Smith (DS) (SMDS)

Sector:

Manufacturing

Index:

FTSE 100

342.80p
   
  • Change Today:
      2.80p
  • 52 Week High: 413.00
  • 52 Week Low: 263.70
  • Currency: UK Pounds
  • Shares Issued: 1,379.25m
  • Volume: 4,207,026
  • Market Cap: £4,728.08m
  • RiskGrade: 168

DS Smith trading in line despite 'challenging' end markets

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Tuesday 05 Sep 2023

LONDON (ShareCast) - (Sharecast News) - Packaging company DS Smith said on Tuesday that trading since 1 May has been in line with its expectations despite "challenging" end markets, amid continued resilient pricing and strong cost control measures.
In a brief update, the company said like-for-like performance in corrugated box volumes has improved since the start of the financial year, with clear signs of reduction in customer de-stocking, although it remains below the prior year comparative.

Chief executive Miles Roberts said: "While the economic environment in which we operate remains challenging we have started the financial year well. We continue to work closely with our customers, meeting their evolving needs and are pleased with their positive feedback and the progress we are making.

"This, together with our ongoing focus on cost and operational efficiencies and our robust and flexible supply chain, positions us well for the remainder of FY24 and beyond."

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Smith (DS) Market Data

Currency UK Pounds
Share Price 342.80p
Change Today 2.80p
% Change 0.82 %
52 Week High 413.00
52 Week Low 263.70
Volume 4,207,026
Shares Issued 1,379.25m
Market Cap £4,728.08m
RiskGrade 168

Smith (DS) Star Ratings

Compare performance with the sector and the market.
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Key: vs Market vs Sector
Value
8.12% below the market average8.12% below the market average8.12% below the market average8.12% below the market average8.12% below the market average
Sector averageSector averageSector averageSector averageSector average
Price Trend
68.20% above the market average68.20% above the market average68.20% above the market average68.20% above the market average68.20% above the market average
28.57% above the sector average28.57% above the sector average28.57% above the sector average28.57% above the sector average28.57% above the sector average
Income
65.71% above the market average65.71% above the market average65.71% above the market average65.71% above the market average65.71% above the market average
27.27% above the sector average27.27% above the sector average27.27% above the sector average27.27% above the sector average27.27% above the sector average
Growth
58.16% above the market average58.16% above the market average58.16% above the market average58.16% above the market average58.16% above the market average
71.43% above the sector average71.43% above the sector average71.43% above the sector average71.43% above the sector average71.43% above the sector average

What The Brokers Say

Strong Buy 2
Buy 3
Neutral 4
Sell 0
Strong Sell 0
Total 9
buy
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Smith (DS) Dividends

  Latest Previous
  Interim Final
Ex-Div 14-Dec-23 07-Sep-23
Paid 31-Jan-24 03-Oct-23
Amount 6.00p 12.00p

Trades for 29-Apr-2024

Time Volume / Share Price
13:31 78 @ 342.80p
13:31 967 @ 342.80p
13:31 221 @ 342.80p
13:31 140 @ 342.80p
13:31 348 @ 342.80p

Smith (DS) Key Personnel

CEO Miles Roberts

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