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WH Smith (SMWH) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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GBX 1,176 +1.00 (+0.09%)
(As of 05:27 AM ET)

WH Smith Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
2.72%
Annual Dividend
GBX 32
Next
Dividend Payment
Feb. 6
Dividend Payout Ratio
6,530.61%

WH Smith (SMWH) pays an annual dividend of GBX 32 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.72%. The next payment of GBX 22.60 per share is scheduled for Thursday, February 6, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, January 16. The company currently pays out 6,530.61% of its earnings and 39.09% of its cash flow as dividends.

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SMWH Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of WH Smith's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

SMWH Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks WH Smith's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

WH Smith vs. The Competition

Compare WH Smith's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Cyclical and LON companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeWH SmithCyclical CompaniesLON Companies
Annual DividendGBX 32GBX 0.17GBX 21.22
Dividend Yield2.72%4.37%11.72%

WH Smith Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings6,530.61%
Based on This Year's Estimate31.70%
Based on Cashflow39.05%

WH Smith Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
11/14/2024GBX 22.60+GBX 11.60
105.45%
1.74%1/16/20251/16/20252/6/2025
4/25/2024GBX 11-GBX 9.80
47.12%
0.87%7/11/20247/11/20248/1/2024
11/9/2024GBX 20.80+GBX 12.70
156.79%
1.75%1/11/20241/11/20242/1/2024
4/20/2023GBX 8.10-GBX 1
10.99%
0.5%7/13/20237/13/20238/3/2023
11/14/2023GBX 9.10+GBX 1
12.35%
0.64%1/5/20231/5/20231/26/2023

This table shows WH Smith's dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

WH Smith Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for WH Smith is 2.72%. Learn more on SMWH's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for SMWH shares is GBX 32. Learn more on SMWH's annual dividend history.

WH Smith's next dividend payment of GBX 22.60 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

WH Smith's most recent dividend payment of GBX 11 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

WH Smith's next ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 16, 2025.

WH Smith's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, July 11, 2024.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of GBX 11.60 on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

The dividend payout ratio for SMWH is:
  • 6,530.61% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 31.70% based on this year's estimates
  • 39.05% based on cash flow

WH Smith's dividend yield of 2.27% is lower than the average Consumer Cyclical company that issues a dividend. WH Smith's dividend payout ratio of 6,530.61% may not be sustainable.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate WH Smith stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


This page (LON:SMWH) was last updated on 12/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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