WH Smith PLC (LON:SMWH – Get Free Report) passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 1,267.76 ($15.66) and traded as high as GBX 1,309 ($16.17). WH Smith shares last traded at GBX 1,258 ($15.54), with a volume of 148,892 shares changing hands.
WH Smith Stock Down 4.5 %
The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of GBX 1,270.40 and a 200 day simple moving average of GBX 1,267.76. The company has a market capitalization of £1.57 billion, a PE ratio of 2,096.67, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 1.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 279.71, a current ratio of 0.69 and a quick ratio of 0.42.
WH Smith Cuts Dividend
The business also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 1st. Investors of record on Thursday, July 11th will be issued a dividend of GBX 11 ($0.14) per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, July 11th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.87%. WH Smith’s payout ratio is currently 4,833.33%.
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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