WH Smith PLC (LON:SMWH – Get Free Report) shares hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as low as GBX 1,053 ($13.64) and last traded at GBX 1,062 ($13.76), with a volume of 69592 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at GBX 1,077 ($13.95).
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several analysts have recently issued reports on SMWH shares. Berenberg Bank reissued a “buy” rating and set a GBX 1,600 ($20.73) price target on shares of WH Smith in a research report on Friday, February 28th. Canaccord Genuity Group cut their target price on shares of WH Smith from GBX 1,469 ($19.03) to GBX 1,460 ($18.91) and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, November 21st.
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WH Smith Price Performance
WH Smith Increases Dividend
The company also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 6th. Investors of record on Thursday, January 16th were paid a dividend of GBX 22.60 ($0.29) per share. This represents a dividend yield of 1.74%. This is a positive change from WH Smith’s previous dividend of $11.00. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, January 16th. WH Smith’s dividend payout ratio is presently 66.01%.
About WH Smith
WH Smith PLC operates as a retailer in the United Kingdom and internationally. It operates in two segments, Travel and High Street. The Travel segment offers news, books, and convenience for travelling customers. It operates stores in airports, hospitals, railway stations, and motorway service areas.
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