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Spread | 0.06 | ||||||||
Long position overnight fee
Long position overnight fee
Go to platform | -0.023178% | ||||||||
Short position overnight fee
Short position overnight fee
Go to platform | 0.00126% | ||||||||
Overnight fee time | 21:00 (UTC) | ||||||||
Min traded quantity | 1 | ||||||||
Currency | GBP | ||||||||
Margin | 20% | ||||||||
Stock exchange | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | ||||||||
Commission on trade | 0% |
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WH Smith PLC ESG Risk Ratings
‘B’ score indicates good relative ESG performance and above average degree of transparency in reporting material ESG data publicly.
Prev. Close* | 15.77 |
Open* | 15.73 |
1-Year Change* | 3.42% |
Day's Range* | 15.18 - 15.76 |
52 wk Range | 11.10-17.29 |
Average Volume (10 days) | 159.12K |
Average Volume (3 months) | 6.42M |
Market Cap | 1.99B |
P/E Ratio | 30.21 |
Shares Outstanding | 130.91M |
Revenue | 1.65B |
EPS | 0.50 |
Dividend (Yield %) | 1.13009 |
Beta | 2.13 |
Next Earnings Date | N/A |
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Date | Close | Change | Change (%) | Open | High | Low |
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May 26, 2023 | 15.19 | -0.24 | -1.56% | 15.43 | 15.76 | 15.13 |
May 25, 2023 | 15.77 | -0.06 | -0.38% | 15.83 | 15.96 | 15.58 |
May 24, 2023 | 15.75 | -0.73 | -4.43% | 16.48 | 16.54 | 15.70 |
May 23, 2023 | 16.47 | 0.32 | 1.98% | 16.15 | 16.64 | 16.15 |
May 22, 2023 | 16.46 | 0.31 | 1.92% | 16.15 | 16.53 | 16.14 |
May 19, 2023 | 16.50 | -0.01 | -0.06% | 16.51 | 16.59 | 16.47 |
May 18, 2023 | 16.56 | 0.12 | 0.73% | 16.44 | 16.63 | 16.12 |
May 17, 2023 | 16.47 | -0.11 | -0.66% | 16.58 | 16.58 | 16.16 |
May 16, 2023 | 16.58 | 0.18 | 1.10% | 16.40 | 16.65 | 16.38 |
May 15, 2023 | 16.50 | 0.19 | 1.16% | 16.31 | 16.58 | 16.31 |
May 12, 2023 | 16.33 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 16.33 | 16.46 | 16.28 |
May 11, 2023 | 16.32 | -0.04 | -0.24% | 16.36 | 16.52 | 16.20 |
May 10, 2023 | 16.32 | 0.07 | 0.43% | 16.25 | 16.38 | 15.96 |
May 9, 2023 | 16.25 | 0.06 | 0.37% | 16.19 | 16.40 | 16.13 |
May 5, 2023 | 16.19 | 0.31 | 1.95% | 15.88 | 16.19 | 15.87 |
May 4, 2023 | 15.89 | -0.10 | -0.63% | 15.99 | 16.10 | 15.80 |
May 3, 2023 | 16.06 | 0.16 | 1.01% | 15.90 | 16.14 | 15.80 |
May 2, 2023 | 15.89 | -0.02 | -0.13% | 15.91 | 15.94 | 15.70 |
Apr 28, 2023 | 15.72 | 0.24 | 1.55% | 15.48 | 15.74 | 15.28 |
Apr 27, 2023 | 15.47 | 0.28 | 1.84% | 15.19 | 15.67 | 15.02 |
Wh Smith Events
Time (UTC) | Country | Event |
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | ||
Time (UTC) 06:00 | Country GB
| Event WH Smith PLC Trading Statement Release WH Smith PLC Trading Statement ReleaseForecast -Previous - |
Thursday, July 13, 2023 | ||
Time (UTC) 12:00 | Country GB
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- Annual
- Quarterly
2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
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Total revenue | 1400 | 886 | 1021 | 1397 | 1262 |
Revenue | 1400 | 886 | 1021 | 1397 | 1262 |
Cost of Revenue, Total | 538 | 358 | 441 | 552 | 501 |
Gross Profit | 862 | 528 | 580 | 845 | 761 |
Total Operating Expense | 1303 | 978 | 1281 | 1257 | 1126 |
Selling/General/Admin. Expenses, Total | 747 | 557 | 630 | 691 | 618 |
Unusual Expense (Income) | 15 | 60 | 207 | 12 | 7 |
