
Smith & Nephew PLC (LSE:SN) drew a cautious assessment from Jefferies on Friday, with the broker maintaining its 'buy' rating despite investor scepticism over execution and a reduced financial year 2026 guidance. Shares in the company traded around 1,059p as Jefferies held its 1,500p price target, citing an all-time low valuation of 12 times estimated 2027 earnings alongside lumpy operational execution.










