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.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Department Stores
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Cyclical
CIKN/A
Phone+44-20-79354422
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales£10.54 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees80,787
Next Earnings Date5/22/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableNot Optionable
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, November 7th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 15th will be given a dividend of GBX 6.80 per share on Friday, January 11th. This represents a yield of 2.26%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 15th. The official announcement can be seen 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) issued 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. View Marks and Spencer Group's Earnings History.
When is Marks and Spencer Group's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for MKS?
14 brokers have issued 12-month price objectives for Marks and Spencer Group's shares. Their forecasts range from GBX 225 to GBX 335. On average, they anticipate Marks and Spencer Group's share price to reach GBX 283.54 in the next year. 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?
14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marks and Spencer Group in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Marks and Spencer Group.
Has Marks and Spencer Group been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about MKS stock has been trending neutral recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research group ranks the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Marks and Spencer Group earned a media sentiment score of 0.4 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news articles about the retailer a news buzz of 5.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days.
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), Burlington Stores (BURL), Macy's (M), Harvey Norman (HVN), Dillard's (DDS), Hudson's Bay (HBC), Briscoe Group Foreign Exempt NZX (BGP), J C Penney (JCP), Myer (MYR), McColl's Retail Group (MCLS), Aumake International (AU8), Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores (SHOS), Laura Ashley (ALY), Debenhams (DEB) and Bon-Ton Stores (BONT).
What other stocks do shareholders of Marks and Spencer Group own?
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 51)
- Mr. Humphrey Singer, Chief Fin. Officer & Exec. Director (Age 53)
- Mr. Fraser Ramzan, Head of Investor Relations
- Mr. Nick Folland, Group Gen. Counsel & Company Sec. (Age 54)
- Ms. Victoria McKenzie-Gould, Director of Corp. Communications
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 268.50.
How big of a company is Marks and Spencer Group?
Marks and Spencer Group has a market capitalization of £4.36 billion and generates £10.54 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?
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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