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Exited both!
Halfords #HFD 141p
"Optimism Bias"—constantly promising a "Fusion" strategy that investors currently now viewing with skepticism.
WH Smith #SMWH 635p
Suffering from "Complexity Fatigue"— pivot to global travel supposed to be seamless, but the management lost its grip on accounting.
#SMWH ❌-4%❌£6.53❌
Prelims:
✅Group revenue +5% to £1.55B
✅UK revenue +5%
✅North America revenue +7%
✅ROW revenue +12%
❌PBT £108m Vs £114m YOY
❌Trading profit £159m Vs £170m YOY
Proposed final dividend 6p
❌Expects 2026 FY PBT between £100m - £115m
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WH Smith #SMWH
Share Price: 599p (–1.6%)
Finally a chance to clean up the mess in both the UK and US operations.
“one-offs” dragged on far too long. Averaging down hasn’t been ideal
Fresh leadership and cleaner books might steady things.
Let’s hope nothing worse turns up.
Stubbornly adding!
W H Smith #SMWH
Share Price 645p (-0.7%)
Sold a third on Deloitte review uncertainty; shares later drifted 10% lower.
Bought back now — happy with the sell/buy-back tactic.
FY results due 16 Dec.
But, areconsumers tightening their spending at airports and stations more than I thought?
Hmm...
WH Smith #SMWH
Share Price: 702p (▼1.1%)
By way of some peace of mind, I’ve taken a third of my position off the table. ✈️
Still bullish — the recent share price recovery hints at clearer skies ahead. ☀️
Will revisit in December to decide whether to add, hold, or sell. 🧳
WH Smith #SMWH
Share Price: 702p (▼1.1%)
A small turbulence, not a crash. ✈️
The update from its US arm is taking a little longer to taxi onto the runway — and investors held their breath.
Deloitte's review is delayed. Always causes a flutter, but the market seems to think it’s carry-on as usual.🧳
WH Smith #SMWH
Share Price 640p
FY25 (to 31 Aug 2025): ~62p EPS (after £110m PBT guidance cut).
FY26 (to 31 Aug 2026): ~71–75p EPS if PBT normalises around £125–130m (Peel Hunt at 75.5p).
FY27 (to 31 Aug 2027): ~97p EPS per Peel Hunt, as North America and Travel expand.
Bought Core Holding Today
WH Smith #SMWH
Share Price 700p (-37%) -410p
Have now tripled my position!
For other holders, their decision is to make a fast exit. No smoke without fire!
To avoid embarrassment, likely some institutions will be exiting and driving SP even lower.
Feel I should avoid egg sandwiches today!
WH Smith #SMWH
Share Price 737.9p (-33%)
Any analyst's early guidance is difficult.
SP falling precipitously!
I was holding a half position.
Now, choosing to take full advantage. I've just doubled my position to a core holding.
SP hopefully overdoing the short-term worst-case scenario! Hmm...
WH Smith #SMWH
Share Price 1079p (-4.43%)
Market disappointment on the apparent fire sale of high street shops at a further reduced sale price, to close the deal.
Should've picked up a.few shares cheaper a few months ago.
Today, a small share price discount offered. I'm in!
