Tesco Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:TSCO) GBX 281.20 +1.60 (+0.57%) (As of 12/4/2023 09:23 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 277.80▼ 282.3050-Day Range 259.60▼ 285.8052-Week Range 219.96▼ 287Volume11.84 million shsAverage Volume17.11 million shsMarket Capitalization£19.91 billionP/E Ratio1,406.00Dividend Yield3.91%Price TargetGBX 295 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Tesco MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.9% UpsideGBX 295 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.25Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£13,974 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.44 out of 5 stars 1.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingTesco has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 295, Tesco has a forecasted upside of 4.9% from its current price of GBX 281.20.Amount of Analyst CoverageTesco has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for TSCO. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipTesco is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.88%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthTesco does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Tesco is 5,500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for TSCO. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentTesco has a news sentiment score of 0.25. 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 0.45 average news sentiment score of Consumer Defensive companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Tesco this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search Interest26 people have searched for TSCO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 44% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added Tesco to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 20% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Tesco insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £139.74 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.06% of the stock of Tesco is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions65.74% of the stock of Tesco is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Tesco is 1,406.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 119.18.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Tesco is 1,406.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 278.42.Price to Earnings Growth RatioTesco has a PEG Ratio of 3.64. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioTesco has a P/B Ratio of 1.64. 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 About Tesco Stock (LON:TSCO)Tesco PLC, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a grocery retailer in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. It offers grocery products through its stores, as well as online. The company is also involved in the food and drink wholesaling activities. In addition, it provides banking and insurance and mobile operating services. Further, the company operates a network of one stop convenience stores; and offers data science, technology, software, and consultancy services. Tesco PLC was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Welwyn Garden City, the United Kingdom.Read More TSCO Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart TSCO Stock News HeadlinesNovember 30, 2023 | uk.investing.comFTSE 100 Live: Stocks jump as US inflation cools; Lloyds eyes Tesco's banking armNovember 30, 2023 | msn.comUK regulator to review supermarket loyalty scheme pricesDecember 5, 2023 | DTI Trader (Ad)All the trading advice you’ve ever received boils down to thisAll the trading advice you’ve ever received boils down to one goal and one goal only: finding a reliable edge in the markets. If you can do that, grab hold of it and never let go. Because once you have that edge, and you can count on it, you never need to do anything else.November 30, 2023 | msn.comDown 55% since 2007, can the Tesco share price turn around?November 26, 2023 | msn.comIf I’d put £1k in Tesco shares at their 52-week low, here’s how much I’d have now!November 26, 2023 | msn.comIs the Tesco share price overpriced, or a bargain in plain sight?November 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comTesco (LON:TSCO) Share Price Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average of $264.08November 24, 2023 | msn.comUp 23%, will Tesco shares keep climbing?December 5, 2023 | Wealthpress (Ad)Trading Experts Call It “The Perfect Tesla Trade”Thanks to a new discovery linked to shares of Tesla, regular folks can now target gains of 100% or more in six days or less. New research shows it’s happened 23 different times this year. The next trade is scheduled for this Thursday.November 22, 2023 | msn.com£5k in an ISA? I’d buy Tesco shares for dividends in 2024November 21, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comTesco trials 'scan-free' checkouts to save shoppers timeNovember 20, 2023 | msn.comWe tried all the Christmas sandwiches at Aldi, M&S, Tesco and Sainsbury's and this was the bestNovember 20, 2023 | uk.style.yahoo.comThe sky’s the limit for Tesco fundraising campaign to help life-saving air ambulanceNovember 20, 2023 | yahoo.comTesco Christmas advert 2023: Watch in full as enthusiastic father tries to get son in the festive spiritNovember 20, 2023 | mirror.co.ukTesco, Asda and Morrisons shoppers urged to return products as 'do not eat' warning issuedNovember 20, 2023 | msn.comTesco Christmas advert 2023 review: has this slice of festive fun sprung from the mind of Franz Kafka?November 20, 2023 | mirror.co.ukTesco introduces new 'magic tills' in huge shake up for supermarket checkoutsNovember 19, 2023 | msn.comLike passive income? Here are 3 top dividend shares to considerNovember 17, 2023 | reuters.comExclusive: Barclays explores deal for Tesco banking business - sourcesNovember 16, 2023 | uk.movies.yahoo.comWhat does the future hold for the Tesco share price?November 14, 2023 | msn.comTesco shares are rising! Is now the time to buy?November 11, 2023 | msn.comTesco issues three-week warning to every Clubcard user in the UKNovember 10, 2023 | msn.comUK supermarket Booths to scrap most self-service tillsNovember 9, 2023 | msn.comIs the Tesco share price too cheap to ignore?November 9, 2023 | msn.comTesco issues three-week warning to anyone who uses a ClubcardNovember 8, 2023 | msn.comTesco issues £16,000,000 warning to anyone who uses a ClubcardNovember 6, 2023 | msn.comTesco shoppers hit with eight-week warningSee More Headlines Receive TSCO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Tesco and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 11/24 Dividend10/12/2023Dividend Payable11/24/2023Today12/04/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Grocery Stores Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Defensive Current SymbolLON:TSCO CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.tescoplc.com Phone+44-1992-632222FaxN/AEmployees330,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 295 High Stock Price TargetGBX 335 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 240 Potential Upside/Downside+4.