Marks and Spencer Group Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:MKS) GBX 253.60 +1.50 (+0.60%) (As of 11/29/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 249.73▼ 254.3050-Day Range 214.30▼ 255.3052-Week Range 116.80▼ 260.50Volume4.38 million shsAverage Volume6.76 million shsMarket Capitalization£5.00 billionP/E Ratio1,268.00Dividend Yield0.39%Price TargetGBX 233.33 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Marks and Spencer Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.43 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside8.0% DownsideGBX 233.33 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.56Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£14.40 M Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.40 out of 5 stars 1.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMarks and Spencer Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.43, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 233.33, Marks and Spencer Group has a forecasted downside of 8.0% from its current price of GBX 253.60.Amount of Analyst CoverageMarks and Spencer Group has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for MKS. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldMarks and Spencer Group has a dividend yield of 0.40%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthMarks and Spencer Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 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 MKS. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentMarks and Spencer Group has a news sentiment score of 0.56. 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 WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Marks and Spencer Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn 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 £143,985.19 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.64% of the stock of Marks and Spencer Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions54.06% 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. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 1,268.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.81.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 1,268.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 371.66.Price to Earnings Growth RatioMarks 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 RatioMarks 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. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here 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.Read More MKS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart MKS Stock News HeadlinesNovember 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comMarks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) Insider Katie Bickerstaffe Buys 60 SharesNovember 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMarks and Spencer Group plc's (LON:MKS) Stock's On An Uptrend: Are Strong Financials Guiding The Market?November 29, 2023 | Autonomix (Ad)[Investor Alert] Potential Breakthrough Medical Tech Investment OpportunityAutonomix has patented technology that can detect and target nerve signals at an accuracy never seen before, a $100B opportunity. Now the team with almost $600M in exits is planning to list Autonomix on the Nasdaq. And you can invest in Autonomix ahead of their intended Nasdaq listing.* *Disclosure: This is a paid advertisement for Autonomix’s Regulation A+ Offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.autonomix.comNovember 22, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comCampaigners say removal of VAT from period pants a ‘real victory’ for consumersNovember 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comMarks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) Given "Buy" Rating at Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftNovember 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comMarks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesNovember 20, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comSelf-checkouts to blame for middle-class shoplifting, says M&S chairmanNovember 20, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comMarks & Spencer given green light to take Gove to court over blocked projectNovember 29, 2023 | Autonomix (Ad)[Investor Alert] Potential Breakthrough Medical Tech Investment OpportunityAutonomix has patented technology that can detect and target nerve signals at an accuracy never seen before, a $100B opportunity. Now the team with almost $600M in exits is planning to list Autonomix on the Nasdaq. And you can invest in Autonomix ahead of their intended Nasdaq listing.* *Disclosure: This is a paid advertisement for Autonomix’s Regulation A+ Offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.autonomix.comNovember 16, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comWith the Marks and Spencer share price up 100% in 2023, is it too late to buy?November 9, 2023 | msn.comIf I’d invested £10k in Marks & Spencer shares a year ago here’s what I’d have nowNovember 8, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.comIs Marks & Spencer one of the FTSE 100’s best growth stocks?November 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUPDATE 1-M&S echoes UK peers on early Christmas demand, Ahold looks to loyaltyNovember 8, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comMarks And Spencer H1 Profit Rises; Sales Up 10.8%November 8, 2023 | msn.comAs the Marks & Spencer share price climbs 10%, is it time to buy?November 3, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comShould you air fry your Christmas turkey? Waitrose says yesNovember 1, 2023 | msn.comSustainable cotton group boosts tracking for top retailersNovember 1, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comM&S kicks off Christmas ad season with star-studded campaignOctober 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMarks & Spencer Group PLC (MA6.HM)October 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMarks & Spencer Group PLC (MA6.HA)October 24, 2023 | msn.comMarks and Spencer: a top value stock to consider buying todayOctober 22, 2023 | uk.investing.comMarks and Spencer shares undervalued, trading below intrinsic valueOctober 16, 2023 | msn.comBritain's M&S to hire 10,000 workers for Christmas seasonOctober 11, 2023 | msn.comM&S and Asda cut more prices as UK's food inflation outlook brightensOctober 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comOcado CEO Still Believes Robots Can Make It the Tesla of GrocerySeptember 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDo Marks and Spencer Group's (LON:MKS) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?September 21, 2023 | msn.comMarks and Spencer Is Not There YetSee More Headlines Receive MKS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Marks and Spencer Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/23/2018Ex-Dividend for 1/12 Dividend11/16/2023Today11/29/2023Dividend Payable1/12/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Department Stores Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Cyclical Current SymbolLON:MKS CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.marksandspencer.com Phone+44-20-79354422FaxN/AEmployees64,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 233.33 High Stock Price TargetGBX 310 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 160 Potential Upside/Downside-8.0%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.43 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.20 Trailing P/E Ratio1,268.00 Forward P/E Ratio12.55 P/E Growth0.2Net Income£405.30 million Net Margins3.23% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity13.81% Return on Assets5.65% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio115.61 Current Ratio0.80 Quick Ratio0.42 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£12.53 billion Price / Sales0.40 Cash FlowGBX 82.23 per share Price / Cash Flow3.08 Book ValueGBX 145 per share Price / Book1.75Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,970,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£5.00 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.60 Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink or The Boring Company? 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Machin (Age 53)CEO & Director Comp: $1.83MMs. Katie Bickerstaffe (Age 56)Co-CEO & Director Comp: $1.66MMr. Jeremy Townsend (Age 59)Chief Finance Officer Mr. Sacha BerendjiOperations DirectorMr. Fraser RamzanHead of Investor RelationsMr. Nick Folland (Age 58)Group General Counsel & Company Secretary Ms. Sarah FindlaterGroup Human Resource DirectorMr. Paul FristonManaging Director of InternationalMr. Craig TaylorHead of Operations for Food Supply ChainMr. David StokesHead of SourcingMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBarratt DevelopmentsLON:BDEVThe Berkeley GroupLON:BKGPaddy Power BetfairLON:PPBBurberry GroupLON:BRBYEntainLON:ENTView All CompetitorsInsidersKatie BickerstaffeBought 60 shares on 11/27/2023Total: £14,880.00 ($248.00/share)Cheryl PotterBought 50,000 shares on 11/8/2023Total: £12.35 M ($247.00/share)Katie BickerstaffeBought 69 shares on 10/27/2023Total: £14,973.00 ($217.00/share)Katie BickerstaffeBought 64 shares on 9/27/2023Total: £15,104.00 ($236.00/share)Fiona DawsonBought 9,080 shares on 9/15/2023Total: £1.99 M ($219.00/share)View All Insider Transactions MKS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Marks and Spencer Group stock right now? 7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marks and Spencer Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" MKS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MKS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View MKS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Marks and Spencer Group's stock price target for 2024? 7 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Marks and Spencer Group's shares. Their MKS share price targets range from GBX 160 to GBX 310. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 233.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 8.0%. 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 at the beginning of the year. Since then, MKS shares have increased by 105.7% and is now trading at GBX 253.60. 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) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 23rd. The retailer reported $27.80 earnings per share 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. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 16th will be given a dividend of GBX 1 per share on Friday, January 12th. This represents a yield of 0.44%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 16th. The official announcement can be accessed 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 11/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Marks and Spencer Group plc Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. 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