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WH Smith PLC (GB:SMWH)
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WH Smith (SMWH) Ownership - Who Owns WH Smith?

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WH Smith (SMWH) Ownership Overview

0.14%18.90%7.90%73.06%
18.90%
Mutual Funds
7.90% ETFs
73.06% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
The ownership structure of WH Smith (GB:SMWH) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. , 0.14% is owned by Insiders, and 73.06% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
The ownership structure of WH Smith (GB:SMWH) stock is a mix of institutional, retail, and individual investors. Approximately 26.80% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 0.14% is owned by Insiders, and 73.06% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Recent Insider Trading Activity

Date
Name
Activity
Value
Jan 29, 2026
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£168750
Jan 08, 2026
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£49984
Dec 24, 2025
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£10854
Dec 24, 2025
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£128000

Top Shareholders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
13,995,231Institution11.07%100,331,811
3,840,274Institution3.04%27,530,924
2,392,929Institution1.89%17,154,908
1,810,252Institution1.43%12,977,697
1,274,312Institution1.01%9,135,543
1,254,138Institution0.99%8,990,915
1,183,626Institution0.94%8,485,415
1,175,251Institution0.93%8,425,374
981,826Institution0.78%7,038,711
837,392Institution0.66%6,003,263

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
13,995,231Institution11.07%100,331,811
1,810,252Institution1.43%12,977,697
1,274,312Institution1.01%9,135,543
1,254,138Institution0.99%8,990,915
1,183,626Institution0.94%8,485,415
1,175,251Institution0.93%8,425,374
981,826Institution0.78%7,038,711
837,392Institution0.66%6,003,263
651,240Institution0.52%4,668,740
201,282Institution0.16%1,442,991

Top ETF Holders

Holder
# of Shares
Type
% Holding
Value
1,190,750Institution0.94%10,998,201
911,592Institution0.72%6,267,195
911,592Institution0.72%6,267,195
885,197Institution0.70%6,606,637
730,532Institution0.58%14,883,570
488,419Institution0.39%3,645,298
458,995Institution0.36%4,239,445
332,466Institution0.26%2,409,377
308,603Institution0.24%2,850,370
257,911Institution0.20%1,931,368

FAQ

Who Owns WH Smith PLC (GB:SMWH)?
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What percentage of WH Smith PLC (GB:SMWH) stock is held by institutional investors?
Currently, no data Available
What percentage of WH Smith PLC (GB:SMWH) stock is held by retail investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 73.06% of WH Smith PLC (GB:SMWH) stock is held by retail investors.
    Who owns the most shares of WH Smith PLC (GB:SMWH)?
    CAUSEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT TRUST owns the most shares of WH Smith PLC (GB:SMWH).
      What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
      The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.