Should I buy or sell Marks and Spencer Group stock right now?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marks and Spencer Group in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MKS shares. View MKS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Marks and Spencer Group's stock price target for 2024?

8 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Marks and Spencer Group's shares. Their MKS share price targets range from GBX 160 to GBX 310. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 242.86 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 4.5%. View analysts price targets for MKS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have MKS shares performed in 2023?

Marks and Spencer Group's stock was trading at GBX 123.30 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, MKS stock has increased by 106.3% and is now trading at GBX 254.40. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

How were Marks and Spencer Group's earnings last quarter?

Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 23rd. The retailer reported $27.80 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $27.80 by $0.00. Marks and Spencer Group had a net margin of 3.23% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.81%.

How often does Marks and Spencer Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Marks and Spencer Group?

Marks and Spencer Group declared a dividend on Wednesday, November 8th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 16th will be given a dividend of GBX 1 per share on Friday, January 12th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.44%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 16th. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for MKS .

Is Marks and Spencer Group a good dividend stock?

Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.40%. The dividend payout ratio is 500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for MKS .

What other stocks do shareholders of Marks and Spencer Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Marks and Spencer Group investors own include Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , Barclays (BARC) , Aviva (AV) , Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) , Tesco (TSCO) , Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) , Vodafone Group Public (VOD) , Centrica (CNA) , International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) and ITV (ITV) .

How do I buy shares of Marks and Spencer Group?

Shares of MKS stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Marks and Spencer Group Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:MKS)

GBX 254.40

+2.90 (+1.15%)

(As of 12/1/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: 249.14
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254.90
50-Day Range: 214.30
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255.30
52-Week Range: 116.80
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260.50

Volume: 3.41 million shs
Average Volume: 6.76 million shs
Market Capitalization: £5.01 billion

P/E Ratio: 1,272.00
Dividend Yield: 0.39%
Price Target: GBX 242.86

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Marks and Spencer Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 4.5% Downside
GBX 242.86 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.88
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£14.38 M Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.81 out of 5 stars

2.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Marks and Spencer Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 242.86, Marks and Spencer Group has a forecasted downside of 4.5% from its current price of GBX 254.40.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Marks and Spencer Group has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for MKS.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Marks and Spencer Group has a dividend yield of 0.40%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Marks and Spencer Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for MKS.

2.7

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Marks and Spencer Group has a news sentiment score of 0.88. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.39 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Marks and Spencer Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Marks and Spencer Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £143,834.77 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.64% of the stock of Marks and Spencer Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
54.06% of the stock of Marks and Spencer Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 1,272.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 108.19.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 1,272.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 360.62.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Marks and Spencer Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.20. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Marks and Spencer Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.75. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Marks and Spencer Group Stock (LON:MKS)

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. The company also provides womenswear, menswear, lingerie, kids wear, and home products; financial services, including credit cards, payment solutions, insurances, savings, and loans; and renewable energy services. In addition, it invests in and develops real estate properties; operates international franchises; and provides its products online. The company also exports its products. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

MKS Stock Price History

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MKS Stock News Headlines

December 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) Price Target Increased to GBX 300 by Analysts at Barclays

November 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) Insider Katie Bickerstaffe Buys 60 Shares

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November 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Marks and Spencer Group plc's (LON:MKS) Stock's On An Uptrend: Are Strong Financials Guiding The Market?

November 22, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Campaigners say removal of VAT from period pants a ‘real victory’ for consumers

November 20, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Self-checkouts to blame for middle-class shoplifting, says M&S chairman

November 20, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Marks & Spencer given green light to take Gove to court over blocked project

November 16, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

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If I’d invested £10k in Marks & Spencer shares a year ago here’s what I’d have now

November 8, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

Is Marks & Spencer one of the FTSE 100’s best growth stocks?

November 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

UPDATE 1-M&S echoes UK peers on early Christmas demand, Ahold looks to loyalty

November 8, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Marks And Spencer H1 Profit Rises; Sales Up 10.8%

November 8, 2023 | msn.com

As the Marks & Spencer share price climbs 10%, is it time to buy?

