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Deutsche Bank analyst reiterated a Buy rating on Smiths News PLC today and set a price target of p95.00.Claim 55% Off TipRanksUnlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with Smart Investor Picks Smiths News PLC has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of p91.67.

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Canaccord Genuity analyst Mark Photiades has reaffirmed a Buy rating on Smiths News PLC (SNWS) with a price target of p95.00. The analyst has an average return of -9.6% and a success rate of 37.90%. The consensus among analysts for Smiths News PLC is a Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of p90.00.

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J.P. Morgan analyst Lushanthan Mahendrarajah has maintained a Buy rating on Smiths Group plc, setting a price target of £2,830.00. The analyst focuses on the Industrials sector and has an average return of 6.6% with a 53.75% success rate on stock recommendations. The current consensus on Smiths Group plc is a Moderate Buy, with an average price target of £2,840.00.

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PR Newswire has expanded its UK reach by establishing an exclusive agreement with SWNS, effective February 27, 2026. This partnership introduces two new distribution options, allowing customers to distribute press releases to 65 SWNS partner news titles. The collaboration enhances PR Newswire's distribution network, providing greater visibility for press releases in the UK. The new options include a comprehensive UK Premium distribution and a UK Premium Add-On, aimed at maximizing audience reach and simplifying the distribution process for critical announcements.

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Smiths News (LON:SNWS) shares rose 1.5% to GBX 66 during trading, with 291,616 shares traded, a 69% decline from the average volume. The company has a market cap of £159.74 million, a P/E ratio of 5.84, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 338.95. Analysts currently rate the stock as a Buy, but it is not among the top recommendations from leading analysts. Smiths News is the UK's largest wholesaler of newspapers and magazines, holding a 55% market share.

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Smiths News (LON:SNWS) Stock Price Up 1.5%  - Still a Buy?

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The FTSE 100 index is down 0.88% amid concerns over the Middle East conflict and reduced monetary easing prospects. Key declines include Smiths Group (-6.7%), Legal & General (-6%), and 4imprint (-9%). Notable gainers are Hikma Pharmaceuticals (+2.1%) and Balfour Beatty (+7%) after announcing a £200 million share buyback. Overall, investor sentiment remains weak as several stocks experience declines.

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Deutsche Bank Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Smiths News PLC (SNWS)

Canaccord Genuity Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Smiths News PLC (SNWS)

Smiths Group Confirms Total Voting Rights Amid Ongoing Share Buyback

J.P. Morgan Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Smiths Group plc (SMIN)

PR Newswire Expands UK Reach, Adds 65 Exclusive New Websites