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Marks and Spencer ( (GB:MKS) ) has issued an update.
Marks and Spencer Group plc has disclosed that senior executives Sacha Berendji, Operations Director, and Alex Freudmann, Managing Director of Food, have acquired additional ordinary shares in the company under its all-employee Share Incentive Plan. On 29 December 2025, Berendji purchased 46 partnership shares and Freudmann 47 partnership shares at a price of £3.21347 per share on the London Stock Exchange’s main market, a routine transaction that modestly increases insider ownership and underscores ongoing executive participation in employee share schemes designed to align management interests with those of shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MKS) stock is a Hold with a £412.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Marks and Spencer stock, see the GB:MKS Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:MKS Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:MKS is a Neutral.
Marks and Spencer’s overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and positive corporate events. However, the high P/E ratio and bearish technical indicators weigh down the score. The earnings call provided a mixed outlook with growth in certain areas but challenges in others. The company’s strategic initiatives and insider confidence are positive, but valuation concerns and technical weakness are significant risks.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:MKS stock, click here.
More about Marks and Spencer
Marks and Spencer Group plc is a UK-based retail group best known for its clothing, homeware and food businesses, with a strong presence on the high street and the London Stock Exchange. Through its food and general merchandise divisions, the company targets mainstream consumers with a focus on quality and value, and remains a prominent player in the British retail sector.
Average Trading Volume: 8,931,076
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £6.47B
For an in-depth examination of MKS stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.