WH Smith PLC (LON:SMWH - Get Free Report)'s share price passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 1,250.05 ($16.23) and traded as high as GBX 1,444 ($18.75). WH Smith shares last traded at GBX 1,400 ($18.18), with a volume of 124,369 shares traded.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research analysts recently issued reports on SMWH shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a "hold" rating and set a GBX 1,310 ($17.01) target price on shares of WH Smith in a research report on Thursday, September 12th. Berenberg Bank reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a GBX 1,600 ($20.77) target price on shares of WH Smith in a research note on Tuesday, October 15th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group reissued a "buy" rating and set a GBX 1,469 ($19.07) target price on shares of WH Smith in a research report on Wednesday, September 11th.
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WH Smith Stock Performance
The company has a quick ratio of 0.42, a current ratio of 0.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 326.20. The stock has a market capitalization of £1.82 billion, a PE ratio of 2,857.14, a PEG ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 1.67. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of GBX 1,352.81 and a 200-day moving average price of GBX 1,250.05.
WH Smith Company Profile
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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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