Smiths Group plc (GB:SMIN)
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Rating:64Neutral
Price Target:
2,538.00 p
▲(7.18% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/21/26
The score is driven primarily by solid profitability, balance sheet stability, and strong cash conversion, reinforced by a positive earnings outlook and shareholder returns. These strengths are tempered by weak technical momentum (downtrend and bearish MACD) and a relatively high P/E multiple despite a moderate dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Cash generation / conversion
Near-100% operating cash conversion and strong free cash flow provide durable internal funding for capex, M&A, dividends and the GBP 0.5bn buyback program. High cash conversion reduces reliance on external financing and supports resilience across business cycles.
Negative Factors
Headline revenue decline
A nearly 10% headline revenue contraction indicates scale and demand pressures in parts of the group. Persistent top-line weakness can erode operating leverage, strain aftermarket growth and limit reinvestment capacity unless organic momentum and order book strength sustain recovery.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash generation / conversion
Near-100% operating cash conversion and strong free cash flow provide durable internal funding for capex, M&A, dividends and the GBP 0.5bn buyback program. High cash conversion reduces reliance on external financing and supports resilience across business cycles.
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Smiths Group plc (SMIN) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£7.22B
Dividend Yield1.93%
Average Volume (3M)871.55K
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.6
Beta (1Y)1.34
Revenue Growth-6.93%
EPS Growth18.57%
CountryUK
Employees15,750
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.62
Shares Outstanding306,609,950
10 Day Avg. Volume1,021,829
30 Day Avg. Volume871,547
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.33
Price to Book (P/B)4.18
Price to Sales (P/S)2.92
P/FCF Ratio22.18
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£2,808.33Price Target Upside18.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.96B
Smiths Group plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Smiths Group plc operates as a technology company serving the medical technology, security and defense, general industrial, energy, and space and aerospace markets worldwide. It operates through John Crane, Smiths Detection, Flex-Tek, Smiths Inter...
How the Company Makes Money
Smiths Group makes money primarily by selling engineered products and providing aftermarket services across its four operating divisions. John Crane generates revenue from the sale of mechanical seals, seal support systems, and related rotating-eq...
Smiths Group plc Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Sep 23, 2025
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Sep 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call reflected a strong fiscal year 2025 performance with significant organic revenue growth and operating profit margin expansion. The company successfully navigated challenges, including a cyber incident and balance sheet overstatement, while continuing to invest in acquisitions and shareholder returns. A positive outlook for fiscal year 2026 is supported by a strong order book and ongoing strategic initiatives.Positive Updates
Record Organic Revenue Growth
Fiscal year 2025 marks the fourth consecutive year of organic revenue growth, with group organic revenue up 8.9%, exceeding the 6% to 8% guidance.
Negative Updates
Cyber Incident Impact on John Crane
John Crane faced operational challenges due to a cyber incident, affecting aftermarket growth and causing a slower-than-expected recovery.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Organic Revenue Growth
Fiscal year 2025 marks the fourth consecutive year of organic revenue growth, with group organic revenue up 8.9%, exceeding the 6% to 8% guidance.
