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WH Smith ( (GB:SMWH) ) just unveiled an update.
WH Smith PLC has announced that its chair, Annette Court, will join fashion and homeware retailer Next plc as a non-executive director from 1 March 2026 and will become Next’s Senior Independent Director on 21 May 2026. The cross-board appointment underlines Court’s growing influence in UK corporate governance and may enhance WH Smith’s connectivity and insight across the wider UK retail sector, although she will continue in her existing leadership role at WH Smith.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SMWH) stock is a Hold with a £600.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on WH Smith stock, see the GB:SMWH Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:SMWH Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:SMWH is a Neutral.
The score is held down primarily by weakened financial performance (revenue drop, margin compression, net loss) and a highly leveraged balance sheet, with bearish technicals reinforcing the near-term risk. Offsetting factors include resilient cash generation, a relatively high dividend yield, and FY26 guidance indicating a return to growth and improved profitability, though regulatory and North America execution risks remain meaningful.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:SMWH stock, click here.
More about WH Smith
WH Smith PLC is a UK-based retail group best known for its presence in travel and high-street locations, selling books, newspapers, magazines, stationery and convenience products to both domestic and international customers.
Average Trading Volume: 515,556
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £784.7M
For an in-depth examination of SMWH stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.