WH Smith PLC (OTCMKTS:WHTPF) Short Interest Down 32.8% in December

WH Smith PLC (OTCMKTS:WHTPF) saw a large decline in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 9,643 shares, a decline of 32.8% from the November 30th total of 14,353 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 0 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently ? days. Based on an average trading volume of 0 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently ? days.

WH Smith Stock Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS:WHTPF opened at $8.97 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $8.99 and a 200-day simple moving average of $10.49. WH Smith has a twelve month low of $8.60 and a twelve month high of $14.14.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Investec lowered shares of WH Smith to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, September 4th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating on shares of WH Smith in a report on Thursday, November 20th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat, WH Smith currently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

About WH Smith

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.