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Company Guidance
In the recent call, Smiths Group highlighted its strong financial performance for fiscal year 2025, emphasizing a 4th consecutive year of organic revenue growth at 8.9%, surpassing the initial guidance range of 6% to 8%. The company expanded its operating profit margins by 60 basis points to 17.4%, aligning with the top end of its guidance. Earnings per share increased by 14.8%, and the return on capital employed improved by 170 basis points to 18.1%. Smiths also achieved a 99% operating cash conversion and is progressing with a GBP 0.5 billion share buyback program, having returned GBP 460 million to shareholders in the year. The strategic separation of Smiths Interconnect and Smiths Detection is underway, with Interconnect reported as discontinued operations. Looking forward, Smiths expects 4% to 6% organic revenue growth in fiscal year 2026, supported by a strong order book and ongoing margin expansion driven by operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives.Smiths Group plc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
65
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
75
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Jul 2025 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2023 | Jul 2022 | Jul 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.22B | 2.92B | 3.13B | 3.04B | 2.57B | 2.41B |
| Gross Profit | 211.00M | 410.00M | 1.17B | 1.12B | 961.00M | 915.00M |
| EBITDA | 360.00M | 535.00M | 580.00M | 580.00M | 287.00M | 428.00M |
| Net Income | 253.00M | 292.00M | 250.00M | 231.00M | 13.00M | 157.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 4.14B | 4.01B | 4.23B | 4.36B | 5.22B | 5.34B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 345.00M | 195.00M | 459.00M | 285.00M | 1.06B | 405.00M |
| Total Debt | 1.21B | 667.00M | 659.00M | 654.00M | 1.17B | 1.50B |
| Total Liabilities | 2.46B | 1.95B | 1.98B | 1.95B | 2.50B | 2.91B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.66B | 2.04B | 2.23B | 2.38B | 2.70B | 2.40B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 94.00M | 384.00M | 332.00M | 212.00M | 191.00M | 418.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 123.00M | 456.00M | 418.00M | 293.00M | 279.00M | 535.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -33.00M | -160.00M | 39.00M | -108.00M | 1.25B | -205.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 89.00M | -517.00M | -269.00M | -945.00M | -985.00M | -239.00M |
Smiths Group plc Technical Analysis
Positive
2368.00
Price Trends
2506.15
Negative
2463.63
Negative
2390.06
Negative
Market Momentum
-64.63
Negative
47.89
Neutral
82.53
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:SMIN, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2368 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2357.32, below the 50-day MA of 2506.15, and below the 200-day MA of 2390.06, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -64.63 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 47.89 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 82.53 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:SMIN.
Smiths Group plc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | £6.31B | 20.02 | 24.91% | 1.29% | -0.32% | -3.96% | |
67 Neutral | £2.62B | 23.57 | 20.10% | 2.04% | 1.93% | -15.07% | |
64 Neutral | £7.22B | 15.58 | 13.46% | 1.93% | -6.93% | 18.57% | |
64 Neutral | £7.43B | 29.74 | 13.42% | 1.26% | -1.97% | 40.55% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
62 Neutral | £6.62B | 20.23 | 13.03% | 1.10% | -0.38% | ― | |
61 Neutral | £5.08B | 30.76 | 13.86% | 2.46% | 0.10% | -15.33% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Smiths Group plc Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Smiths Group Completes DRC Heat Transfer Acquisition to Bolster Power Generation Reach
Positive
Apr 2, 2026
Smiths Group plc has completed the acquisition of DRC Heat Transfer, a deal first announced in early March, and will integrate the business into Flex-Tek’s Thermal Solutions unit. The move aligns with Smiths’ strategy of expanding into...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Smiths Group Confirms Total Voting Rights Amid Ongoing Share Buyback
Positive
Apr 1, 2026
Smiths Group has confirmed that as of the close of business on 31 March 2026, its issued share capital consists of 306,609,946 ordinary shares of 37.5p each, all carrying one vote and with none held in treasury. This figure represents the total nu...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackM&A Transactions
Smiths Group completes £1.3bn Interconnect sale and launches major buyback
Positive
Apr 1, 2026
Smiths Group has completed the sale of its Smiths Interconnect division to Molex Electronic Technologies Holdings, a Koch company, following an agreement first announced in October 2025. The move sharpens Smiths’ profile as a high-performanc...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels 3.7 Million Shares After Buyback From HSBC
Positive
Mar 30, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased 3,730,158 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange from HSBC Bank plc over several trading venues between 23 and 27 March 2026. The company intends to cancel all of the shares bought back, reducing its s...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Smiths Group Director Increases Stake with Purchase of 5,000 Shares
Positive
Mar 24, 2026
