Smiths News PLC (SNWS)

Currency in GBP
69.80
-0.20(-0.29%)
Closed·
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
69.2070.00
52 wk Range
54.8076.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
68.20 / 70.00
Prev. Close
70
Open
69.6
Day's Range
69.2-70
52 wk Range
54.8-76
Volume
459.04K
Average Volume (3m)
552.37K
1-Year Change
27.3723%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
90.00
Upside
+28.94%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years

Smiths News PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
2 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 90.00
(+28.94% Upside)

Smiths News PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • Revenue fell 3.9% year-over-year, within guided range of -3% to -5%; stock rose 2.15% on strategic growth optimism in collectables and recycling
  • Adjusted operating profit declined 5.7% to £18.3M; EPS down 3.7% to £0.052, but free cash flow surged 59.4% to £21.2M year-over-year
  • Strong growth in newer verticals including collectables and recycling offset continued decline in core newspaper and magazine segment
  • Full-year results expected to align with market expectations, supported by strong cash generation and upcoming FIFA World Cup trading card collections
  • Key risks include structural decline in print media, inflationary pressures, higher national insurance costs, and dependence on major contracts
Last Updated: 2026-05-06, 07:46 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 13, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.05 / --
Revenue / Forecast
515.7M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.11%
Dividend Yield
12.21%
Industry Median 3.78%
Annualized payout
8.55
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+61.83%
Growth Streak

SNWS Income Statement

Compare SNWS to Peers and Sector

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P/E Ratio
6.3x12.1x10.4x
PEG Ratio
−2.260.020.02
Price/Book
28.7x2.5x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.2x0.3x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
28.6%21.6%26.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Smiths News plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distributing of newspapers and magazines in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers plastic and cardboard waste; and is involved in recycling activities. It also supplies printed and digital media content airlines and travel points. In addition, the company offers field-based merchandising, supply chain auditing, and compliance solutions. Further, it provides logistics and warehouse solutions, final mile delivery, storage, smiths news marketplace, field sales, customer services, print media, and recycling collections services. The company was formerly known as Connect Group PLC and changed its name to Smiths News plc in November 2020. Smiths News plc was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Swindon, United Kingdom.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
119.28M49.28%83.50M
Other Institutional Investors
107.15M44.27%75.00M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
15.61M6.45%10.92M
Total
242.03M100.00%169.42M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Aberforth Partners LLP16.28%39,408,77627,586
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc13.66%33,063,58823,145

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FAQ

What Is the Smiths News (SNWS) Stock Price Today?

The Smiths News stock price today is 69.80 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Smiths News Trade On?

Smiths News is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Smiths News?

The stock symbol for Smiths News is "SNWS."

Does Smiths News Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Smiths News dividend yield is 12.25%.

What Is the Smiths News Market Cap?

As of today, Smiths News market cap is 168.94M GBP.

What Is Smiths News's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Smiths News EPS (TTM) is 0.11.

When Is the Next Smiths News Earnings Date?

Smiths News will release its next earnings report on Nov 04, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is SNWS a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.

How Many Times Has Smiths News Stock Split?

Smiths News has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Smiths News Have?

Smiths News has 1357 employees.

What is the current trading status of Smiths News (SNWS)?

As of Aug 17, 2026, Smiths News (SNWS) is trading at a price of 69.80 GBP, with a previous close of 70.00 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 69.20 GBP to 70.00 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 54.80 GBP to 76.00 GBP.

What Is Smiths News (SNWS) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Smiths News is 90.00 GBP, with a high estimate of 95 GBP and a low estimate of 85 GBP. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +28.94% Upside potential.
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