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.20 Trailing P/E Ratio1,406.00 Forward P/E Ratio12.24 P/E Growth3.67Net Income£1.43 billion Net Margins2.13% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity11.11% Return on Assets3.68% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio129.69 Current Ratio0.74 Quick Ratio0.60 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£67.39 billion Price / Sales0.30 Cash FlowGBX 67.83 per share Price / Cash Flow4.15 Book ValueGBX 171 per share Price / Book1.64Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares7,080,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£19.91 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.58 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Ken Murphy (Age 56)Group CEO & Executive Director Comp: $4.44MMr. Imran Nawaz (Age 48)CFO & Director Comp: $3.04MMr. Guus Dekkers (Age 58)Chief Technology Officer Mr. Adrian Charles Morris (Age 56)Group General Counsel Ms. Christine HeffernanGroup Communications DirectorMs. Emma TaylorChief People OfficerMr. Ashwin PrasadChief Commercial OfficerMs. Sarah LawlerMD of Tesco ConvenienceKevin TindallMD of Large StoresMs. Stephanie WoodMD of One StopMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsJ SainsburyLON:SBRYAssociated British FoodsLON:ABFImperial BrandsLON:IMBBunzlLON:BNZLCoca-Cola HBCLON:CCHView All CompetitorsInsidersKen MurphyBought 51 shares on 10/27/2023Total: £13,974.00 ($274.00/share)Ken MurphyBought 52 shares on 9/1/2023Total: £13,884.00 ($267.00/share)Ken MurphyBought 55 shares on 8/4/2023Total: £13,860.00 ($252.00/share)Ken MurphyBought 56 shares on 7/7/2023Total: £13,832.00 ($247.00/share)Ken MurphyBought 51 shares on 5/12/2023Total: £14,025.00 ($275.00/share)View All Insider Transactions Should I Buy Tesco Stock? TSCO Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Tesco was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 10:24 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Tesco PLC: Tesco PLC, a grocery retailer, operates in multiple countries including the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and others. This diversification provides potential for growth and stability. Tesco PLC has a strong market presence and brand recognition in the grocery retail industry. This can lead to customer loyalty and increased sales. The company has a wide range of products and services, including groceries, clothing, electronics, and financial services. This diversification can help Tesco PLC capture different consumer segments and generate additional revenue streams. Tesco PLC has been investing in technology and digital initiatives to enhance its online shopping experience and improve operational efficiency. This can lead to increased customer satisfaction and cost savings. Recent developments and partnerships in the science, technology, software, and consultancy services sectors indicate Tesco PLC's commitment to innovation and staying ahead of industry trends. This can position the company for future growth and competitive advantage. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Tesco PLC for these reasons: Competition in the grocery retail industry is intense, with both traditional retailers and online platforms vying for market share. This can put pressure on Tesco PLC's profitability and market position. The company operates in multiple countries, which exposes it to geopolitical and economic risks. Changes in government policies, currency fluctuations, and economic downturns can impact Tesco PLC's financial performance. Tesco PLC faces regulatory challenges and compliance requirements in the countries it operates in. Non-compliance or legal issues can result in financial penalties and reputational damage. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global economy and consumer behavior. Uncertainty surrounding the duration and impact of the pandemic can affect Tesco PLC's sales and operations. Investors should consider the current stock price and perform thorough financial analysis before making investment decisions. Stock prices can be volatile and influenced by various factors such as market conditions, industry trends, and company performance. TSCO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Tesco stock right now? 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Tesco in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" TSCO shares. View TSCO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Tesco's stock price target for 2024? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Tesco's stock. Their TSCO share price targets range from GBX 240 to GBX 335. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 295 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 4.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for TSCO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have TSCO shares performed in 2023? Tesco's stock was trading at GBX 224.20 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, TSCO stock has increased by 25.4% and is now trading at GBX 281.20. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How often does Tesco pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Tesco? Tesco announced a dividend on Wednesday, October 4th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, October 12th will be given a dividend of GBX 3.85 per share on Friday, November 24th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.48%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 12th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for TSCO. Is Tesco a good dividend stock? Tesco (LON:TSCO) pays an annual dividend of GBX 11 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.88%. The dividend payout ratio is 5,500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for TSCO. What other stocks do shareholders of Tesco own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Tesco investors own include Booker Group (BOK), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Wm Morrison Supermarkets (MRW), Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS), Centamin (CEY), Barclays (BARC), Glencore (GLEN), Bank of America (BAC), Tesco (TSCDY) and BP (BP). How do I buy shares of Tesco? Shares of TSCO 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.Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (LON:TSCO) was last updated on 12/5/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Tesco PLC Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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