Smiths Group plc disclosed a share transaction by non-executive director Alister Cowan, in line with regulatory requirements on dealings by persons discharging managerial responsibilities. The filing shows Cowan purchased 5,000 ordinary shares in ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares in Ongoing Buyback
Positive
Mar 20, 2026
Smiths Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing a total of 189, ,000 ordinary shares on 20 March 2026 across several trading venues at volume-weighted average prices slightly above 2,150 pence per share. The company intends...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Smiths Group accelerates portfolio overhaul and boosts cash returns after solid first-half
Positive
Mar 20, 2026
Smiths Group reported solid first-half FY2026 results while accelerating a major portfolio reshaping, agreeing the sale of Smiths Interconnect and Smiths Detection for a combined £3.3bn at valuations ahead of market expectations. The disposal...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares in Ongoing Buyback
Positive
Mar 19, 2026
Smiths Group has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing a total of 149, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , shares of 37.5 pence each on 19 March 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices around 2,343–2...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels 190,000 Shares in Latest Buyback Move
Positive
Mar 18, 2026
Smiths Group has executed a share buyback transaction, repurchasing and cancelling a total of 190,000 ordinary shares of 37.5 pence each on 18 March 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices around 2,430 pence per shar...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels 190,000 Shares in Capital Management Move
Positive
Mar 17, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 190,000 ordinary shares on 17 March 2026 across several London trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices of around 2,407 pence per share. The purchases were executed by HSBC Bank under previously...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels 190,000 Shares After Latest Buyback
Positive
Mar 16, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 190,000 of its own ordinary shares on 16 March 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices around 2,388–2,390 pence per share. The buyback, executed via HSBC Bank under p...
Stock Buyback
Smiths Group Cuts Share Capital with Fresh Buyback
Positive
Mar 13, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 151,201 ordinary shares on 13 March 2026 across multiple trading venues at volume-weighted average prices around 2,400 pence per share. The company plans to cancel all of the shares bought back, effectiv...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels Nearly 150,000 Shares
Positive
Mar 12, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 148,799 ordinary shares on 12 March 2026 across several trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices around 2,485–2,490 pence per share. The shares, bought from HSBC Bank plc under previously ...
Stock Buyback
Smiths Group Continues Share Buyback, Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares
Positive
Mar 11, 2026
Smiths Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing a total of 149,? (check) ordinary shares on 11 March 2026 across several trading venues at volume-weighted average prices around 2,458–2,463 pence. The repurchased shares ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Continues Share Buyback, Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares
Positive
Mar 10, 2026
Smiths Group has continued its share buyback activity with the on-market purchase of 149,​,​,​, shares on 10 March 2026 across several trading venues at volume-weighted average prices of around 2,602 pence per share. The company ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares in Capital Management Move
Positive
Mar 9, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased and will cancel a total of 149,, shares of its ordinary stock on 9 March 2026 across several trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices around 2,555 pence per share. The transaction, executed by HSBC Bank un...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels 149,000 Shares in Capital Return Move
Positive
Mar 6, 2026
Smiths Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing a total of 149,000 ordinary shares on 6 March 2026 across multiple trading venues at volume-weighted average prices around 2,615 pence per share. The company plans to cancel the...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Advances Buyback With Cancellation of Newly Repurchased Shares
Positive
Mar 5, 2026
Smiths Group plc has executed a series of share buyback transactions on 5 March 2026, repurchasing a total of 149,? (69,054 + 26,997 + 19,986 + 17,403 + 16,560) ordinary shares of 37.5 pence each across multiple trading venues at volume-weighted a...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels 150,000 Shares in Ongoing Capital Return
Positive
Mar 4, 2026
Smiths Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing a total of 150,000 ordinary shares on 4 March 2026 across multiple trading venues at volume-weighted average prices around 2,648p per share. The company intends to cancel all of...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels 150,000 Shares in Ongoing Capital Return
Positive
Mar 3, 2026
