LON:SNWS Smiths News (SNWS) Share Price, News & Analysis → Claim Your Complimentary Bitcoin Reward (From Crypto Swap Profits) (Ad) Free SNWS Stock Alerts GBX 62.20 -1.20 (-1.89%) (As of 05/30/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 61.80▼ 63.9250-Day Range 47.40▼ 65.7052-Week Range 40▼ 67.80Volume294,090 shsAverage Volume340,902 shsMarket Capitalization£154.07 millionP/E Ratio691.11Dividend Yield8.04%Price TargetGBX 80 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Smiths News alerts: Email Address Smiths News MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside28.2% UpsideGBX 80 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.10Based on 24 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.90 out of 5 stars 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSmiths News has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageSmiths News has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Smiths News' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for SNWS. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipSmiths News is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.94%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthSmiths News does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Smiths News is 5,555.56%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about Smiths News' dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for SNWS. Previous Next 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSmiths News has a news sentiment score of 0.10. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.37 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 24 news articles for Smiths News this week, compared to 18 articles on an average week. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Smiths News insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders13.05% of the stock of Smiths News is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions61.73% of the stock of Smiths News is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Smiths News' insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Smiths News is 693.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.09.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Smiths News is 693.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 486.84.Price to Earnings Growth RatioSmiths News has a PEG Ratio of 0.29. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued. 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In addition, the company provides logistics solutions, final mile delivery, storage, smiths news marketplace, field merchandising, field sales, customer services, print media, and recycling collections services. The company was formerly known as Connect Group PLC and changed its name to Smiths News plc in November 2020. Smiths News plc was incorporated in 2004 and is based in Swindon, the United Kingdom.Read More SNWS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SNWS Stock News HeadlinesMay 29 at 4:40 PM | yahoo.comSmith County clears most roads blocked by trees from Tuesday stormMay 29 at 12:14 AM | sports.yahoo.comSmith ready for ‘special' opportunity getting NHL career started with SharksMay 29 at 12:14 AM | yahoo.comSmith County crews busy following severe thunderstormsMay 29 at 12:14 AM | yahoo.comPet saved during Smith County house fireMay 28 at 7:13 PM | sports.yahoo.comSharks sign 2023 first-round pick Smith to entry-level contractMay 28 at 7:13 PM | msn.comSharks sign prized prospect Will Smith to a 3-year deal after 1 stellar season in collegeMay 28 at 7:13 PM | sports.yahoo.comNorthern Colorado's Sophia Smith says it 'feels comfortable' to return home with USWNTMay 28 at 7:13 PM | nytimes.comSharks’ Will Smith signing solidifies first half of future center duo they’ll build aroundMay 28 at 2:13 PM | yahoo.comDowned trees, structure fire related to severe weather reported in Smith CountyMay 28 at 2:13 PM | msn.comSharks sign 2023 first-rounder Smith to entry-level contractMay 27 at 7:14 PM | msn.comREPORT: Will Smith Expected To Sign With SharksMay 27 at 2:13 PM | msn.comSOURCES: Will Smith Expected To Sign With Sharks This SummerMay 26, 2024 | cbsnews.comSmith's Country Cheese in Winchendon makes dairy products the old-fashioned wayMay 26, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSmiths News (LON:SNWS) Stock Price Up 1.3%May 25, 2024 | msn.comA Braves-Pirates trade to make quickly after AJ Smith-Shawver injuryMay 25, 2024 | yahoo.comSmith County issues disaster declaration following stormsMay 25, 2024 | msn.comWill the Seahawks' improved O-line help QB Geno Smith?May 25, 2024 | msn.comVikings safety Harrison Smith living in the moment, not thinking about the futureMay 24, 2024 | yahoo.comSmith County officials discuss Thursday's severe weatherMay 24, 2024 | ftw.usatoday.comAlanna Smith stats, game log, news, injury statusMay 24, 2024 | msn.comBraves News: AJ Smith-Shawver sharp in season debut, Pittsburgh pitching probables, and moreMay 23, 2024 | nytimes.comBraves’ AJ Smith-Shawver looks improved in season debut, Jarred Kelenic homers in winMay 23, 2024 | msn.comWatch: Seahawks QBs Sam Howell and Geno Smith throwing at OTAsMay 22, 2024 | msn.comSouth Carolina edges Arkansas 6-5; Smith set to pitch against Kentucky on ThursdayMay 22, 2024 | msn.comBrowns DE Za'Darius Smith will look a bit different in 2024See More Headlines Receive SNWS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Smiths News and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Today5/30/2024Ex-Dividend for 7/4 Dividend6/06/2024Dividend Payable7/04/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorCommunication Services Industry Publishing Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:SNWS CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webcorporate.smithsnews.co.uk Phone44 34 5128 8888FaxN/AEmployees1,489Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 80 High Stock Price TargetGBX 95 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 65 Potential Upside/Downside+28.2%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.09 Trailing P/E Ratio693.33 Forward P/E Ratio6.09 P/E Growth0.29Net Income£23.40 million Net Margins2.16% Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on Assets12.57% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.98 Quick Ratio0.83 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£1.08 billion Price / Sales0.14 Cash FlowGBX 20.39 per share Price / Cash Flow3.06 Book ValueGBX (6) per share Price / Book-10.40Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares247,700,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£154.56 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.78 13 Stocks Institutional Investors Won't Stop BuyingWhich stocks are major institutional investors including hedge funds and endowments buying in today's market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of thirteen stocks that institutional investors are buying up as quickly as they can.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Jonathan Michael Bunting (Age 52)CEO & Executive Director Comp: $924kMr. Paul Martin Baker (Age 55)CFO & Director Comp: $543kMr. Stuart Steven MarrinerGeneral Counsel & Company SecretaryChris HallHead of Information SecurityKey CompetitorsDaily Mail and General TrustLON:DMGTBloomsbury PublishingLON:BMYDods GroupLON:DODSReachLON:RCHLBG MediaLON:LBGView All CompetitorsInsidersPaul BakerSold 98,045 sharesTotal: £4.61 M ($47.00/share)Jonathan BuntingSold 753,087 sharesTotal: £36.15 M ($48.00/share)View All Insider Transactions SNWS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Smiths News stock right now? 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Smiths News in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" SNWS shares. View SNWS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Smiths News' stock price target for 2024? 2 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for Smiths News' stock. Their SNWS share price targets range from GBX 65 to GBX 95. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 80 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 28.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SNWS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have SNWS shares performed in 2024? Smiths News' stock was trading at GBX 53.40 at the start of the year. Since then, SNWS shares have increased by 16.9% and is now trading at GBX 62.40. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does Smiths News pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Smiths News? Smiths News declared a dividend on Thursday, May 2nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 6th will be given a dividend of GBX 1.75 per share on Thursday, July 4th. This represents a yield of 3.28%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 6th. The official announcement can be seen at this link. Read our dividend analysis for SNWS. Is Smiths News a good dividend stock? Smiths News (LON:SNWS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.94%. SNWS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 5,555.56%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for SNWS. How do I buy shares of Smiths News? Shares of SNWS stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). 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