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Smiths News (LSE: SNWS)

Last close As at 02/10/2026

GBP0.79

▲ 4.40 (5.93%)

Market capitalisation

GBP195m

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 — Positive update, transformation has begun

Industrials | Update

Smiths News — Now we can Seymour revenue in 2030

Industrials | Flash

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

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Smiths News — 100% UK: Transformational contract win

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Market Data

Share Price GBP0.79
Market Cap GBP195m
52-Week High GBP0.78
52-Week Low GBP0.50
% Change 1M 13.3
% Change 6M 25.7
% Change 12M 45.3
Ave. Daily Volume 1yr 589,330
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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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Smiths News — Refinancing releases dividend shackles

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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 — Contract renewals cement future cash flows

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Smiths News – executive interview

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Smiths News — Better FY22 than expected; 10% dividend yield

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

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Smiths News – ETV: Cash flow begins to open up future options

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Smiths News — Strong results, debt falling rapidly

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Smiths News — Predictable cash flows and growing dividends

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Smiths News – Disconnecting from the past and embracing an exciting future

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Smiths News — 43-week trading update implies upgrades

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Smiths News — Interim dividend declared; yield attractions