Smiths Group has repurchased and will cancel a total of 150,000 ordinary shares on 3 March 2026 across several trading venues, as part of a buyback programme instructed in November 2025. The transaction, executed through HSBC at a volume-weighted ...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Smiths Group to buy U.S. data-centre cooling specialist DRC Heat Transfer for £164m
Positive
Mar 3, 2026
Smiths Group has agreed to acquire U.S.-based DRC Heat Transfer, a designer and manufacturer of custom heat transfer and cooling solutions for power generators in data centres and other industrial, transit and energy markets, for £164 million...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Continues Share Buyback, Cancels 150,000 Shares
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
Smiths Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing a total of 150,000 ordinary shares on 2 March 2026 across multiple trading venues at a volume-weighted average price of around 2,708 pence. The company intends to cancel all o...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Smiths Group Confirms Total Voting Rights Ahead of Buyback Cancellations
Neutral
Mar 2, 2026
Smiths Group plc has confirmed that, as of the close of business on 27 February 2026, its issued share capital consisted of 313,500,104 ordinary shares of 37.5p each, all admitted to the Financial Conduct Authority’s Official List and to tra...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels Shares in Ongoing Capital Management Move
Positive
Feb 27, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased and will cancel a total of 149,?— (81,677 + 30,207 + 13,606 + 12,771 + 11,739) ordinary shares of 37.5 pence each on 27 February 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices around 2...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels Shares After Fresh £40m Buyback Tranche
Positive
Feb 26, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 149,?000 of its ordinary shares on 26 February 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices around 2,691 pence per share. The company intends to cancel these shares, reducing it...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels 150,000 Shares After Latest Buyback
Positive
Feb 25, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased 150,000 of its own ordinary shares on 25 February 2026 across multiple trading venues, paying a volume-weighted average price close to 2,690 pence per share. The company plans to cancel all of the repurchased share...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Feb 24, 2026
Smiths Group has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing a total of 149,,?000 ordinary shares on 24 February 2026 across multiple trading venues at a volume-weighted average price of around 2,702 pence. The company intends to cancel the...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares in Latest Buyback Move
Positive
Feb 23, 2026
Smiths Group has repurchased a total of 149, ,000 of its ordinary shares on 23 February 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices of around 2,704 pence per share. The company plans to cancel these shares, effectively r...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares After Multi-Venue Buyback
Positive
Feb 20, 2026
Smiths Group has repurchased a total of 149,? (79,195 + 24,946 + 21,947 + 13,269 + 10,643) of its ordinary shares on 20 February 2026 across several trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices around 2,687 pence per share. The company plans ...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Smiths Group Seals £2 Billion Sale of Detection Unit to CVC
Positive
Feb 20, 2026
Smiths Group has signed a binding share purchase agreement to sell its Smiths Detection business to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners for an enterprise value of £2.0 billion. The deal, struck at multiples of 16.3 times headline operati...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels 149,000 Shares After Latest Buyback Tranche
Positive
Feb 19, 2026
Smiths Group plc has executed another tranche of its share buyback programme, repurchasing 149,000 ordinary shares on 19 February 2026 across multiple trading venues at volume-weighted average prices around 2,643 pence per share. The company has s...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Advances Capital Return Plan With Further Share Buyback
Positive
Feb 18, 2026
Smiths Group has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing a total of 149,?000 ordinary shares on 18 February 2026 across multiple trading venues, at a volume weighted average price of about 2,637 pence per share. The company plans to can...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels 150,000 Shares After Latest Buyback Tranche
Positive
Feb 17, 2026
Smiths Group has executed further share buybacks on 17 February 2026, repurchasing a total of 150,000 ordinary shares across multiple trading venues at volume-weighted average prices of just over 2,620 pence per share. The transactions were carrie...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Continues Share Buyback, Cancels Newly Repurchased Stock
Positive
Feb 16, 2026
Smiths Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing a total of 149,?000 ordinary shares of 37.5 pence each on 16 February 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices of around 2,613 pence per share. T...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares in Ongoing Buyback
Positive
Feb 13, 2026