Operating Income | 97 | -92 | -260 | 140 | 136 |
Interest Income (Expense), Net Non-Operating | -34 | -24 | -20 | -5 | -2 |
Other, Net | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Net Income Before Taxes | 63 | -116 | -280 | 135 | 134 |
Net Income After Taxes | 53 | -80 | -239 | 108 | 108 |
Net Income Before Extra. Items | 47 | -82 | -239 | 106 | 108 |
Net Income | 47 | -82 | -239 | 106 | 108 |
Income Available to Common Excl. Extra. Items | 47 | -82 | -239 | 106 | 108 |
Income Available to Common Incl. Extra. Items | 47 | -82 | -239 | 106 | 108 |
Dilution Adjustment | 0 | 0 | |||
Diluted Net Income | 47 | -82 | -239 | 106 | 108 |
Diluted Weighted Average Shares | 132 | 131 | 120 | 109 | 110 |
Diluted EPS Excluding Extraordinary Items | 0.35606 | -0.62595 | -1.99167 | 0.97248 | 0.98182 |
Dividends per Share - Common Stock Primary Issue | 0.172 | 0 | 0 | 0.582 | 0.541 |
Diluted Normalized EPS | 0.46212 | -0.25191 | -0.18333 | 1.05505 | 1.06974 |
Depreciation / Amortization | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Minority Interest | -6 | -2 | 0 | -2 |
Feb 2023 | Aug 2022 | Feb 2022 | Aug 2021 | Feb 2021 | |
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Total revenue | 859 | 792 | 608 | 466 | 420 |
Revenue | 859 | 792 | 608 | 466 | 420 |
Total Operating Expense | 793 | 729 | 574 | 530 | 448 |
Depreciation / Amortization | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Unusual Expense (Income) | 13 | 4 | 43 | 19 | |
Other Operating Expenses, Total | 791 | 715 | 568 | 486 | 427 |
Operating Income | 66 | 63 | 34 | -64 | -28 |
Interest Income (Expense), Net Non-Operating | -21 | -18 | -16 | -14 | -10 |
Other, Net | 0 | 0 | |||
Net Income Before Taxes | 45 | 45 | 18 | -78 | -38 |
Net Income After Taxes | 35 | 39 | 14 | -45 | -35 |
Minority Interest | -3 | -4 | -2 | -2 | 0 |
Net Income Before Extra. Items | 32 | 35 | 12 | -47 | -35 |
Net Income | 32 | 35 | 12 | -47 | -35 |
Income Available to Common Excl. Extra. Items | 32 | 35 | 12 | -47 | -35 |
Income Available to Common Incl. Extra. Items | 32 | 35 | 12 | -47 | -35 |
Diluted Net Income | 32 | 35 | 12 | -47 | -35 |
Diluted Weighted Average Shares | 133 | 133 | 131 | 131 | 131 |
Diluted EPS Excluding Extraordinary Items | 0.2406 | 0.26316 | 0.0916 | -0.35878 | -0.26718 |
Dividends per Share - Common Stock Primary Issue | 0 | 0.081 | 0.091 | 0 | 0 |
Diluted Normalized EPS | 0.24812 | 0.38346 | 0.12977 | 0.03817 | -0.09924 |
- Annual
- Quarterly
2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
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Total Current Assets | 418 | 310 | 315 | 298 | 260 |
Cash and Short Term Investments | 132 | 130 | 108 | 49 | 45 |
Cash & Equivalents | 132 | 130 | 108 | 49 | 45 |
Total Receivables, Net | 75 | 35 | 47 | 46 | 35 |
Accounts Receivable - Trade, Net | 73 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 27 |
Total Inventory | 198 | 135 | 150 | 174 | 154 |
Prepaid Expenses | 12 | 10 | 10 | 27 | 25 |
Other Current Assets, Total | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
Total Assets | 1692 | 1350 | 1447 | 746 | 528 |
Property/Plant/Equipment, Total - Net | 665 | 502 | 605 | 201 | 179 |
Property/Plant/Equipment, Total - Gross | 1152 | 942 | 1006 | 539 | 488 |
Accumulated Depreciation, Total | -487 | -440 | -401 | -338 | -309 |
Goodwill, Net | 471 | 406 | 418 | 176 | 41 |
