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WH Smith ( (GB:SMWH) ) has issued an update.
WH Smith PLC has granted long-term incentive plan (LTIP) share awards to several senior executives, including Interim Group Chief Executive Andrew Harrison, Group Chief Financial Officer Max Izzard, Company Secretary and Legal Director Ian Houghton, and North America Chief Executive Huw Crwys Williams. The awards, comprising zero-cost grants of ordinary shares made outside a trading venue on 24 December 2025, form part of the company’s established executive remuneration framework and are designed to align management incentives with shareholder interests and the group’s longer-term performance objectives.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SMWH) stock is a Buy with a £800.00 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.
WH Smith’s overall stock score is primarily influenced by its strong financial performance, which is offset by bearish technical indicators and a high valuation. The company’s high leverage and potential overvaluation are significant risks, while the lack of recent earnings call data and corporate events limits additional insights.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:SMWH stock, click here.
More about WH Smith
WH Smith PLC is a UK-based retailer best known for its travel and high street stores selling books, stationery, newspapers, magazines and convenience products, with a growing presence in international travel hubs such as airports and railway stations.
Average Trading Volume: 577,066
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £787.8M
For an in-depth examination of SMWH stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.