WH Smith scrapes bottom end of profit guidance

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The travel retailer told investors this morning that while a ‘solid’ summer peak of trading had boosted revenues 4% in the fourth quarter, full-year headline profit before tax and non-underlying items would come in at £75m

WH Smith will only just meet its guidance for £75m to £90m pre-tax profits in 2026, despite having lowered its outlook by £15m in June.

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