Intangibles, Net | 72 | 67 | 75 | 49 | 31 |
Other Long Term Assets, Total | 64 | 63 | 32 | 18 | 14 |
Total Current Liabilities | 517 | 376 | 377 | 279 | 287 |
Accounts Payable | 130 | 70 | 60 | 104 | 96 |
Accrued Expenses | 125 | 108 | 112 | 75 | 67 |
Notes Payable/Short Term Debt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 33 |
Current Port. of LT Debt/Capital Leases | 151 | 108 | 130 | 5 | 5 |
Other Current Liabilities, Total | 111 | 90 | 75 | 80 | 86 |
Total Liabilities | 1397 | 1177 | 1225 | 511 | 316 |
Total Long Term Debt | 850 | 777 | 829 | 209 | 9 |
Capital Lease Obligations | 446 | 362 | 429 | 9 | 9 |
Other Liabilities, Total | 14 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 20 |
Total Equity | 295 | 173 | 222 | 235 | 212 |
Common Stock | 29 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 24 |
Additional Paid-In Capital | 316 | 316 | 315 | 9 | 8 |
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) | -93 | -145 | -108 | 194 | 183 |
ESOP Debt Guarantee | -4 | ||||
Unrealized Gain (Loss) | 2 | ||||
Other Equity, Total | 43 | -27 | -14 | 8 | -1 |
Total Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity | 1692 | 1350 | 1447 | 746 | 528 |
Total Common Shares Outstanding | 130.91 | 130.909 | 130.865 | 107.848 | 109.386 |
Long Term Investments | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Long Term Debt | 404 | 415 | 400 | 200 | |
Deferred Income Tax | 0 | 2 | 3 | ||
Minority Interest | 16 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
Feb 2023 | Aug 2022 | Feb 2022 | Aug 2021 | Feb 2021 | |
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Total Current Assets | 324 | 418 | 290 | 310 | 247 |
Cash and Short Term Investments | 46 | 132 | 88 | 130 | 72 |
Cash & Equivalents | 46 | 132 | 88 | 130 | 72 |
Total Receivables, Net | 95 | 87 | 49 | 45 | 52 |
Accounts Receivable - Trade, Net | 90 | 87 | 48 | 45 | 44 |
Total Inventory | 182 | 198 | 153 | 135 | 123 |
Other Current Assets, Total | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
Total Assets | 1639 | 1692 | 1354 | 1350 | 1306 |
Property/Plant/Equipment, Total - Net | 728 | 665 | 519 | 502 | 552 |
Goodwill, Net | 456 | 471 | 416 | 406 | 402 |
Intangibles, Net | 71 | 72 | 67 | 67 | 69 |
Long Term Investments | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Other Long Term Assets, Total | 58 | 64 | 60 | 63 | 34 |
Total Current Liabilities | 443 | 517 | 357 | 376 | 326 |
Payable/Accrued | 278 | 365 | 249 | 265 | 200 |
Accrued Expenses | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
Notes Payable/Short Term Debt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Current Port. of LT Debt/Capital Leases | 165 | 151 | 105 | 108 | 119 |
Other Current Liabilities, Total | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Total Liabilities | 1335 | 1397 | 1157 | 1177 | 1134 |
Total Long Term Debt | 859 | 850 | 776 | 777 | 790 |
Long Term Debt | 395 | 404 | 420 | 415 | 400 |
Capital Lease Obligations | 464 | 446 | 356 | 362 | 390 |
Deferred Income Tax | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
Minority Interest | 19 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 5 |
Other Liabilities, Total | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Total Equity | 304 | 295 | 197 | 173 | 172 |
Common Stock | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Additional Paid-In Capital | 316 | 316 | 316 | 316 | 316 |
