WH Smith PLC
Research WH Smith PLC (SMWH) on Bullrun: market cap GBX 62.34B, dividend yield 1.5%. Explore financials, valuation history, model signals, and stock context.
Key Metrics
- TickerSMWH
- ExchangeLSE
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- SectorConsumer Cyclical
- IndustrySpecialty Retail
- CurrencyGBX
- Market capGBX 62.34B
- Dividend yield1.5%
- Financial periodFY2025
- RevenueGBP 1.55B
- Revenue growth5.4%
- Net income-GBP 144.00M
- Free cash flowGBP 195.00M
- Gross margin57.2%
Valuation Snapshot
latest market cap is GBX 62.34B; dividend yield is 1.5%.
Peer valuation comparison
Latest dividend yield is 1.45% versus a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 2.89% (49.8% below).
Five-year financial history
| Year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Gross margin | Diluted EPS | Cash | Total debt | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | GBP 1.55B | -GBP 144.00M | GBP 195.00M | 57.2% | -1.13 | GBP 71.00M | GBP 945.00M | GBP 158.00M |
| FY2024 | GBP 1.47B | GBP 54.00M | GBP 160.00M | 57.8% | 0.51 | GBP 56.00M | GBP 1.05B | GBP 396.00M |
| FY2023 | GBP 1.79B | GBP 79.00M | GBP 129.00M | 62.0% | 0.6 | GBP 56.00M | GBP 951.00M | GBP 310.00M |
| FY2022 | GBP 1.40B | GBP 47.00M | GBP 104.00M | 61.6% | 0.36 | GBP 132.00M | GBP 1.00B | GBP 295.00M |
| FY2021 | GBP 1.40B | GBP 53.00M | GBP 117.00M | n/a | 0.36 | GBP 130.00M | GBP 415.00M | GBP 183.00M |
Valuation history
| Year | Snapshot date | Market cap | P/E | Dividend yield | Annual dividend/share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026-08-24 | GBX 62.34B | n/a | 3.2% | 0.17 |
Dividend history
Latest trailing dividend snapshot: annual dividend/share 0.17 GBX, yield 1.5%.
| Year | Dividends/share |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | 33.9 GBP |
| FY2024 | 31.8 GBP |
| FY2023 | 17.2 GBP |
About WH Smith PLC
WH Smith PLC operates as a travel retailer in the United Kingdom, North America, Australia, Ireland, Spain, and internationally. It offers news, books, and convenience for travelling customers. It operates stores in airports, hospitals, railway stations, and motorway service areas. The company is also involved in International Travel Retail, UK Travel Retail, and North America. The company was formerly known as New WH Smith PLC. WH Smith PLC was founded in 1792 and is based in Swindon, the United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
What is WH Smith PLC's market cap?
WH Smith PLC's market capitalization is GBX 62.34B.
Does WH Smith PLC pay a dividend?
WH Smith PLC has a dividend yield of 1.5%.
What does WH Smith PLC do?
WH Smith PLC operates as a travel retailer in the United Kingdom, North America, Australia, Ireland, Spain, and internationally. It offers news, books, and convenience for travelling customers. It operates stores in airports, hospitals, railway stations, and motorway service areas. The company is also involved in International Travel Retail, UK Travel Retail, and North America. The company was formerly known as New WH Smith PLC. WH Smith PLC was founded in 1792 and is based in Swindon, the United Kingdom.