LON:TSCO Tesco (TSCO) Share Price, News & Analysis → The #1 Crypto for AI (From Weiss Ratings) (Ad) Free TSCO Stock Alerts GBX 298.30 -1.50 (-0.50%) (As of 05/3/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 297.60▼ 300.8050-Day Range 275.90▼ 30052-Week Range 244.20▼ 306.10Volume10.87 million shsAverage Volume18.89 million shsMarket Capitalization£21.00 billionP/E Ratio1,491.50Dividend Yield3.69%Price TargetGBX 313.33 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Tesco alerts: Email Address Tesco MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.0% UpsideGBX 313.33 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.28Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£41,215 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.61 out of 5 stars 1.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingTesco has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageTesco has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for TSCO. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipTesco is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.66%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthTesco does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Tesco is 5,500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for TSCO. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentTesco has a news sentiment score of 0.28. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Defensive companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Tesco this week, compared to 15 articles on an average week.Search Interest18 people have searched for TSCO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 20% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added Tesco to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Tesco insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £412.15 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.06% of the stock of Tesco is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions65.11% of the stock of Tesco is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Tesco is 1,491.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 134.47.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Tesco is 1,491.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 231.71.Price to Earnings Growth RatioTesco has a PEG Ratio of 3.35. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioTesco has a P/B Ratio of 1.74. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Weiss RatingsFW: 234x GainThis coin is an essential building block for an ongoing financial revolution of massive dimensions. As a big part of this revolution, the big banks of the world must connect to the blockchain.Click here. About Tesco Stock (LON:TSCO)Tesco PLC, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a grocery retailer in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. It offers grocery products through its stores, as well as online. The company is also involved in the food and drink wholesaling activities. In addition, it provides banking and insurance and mobile operating services. Further, the company operates a network of one stop convenience stores; and offers data science, technology, software, and consultancy services. Tesco PLC was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Welwyn Garden City, the United Kingdom.Read More TSCO Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart TSCO Stock News HeadlinesApril 16, 2024 | insidertrades.comTesco PLC (LON:TSCO) Insider Acquires £138.18 in StockMay 3, 2024 | reuters.comUK supermarket Asda refinances over $4 bln of debtMay 4, 2024 | Altimetry (Ad)Urgent Nvidia WarningCould Steve Job's 'Final Prophecy' Make You Rich? Just before he died, Steve Jobs issued a "Final Prophecy" that's now coming true... and making some people rich. In one recent 90-day stretch, 50 companies related to Jobs' "Final Prophecy" soared by 100% or more. What was Steve Jobs' last big prediction, and how can you get in on it? Professor Joel Litman explains everything... including the surprising group of stocks moving higher, and his No. 1 favorite stock in this space.May 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comTesco (LON:TSCO) Given Overweight Rating at BarclaysMay 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comTesco (LON:TSCO) Stock Price Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average of $285.55April 30, 2024 | uk.investing.comFTSE 100 live: Shares climb towards record highs as HSBC and Whitbread riseApril 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comTesco leverages AI for Clubcard Challenges solutionApril 28, 2024 | msn.comHow much passive income could I earn if I buy Tesco shares today?May 4, 2024 | Altimetry (Ad)Urgent Nvidia WarningCould Steve Job's 'Final Prophecy' Make You Rich? Just before he died, Steve Jobs issued a "Final Prophecy" that's now coming true... and making some people rich. In one recent 90-day stretch, 50 companies related to Jobs' "Final Prophecy" soared by 100% or more. What was Steve Jobs' last big prediction, and how can you get in on it? Professor Joel Litman explains everything... including the surprising group of stocks moving higher, and his No. 1 favorite stock in this space.April 28, 2024 | msn.comHere’s how much income I’d get if I invested my entire £20k ISA in Tesco sharesApril 27, 2024 | msn.comIf I put £10,000 in Tesco shares today, how much passive income would I receive?April 26, 2024 | msn.comQuestor: This supermarket is a bargain buy for investors right nowApril 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comTesco (LON:TSCO) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last YearApril 19, 2024 | msn.comWhy I’m confident Tesco shares can provide a reliable income for investorsApril 15, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comA 5% yield? Here’s the 3-year dividend forecast for Tesco sharesApril 13, 2024 | morningstar.comTesco PLC TSCOApril 11, 2024 | msn.comUK consumer sentiment on the up, says Tesco bossApril 11, 2024 | bloomberg.comTesco Sees Higher Profit With Price Cuts Helping Draw In ShoppersApril 11, 2024 | msn.comTesco PLC reports FY resultsApril 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comTesco Full Year 2024 Earnings: EPS Beats ExpectationsApril 10, 2024 | msn.comShares of U.K.’s biggest grocer jump 6% on profit boost and £1 billion buybackApril 10, 2024 | msn.comUK equities end volatile session higher as investors ponder rate outlookApril 10, 2024 | msn.comUK's Tesco forecasts profit rise as consumer sentiment improvesApril 10, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comWhat’s going on with the Tesco share price after the latest results?April 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comTesco Plc Stock Up On Strong FY24 Results, Dividend Hike, GBP 1 Bln BuybackApril 7, 2024 | msn.comAre Tesco shares overvalued?April 5, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comTime to look at Britain’s grocers for some excellent dividend shares?See More Headlines Receive TSCO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Tesco and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Today5/04/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/28 Dividend5/16/2024Dividend Payable6/28/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorConsumer Defensive Industry Grocery Stores Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:TSCO CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.tescoplc.com Phone+44-1992-632222FaxN/AEmployees330,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 313.33 High Stock Price TargetGBX 350 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 240 Potential Upside/Downside+5.