WH Smith PLC (OTCMKTS:WHTPF) Short Interest Update

WH Smith PLC (OTCMKTS:WHTPF) was the recipient of a significant decline in short interest in the month of March. As of March 13th, there was short interest totaling 11,536 shares, a decline of 47.9% from the February 26th total of 22,128 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 150 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 76.9 days.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

WHTPF has been the subject of a number of research reports. Investec upgraded WH Smith from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “hold” rating on shares of WH Smith in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, WH Smith currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

WH Smith Price Performance

OTCMKTS WHTPF opened at $7.44 on Friday. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $8.62 and its 200 day simple moving average is $8.88. WH Smith has a twelve month low of $7.44 and a twelve month high of $8.09.

WH Smith Company Profile

WH Smith PLC is a British retail company founded in 1792, known primarily for its network of newsagents and bookstores. The company operates two main divisions—High Street and Travel—serving both everyday customers and travelers. Its product range includes newspapers, magazines, books, stationery, convenience foods, and travel essentials, complemented by digital content and online sales channels.

The High Street division comprises more than 600 stores across the United Kingdom, offering a broad selection of print and convenience products to local communities.