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WHSmith sales jump but profit down as high street trading drags

By 16 April 2025

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WHSmith reported a jump in revenues but profit before tax inched down in its first financial update since announcing the sale of its flagging high street business.

For the six months to February 28, 2025, WHSmith reported a dip in group profit before tax to £45m, down from £46m the previous year. Total group revenues were up 3% to £951m for the period.

 

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