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(From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free MKS Stock Alerts GBX 276.70 -1.70 (-0.61%) (As of 05/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 275.10▼ 27950-Day Range 240.80▼ 278.4052-Week Range 159.15▼ 293.20Volume6.12 million shsAverage Volume8.60 million shsMarket Capitalization£5.67 billionP/E Ratio1,383.50Dividend Yield0.36%Price TargetGBX 294.29 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Marks and Spencer Group alerts: Email Address Marks and Spencer Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.86 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.4% UpsideGBX 294.29 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.12Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£30,109 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.0.34 out of 5 stars 1.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMarks and Spencer Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.86, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageMarks and Spencer Group has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.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 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldMarks and Spencer Group has a dividend yield of 0.37%, which is in 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 500.00%. 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 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentMarks and Spencer Group has a news sentiment score of 0.12. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.43 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Marks and Spencer Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest5 people have searched for MKS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Marks and Spencer Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% 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 £301.09 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 Institutions51.43% 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 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 1,383.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 119.91.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 1,383.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 329.25.Price to Earnings Growth RatioMarks and Spencer Group has a PEG Ratio of 3.29. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMarks and Spencer Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.91. 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 Crypto 101 MediaThe Overlooked Retirement Asset You Probably Don’t Own4 out of 5 Americans believe we’re on the brink of a retirement crisis. Luckily, in these unprecedented times, we have an unprecedented solution. Once considered a “fringe” investment, the crypto market is now taking the world by storm.Click here to access the Crypto Retirement Blueprint now. 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 1, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Buying: Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) Insider Buys 57 Shares of StockMay 18 at 1:59 PM | finance.yahoo.comBritain's M&S sorry after website and app hit by 'technical issue'May 17 at 1:58 AM | americanbankingnews.comMarks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) Rating Reiterated by Royal Bank of CanadaMay 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMarks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesMay 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 buildMarch 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOcado Retail Backs Guidance After Robust Start to YearMarch 20, 2024 | forbes.comHow To Buy Marks & Spencer (MKS) Stocks And SharesMarch 14, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comThe Lloyds share price nears 50p! Could it ever hit £1 again?March 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) have seen notable returns of 71% over the past yearMarch 11, 2024 | msn.comUK Stocks: Marks and Spencer (MKS) Gains as RBC Upgrades RatingMarch 11, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comTrending tickers: Saudi Aramco, Bitcoin, Currys and Marks & SpencerMarch 7, 2024 | msn.comBritain's M&S co-CEO Bickerstaffe to leave this yearSee 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 Earnings5/23/2018Today5/18/2024Get 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 294.29 High Stock Price TargetGBX 330 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 195 Potential Upside/Downside+6.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.86 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.20 Trailing P/E Ratio1,383.50 Forward P/E Ratio11.39 P/E Growth3.29Net 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 / Sales0.45 Cash FlowGBX 89.72 per share Price / Cash Flow3.08 Book ValueGBX 145 per share Price / Book1.91Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,050,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£5.67 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.58 (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. 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 CompetitorsThe Berkeley GroupLON:BKGWhitbreadLON:WTBDS SmithLON:SMDSTaylor WimpeyLON:TWHowden Joinery GroupLON:HWDNView All CompetitorsInsidersKatie 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)Stuart MachinSold 23,686 sharesTotal: £6.13 M ($259.00/share)View All Insider Transactions MKS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Marks and Spencer Group stock right now? 7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marks and Spencer Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MKS shares. View MKS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Marks and Spencer Group's stock price target for 2024? 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Marks and Spencer Group's stock. Their MKS share price targets range from GBX 195 to GBX 330. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 294.29 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 6.4% 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 1.6% and is now trading at GBX 276.70. 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 for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates 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, November 8th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 16th will be paid a dividend of GBX 1 per share on Friday, January 12th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.44%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 16th. 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 1 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.37%. The dividend payout ratio is 500.00%. 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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