WH Smith PLC (LON:SMWH – Get Free Report) crossed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of GBX 1,216.45 ($15.55) and traded as high as GBX 1,229 ($15.71). WH Smith shares last traded at GBX 1,183 ($15.12), with a volume of 160,527 shares traded.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities analysts recently commented on the stock. Berenberg Bank reissued a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 1,600 ($20.45) price objective on shares of WH Smith in a research note on Wednesday, June 5th. Canaccord Genuity Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 1,469 ($18.77) price objective on shares of WH Smith in a research note on Monday, July 8th.
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WH Smith Price Performance
Insider Buying and Selling
In other news, insider Annette Court bought 900 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 23rd. The stock was acquired at an average price of GBX 1,110 ($14.19) per share, with a total value of £9,990 ($12,766.77). 1.80% of the stock is owned by insiders.
WH Smith Company Profile
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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