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| Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Stock Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wh Smith Plc | SMWH | London | Ordinary Share |
| Price Change | Price Change % | Share Price | Last Trade
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.00 | -0.35% | 1,148.00 | 16:35:24 |
| Open Price | Low Price | High Price | Close Price | Previous Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,141.00 | 1,141.00 | 1,165.00 | 1,148.00 | 1,152.00 |
| Industry Sector |
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| GENERAL RETAILERS |
| Announcement Date | Type | Currency | Dividend Amount | Ex Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/11/2024 | Final | GBP | 0.226 | 16/01/2025 | 17/01/2025 | 06/02/2025 |
| 25/04/2024 | Interim | GBP | 0.11 | 11/07/2024 | 12/07/2024 | 01/08/2024 |
| 09/11/2023 | Final | GBP | 0.208 | 11/01/2024 | 12/01/2024 | 01/02/2024 |
| 20/04/2023 | Interim | GBP | 0.081 | 13/07/2023 | 14/07/2023 | 03/08/2023 |
| 10/11/2022 | Final | GBP | 0.091 | 05/01/2023 | 06/01/2023 | 26/01/2023 |
| Top Posts |
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Posted at 26/1/2025 15:36 by essentialinvestor justice, many UK retailers have been de-rated sharply over the last 6 months - from Greggs to Marks to ABF (Primark) and Dunelm.The current rating for SMWH looks about fair v the wider sector. Some at least fleeting bounce at the Monday open would expect. |
Posted at 15/11/2024 18:33 by mutandis It is worth breaking down the net debt of £997m:lease liabilities represent the majority at £626m, with an average life of 4 years; the repayment of this will be covered in arriving at the earnings of the business through depreciation and interest over the next 4 years (for example over £180m lease payments were covered in FY24 in arriving at earnings) £371m is a convertible bond (convertible at £24.99 on 7 May 2026), if conversion does not take place, then it must be repaid, this is currently covered by a revolving credit facility that expires 3 years after the conversion date. If necessary, this could be paid down over approximately 3 years after May 26 from free cash flow(FCF) after paying dividends (FCF in FY24 was £144m and dividend payments £41m). The balance of the net debt is £61m. In addition, there is the £75m of cash refund from the pension buy-out (£50m of this is earmarked for share buybacks) and another £12m held in an investment fund for 2 years. |
Posted at 14/11/2024 17:32 by mutandis Missing consensus forecasts by ~2% likely explains the price drop today, still a good LT income investment. Dividend well covered by earnings and free cash flow. |
Posted at 14/11/2024 14:08 by justiceforthemany Results decent IMO.Unwarranted drop. Dividend hiked. |
Posted at 11/7/2024 18:38 by blueball Ex dividend tomorrow. |
Posted at 26/4/2024 12:31 by essentialinvestor Are those 'extra' closures in the US msrket I wonder?..IF so, that may suggest SMWH are at risk of prioritising space expansion over quality. Needs to be watched. |
Posted at 26/4/2024 11:39 by essentialinvestor Yes, but they don't own their locations, they are leased - hence the £1 bn in net debt.History is littled with successful UK retail formats running in to trouble in the US market. Perhaps SMWH will be an exception to the general rule. |
Posted at 25/4/2024 17:15 by essentialinvestor justice, Woolworths was an iconic British brand, as was BHS...(just two examples from a very long list).It's a retailer that is betting very big on the US market. Can SMWH replicate their UK success stateside, is key to the valuation. |
Posted at 25/4/2024 11:48 by essentialinvestor So including lease liabilities, SMWH net debt is now over £1 bn and a chunk of their current borrowing needs to be refinanced in 2026 - and this is currently at an ultra liw ZIRP era rate. |
Posted at 25/4/2024 11:25 by essentialinvestor I've got this on a watch list, however ABF (Primark) is available on 13 X approx, with a net cash position if you net off lease liabilities.Is SMWH on 13 X such a bargain, given significantly higher gearing..?. The North American result looks mediocre, on this read at least. |
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