WH Smith PLC (SMWH)

Currency in GBP
565.5
-5.5(-0.96%)
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SMWH Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 23, 2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.01 / 0.02
Revenue / Forecast
748M / 737.5M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days
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2026/08--/0.560--/862.00M----Free Sign Up
2026/02-0.008/0.020748.00M/737.50M-140%+1.42%Free Sign Up
2025/08--/0.602--/826.08M----Free Sign Up
2025/02-0.340/0.197951.00M/963.93M-272.85%-1.34%Free Sign Up
2023/020.240/34.76859.00M/793.54M-99.31%+8.25%Free Sign Up
2022/0835.60/37.691.40B/746.93M-5.55%+87.43%Free Sign Up
2022/020.110/15.61608.00M/606.67M-99.3%+0.22%Free Sign Up
2021/08-0.360/-25.27466.00M/499.51M+98.58%-6.71%Free Sign Up
2021/02-0.270/-9.17420.00M/345.34M+97.06%+21.62%Free Sign Up
2020/08-2.25/-101.93274.00M/215.38M+97.79%+27.22%Free Sign Up

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WH Smith PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • WH Smith reported Q1 FY2026 revenue of £748M, up 5% YoY, with headline profit before tax at £3M meeting expectations despite challenges.
  • Stock plunged 11.11% in pre-market trading following dividend suspension announcement aimed at prioritizing debt reduction from £496M net debt.
  • Company guided FY2026 revenue at ~$2.18B and FY2027 at ~$2.26B, focusing on travel essentials expansion and store portfolio optimization.
  • Profitability pressured by inflation and UK store development disruptions, though transformation initiatives show progress per management commentary.
  • Headline EBITDA reached £48M demonstrating strong cash generation amid macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainties affecting travel.
Last Updated: 2026-04-23, 04:48 a/m
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FAQ

What Is WHSmith's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The WHSmith EPS (TTM) is -1.0.

When Is The Next WHSmith Earnings Date?

WHSmith will release its next earnings report on Nov 05, 2026.

What Is WHSmith’s Revenue Forecasts For Upcoming Quarters?

WHSmith’s revenue forecast is 862.00M.
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