LON:MKS Marks and Spencer Group (MKS) Share Price, News & Analysis GBX 347.70 +1.80 (+0.52%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 344.30▼ 348.8850-Day Range 285.10▼ 347.7052-Week Range 211.50▼ 349.40Volume4.26 million shsAverage Volume14.41 million shsMarket Capitalization£7.02 billionP/E Ratio1,655.71Dividend Yield0.86%Price TargetGBX 322.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Marks and Spencer Group alerts: Email Address Marks and Spencer Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside7.2% DownsideGBX 322.50 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.10Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares£178.95 M Sold 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.0.28 out of 5 stars 1.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMarks and Spencer Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 6 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageMarks and Spencer Group has only been the subject of 2 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 0.88%, 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 1,428.57%. 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 1.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentMarks and Spencer Group has a news sentiment score of 0.10. 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 0.34 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Marks and Spencer Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for MKS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 people have added Marks and Spencer Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -43% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Marks and Spencer Group insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought GBX 0 in company stock and sold £1,789,453.32 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.88% of the stock of Marks and Spencer Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions57.42% 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 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 1,655.71, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.02.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 1,655.71, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 375.26.Price to Earnings Growth RatioMarks and Spencer Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.20. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMarks and Spencer Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.47. 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 Porter & CompanyWar on Elon Escalates… A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.One company holds a near-total monopoly on it. 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 HeadlinesSeptember 5 at 7:00 AM | americanbankingnews.comMarks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) Reaches New 52-Week High at $344.11August 30, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMarks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) Sets New 12-Month High at $340.10September 7, 2024 | Timothy Sykes (Ad)Tim Sykes’ Urgent Trade Alert: “Make this move now”WARNING: 80 Wall Street banks are gearing up for MASSIVE D.C. shock This $2 trillion D.C. shock is NOT about Trump or Biden dropping out of the race…August 28, 2024 | msn.comHunting for value shares? This FTSE retail gem looks like a no-brainer buy to me!August 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBrokerages Set Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) PT at GBX 322.50August 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) three years ago would have delivered you a 92% gainAugust 12, 2024 | msn.comRetailer Marks & Spencer launches service that could shape future of clothing: 'To ensure that all our clothes are too good to waste'August 9, 2024 | msn.comIs Marks and Spencer still one of the FTSE’s best value stocks?September 7, 2024 | Timothy Sykes (Ad)Tim Sykes’ Urgent Trade Alert: “Make this move now”WARNING: 80 Wall Street banks are gearing up for MASSIVE D.C. shock This $2 trillion D.C. shock is NOT about Trump or Biden dropping out of the race…August 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCompanhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (C1B2.F)July 24, 2024 | msn.comIs now the right time for me to buy revived FTSE national institution Marks and Spencer?May 29, 2024 | msn.comMarks and Spencer injects £30m into new and revamped London sitesMay 22, 2024 | msn.comUK Stocks: Marks & Spencer Gains on Upbeat Results, Comeback of DividendsMay 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comTrending tickers: Tesla, Nvidia, Marks and Spencer and SSEMay 22, 2024 | barrons.comMarks And Spencer Shares Jump On TurnaroundMay 22, 2024 | msn.comMarks and Spencer’s share price rises almost 10% on results day – should I buy?May 22, 2024 | msn.comMarks & Spencer Records Best Profit in 10-Years As Reshape Plan ProgressesMay 20, 2024 | marketwatch.comMarks & Spencer's Earnings Expected to Rise; Clothing Business, Outlook in Focus -- Earnings PreviewSee 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 Earnings5/23/2018Ex-Dividend for 7/5 Dividend5/30/2024Dividend Payable7/05/2024Today9/07/2024Get 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 322.50 High Stock Price TargetGBX 360 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 300 Potential Upside/Downside-7.2%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.21 Trailing P/E Ratio1,655.71 Forward P/E Ratio13.32 P/E Growth0.2Net Income£431.20 million Net Margins3.31% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity15.43% Return on Assets6.30% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio110.71 Current Ratio0.86 Quick Ratio0.42 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£13.04 billion Price / Sales0.54 Cash FlowGBX 112.74 per share Price / Cash Flow3.08 Book ValueGBX 141 per share Price / Book2.47Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,020,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£7.02 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.62 Reduce the RiskMarket downturns give many investors pause, and for good reason. 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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 CompetitorsLaura AshleyLON:ALYInterContinental Hotels GroupLON:IHGNEXTLON:NXTSmurfit Kappa GroupLON:SKGBarratt DevelopmentsLON:BDEVView All CompetitorsInsidersStuart MachinSold 619,188 sharesTotal: £178.95 M ($289.00/share)Katie BickerstaffeBought 49 shares on 5/28/2024Total: £14,749.00 ($301.00/share)Katie 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)View All Insider Transactions MKS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have MKS shares performed this year? Marks and Spencer Group's stock was trading at GBX 272.40 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, MKS shares have increased by 27.6% and is now trading at GBX 347.70. 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) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 23rd. The retailer reported $27.80 earnings per share (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 15.43% and a net margin of 3.31%. 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.Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Marks and Spencer Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that 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) and Vodafone Group Public (VOD). This page (LON:MKS) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. 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