Marks and Spencer Group PLC (MKS)

Currency in GBP
410.70
+8.90(+2.22%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
395.40411.40
52 wk Range
301.50418.10
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
370.00 / 450.00
Prev. Close
401.8
Open
402.2
Day's Range
395.4-411.4
52 wk Range
301.5-418.1
Volume
8.42M
Average Volume (3m)
8.12M
1-Year Change
3.5552%
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
445.00
Upside
+8.35%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

15 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
18 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 445.00
(+8.35% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Buy4.78+16.39%4.39MaintainSep 17, 2026
Citi
Buy4.70+14.44%3.90MaintainAug 25, 2026
Goldman Sachs
Buy4.90+19.31%4.40MaintainJul 29, 2026
Barclays
Buy4.50+9.57%4.10MaintainJul 27, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy4.50+9.57%4.40MaintainJul 21, 2026

Marks and Spencer Group PLC Earnings Call Summary for H2/2026

  • Total group sales reached £17.4B, up 20%+ YoY driven by Ocado Retail consolidation; excluding Ocado, sales rose 1.9% to £14.2B.
  • Food segment demonstrated resilience with 7% sales growth, while fashion/home/beauty declined 7.7% YoY due to stock flow disruptions.
  • Adjusted pre-tax profit of £671.4M; free cash flow of £131.3M with net funds position of £338M excluding lease liabilities.
  • Company targets £600M cost savings by FY28; EPS forecast at $2.57 for FY26-27 despite cyber incident impact on H1 operations.
  • CEO Machin emphasized strong H2 recovery from April 2024 cyberattack, focusing on operational efficiency and food store network expansion.
Last Updated: 2026-05-20, 03:30 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 20, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.17 / 0.16
Revenue / Forecast
9.65B / 9.58B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.12%
Dividend Yield
1.05%
Industry Median 3.65%
Annualized payout
4.20
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+0.51%
Growth Streak

MKS Income Statement

Compare MKS to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
MKS
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
32.4x16.9x11.0x
PEG Ratio
−2.690.310.03
Price/Book
2.8x2.8x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
0.5x0.5x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
8.6%10.0%26.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Marks and Spencer Group plc operates various retail stores. It operates through Fashion, Home & Beauty; Food; International; and Ocado segments. The company offers womenswear, menswear, lingerie, kids wear, beauty, and home products through UK and ROI, retail stores, and online. It also provides meat, fish, protein deli and dairy; produce and floral; meals, frozen, and food on the move; core basket; beers, wines, and spirits; and impulse and events, and hospitality services. In addition, it operates international franchises; and provides banking services. The company also exports its products. The company was founded in 1884 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
926.21M44.79%3.72B
Other Institutional Investors
930.78M45.01%3.74B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
211.09M10.21%848.15M
Total
2.07B100.00%8.31B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.59%177,725,727714,102
Artemis Investment Management LLP5.08%105,015,414421,952

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FAQ

What Is the M&S (MKS) Stock Price Today?

The M&S stock price today is 410.70 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does M&S Trade On?

M&S is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for M&S?

The stock symbol for M&S is "MKS."

Does M&S Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The M&S dividend yield is 1.05%.

What Is the M&S Market Cap?

As of today, M&S market cap is 8.31B GBP.

What Is M&S's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The M&S EPS (TTM) is 0.12.

When Is the Next M&S Earnings Date?

M&S will release its next earnings report on Nov 04, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is MKS a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has M&S Stock Split?

M&S has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does M&S Have?

M&S has 51405 employees.

What is the current trading status of M&S (MKS)?

As of Oct 13, 2026, M&S (MKS) is trading at a price of 410.70 GBP, with a previous close of 401.80 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 395.40 GBP to 411.40 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 301.50 GBP to 418.10 GBP.

What Is M&S (MKS) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for M&S is 445.00 GBP, with a high estimate of 500 GBP and a low estimate of 360 GBP. 15 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +8.35% Upside potential.
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