LON:MKS Marks and Spencer Group - MKS Share Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: 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. GBX 155.10 +2.60 (+1.70%) (As of 03/27/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 153.55▼ 156.2050-Day Range 141.60▼ 16352-Week Range 91.56▼ 168.70Volume3.50 million shsAverage Volume7.83 million shsMarket Capitalization£3.04 billionP/E Ratio912.35Dividend Yield10.14%Price TargetGBX 157.57 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsInsider TradesHeadlines Marks and Spencer Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.44 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.4% UpsideGBX 161.86 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.43Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£45,030 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.2.03 out of 5 stars 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMarks and Spencer Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.38, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 161.86, Marks and Spencer Group has a forecasted upside of 4.4% from its current price of GBX 155.10.Amount of Analyst CoverageMarks and Spencer Group has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for MKS. Previous Next 1.7 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. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for MKS. Previous Next 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentMarks and Spencer Group has a news sentiment score of 0.43. 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 0.27 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Marks and Spencer Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for MKS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Marks and Spencer Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days. 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 £450.30 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.57% of the stock of Marks and Spencer Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions51.61% 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 912.35, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 125.61.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 912.35, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 428.98.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 1.01. 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 (LON:MKS) StockMarks 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. It operates 1,487 stores in worldwide. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.Read More 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 MKS Stock News HeadlinesMarch 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comMarks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) Raised to Buy at CitigroupMarch 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comMarks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) Stock Rating Upgraded by BNP ParibasMarch 27, 2023 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Bank Accounts: Frozen!In 1990, the Brazilian government froze the bank accounts of thousands of citizens. In 2013, the victims were the people of Cyprus. In 2022, it hit closer to home — in Canada. And now the Federal Reserve System Docket No. OP-1670 reveals the plan to give the Fed the power to track and potentially even control your checking account. Not just the money you have in your account … But also, every single check, withdrawal, deposit and transaction. Practically everything you do with your money!March 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMarks & Spencer gains on triple upgradeMarch 22, 2023 | reuters.comLondon stocks fall as hot UK inflation data spurs rate-hike fears; Fed in focusMarch 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comShore Capital Reiterates House Stock Rating for Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS)March 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comMarks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by AnalystsFebruary 28, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comMarks & Spencer rolls out self-service tills for clothing in dozens of storesMarch 27, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)"Prepare for Five Years of Famine"Market Wizard who predicted all indexes would be negative in 2022 shares shocking new forecastFebruary 25, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comUK supermarkets expand budget Fairtrade ranges as demand growsFebruary 7, 2023 | msn.comMarks and Spencer shares: future dividend darlingsFebruary 1, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comAldi ripped off M&S light-up gin bottles, High Court rulesJanuary 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMarks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) is favoured by institutional owners who hold 79% of the companyJanuary 24, 2023 | msn.comMarks and Spencer: how its shares could benefit from Ocado’s poor performanceJanuary 18, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comMarks and Spencer shares: the hottest FTSE 250 stock I’d buy todayJanuary 17, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comOcado Retail Q4 Retail Revenue Up 0.3%January 17, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comFTSE 100 lower as annual Davos meeting raises concerns on global outlookJanuary 17, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comFTSE 100: Ocado shares fall as basket sizes fall and prices riseJanuary 16, 2023 | msn.comMarks & Spencer to invest £480M, open new sites in broad store retoolingJanuary 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBritain's M&S to invest $587 million in store estateJanuary 16, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comM&S to open 20 new shops and invest £500m refurbishing storesJanuary 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Marks and Spencer Group plc's (LON:MKS) Latest Stock Performance A Reflection Of Its Financial Health?December 16, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comBP Teams With M&S To Expand Its EV Charging NetworkDecember 14, 2022 | msn.comCan Marks and Spencer shares yield a high return in 2023?December 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comM&S to offer electric car chargers at 70 stores as its net zero drive acceleratesDecember 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comIs It Time To Consider Buying Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS)?November 18, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comMarks And Spencer Appoints Jeremy Townsend As Interim CFOSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 MKS Company Calendar Last Earnings5/23/2018Today3/27/2023Get 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/AEmployees69,577Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 161.86 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 198 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 130 Forecasted Upside/Downside+1.5%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.44 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.17 Trailing P/E Ratio913.58 Forward P/E Ratio11.53 P/E Growth0.2Net Income£312.40 million Net Margins2.76% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity11.39% Return on Assets4.63% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio122.67 Current Ratio0.88 Quick Ratio0.42 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£11.32 billion Price / Sales0.27 Cash FlowGBX 50.36 per share Price / Cash Flow3.08 Book ValueGBX 153 per share Price / Book1.02Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,960,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£3.04 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.64 Key ExecutivesMr. Eoin P. Tonge B Eng (Age 50)B.E., Director Comp: $1.85MMr. Stuart B. Machin (Age 52)Chief Exec. Officer & Director Ms. Katie Bickerstaffe (Age 55)Co-Chief Exec. & Director Mr. Jeremy Townsend (Age 58)Interim Chief Financial Officer Mr. Fraser RamzanHead of Investor RelationsMr. Nick Folland (Age 57)Group Gen. Counsel & Company Sec. Mr. Paul FristonManaging Director of InternationalMr. Craig TaylorHead of Operations for Food Supply ChainMichelle OjulahHead of Kidswear BuyingMs. Katharine HaeneltFirst Head of Trading for Meat, Fish, Poultry & DairyMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsWilliam HillLON:WMHRPC GroupLON:RPCJet2LON:JET2Vistry GroupLON:VTYBellwayLON:BWYView All CompetitorsInsidersKatie BickerstaffeBought 97 shares on 2/27/2023Total: £15,132.00 ($156.00/share)Katie BickerstaffeBought 102 shares on 1/27/2023Total: £14,892.00 ($146.00/share)Katie BickerstaffeBought 122 shares on 12/28/2022Total: £15,006.00 ($123.00/share)Stuart MachinSold 23,801 sharesTotal: £2.93 M ($123.00/share)Katie BickerstaffeBought 121 shares on 11/28/2022Total: £15,004.00 ($124.00/share)View All Insider Transactions MKS Stock - 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 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 4 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 forecast for 2023? 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Marks and Spencer Group's stock. Their MKS share price forecasts range from GBX 130 to GBX 198. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 161.86 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 4.2% from the stock's current price. 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 stock has increased by 26.0% and is now trading at GBX 155.31. 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 quarterly earnings data 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 2.76% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.39%. 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). 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 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. What is Marks and Spencer Group's stock price today? One share of MKS stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 155.31. How much money does Marks and Spencer Group make? Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) has a market capitalization of £3.04 billion and generates £11.32 billion in revenue each year. The retailer earns £312.40 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.17 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Marks and Spencer Group have? The company employs 69,577 workers across the globe. 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 official website for the company is www.marksandspencer.com. The retailer can be reached via phone at +44-20-79354422. This page (LON:MKS) was last updated on 3/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff 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. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. 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