Smiths News (LSE: SNWS)

Last close As at 05/08/2026

GBP0.72

−1.00 (−1.37%)

Market capitalisation

GBP179m

Smiths News is the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine distributor with a c 55% market share covering 24,000 retailers in England and Wales. It has a range of long-term exclusive distribution contracts with major publishers, supplying a mix of supermarkets and independent retailers.

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Industrials | Update

Smiths News — Now we can Seymour revenue in 2030

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Smiths News — You’ve got Mail – ANL contract win

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Smiths News — 100% UK: Transformational contract win

Industrials | Update

Smiths News — Set to deliver on FY26 expectations

Market Data

Share Price GBP0.72
Market Cap GBP179m
52-Week High GBP0.76
52-Week Low GBP0.48
% Change 1M 1.4
% Change 6M 7.8
% Change 12M 45.0
Ave. Daily Volume 1yr 566,150

Sector

Industrials

Equity Analyst

Jonathan Day

Director of Content, Industrials

Key Management

  • David Blackwood

    Chairman

  • George Cooper

    Head of corporate and finance

  • Jonathan Bunting

    CEO

  • Richard Clay

    CFO

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Flash note

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Smiths News — On track to meet guidance

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Smiths News — Expansion initiatives begin to blossom

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Smiths News — Resilient performance despite headwinds

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Smiths News — Interim profits exceed pre-COVID levels

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Smiths News – executive interview

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Smiths News — Sub 3x P/E and a 15% dividend yield

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Smiths News — Strong results, debt falling rapidly

Initiation

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Smiths News — Predictable cash flows and growing dividends

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Smiths News — 43-week trading update implies upgrades

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Smiths News — Interim dividend declared; yield attractions