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title: "J.P. Morgan Remains a Buy on WH Smith (SMWH)"
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description: "J.P. Morgan analyst Harry Gowers reiterated a Buy rating on WH Smith (SMWH) with a price target of p575.00, citing his coverage in the Industrials sector. This contrasts with the broader market consensus, which rates WH Smith as a Hold with an average price target of p495.63. Gowers maintains a strong track record with a 5.6% average return and over 54% success rate on recommendations."
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# J.P. Morgan Remains a Buy on WH Smith (SMWH)

In a report released today, Harry Gowers from J.P. Morgan reiterated a Buy rating on WH Smith, with a price target of p575.00.

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Gowers covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as Ryanair Holdings, EasyJet, and International Consolidated Airlines. According to TipRanks, Gowers has an average return of 5.6% and a 54.55% success rate on recommended stocks. 

WH Smith has an analyst consensus of Hold, with a price target consensus of p495.63.

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> **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**