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WH Smith ( (GB:SMWH) ) just unveiled an update.
WH Smith PLC has confirmed that, as of 31 December 2025, its issued share capital comprises 126,453,145 ordinary shares with full voting rights and no shares held in treasury. This updated capital figure provides the reference denominator shareholders must use to assess and disclose any notifiable holdings or changes in their interests under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s disclosure and transparency rules, ensuring ongoing compliance and transparency in the company’s shareholder reporting.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SMWH) stock is a Hold with a £607.00 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 back primarily by weakened financial performance (sharp revenue decline, margin compression, and a swing to a sizable net loss) combined with very high leverage. Technical indicators also point to a bearish trend with negative momentum. A relatively high dividend yield is a partial offset, but the negative P/E reflects the current earnings weakness.
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 high street and travel outlets selling books, newspapers, magazines, stationery and convenience products. The company operates across airports, railway stations and traditional town-centre locations, serving both domestic and international customers in the travel and convenience retail segments.
Average Trading Volume: 548,823
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £803.4M
For detailed information about SMWH stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.