November 3, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Should you air fry your Christmas turkey? Waitrose says yes

November 1, 2023 | msn.com

Sustainable cotton group boosts tracking for top retailers

November 1, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

M&S kicks off Christmas ad season with star-studded campaign

October 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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October 24, 2023 | msn.com

Marks and Spencer: a top value stock to consider buying today

October 22, 2023 | uk.investing.com

Marks and Spencer shares undervalued, trading below intrinsic value

October 16, 2023 | msn.com

Britain's M&S to hire 10,000 workers for Christmas season

October 11, 2023 | msn.com

M&S and Asda cut more prices as UK's food inflation outlook brightens

October 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Ocado CEO Still Believes Robots Can Make It the Tesla of Grocery

September 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Do Marks and Spencer Group's (LON:MKS) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

September 21, 2023 | msn.com

Marks and Spencer Is Not There Yet

September 13, 2023 | msn.com

If I’d invested £5k in Marks and Spencer stock while it was on the FTSE 250, here’s what I’d have today

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 5/23/2018
Ex-Dividend for 1/12 Dividend: 11/16/2023
Today: 12/03/2023
Dividend Payable: 1/12/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Department Stores
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Current Symbol: LON:MKS
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.marksandspencer.com
Phone: +44-20-79354422
Fax: N/A
Employees: 64,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 242.86
High Stock Price Target: GBX 310
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 160
Potential Upside/Downside: -4.5%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.20
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,272.00
Forward P/E Ratio: 12.59
P/E Growth: 0.2
Net Income: £405.30 million
Net Margins: 3.23%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 13.81%
Return on Assets: 5.65%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 115.61
Current Ratio: 0.80
Quick Ratio: 0.42

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £12.53 billion
Price / Sales: 0.40
Cash Flow: GBX 82.49 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 3.08
Book Value: GBX 145 per share
Price / Book: 1.75

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,970,000,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £5.01 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.60

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Key Executives

Mr. Stuart B. Machin (Age 53)
CEO & Director
Comp: $1.83M
Ms. Katie Bickerstaffe (Age 56)
Co-CEO & Director
Comp: $1.66M
Mr. Jeremy Townsend (Age 59)
Chief Finance Officer
Mr. Sacha Berendji
Operations Director
Mr. Fraser Ramzan
Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Nick Folland (Age 58)
Group General Counsel & Company Secretary
Ms. Sarah Findlater
Group Human Resource Director
Mr. Paul Friston
Managing Director of International
Mr. Craig Taylor
Head of Operations for Food Supply Chain
Mr. David Stokes
Head of Sourcing

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Insiders

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MKS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Marks and Spencer Group stock right now?: 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marks and Spencer Group in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MKS shares.
View MKS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Marks and Spencer Group's stock price target for 2024?: 8 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Marks and Spencer Group's shares. Their MKS share price targets range from GBX 160 to GBX 310. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 242.86 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 4.5%.
View analysts price targets for MKS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have MKS shares performed in 2023?: Marks and Spencer Group's stock was trading at GBX 123.30 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, MKS stock has increased by 106.3% and is now trading at GBX 254.40.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
How were Marks and Spencer Group's earnings last quarter?: Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 23rd. The retailer reported $27.80 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $27.80 by $0.00. Marks and Spencer Group had a net margin of 3.23% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.81%.

How often does Marks and Spencer Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Marks and Spencer Group?: Marks and Spencer Group declared a dividend on Wednesday, November 8th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 16th will be given a dividend of GBX 1 per share on Friday, January 12th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.44%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 16th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for MKS.
Is Marks and Spencer Group a good dividend stock?: Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.40%. The dividend payout ratio is 500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for MKS.
What other stocks do shareholders of Marks and Spencer Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Marks and Spencer Group investors own include Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Barclays (BARC), Aviva (AV), Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS), Tesco (TSCO), Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), Centrica (CNA), International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) and ITV (ITV).
How do I buy shares of Marks and Spencer Group?: Shares of MKS stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (LON:MKS) was last updated on 12/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Marks and Spencer Group Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:MKS)

Marks and Spencer Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Marks and Spencer Group Stock (LON:MKS)

MKS Stock Price History

MKS Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

MKS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™