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Preliminary Results
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**Summary**
Smiths News PLC, the UKs largest news wholesaler, released its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 30 August 2025. The company reported strong financial performance, with adjusted operating profit of £39.1 million, ahead of market expectations, driven by excellent collectables performance. Revenue was £1,064 million, with 16% growth from new verticals, and 93% of revenues secured to 2029. The companys cash position was robust, with free cash flow of £36.1 million, supported by strong trading and one-off receipts, including £5.4 million from the administrators of McColls Retail Group.
**Key Financial Highlights**
Adjusted operating profit of £39.1 million, ahead of market expectations and FY2024.
Revenue of £1064 millionwith 16% growth from new verticals.
Free cash flow of £36.1 million, including £6.9 million of one-off receipts.
Proposed final ordinary dividend of 3.80 pence per share and special dividend of 3.0 pence per share.
**Business Performance**
The news and magazines business performed well, with collectables delivering an excellent performance.
New verticals, including recycling and final mile services, continued to grow, with revenues increasing by 16%.
The companys internal investment program is progressing to plan, with £2.4 million of £6.0 million three-year investment made by the end of FY2025.
**Outlook**
The company expects continued strength in the collectables market across FY2026, driven by one-off events.
Ongoing momentum in new verticals is supported by the appointment of a Managing Director of Recycling.
The company expects to deliver results in line with current market expectations for FY2026.
**Dividend**
Proposed final ordinary dividend of 3.80 pence per share and special dividend of 3.0 pence per share, resulting in total dividends of 8.55 pence per share.
**Conclusion**
Smiths News PLC delivered a strong financial and operational performance in FY2025, with growth in new verticals and a robust cash position. The companys strategic priorities remain focused on expanding its unique UK operating footprint and investing in new business verticals, while maintaining shareholder returns. The outlook for FY2026 is positive, with expected growth in collectables and new verticals.
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SNWS 06:01
Smiths News PLC
Preliminary Results
Open AI Digest
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**Summary**
Smiths News PLC, the UKs largest news wholesaler, released its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 30 August 2025. The company reported strong financial performance, with adjusted operating profit of £39.1 million, ahead of market expectations, driven by excellent collectables performance. Revenue was £1,064 million, with 16% growth from new verticals, and 93% of revenues secured to 2029. The companys cash position was robust, with free cash flow of £36.1 million, supported by strong trading and one-off receipts, including £5.4 million from the administrators of McColls Retail Group.
**Key Financial Highlights**
Adjusted operating profit of £39.1 million, ahead of market expectations and FY2024.
Revenue of £1064 millionwith 16% growth from new verticals.
Free cash flow of £36.1 million, including £6.9 million of one-off receipts.
Proposed final ordinary dividend of 3.80 pence per share and special dividend of 3.0 pence per share.
**Business Performance**
The news and magazines business performed well, with collectables delivering an excellent performance.
New verticals, including recycling and final mile services, continued to grow, with revenues increasing by 16%.
The companys internal investment program is progressing to plan, with £2.4 million of £6.0 million three-year investment made by the end of FY2025.
**Outlook**
The company expects continued strength in the collectables market across FY2026, driven by one-off events.
Ongoing momentum in new verticals is supported by the appointment of a Managing Director of Recycling.
The company expects to deliver results in line with current market expectations for FY2026.
**Dividend**
Proposed final ordinary dividend of 3.80 pence per share and special dividend of 3.0 pence per share, resulting in total dividends of 8.55 pence per share.
**Conclusion**
Smiths News PLC delivered a strong financial and operational performance in FY2025, with growth in new verticals and a robust cash position. The companys strategic priorities remain focused on expanding its unique UK operating footprint and investing in new business verticals, while maintaining shareholder returns. The outlook for FY2026 is positive, with expected growth in collectables and new verticals.

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Market Cap
155870336
Enterprise Value
143186300
Public Float
96.72
Broker Target
90
Shares Out
242034685
Long Interest
100
Short Interest
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Exchange
LSE
Currency Code
GBX
ISIN
GB00B17WCR61
Market
LSE - MAIN MARKET
Sector
Industrial Support Services
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Divi Rate
0.06
Ex Divi
2026-01-08
Earnings Date
2025-11-03
Net Debt
24000000.0
Cash
8199999.0
EPS
0.11
Net Income
28300000.0
Revenue
1064000000.0
Enterprise Value
143186300
Trailing PE
5.8545
Forward PE
6.135
Price Sales TTM
0.1465
Price Book MRQ
16.1017
EV Revenue
0.1663
EV EBITDA
3.4836

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Institutions
36.4375
Institutions As Of
2024-12-12
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Purchase Director Dealing
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Sale Director Dealing
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4
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