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Marks and Spencer Group PLC (OTCMKTS:MAKSY) Short Interest Up 6,560.0% in August

Written by MarketBeat
Updated September 6, 2025
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Key Points

  • Marks and Spencer Group PLC saw a significant surge in short interest in August, rising by 6,560.0% from 1,000 shares to 66,600 shares, with a days-to-cover ratio of 0.5 days.
  • The stock was recently downgraded by Peel Hunt from a "strong-buy" to a "hold" rating, although two other analysts continue to endorse it as a "strong buy."
  • Marks and Spencer's shares decreased by 5.2% to $8.85, with a current debt-to-equity ratio of 0.88 and notable price volatility in the past year.
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Marks and Spencer Group PLC (OTCMKTS:MAKSY - Get Free Report) was the target of a large increase in short interest in the month of August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totaling 66,600 shares, anincreaseof6,560.0% from the July 31st total of 1,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 134,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days. Based on an average trading volume of 134,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Marks and Spencer Group Price Performance

Shares of MAKSY traded up $0.11 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $9.24. 30,507 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 49,606. Marks and Spencer Group has a fifty-two week low of $7.99 and a fifty-two week high of $11.51. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.88, a quick ratio of 0.56 and a current ratio of 0.87. The firm's fifty day moving average is $9.29 and its 200 day moving average is $9.68.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, Peel Hunt cut Marks and Spencer Group from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 21st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Buy".

Read Our Latest Analysis on MAKSY

Marks and Spencer Group Company Profile

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Marks and Spencer Group plc operates various retail stores. It operates through five segments: UK Clothing & Home, UK Food, International, Ocado, and All Other. The company offers protein deli and dairy; produce; ambient and in-store bakery; meals dessert and frozen; and hospitality and Food on the Move' products.

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