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Marks and Spencer Group (MKS) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 302
+2.80 (+0.94%)
(As of 05/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
299.60
304.80
50-Day Range
240.80
302
52-Week Range
177.40
304.90
Volume
8.25 million shs
Average Volume
8.96 million shs
Market Capitalization
£6.19 billion
P/E Ratio
1,438.10
Dividend Yield
0.99%
Price Target
GBX 322.50

Marks and Spencer Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
6.8% Upside
GBX 322.50 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.57mentions of Marks and Spencer Group in the last 14 days
Based on 19 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
£15,105 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

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.

1.83 out of 5 stars

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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.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/23/2018
Today
5/28/2024
Ex-Dividend for 7/5 Dividend
5/30/2024
Dividend Payable
7/05/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Department Stores
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
64,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 322.50
High Stock Price Target
GBX 360
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 300
Potential Upside/Downside
+6.8%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£405.30 million
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£12.53 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 97.92 per share
Book Value
GBX 145 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,050,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£6.19 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.58
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Stuart B. Machin (Age 54)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $1.83M
  • Ms. Katie Bickerstaffe (Age 57)
    Co-CEO & Director
    Comp: $1.66M
  • Mr. Jeremy Charles Douglas Townsend (Age 60)
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Mr. Sacha Berendji (Age 54)
    Operations Director
  • Ms. Rachel Higham
    Chief Digital & Technology Officer
  • Mr. Fraser Ramzan
    Head of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Nick Folland (Age 59)
    Group General Counsel & Company Secretary
  • Ms. Sarah Findlater
    Director of People
  • Mr. Paul Friston
    Managing Director of International
  • Mr. Craig Taylor
    Head of Operations for Food Supply Chain

MKS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Marks and Spencer Group stock right now?

6 Wall Street research 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 research analysts is that investors should "buy" MKS shares.
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What is Marks and Spencer Group's stock price target for 2024?

6 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Marks and Spencer Group's shares. Their MKS share price targets range from GBX 300 to GBX 360. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 322.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 6.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have MKS shares performed in 2024?

Marks and Spencer Group's stock was trading at GBX 272.40 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, MKS shares have increased by 10.9% and is now trading at GBX 302.
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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 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $27.80 by $0.00. Marks and Spencer Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.81% and a net margin of 3.23%.

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 yield of 0.73%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 30th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 1. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
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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.
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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). 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.
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This page (LON:MKS) was last updated on 5/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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