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) | -68 | -93 | -132 | -145 | -143 |
Other Equity, Total | 27 | 43 | -16 | -27 | -30 |
Total Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity | 1639 | 1692 | 1354 | 1350 | 1306 |
Total Common Shares Outstanding | 131 | 130.91 | 131 | 130.909 | 131 |
- Annual
- Quarterly
2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
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Net income/Starting Line | 97 | -92 | -260 | 140 | 136 |
Cash From Operating Activities | 187 | 100 | 81 | 149 | 143 |
Cash From Operating Activities | 118 | 120 | 153 | 41 | 36 |
Amortization | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 7 |
Non-Cash Items | 2 | 19 | 136 | 6 | 6 |
Cash Taxes Paid | 6 | -10 | -5 | 27 | 27 |
Cash Interest Paid | 26 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
Changes in Working Capital | -43 | 39 | 40 | -47 | -42 |
Cash From Investing Activities | -83 | -43 | -395 | -220 | -58 |
Capital Expenditures | -83 | -44 | -79 | -59 | -53 |
Other Investing Cash Flow Items, Total | 0 | 1 | -316 | -161 | -5 |
Cash From Financing Activities | -104 | -35 | 374 | 75 | -77 |
Financing Cash Flow Items | -1 | -8 | -2 | -3 | |
Total Cash Dividends Paid | 0 | -47 | -60 | -54 | |
Issuance (Retirement) of Stock, Net | -7 | 326 | 310 | -38 | -29 |
Issuance (Retirement) of Debt, Net | -96 | -353 | 113 | 176 | 6 |
Foreign Exchange Effects | 2 | 0 | -1 | 0 | -1 |
Net Change in Cash | 2 | 22 | 59 | 4 | 7 |
Feb 2023 | Aug 2022 | Feb 2022 | Aug 2021 | Feb 2021 | |
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Net income/Starting Line | 66 | 97 | 34 | -92 | -28 |
Cash From Operating Activities | 51 | 187 | 43 | 100 | 27 |
Cash From Operating Activities | 72 | 118 | 54 | 134 | 70 |
Non-Cash Items | 5 | 2 | 2 | 19 | -3 |
Cash Taxes Paid | 10 | 6 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Cash Interest Paid | 15 | 26 | 12 | 13 | 7 |
Changes in Working Capital | -99 | -43 | -53 | 39 | -12 |
Cash From Investing Activities | -60 | -83 | -38 | -43 | -21 |
Capital Expenditures | -60 | -83 | -38 | -44 | -22 |
Other Investing Cash Flow Items, Total | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
Cash From Financing Activities | -76 | -104 | -47 | -35 | -42 |
Financing Cash Flow Items | 0 | -1 | -1 | -8 | -1 |
Total Cash Dividends Paid | -12 | 0 | 0 | ||
Issuance (Retirement) of Stock, Net | 0 | -7 | -2 | 326 | 1 |
Issuance (Retirement) of Debt, Net | -64 | -96 | -44 | -353 | -42 |
Foreign Exchange Effects | -1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
Net Change in Cash | -86 | 2 | -42 | 22 | -36 |
Amortization | 7 | 13 | 6 |
Investor Name | Investor Type | Percent Outstanding | Shares Held | Shares change | Holdings Date | Turnover Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Causeway Capital Management LLC | Investment Advisor | 7.6111 | 9963905 | -671719 | 2023-01-25 | MED |
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. | Investment Advisor/Hedge Fund | 6.727 | 8806391 | -666915 | 2022-12-02 | LOW |
M & G Investment Management Ltd. | Investment Advisor | 6.0896 | 7971971 | 0 | 2022-11-10 | LOW |
Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC | Investment Advisor | 5.0188 | 6570219 | 2968686 | 2023-05-15 | LOW |
Capital Research Global Investors | Investment Advisor | 5.0146 | 6564720 | 0 | 2022-11-10 | LOW |
