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 428 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.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange LON
Industry Department Stores
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Cyclical
SymbolLON:MKS
CUSIPN/A
Phone+44-20-79354422
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current RatioN/A
Quick RatioN/A
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E RatioN/A
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Price / SalesN/A
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book ValueN/A
Price / BookN/A
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net Margins1.65%
Return on Equity5.62%
Return on Assets2.09%
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
Outstanding Shares1,620,000,000
Market Cap£4.48 billion
Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) Frequently Asked Questions
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 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, May 23rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 31st will be given a dividend of GBX 11.90 per share on Friday, July 13th. This represents a dividend yield of 4.08%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 31st. This is a boost from Marks and Spencer Group's previous dividend of $6.80. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. View Marks and Spencer Group's Dividend History.
How were Marks and Spencer Group's earnings last quarter?
Marks and Spencer Group Plc (LON:MKS) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 23rd. The retailer reported $27.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $27.80 by $0.00. Marks and Spencer Group had a return on equity of 5.62% and a net margin of 1.65%. View Marks and Spencer Group's Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for MKS?
17 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Marks and Spencer Group's shares. Their forecasts range from GBX 250 to GBX 400. On average, they anticipate Marks and Spencer Group's stock price to reach GBX 315.65 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 5.6% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Marks and Spencer Group.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Marks and Spencer Group?
17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marks and Spencer Group in the last year. There are currently 5 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings 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), Burlington Stores (BURL), Harvey Norman (HVN), Dillard's (DDS), Hudson's Bay (HBC), LIVEPOL/BRSH MXN (ELPQF), Hudson's Bay (HBAYF), J C Penney (JCP), Myer (MYR), Debenhams (DEB), McColl's Retail Group (MCLS), Sears (SHLD), Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores (SHOS) and Aumake International (AU8).
Who are Marks and Spencer Group's key executives?
Marks and Spencer Group's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Steve Rowe, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 50)
- Mr. Humphrey Singer, Chief Fin. Officer & Exec. Director (Age 52)
- Mr. Dominic Fry, Director of Communications & Investor Relations (Age 58)
- Mr. Fraser Ramzan, Head of Investor Relations
- Ms. Verity Chase, Head of Legal
Has Marks and Spencer Group been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about MKS stock have trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment. The research firm identifies positive and negative news coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Marks and Spencer Group earned a media and rumor sentiment score of 0.17 on Accern's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the retailer an impact score of 44.63 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term. View Recent Headlines for Marks and Spencer Group.
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 299.
How big of a company is Marks and Spencer Group?
Marks and Spencer Group has a market capitalization of £4.48 billion.
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.
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