Smiths Group has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing a total of 149,000 ordinary shares on 13 February 2026 across several trading venues at volume-weighted average prices around 2,620 pence per share. The company intends to cancel th...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group cancels newly repurchased shares in latest buyback
Positive
Feb 12, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 149,, shares of its 37.5 pence ordinary stock on 12 February 2026 across multiple trading venues including the London Stock Exchange, CHIX, AQXE, TRQX and BATE. The shares, bought at volume-weighted aver...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares in Ongoing Buyback
Positive
Feb 11, 2026
Smiths Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing a total of 149,?000-plus ordinary shares on 11 February 2026 across multiple trading venues, including the London Stock Exchange, at volume-weighted average prices around 2,628&...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels Shares After Fresh Buyback on London Market
Positive
Feb 10, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 149,?000 ordinary shares on 10 February 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices of around 2,610p per share. The buyback was executed by HSBC Bank under previously issued in...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares in Ongoing Buyback
Positive
Feb 9, 2026
Smiths Group has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing a total of 149,,000 ordinary shares on 9 February 2026 across several London trading venues at volume-weighted average prices of just over 2,613 pence per share. The company plans...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels 150,000 Shares in Capital Management Move
Positive
Feb 6, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 150,000 of its ordinary shares on 6 February 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices of around 2,571–2,575 pence per share, under instructions originally issued in No...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Repurchases and Cancels 149,000 Shares in Ongoing Buyback
Positive
Feb 5, 2026
Smiths Group has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing and cancelling a total of 149,000 ordinary shares on 5 February 2026 across several trading venues at a volume-weighted average price of around 2,561–2,564 pence per share, ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels 149,000 Shares in London Market
Positive
Feb 3, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased and will cancel a total of 149,000 of its ordinary shares on 3 February 2026 through multiple trades executed by HSBC across several London trading venues, at a volume-weighted average price of around 2,539 pence p...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels 149,000 Shares on 2 February 2026
Positive
Feb 2, 2026
Smiths Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing a total of 149,000 ordinary shares of 37.5 pence each on 2 February 2026 across several trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices of around 2,514–2,518 pence per s...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Smiths Group Non-Executive Directors Add to Shareholdings via Fee-Based Purchase Plan
Neutral
Feb 2, 2026
Smiths Group plc has disclosed that non-executive directors Richard Howes and Simon Pryce have each acquired additional ordinary shares in the company on 2 February 2026 through a quarterly arrangement that uses a fixed proportion of their after-t...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Smiths Group Confirms Total Voting Rights at 316.5 Million Shares
Neutral
Feb 2, 2026
Smiths Group plc has confirmed that, as of the close of business on 30 January 2026, its issued share capital consists of 316,500,104 ordinary shares, each carrying one vote and none held in treasury, giving a total of 316,500,104 voting rights. T...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels 149,000 Shares in Latest Capital Management Move
Positive
Jan 30, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 149,,000 of its ordinary shares on 30 January 2026 across multiple trading venues at a volume-weighted average price of just over 2,519 pence per share, under previously announced instructions to HSBC Ba...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Advances Capital Return Strategy with Further Share Buyback and Cancellation
Positive
Jan 29, 2026
Smiths Group has continued its share buyback activity with the repurchase of 149,, over multiple trading venues including the London Stock Exchange and alternative platforms, at volume-weighted average prices around 2,530–2,533 pence per sha...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Continues Share Buyback with Further Share Purchases for Cancellation
Positive
Jan 28, 2026
Smiths Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing a total of 149,? shares of 37.5 pence each on 28 January 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices of around 2,556–2,562 pence per share. Th...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels Further Shares on London Market
Positive
Jan 27, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 149,,000 of its ordinary shares on 27 January 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices of around 2,633–2,635 pence per share, under a previously announced share buybac...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels 149,000 Shares to Boost Capital Efficiency
Positive
Jan 26, 2026