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.20 Trailing P/E Ratio1,491.50 Forward P/E Ratio11.94 P/E Growth3.35Net Income£1.43 billion Net Margins2.13% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity11.11% Return on Assets3.68% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio129.69 Current Ratio0.74 Quick Ratio0.60 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£67.39 billion Price / Sales0.31 Cash FlowGBX 71.96 per share Price / Cash Flow4.15 Book ValueGBX 171 per share Price / Book1.74Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares7,040,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£21.00 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.52 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Ken Murphy (Age 58)Group CEO & Executive Director Comp: $4.44MMr. Imran Nawaz (Age 51)CFO & Director Comp: $3.04MMr. Guus Dekkers (Age 59)Chief Technology Officer Mr. Adrian Charles Morris (Age 57)Group General Counsel Ms. Christine HeffernanGroup Communications DirectorMs. Emma TaylorChief People OfficerMr. Ashwin PrasadChief Commercial OfficerMs. Sarah LawlerMD of Tesco ConvenienceKevin TindallMD of Large StoresMs. Stephanie WoodMD of One StopMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsJ SainsburyLON:SBRYAssociated British FoodsLON:ABFImperial BrandsLON:IMBBunzlLON:BNZLReckitt Benckiser GroupLON:RKTView All CompetitorsInsidersKen MurphyBought 49 shares on 4/12/2024Total: £13,818.00 ($282.00/share)Ken MurphyBought 48 shares on 3/15/2024Total: £13,824.00 ($288.00/share)Ken MurphyBought 49 shares on 2/16/2024Total: £13,573.00 ($277.00/share)Ken MurphyBought 47 shares on 1/19/2024Total: £14,006.00 ($298.00/share)Dame Carolyn FairbairnBought 35,000 shares on 1/15/2024Total: £10.50 M ($300.00/share)View All Insider Transactions Should I Buy Tesco Stock? TSCO Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Tesco PLC: Tesco PLC has a strong market presence in the grocery retail sector in the United Kingdom and other countries, providing stability and potential growth opportunities. Recent insider buying activity by key executives like Ken Murphy indicates confidence in the company's future performance, which can be a positive signal for investors. The company offers a diverse range of services beyond grocery retail, including banking, insurance, and mobile operating services, which can contribute to revenue diversification and resilience. Tesco PLC's stock price has shown stability and potential for growth, with a 50-day moving average price of GBX 286.47 and a 200-day moving average price of GBX 280.84. Analyst upgrades and positive ratings from firms like Shore Capital can provide additional reassurance to investors regarding the company's prospects. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Tesco PLC for these reasons: Tesco PLC operates in a highly competitive industry with thin profit margins, which can pose challenges for sustained profitability and growth. The company's high debt-to-equity ratio of 129.69 may raise concerns about financial leverage and potential risks in case of economic downturns or market fluctuations. Despite recent insider buying, the stock's performance has been relatively flat, with a twelve month low of GBX 244.10 and a twelve month high of GBX 303.70, indicating limited short-term price movement. The company's P/E ratio of 1,438.50 and P/E/G ratio of 3.72 suggest that the stock may be overvalued compared to its growth prospects, potentially leading to a correction in the future. Tesco PLC faces ongoing challenges in adapting to changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements, which could impact its long-term competitiveness and profitability. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Tesco pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. TSCO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Tesco stock right now? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Tesco in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" TSCO shares. View TSCO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Tesco's stock price target for 2024? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Tesco's shares. Their TSCO share price targets range from GBX 240 to GBX 350. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 313.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for TSCO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have TSCO shares performed in 2024? Tesco's stock was trading at GBX 290.50 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, TSCO stock has increased by 2.7% and is now trading at GBX 298.30. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does Tesco pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Tesco? Tesco announced a dividend on Wednesday, April 10th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 16th will be paid a dividend of GBX 8.25 per share on Friday, June 28th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.87%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 16th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 3.85. The official announcement can be seen at this link. Read our dividend analysis for TSCO. Is Tesco a good dividend stock? Tesco (LON:TSCO) pays an annual dividend of GBX 11 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.66%. The dividend payout ratio is 5,500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for TSCO. What other stocks do shareholders of Tesco own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Tesco investors own include Booker Group (BOK), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Wm Morrison Supermarkets (MRW), Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS), Centamin (CEY), Barclays (BARC), Glencore (GLEN), Bank of America (BAC), Tesco (TSCDY) and BP (BP). How do I buy shares of Tesco? Shares of TSCO stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). 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