J Sainsbury plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the food, general merchandise and clothing retailing, and financial services activities in the United Kingdom. It operates through four segments: Retail Food; Retail General Merchandise and Clothing; Financial Services; and Property Investment. The company operates various store formats, including convenience stores and supermarkets. It is also involved in online grocery and general merchandise operations; and provides home, clothing, toy, electrical, and technology products, as well as loyalty programs and energy solutions. As of March 10, 2018, the company operated 608 supermarkets and 815 convenience stores, as well as 191 Argos stores, 16 Habitat stores, and 192 digital collection points. In addition, the company invests in and develops real estate properties; and offers financial services, such as credit cards, savings, and personal loans, as well as travel money, mortgages, and car, home, pet, travel, and life insurance. J Sainsbury plc was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Grocery Stores
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorServices
Phone+44-20-76956000
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Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees121,200
OptionableNot Optionable
J Sainsbury (LON:SBRY) Frequently Asked Questions
What is J Sainsbury's stock symbol?
J Sainsbury trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "SBRY."
How often does J Sainsbury pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for J Sainsbury?
J Sainsbury announced a dividend on Thursday, November 8th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 15th will be given a dividend of GBX 3.10 per share on Friday, December 21st. This represents a dividend yield of 0.97%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 15th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. View J Sainsbury's Dividend History.
How were J Sainsbury's earnings last quarter?
J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April, 30th. The grocer reported $20.40 EPS for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $19.20 by $1.20. View J Sainsbury's Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for SBRY?
13 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for J Sainsbury's shares. Their forecasts range from GBX 230 to GBX 400. On average, they expect J Sainsbury's stock price to reach GBX 307.83 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 11.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for J Sainsbury.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for J Sainsbury?
13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for J Sainsbury in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for J Sainsbury.
Has J Sainsbury been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about SBRY stock have trended very positive this week, according to InfoTrie. InfoTrie identifies negative and positive media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. J Sainsbury earned a media sentiment score of 3.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave headlines about the grocer a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of J Sainsbury's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to J Sainsbury include Alimentation Couche-Tard (ANCUF), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ANCTF), Carrefour (CA), Conviviality (CVR), Cp All Nvdr (CVPUF), Crawshaw Group (CRAW), Empire (EMLAF), Etablissementen Franz Colruyt (CUYTF), Eurocash (EUSHF), George Weston (WN), Greggs (GRG), Huon Aquaculture Group (HUO), Loblaw Companies (L), Metro (MRU) and Metro (MTRAF).
Who are J Sainsbury's key executives?
J Sainsbury's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Michael Andrew Coupe, CEO, Chairman of the Operating Board & Exec. Director (Age 58)
- Mr. Kevin O'Byrne, CFO, Member of the Operating Board & Director (Age 54)
- Mr. John Rogers, Member of the Operating Board & Director (Age 50)
- Mr. Tim Fallowfield, Company Sec., Corp. Services Director & Member of the Operating Board (Age 55)
- Mr. Peter Lloyd Griffiths ACIB, FCIM, OBE, Member of the Operating Board (Age 61)
How do I buy shares of J Sainsbury?
Shares of SBRY 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 J Sainsbury's stock price today?
One share of SBRY stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 276.70.
What is J Sainsbury's official website?
How can I contact J Sainsbury?
J Sainsbury's mailing address is 33 Holborn, LONDON, EC1N 2HT, United Kingdom. The grocer can be reached via phone at +44-20-76956000.
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