WH Smith Plc engages in the business of travel retailer. The company is headquartered in Swindon, Wiltshire and currently employs 14,451 full-time employees. The firm's segments include Travel UK, North America, and Rest of the World. The Company’s travel units offer customers a range of products for their journeys, including books and magazines, health and beauty products, souvenirs, digital accessories and food and drink options. The company has a presence in a range of locations in the United Kingdom, including airports, hospitals, train stations and motorway service areas. The company operates in over 640 stores internationally in 30 countries outside the United Kingdom. Its North America business operates over 320 stores, and its Rest of the World business operates over 320 stores across 28 countries in Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and India. The company operates a range of own-brand and partner store formats, offering a variety of travel essentials to support customers’ journeys. Its brands include Smith’s Family Kitchen, WHSmith, Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Costa Coffee, and others.
WH Smith PLC has an annual dividend of 0.334 per share, with a yield of 0.00%. The dividend is paid semi-annually and the last ex-dividend date was Jan 22, 2026.
Dividend Yield
Annual Dividend
Ex-Dividend Date
0.00%
$0.334
Jan 22, 2026
Payout Frequency
Payout Ratio
Semi-annually
0.00%
Dividend History
Ex-Dividend Date
Cash Amount
Record Date
Pay Date
Jan 22, 2026
$0.06
Jan 23, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
Jul 10, 2025
$0.113
Jul 11, 2025
Jul 31, 2025
Jan 16, 2025
$0.226
Jan 17, 2025
Feb 6, 2025
Jul 11, 2024
$0.11
Jul 12, 2024
Aug 1, 2024
Jan 11, 2024
$0.208
Jan 12, 2024
Feb 1, 2024
Jul 13, 2023
$0.081
Jul 14, 2023
Aug 3, 2023
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Follow-Up Questions
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