Royal London Asset Management Ltd. | Investment Advisor/Hedge Fund | 4.9955 | 6539691 | 0 | 2022-11-10 | MED |
Marathon-London | Investment Advisor | 4.9953 | 6539399 | 0 | 2022-11-10 | LOW |
The Vanguard Group, Inc. | Investment Advisor/Hedge Fund | 4.2643 | 5582521 | -20295 | 2022-11-11 | LOW |
Aberdeen Standard Investments (Edinburgh) | Investment Advisor | 3.9849 | 5216709 | 4978770 | 2021-12-31 | LOW |
JPMorgan Asset Management U.K. Limited | Investment Advisor/Hedge Fund | 2.5961 | 3398545 | 418705 | 2022-11-11 | LOW |
Artemis Investment Management LLP | Investment Advisor/Hedge Fund | 2.3436 | 3068048 | 421392 | 2021-12-31 | MED |
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) | Sovereign Wealth Fund | 2.1043 | 2754829 | -55939 | 2023-04-03 | LOW |
BNP Paribas Asset Management France SAS | Investment Advisor/Hedge Fund | 1.8765 | 2456564 | 1774530 | 2022-11-11 | LOW |
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. | Investment Advisor | 1.7395 | 2277244 | 37783 | 2023-04-03 | LOW |
Boston Partners | Investment Advisor/Hedge Fund | 1.5112 | 1978331 | -10603 | 2023-04-04 | LOW |
Wellington Management Company, LLP | Investment Advisor/Hedge Fund | 1.3175 | 1724784 | 297 | 2023-04-03 | LOW |
MN Services N.V. | Investment Advisor/Hedge Fund | 1.2807 | 1676578 | 0 | 2023-04-04 | LOW |
Legal & General Investment Management Ltd. | Investment Advisor/Hedge Fund | 1.0514 | 1376420 | 7313 | 2023-04-04 | LOW |
Liontrust Investment Partners LLP | Investment Advisor | 1.0473 | 1371045 | -7965 | 2023-04-04 | LOW |
ODDO BHF Trust GmbH | Investment Advisor | 1.0362 | 1356493 | -724316 | 2022-12-21 | MED |
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WH Smith Company profile
About WH Smith Plc
WH Smith PLC is a travel retailer for news, books, convenience and technological accessories. The Company sells a range of products serving customers in travel locations. Its segments include Travel UK, North America, Rest of the World within the Travel division, and High Street. Its Travel business sells a range of products serving customers in travel locations and in need of a convenience offer. The Travel business operates from approximately 1,166 units mainly in airports, railway stations, motorway service areas and hospitals. The High Street business sells products, such as stationery, including greetings cards, general stationery, art and craft, and gifting; News and Impulse, including newspapers, magazines, confectionery and drinks; and books. The High Street business operates from approximately 544 High Street stores. Its online digital business operates through Websites, including funkypigeon.com, whsmith.co.uk, cultpens.com, treeofhearts.co.uk and dottyaboutpaper.co.uk.
Financial summary
BRIEF: For the fiscal year ended 31 August 2021, WH Smith Plc revenues decreased 13% to £886M. Net loss decreased 66% to £82M. Revenues reflect Travel segment decrease of 27% to £401M, Value of Retail Sales-Travel decrease of 27% to £401M. Lower net loss reflects Unallocated segment loss decrease of 63% to £84M, High Street segment income totaling £36M vs. loss of £4M.
Equity composition
9/2004, 18-for-25 reverse stock split. FY end changed from 31 May to 31 August in FY 1998. 08/2006, Company name changed from New WH Smith PLC. 02/2008, 67-for-74 reverse stock split.
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