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WH Smith PLC (GB:SMWH)
LSE:SMWH
WH Smith (SMWH) Ownership - Who Owns WH Smith?
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WH Smith (SMWH) Ownership Overview
1.82% Insiders
18.44% Mutual Funds
6.01% Other Institutional Investors
73.73% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
The ownership structure of WH Smith (GB:SMWH) stock is a mix of institutional, retail and individual investors. Approximately 24.45% of the company’s stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 1.82% is owned by Insiders and 73.73% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.
Recent Insider Trading Activity
Date | Name | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 | Annette Elizabeth Court Chairman,director | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | £9990 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Carl Cowling Chief Executive Officer | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | £95368 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Robert Moorhead Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | £70765 |
| Aug 21, 2023 | Marion J Sears Non Executive,director | xxxxxxxxxxxxx | £15122 |
Top Shareholders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,261,807 | Institution | 3.26% | 70,157,867 | |
| 3,570,000 | Institution | 2.73% | 58,769,340 | |
| 3,435,127 | Institution | 2.62% | 56,549,061 | |
| 2,134,121 | Institution | 1.63% | 35,131,900 | |
| 1,989,323 | Institution | 1.52% | 32,748,235 | |
| 1,904,571 | Institution | 1.45% | 31,353,048 | |
| 1,771,361 | Institution | 1.35% | 29,160,145 | |
| 1,618,582 | Institution | 1.24% | 26,645,097 | |
| 1,121,963 | Institution | 0.86% | 18,469,755 | |
| 1,065,496 | Institution | 0.81% | 17,540,195 |
Top Mutual Fund Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,261,807 | Institution | 3.26% | 70,157,867 | |
| 3,570,000 | Institution | 2.73% | 58,769,340 | |
| 1,989,323 | Institution | 1.52% | 32,748,235 | |
| 1,904,571 | Institution | 1.45% | 31,353,048 | |
| 1,771,361 | Institution | 1.35% | 29,160,145 | |
| 1,618,582 | Institution | 1.24% | 26,645,097 | |
| 1,121,963 | Institution | 0.86% | 18,469,755 | |
| 1,065,496 | Institution | 0.81% | 17,540,195 | |
| 1,030,241 | Institution | 0.79% | 16,959,827 | |
| 767,312 | Institution | 0.59% | 12,631,490 |
Top ETF Holders
Holder | # of Shares | Type | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,050,477 | Institution | 0.80% | 15,425,677 | |
| 788,512 | Institution | 0.60% | 12,409,933 | |
| 832,639 | Institution | 0.64% | 9,575,349 | |
| 832,639 | Institution | 0.64% | 9,575,349 | |
| 449,974 | Institution | 0.34% | 6,832,660 | |
| 433,317 | Institution | 0.33% | 6,363,022 | |
| 246,565 | Institution | 0.19% | 3,881,738 | |
| 262,623 | Institution | 0.20% | 3,856,474 | |
| 191,964 | Institution | 0.15% | 3,009,501 | |
| 150,585 | Institution | 0.12% | 2,286,568 |
FAQ
Who Owns WH Smith PLC (GB:SMWH)?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 6.01% of the company's stock is held by institutional investors, 1.82% is held by insiders, and 73.73% is held by retail investors.
What percentage of WH Smith PLC (GB:SMWH) stock is held by institutional investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 6.01% of WH Smith PLC (GB:SMWH) stock is held by institutional investors.
What percentage of WH Smith PLC (GB:SMWH) stock is held by retail investors?
According to the latest TipRanks data, approximately 73.73% of WH Smith PLC (GB:SMWH) stock is held by retail investors.
Who owns the most shares of WH Smith PLC (GB:SMWH)?
CAUSEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT TRUST owns the most shares of WH Smith PLC (GB:SMWH).
What is the significance of the ownership structure for a publicly traded company?
The ownership structure can impact the company's decision making, as large institutional investors may exert influence on the company's management and can also affect the company's stock price with their buying and selling patterns.