LON:MKS Marks and Spencer Group (MKS) Share Price, News & Analysis → America's #1 AI Dividend Stock Revealed (From The Oxford Club) (Ad) Free MKS Stock Alerts GBX 295.40 -1.50 (-0.51%) (As of 06/14/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 291.80▼ 297.9050-Day Range 245.80▼ 311.6052-Week Range 183.80▼ 314Volume4.75 million shsAverage Volume9.96 million shsMarket Capitalization£6.06 billionP/E Ratio1,406.67Dividend Yield1.02%Price TargetGBX 322.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Marks and Spencer Group alerts: Email Address Marks and Spencer Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside9.2% UpsideGBX 322.50 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.67Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£29,854 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.49 out of 5 stars 2.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMarks and Spencer Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 6 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.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.Read more about Marks and Spencer Group's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for MKS. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldMarks and Spencer Group pays a meaningful dividend of 1.04%, higher than 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 1,428.57%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about Marks and Spencer Group's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for MKS. Previous Next 2.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentMarks and Spencer Group has a news sentiment score of 0.67. 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 2 news articles for Marks and Spencer Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added Marks and Spencer Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% 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 £298.54 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.80% of the stock of Marks and Spencer Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions51.18% 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.Read more about Marks and Spencer Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 1,406.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 141.14.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 1,406.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 375.24.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 2.04. 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 Ad The Oxford ClubClaim Your FREE "AI Income Playbook" Now!Income expert Marc Lichtenfeld has a special gift reserved just for you... It's his brand-new "AI Income Playbook" - and it's yours FREE!Click here now to claim your FREE copy of Marc's AI playbook. 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 HeadlinesMay 30, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Buying: Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) Insider Buys 49 Shares of StockJune 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMarks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) Receives GBX 322.50 Consensus Price Target from BrokeragesMay 29, 2024 | msn.comMarks and Spencer injects £30m into new and revamped London sitesMay 22, 2024 | msn.comUK Stocks: Marks & Spencer Gains on Upbeat Results, Comeback of DividendsMay 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comTrending tickers: Tesla, Nvidia, Marks and Spencer and SSEMay 22, 2024 | barrons.comMarks And Spencer Shares Jump On TurnaroundMay 22, 2024 | msn.comMarks and Spencer’s share price rises almost 10% on results day – should I buy?May 22, 2024 | msn.comMarks & Spencer Records Best Profit in 10-Years As Reshape Plan ProgressesMay 20, 2024 | marketwatch.comMarks & Spencer's Earnings Expected to Rise; Clothing Business, Outlook in Focus -- Earnings PreviewMay 19, 2024 | msn.comM&S apologises after glitch knocks site, app offlineMay 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBritain's M&S sorry after website and app hit by 'technical issue'May 10, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comWhy Marks and Spencer could be one of the UK’s best value stocks right nowApril 29, 2024 | msn.com1 big-cap stock I’d consider buying with the FTSE 100 around 8,000April 23, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com‘Posh’ M&S sandwich costs twice as much – for an extra 51g of fillingApril 22, 2024 | uk.investing.comIndex eyes record on 130-point gain; Hope for August rate cutApril 22, 2024 | lse.co.ukLondon close: Stocks jump on weaker sterling, easing geopoliticsApril 22, 2024 | msn.comLondon stocks rebound as fears of wider Middle East conflict ebbApril 22, 2024 | msn.comUK Stocks: Ocado (OCDO) Under Pressure to Exit London for New York Listing; Shares GainApril 15, 2024 | msn.comMarks and Spencer shares could rise 29%, according to this brokerApril 14, 2024 | msn.comMarks and Spencer chair: Labour’s new deal for workers could hurt investmentApril 13, 2024 | msn.comBrokers can’t keep raising forecasts quick enough for this FTSE 100 stockApril 12, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comThe Marks and Spencer share price dips! Is this my chance to buy?April 11, 2024 | msn.com‘The ship has turned.’ JPMorgan upgrades iconic U.K. retailer Marks & SpencerMarch 31, 2024 | msn.comIf I’d put £10k into Marks & Spencer shares in October 2022, here’s what I’d have nowMarch 28, 2024 | lse.co.ukTRADING UPDATES: Sorted renews M&S deal; Tribe completes drill buildSee 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 7/5 Dividend5/30/2024Today6/14/2024Dividend Payable7/05/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorConsumer Cyclical Industry Department Stores Sub-IndustryN/A 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 322.50 High Stock Price TargetGBX 360 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 300 Potential Upside/Downside+9.2%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.21 Trailing P/E Ratio1,406.67 Forward P/E Ratio12.06 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 / Sales0.48 Cash FlowGBX 95.78 per share Price / Cash Flow3.08 Book ValueGBX 145 per share Price / Book2.04Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,050,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£6.06 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.58 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Stuart B. Machin (Age 54)CEO & Director Comp: $1.83MMs. Katie Bickerstaffe (Age 57)Co-CEO & Director Comp: $1.66MMr. Jeremy Charles Douglas Townsend (Age 60)Chief Financial Officer Mr. Sacha Berendji (Age 54)Operations Director Ms. Rachel HighamChief Digital & Technology OfficerMr. Fraser RamzanHead of Investor RelationsMr. Nick Folland (Age 59)Group General Counsel & Company Secretary Ms. Sarah FindlaterDirector of PeopleMr. Paul FristonManaging Director of InternationalMr. Craig TaylorHead of Operations for Food Supply ChainMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsLaura AshleyLON:ALYInterContinental Hotels GroupLON:IHGNEXTLON:NXTSmurfit Kappa GroupLON:SKGJD Sports FashionLON:JDView All CompetitorsInsidersKatie BickerstaffeBought 49 shares on 5/28/2024Total: £14,749.00 ($301.00/share)Katie BickerstaffeBought 57 shares on 4/29/2024Total: £15,105.00 ($265.00/share)Katie BickerstaffeBought 62 shares on 2/27/2024Total: £15,004.00 ($242.00/share)Katie BickerstaffeBought 59 shares on 1/29/2024Total: £15,104.00 ($256.00/share)Katie BickerstaffeBought 55 shares on 12/27/2023Total: £14,905.00 ($271.00/share)View All Insider Transactions MKS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Marks and Spencer Group stock right now? 6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marks and Spencer Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" MKS shares. View MKS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Marks and Spencer Group's stock price target for 2024? 6 analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Marks and Spencer Group's stock. Their MKS share price targets range from GBX 300 to GBX 360. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 322.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.2% 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 2024? Marks and Spencer Group's stock was trading at GBX 272.40 at the start of the year. Since then, MKS stock has increased by 8.4% and is now trading at GBX 295.40. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Marks and Spencer Group's earnings last quarter? Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 23rd. The retailer reported $27.80 earnings per share (EPS) 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 announced a dividend on Wednesday, May 22nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 30th will be paid a dividend of GBX 2 per share on Friday, July 5th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.73%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 30th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 1. 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 3 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.04%. The dividend payout ratio is 1,428.57%. 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). 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