Marks and Spencer (GB:MKS)
LSE:MKS
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MKS Stock Chart & Stats
368.70 p
-22.80 p(-6.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
368.70 p
-22.80 p(-6.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range315.30 p - 411.80 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.73M
Average Volume (3M)6.70M
Market Cap
£6.69B
Enterprise Value9.30B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£848.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£3.39B
Price to Earnings (P/E)298.7
Beta1.03
Next Earnings
May 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.06
Shares Outstanding2,065,508,500
10 Day Avg. Volume6,777,397
30 Day Avg. Volume6,695,167
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.76
Price to Book (P/B)2.44
Price to Sales (P/S)0.52
P/FCF Ratio8.92
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£414.00Price Target Upside12.29% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.34
Revenue Forecast (FY)£18.80B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GenerationRobust operating and free cash flow ratios indicate durable internal funding capacity. Strong cash generation supports continued investments in stores, supply chain and technology, reduces dependence on external financing, and provides a buffer against cyclicality in retail demand over the medium term.
Food Segment Resilience & OcadoConsolidation of Ocado and steady growth in food volumes create a more diversified, higher-frequency revenue base. Grocery resilience and scale in online grocery increase recurring demand and margin stability, supporting predictable cash flows and reducing reliance on more cyclical apparel sales.
Balanced Leverage & Decent ROEA moderate D/E and a double-digit ROE reflect a stable capital structure and competent capital deployment. Balanced leverage gives financial flexibility for store modernization and supply chain investment while ROE shows the business can generate returns on shareholders' equity over the medium term.
Bears Say
Compressed Net MarginsLow net and modest EBIT margins limit the company's ability to absorb cost inflation, invest and deliver shareholder returns. Narrow margins make earnings more sensitive to disruptions or margin erosion in key categories, constraining long-term profit growth even with top-line expansion.
Material Cyber Incident HitA large cyber-related profit hit reveals operational vulnerability and potential for recurring remediation costs. Even with partial insurance recovery, such incidents can divert management focus and cash away from strategic initiatives, raise ongoing security spend, and harm customer trust over time.
Weak Fashion, Home & International SalesSignificant declines in non-food categories and international operations highlight execution and demand challenges. Paused online operations and supply disruptions suggest structural fragility in these higher-margin growth areas, limiting diversification and making recovery dependent on successful operational fixes.
Marks and Spencer News
MKS FAQ
What was Marks and Spencer’s price range in the past 12 months?
Marks and Spencer lowest share price was 315.30 p and its highest was 411.80 p in the past 12 months.
What is Marks and Spencer’s market cap?
Marks and Spencer’s market cap is £6.69B.
When is Marks and Spencer’s upcoming earnings report date?
Marks and Spencer’s upcoming earnings report date is May 27, 2026 which is in 28 days.
How were Marks and Spencer’s earnings last quarter?
Marks and Spencer released its earnings results on Nov 05, 2025. The company reported 0.064 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.038 p by 0.026 p.
Is Marks and Spencer overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Marks and Spencer’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Marks and Spencer pay dividends?
Marks and Spencer pays a Semiannually dividend of 1.2 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.18%. See more information on Marks and Spencer dividends here
What is Marks and Spencer’s EPS estimate?
Marks and Spencer’s EPS estimate is 0.16.
How many shares outstanding does Marks and Spencer have?
Marks and Spencer has 2,065,508,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Marks and Spencer’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Marks and Spencer reported an EPS of 0.064 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.038 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.13%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Marks and Spencer?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:MKS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Marks and Spencer Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£414.00 (12.29% Upside)
£414.00 (12.29% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £852.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
3.84%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Marks and Spencer
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. It operates 1,487 stores in worldwide. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
MKS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
414.00 p
▲(12.29% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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