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WH Smith PLC (GB:SMWH)
LSE:SMWH
SMWH Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
5 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
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SMWH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
1,545.71p
▲(48.77% Upside)
| Highest Price Target1,700p | Average Price Target1,546p | Lowest Price Target1,300p |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Investec
Reiterated
03/28/25
Barclays
Reiterated
03/26/25
Exane BNP Paribas
Reiterated
03/21/25
Berenberg Bank
Reiterated
02/28/25
RBC Capital
Reiterated
02/03/25
J.P. Morgan
Reiterated
01/29/25
Canaccord Genuity
1,469p→1,460p
Buy
40.52%
Upside
Reiterated
11/21/24
WH Smith (SMWH:LN) (WHTPF) PT Lowered to GBP14.60 at Canaccord GenuityCanaccord Genuity analyst Mark Photiades lowered the price target on WH Smith (SMWH:LN) (OTC: WHTPF) to GBP14.60 (from GBP14.69) while maintaining a Buy rating.
HSBC
1,775p→1,700p
Buy
63.62%
Upside
Reiterated
11/20/24
WH Smith (SMWH:LN) (WHTPF) PT Lowered to GBP17 at HSBCHSBC analyst Charlie Rothbarth lowered the price target on WH Smith (SMWH:LN) (OTC: WHTPF) to GBP17.00 (from GBP17.75) while maintaining a Buy rating.
Deutsche Bank
1,310p
Hold
26.08%
Upside
Reiterated
09/12/24
Deutsche Bank Sticks to Their Hold Rating for WH Smith (SMWH)
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Investec
Reiterated
03/28/25
Barclays
Reiterated
03/26/25
Exane BNP Paribas
Reiterated
03/21/25
Berenberg Bank
Reiterated
02/28/25
RBC Capital
Reiterated
02/03/25
J.P. Morgan
Reiterated
01/29/25
Canaccord Genuity
1,469p→1,460p
Buy
40.52%
Upside
Reiterated
11/21/24
WH Smith (SMWH:LN) (WHTPF) PT Lowered to GBP14.60 at Canaccord GenuityCanaccord Genuity analyst Mark Photiades lowered the price target on WH Smith (SMWH:LN) (OTC: WHTPF) to GBP14.60 (from GBP14.69) while maintaining a Buy rating.
HSBC
1,775p→1,700p
Buy
63.62%
Upside
Reiterated
11/20/24
WH Smith (SMWH:LN) (WHTPF) PT Lowered to GBP17 at HSBCHSBC analyst Charlie Rothbarth lowered the price target on WH Smith (SMWH:LN) (OTC: WHTPF) to GBP17.00 (from GBP17.75) while maintaining a Buy rating.
Deutsche Bank
1,310p
Hold
26.08%
Upside
Reiterated
09/12/24
Deutsche Bank Sticks to Their Hold Rating for WH Smith (SMWH)
SMWH Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Oct 24
Nov 24
Jan 25
Feb 25
Mar 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
6
11
11
12
8
Hold
2
3
3
2
3
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
8
14
14
14
11
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
SMWH Financial Forecast
SMWH Stock Forecast FAQ
What is GB:SMWH’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, WH Smith PLC’s 12-month average price target is 1,545.71p.
What is GB:SMWH’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
WH Smith PLC has 48.77% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
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Is WH Smith PLC a Buy, Sell or Hold?
WH Smith PLC has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy, which is based on 5 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is WH Smith PLC’s share price target?
The average share price target for WH Smith PLC is 1,545.71p. This is based on 7 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst share price target is 1,700.00p ,and the lowest forecast is 1,300.00p. The average share price target represents 48.77% Increase from the current price of 1,039p.
The highest analyst share price target is 1,700.00p ,and the lowest forecast is 1,300.00p. The average share price target represents 48.77% Increase from the current price of 1,039p.
What do analysts say about WH Smith PLC?
WH Smith PLC’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 7 Wall Streets Analysts.
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