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Marks and Spencer (GB:MKS)
LSE:MKS
MKS Stock Chart & Stats
358.50 p
-22.80 p(-6.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
358.50 p
-22.80 p(-6.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range315.30 p - 417.80 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.73M
Average Volume (3M)6.70M
Market Cap
£7.26B
Enterprise Value9.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£848.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£3.39B
Price to Earnings (P/E)298.7
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
May 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.06
Shares Outstanding2,064,647,500
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
£422.29Price Target Upside17.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)£17.44B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationHigh cash conversion ratios demonstrate durable cash-generation capacity. With FCF well above net income and operating cash flows multiple times net income, M&S can fund store rollout, supply-chain modernization and technology upgrades internally while retaining flexibility for shareholder returns or debt reduction over the next 2–6 months.
Resilient Food BusinessConsistent volume growth and strong value-range performance signal structural strength in the food division, which is less cyclical than fashion. Robust food sales and customer loyalty provide a recurring, higher-frequency revenue stream that supports cash flow stability and margins, underpinning multi-channel investments and store renewals.
Balanced Leverage And Capital StructureA moderate debt-to-equity ratio and a stable equity ratio indicate a reasonable capital structure able to support growth initiatives without excessive financial stress. Combined with a double-digit ROE, this balance offers M&S flexibility to invest in transformation while managing leverage and maintaining resilience to sector shocks over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Fashion/Home/Beauty WeaknessA substantial, sustained decline in non-food categories reduces diversification and depresses overall margin mix. Given these categories historically drive higher margins and brand value, prolonged underperformance risks longer recovery timelines, structural market-share loss online, and weaker profitability until assortment and online operations fully recover.
Material Cyber Incident HitA large, direct operating-profit hit highlights operational and IT vulnerability. Even net of insurance, remediation, heightened security investment and potential reputational effects create ongoing cost burdens and execution risk. These factors can depress near-term operating leverage and require capital reallocation away from growth projects.
Low Net ProfitabilityA narrow net margin leaves the company exposed to input-cost inflation, policy-driven charges and operational shocks. With modest EBIT margins, M&S has limited earnings buffer to sustain investment or absorb further cost headwinds, making margin recovery and cost discipline critical for stable returns and financing capacity in the medium term.
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 417.80 p in the past 12 months.
What is Marks and Spencer’s market cap?
Marks and Spencer’s market cap is £7.26B.
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 71 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 2,064,647,500 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Marks and Spencer Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£422.29 (17.79% Upside)
£422.29 (17.79% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £606.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
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
422.29 p
▲(17.79% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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