LON:MKS Marks and Spencer Group Share Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium 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. Log In and Add GBX 100.45 -1.55 (-1.52 %) (As of 09/23/2020 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Today's Range 1.03Now: GBX 100.45▼ 104.2850-Day Range 96.98MA: GBX 108.62▼ 11852-Week Range 73.90Now: GBX 100.45▼ 236.50Volume11.98 million shsAverage Volume13.92 million shsMarket Capitalization£1.96 billionP/E Ratio83.71Dividend Yield10.14%BetaN/A ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsInsider TradesHeadlines Marks and Spencer Group plc operates various retail stores. It offers food products; and womenswear, menswear, kids wear, lingerie, and beauty and home products through its stores and online. The company operates 1463 stores, including 253 owned and 383 franchise Simply Food stores; and 343 full-line and outlet stores in the United Kingdom. It also operates 450 stores in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Marks and Spencer Group plc was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.Read More Beat the Market (BTM) Rank™ 4.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMarks and Spencer Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.53, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 141.80, Marks and Spencer Group has a forecasted upside of 41.2% from its current price of GBX 100.45.Amount of Analyst CoverageMarks and Spencer Group has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 2.0 Community Rank Outperform VotesMarks and Spencer Group has received 1,017 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)Underperform VotesMarks and Spencer Group has received 1,527 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)Community SentimentMarks and Spencer Group has received 60.02% “underperform” votes from our community.MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Marks and Spencer Group and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe MKS will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe MKS will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipMarks and Spencer Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 10.14%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.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 9.17%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Marks and Spencer Group insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought GBX 0 in company stock and sold £37,435.86 in company stock. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 83.71, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 18.04.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 83.71, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 24.04.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMarks and Spencer Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.53. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next Analyst Opinion: 4.3Community Rank: 2.0Dividend Strength: 2.5Insider Behavior: 0.0Valuation: 0.6 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -Overall Beat the Market Rank™1.88 out of 5 stars Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock Exchange LON Industry Department Stores Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Cyclical Current SymbolLON:MKS Previous Symbol CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.marksandspencer.com Phone+44-20-79354422Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio112.78 Current Ratio0.66 Quick Ratio0.27Price-To-Earnings Trailing P/E Ratio83.71 Forward P/E Ratio0.04 P/E GrowthN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£10.18 billion Price / Sales0.19 Cash FlowGBX 11.83 per share Price / Cash Flow8.49 Book ValueGBX 190 per share Price / Book0.53Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A Net IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/AMiscellaneous Employees80,787 Outstanding Shares1,953,389,952Market Cap£1.96 billion Next Earnings Date11/4/2020 (Estimated) OptionableNot Optionable GBX 100.45 -1.55 (-1.52 %) (As of 09/23/2020 12:00 AM ET) 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive MKS News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for MKS and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) Frequently Asked Questions How has Marks and Spencer Group's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus? Marks and Spencer Group's stock was trading at GBX 128.95 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, MKS shares have decreased by 22.1% and is now trading at GBX 100.45. View which stocks have been most impacted by COVID-19. Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Marks and Spencer Group? 15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marks and Spencer Group in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View analyst ratings for Marks and Spencer Group. When is Marks and Spencer Group's next earnings date? Marks and Spencer Group is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 4th 2020. View our earnings forecast for Marks and Spencer Group. 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. View Marks and Spencer Group's earnings history. 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 6th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 14th will be given a dividend of GBX 3.90 per share on Friday, January 10th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.14%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 14th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. View Marks and Spencer Group's dividend history. What price target have analysts set for MKS? 15 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Marks and Spencer Group's shares. Their forecasts range from GBX 100 to GBX 225. On average, they anticipate Marks and Spencer Group's stock price to reach GBX 141.80 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 41.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for Marks and Spencer Group. Who are some of Marks and Spencer Group's key competitors? Some companies that are related to Marks and Spencer Group include Kohl's (KSS), Macy's (M), Dillard's (DDS), J. C. Penney (JCPNQ), J C Penney (JCP), McColl's Retail Group (MCLS), Laura Ashley (ALY), Aumake International (AU8), Briscoe Group (BGP), FAMILYMART UNY/ADR (FYRTY), HARVEY NORMAN H/ADR (HNORY), Harvey Norman (HVN), Hudson's Bay (HBAYF), LIVEPOL/BRSH MXN (ELPQF) and Lojas Renner (LRENY). View all competitors. 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 (VOD), Centrica (CNA), ITV (ITV) and Rolls-Royce (RR). Who are Marks and Spencer Group's key executives? Marks and Spencer Group's management team includes the following people: Mr. Steve Rowe, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 51)Mr. Humphrey Singer, Chief Fin. Officer & Exec. Director (Age 53)Mr. Fraser Ramzan, Head of Investor RelationsMr. Nick Folland, Group Gen. Counsel & Company Sec. (Age 54)Ms. Victoria McKenzie-Gould, Director of Corp. Communications What is Marks and Spencer Group's stock symbol? Marks and Spencer Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "MKS." How do I buy shares of Marks and Spencer Group? Shares of MKS 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. What is Marks and Spencer Group's stock price today? One share of MKS stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 100.45. How big of a company is Marks and Spencer Group? Marks and Spencer Group has a market capitalization of £1.96 billion and generates £10.18 billion in revenue each year. Marks and Spencer Group employs 80,787 workers across the globe. What is Marks and Spencer Group's official website? The official website for Marks and Spencer Group is www.marksandspencer.com. How can I contact Marks and Spencer Group? Marks and Spencer Group's mailing address is Waterside House, 35 North Wharf Road, LONDON, W2 1NW, United Kingdom. The retailer can be reached via phone at +44-20-79354422. This page was last updated on 9/24/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for $1.00 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. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. View which stocks are hot on social media with MarketBeat's trending stocks report. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Identify stocks that meet your criteria using seven unique stock screeners. 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