J Sainsbury plc (GB:SBRY)
LSE:SBRY
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SBRY Stock Chart & Stats
351.70 p
-9.80 p(-3.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
351.70 p
-9.80 p(-3.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range273.00 p - 370.73 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.76M
Average Volume (3M)6.05M
Market Cap
£6.73B
Enterprise Value12.62B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£1.07B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£6.60B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.0
Beta0.82
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.11Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.02%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.17
Shares Outstanding2,269,876,500
10 Day Avg. Volume7,012,525
30 Day Avg. Volume6,047,660
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.49
Price to Book (P/B)1.29
Price to Sales (P/S)0.24
P/FCF Ratio6.70
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£350.56Price Target Upside-0.33% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)£34.87B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market Share And Volume GrowthSustained volume and market-share gains strengthen Sainsbury's competitive position, improving bargaining power with suppliers and supporting operating leverage across stores and distribution. Over 2–6 months this underpins resilient sales and helps absorb cost inflation without eroding core volumes.
Diversified Multi-format Business & Financial ProceedsA portfolio spanning supermarkets, convenience, general merchandise and financial services reduces single-channel risk and provides alternate cash sources. Proceeds from financial services materially boost liquidity, enabling reinvestment, debt reduction or shareholder returns over the medium term.
Strong Cash Generation And Efficiency DeliveryConsistent cost-savings programs and robust free-cash generation support capital allocation flexibility, fund strategic investments and enable meaningful shareholder returns. Over months this preserves investor confidence and funds priorities without relying on external financing.
Bears Say
Low Profit MarginsStructural low margins leave limited headroom to absorb inflation or invest aggressively; shallow profit buffers mean small cost shocks or promotional pushes can materially reduce profitability, constraining capital for growth and strategic initiatives over the medium term.
Meaningful Leverage On Balance SheetElevated leverage reduces financial flexibility for a low-margin retailer: higher interest or refinancing costs could crowd out investment, capex or buybacks, and limit shock-absorption capacity if trading weakens, making medium-term strategic moves more constrained.
Regulatory And Cost HeadwindsPersistently rising regulatory charges and potential business rate hikes create a structural cost inflation source that is hard to fully pass to price-sensitive consumers. Over months this compresses margins and forces trade-offs between price competitiveness and profitability.
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SBRY FAQ
What was J Sainsbury plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
J Sainsbury plc lowest share price was 273.00 p and its highest was 370.73 p in the past 12 months.
What is J Sainsbury plc’s market cap?
J Sainsbury plc’s market cap is £6.73B.
When is J Sainsbury plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
J Sainsbury plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 173 days.
How were J Sainsbury plc’s earnings last quarter?
J Sainsbury plc released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported 0.12 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.118 p by 0.002 p.
Is J Sainsbury plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts J Sainsbury plc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does J Sainsbury plc pay dividends?
J Sainsbury plc pays a Notavailable dividend of 15.1 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.02%. See more information on J Sainsbury plc dividends here
What is J Sainsbury plc’s EPS estimate?
J Sainsbury plc’s EPS estimate is 0.11.
How many shares outstanding does J Sainsbury plc have?
J Sainsbury plc has 2,269,876,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to J Sainsbury plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
J Sainsbury plc reported an EPS of 0.12 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.118 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.682%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of J Sainsbury plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:SBRY
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J Sainsbury plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£350.56 (-0.33% Downside)
£350.56 (-0.33% Downside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £3.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
27.56%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.12%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-23.57%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
J Sainsbury plc
J Sainsbury plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the food, general merchandise and clothing retailing, and financial services activities in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. It operates through three segments: Retail - Food, Retail - General Merchandise and Clothing, and Financial Services. The company operates various store formats, including convenience stores and supermarkets. It is also involved in the online grocery and general merchandise operations. As of March 5, 2022, the company operated 598 supermarkets, 809 convenience stores, 728 Argos stores, and 335 collection points, as well as 3 Habitat stores. In addition, it offers financial services, such as credit cards, scorecards, and personal loans; and home, car, pet, travel, and life insurance products. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
SBRY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
350.56 p
▼(-0.33% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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