00, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that together support a slightly higher valuation framework. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the move to a £28.20 price target as consistent with a higher fair value framework that reflects updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E.Smiths Group (LON:SMIN) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Dec 23SMIN: Share Buybacks And Margin Discipline Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Smiths Group to £28.20 from £27.00, citing a slightly lower discount rate, marginally higher expected profit margins, and a small uptick in the assumed future price to earnings multiple despite softer projected revenue growth. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher price target of 2,820 GBp as evidence that the risk adjusted valuation remains attractive despite tempered revenue expectations.SMIN: Share Buyback And Margin Expansion Will Drive Medium Term Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Smiths Group higher to about £26.77 from £25.73, citing a modestly stronger profit margin outlook and a slightly higher long term valuation multiple, despite marginally softer revenue growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a generally constructive stance on Smiths Group, with upward revisions to price targets supported by improving confidence in execution and margin durability.Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Smiths Group plc (LON:SMIN)
Dec 05SMIN: Share Buyback And Improved Margins Will Influence Near-Term Performance
Smiths Group received an updated analyst price target of £28.20, up from £27.00. Analysts attribute this increase to improved profit margin forecasts and resilient valuation multiples, which support a higher fair value estimate.Is Now The Time To Put Smiths Group (LON:SMIN) On Your Watchlist?
Oct 28Analysts Lift Smiths Group Price Target Amid Margin Optimism and Moderated Revenue Growth Forecasts
Narrative Update on Smiths Group Analysts have increased their price target for Smiths Group to £27.00 from £24.70, citing improved profit margin forecasts and a sustained positive outlook, even though revenue growth expectations have moderated. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts note the upward revision of the price target to 2,700 GBp, reflecting confidence in Smiths Group's ability to drive higher shareholder value.Smiths Group (LON:SMIN) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.3177
Oct 10Smiths Group (LON:SMIN) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.3177
Sep 26High Performance Technologies And R&D Investments Will Streamline Future Operations
Consensus analyst price targets for Smiths Group were little changed despite sharply upgraded revenue growth forecasts (+0.2% to +9.1%), as a substantial decline in net profit margin (12.38% to 10.26%) offset much of the benefit, resulting in only a marginal fair value increase to £24.38. What's in the News Smiths Group is recommending a final dividend of 31.77 pence for the year ended 31 July 2025, bringing the total for the year to 46.0 pence, a year-on-year increase of 5.1%.High Performance Technologies And R&D Investments Will Streamline Future Operations
Despite a slight downgrade in revenue growth forecasts and an increase in Smiths Group’s future P/E multiple, the consensus analyst price target has remained effectively unchanged, rising marginally from £23.96 to £24.12. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for Smiths Group The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from £23.96 to £24.12.Smiths Group plc's (LON:SMIN) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings
Jul 25Here's Why Smiths Group (LON:SMIN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Jul 09Here's Why Smiths Group (LON:SMIN) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Jun 21An Intrinsic Calculation For Smiths Group plc (LON:SMIN) Suggests It's 37% Undervalued
May 17
Aerospace Demand And Process Improvements Will Boost Future Margins
Investments in process improvements and innovations, alongside acquisitions, are expected to drive long-term revenue growth and operational efficiencies, enhancing margins.Shareholder Returns
| SMIN | GB Industrials | GB Market | |
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| 7D | 0.4% | 2.4% | -0.2% |
| 1Y | 33.2% | 14.6% | 19.6% |
Return vs Industry: SMIN exceeded the UK Industrials industry which returned 14.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SMIN exceeded the UK Market which returned 19.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SMIN volatility | |
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| SMIN Average Weekly Movement | 4.8% |
| Industrials Industry Average Movement | 5.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.6% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 11.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: SMIN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: SMIN's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | 16,000 | Roland Henry Carter | www.smiths.com |
Smiths Group plc operates as an industrial technology company in Americas, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: John Crane, Smiths Detection, Flex-Tek, and Smiths Interconnect. The John Crane business offers mechanical seals, seal support systems, power transmission couplings, and specialized filtration systems.
Smiths Group plc Fundamentals Summary
| SMIN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£7.69b |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£247.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£2.91b |
31.1x
P/E Ratio2.6x
P/S RatioIs SMIN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SMIN income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | UK£2.91b |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£1.83b |
| Gross Profit | UK£1.08b |
| Other Expenses | UK£828.00m |
| Earnings | UK£247.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jan 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Sep 22, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.82 |
| Gross Margin | 36.99% |
| Net Profit Margin | 8.50% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 67.9% |
How did SMIN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.8%
Current Dividend Yield62%
Payout RatioDoes SMIN pay a reliable dividends?
See SMIN dividend history and benchmarks| Smiths Group dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Apr 02 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | May 13 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 31 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 10 days |
Does SMIN pay a reliable dividends?
See SMIN dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/02 11:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/07/31 |
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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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Smiths Group plc is covered by 31 analysts. 6 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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| Joseph Campbell | Barclays |
| Jonathan Hurn | Barclays |
| Nick Webster | Barclays |