Smiths Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing a total of 149,000 ordinary shares on 26 January 2026 across several trading venues at volume-weighted average prices of around 2,647–2,650 pence per share. The company in...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels 149,000 Shares to Boost Capital Efficiency
Positive
Jan 23, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 149,000 of its ordinary shares on 23 January 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices of around 2,616–2,619 pence per share, under instructions originally issued in No...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels Nearly 150,000 Shares on 22 January
Positive
Jan 22, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 149,,000 of its ordinary shares on 22 January 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices of around 2,640 pence per share, under instructions originally issued in November 2025...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels New Tranche of Repurchased Shares
Positive
Jan 21, 2026
Smiths Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing a total of 149,,000 ordinary shares on 21 January 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices of around 2,599–2,607 pence per share. The compa...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels 150,000 Shares After Latest Buyback Tranche
Positive
Jan 20, 2026
Smiths Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing a total of 150,000 ordinary shares on 20 January 2026 across multiple trading venues at a volume-weighted average price of around 2,563 pence per share. The company plans to c...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels Over 240,000 Shares
Positive
Jan 19, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 241,118 of its ordinary shares on 19 January 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices of around 2,580 pence per share. The company plans to cancel the repurchased shares, a ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels Nearly 69,000 Shares
Positive
Jan 16, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased and will cancel a total of 68,882 of its ordinary shares on 16 January 2026 across multiple trading venues, as part of a share buyback programme previously instructed to HSBC Bank plc. The cancellation of these sha...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Extends Buyback with £2.5bn-Price Range Share Repurchases
Positive
Jan 15, 2026
Smiths Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing a total of 159,000 ordinary shares on 15 January 2026 across multiple trading venues at volume-weighted average prices of around 2,528–2,540 pence per share. The company...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels Own Shares to Boost Capital Efficiency
Positive
Jan 14, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased 159,,000 of its ordinary shares on 14 January 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices of around 2,459–2,461 pence per share, under previously announced instructions to HSBC Bank...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels 168,744 Shares in Ongoing Capital Return
Positive
Jan 13, 2026
Smiths Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing a total of 168,744 ordinary shares on 13 January 2026 across several trading venues at a volume-weighted average price of around 2,451 pence per share. The company plans to canc...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels Over 150,000 Shares in Capital Return Move
Positive
Jan 12, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 152,332 of its 37.5 pence ordinary shares on 12 January 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices of around 2,456–2,458 pence per share, under instructions originally i...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels 158,924 Shares on London Market
Positive
Jan 9, 2026
Smiths Group has repurchased a total of 158,924 ordinary shares on various London trading venues on 9 January 2026 as part of a previously announced buyback programme, at volume-weighted average prices around 2,450–2,460 pence per share. The...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Cancels 161,773 Shares After Latest Buyback
Positive
Jan 8, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 161,773 of its own ordinary shares on 8 January 2026 across multiple trading venues, as part of a previously announced share buyback instruction issued in November 2025. The company plans to cancel the a...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels 158,697 Shares in Capital Reduction Move
Positive
Jan 7, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 158,697 ordinary shares on 7 January 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices around 2,454 pence per share, under instructions originally issued in November 2025. The compan...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels 159,530 Shares in Capital Reduction Move
Positive
Jan 6, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 159,530 of its own ordinary shares on 6 January 2026 across multiple trading venues, with a volume-weighted average price of about 2,441 pence per share, under previously issued buyback instructions. The...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Smiths Group Buys Back and Cancels Nearly 400,000 Shares
Positive
Jan 5, 2026
Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 398,015 of its ordinary shares on 5 January 2026 across multiple trading venues, at volume-weighted average prices of around 2,410–2,418 pence per share, under a buyback programme previously instru...
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