LON:MKS Marks and Spencer Group (MKS) Share Price, News & Analysis → The AI Defense Stock Set to Soar (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free MKS Stock Alerts GBX 264.90 -1.00 (-0.38%) (As of 04:21 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 264▼ 267.5050-Day Range 230.20▼ 265.9052-Week Range 154.30▼ 293.20Volume2.72 million shsAverage Volume8.90 million shsMarket Capitalization£5.38 billionP/E Ratio1,324.50Dividend Yield0.38%Price TargetGBX 254.17 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Marks and Spencer Group alerts: Email Address Marks and Spencer Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.1% DownsideGBX 254.17 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.71Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£30,108 Bought 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.0.21 out of 5 stars 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMarks and Spencer Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 254.17, Marks and Spencer Group has a forecasted downside of 4.1% from its current price of GBX 265.Amount of Analyst CoverageMarks and Spencer Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. 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 0.41%, 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 500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for MKS. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentMarks and Spencer Group has a news sentiment score of 0.71. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.36 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Marks and Spencer Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 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 3 people have added Marks and Spencer Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Marks and Spencer Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £301.08 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.86% of the stock of Marks and Spencer Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions54.66% 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. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 1,325.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.91.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 1,325.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 343.42.Price to Earnings Growth RatioMarks and Spencer Group has a PEG Ratio of 2.96. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMarks and Spencer Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.83. 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 Behind the MarketsThe AI Defense Stock Set to SoarTo protect our interests, The Pentagon has partnered with this small AI defense contractor - creating some of the most powerful AI defenses ever made.Here's how you can invest >>> 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 HeadlinesMarch 28, 2024 | lse.co.ukTRADING UPDATES: Sorted renews M&S deal; Tribe completes drill buildMarch 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOcado Retail Backs Guidance After Robust Start to YearMarch 28, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)The AI Defense Stock Set to SoarTo protect our interests, The Pentagon has partnered with this small AI defense contractor - creating some of the most powerful AI defenses ever made.March 25, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMarks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesMarch 23, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMarks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) Stock Crosses Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $243.87March 20, 2024 | forbes.comHow To Buy Marks & Spencer (MKS) Stocks And SharesMarch 14, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comThe Lloyds share price nears 50p! Could it ever hit £1 again?March 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) have seen notable returns of 71% over the past yearMarch 28, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)The AI Defense Stock Set to SoarTo protect our interests, The Pentagon has partnered with this small AI defense contractor - creating some of the most powerful AI defenses ever made.March 11, 2024 | msn.comUK Stocks: Marks and Spencer (MKS) Gains as RBC Upgrades RatingMarch 11, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comTrending tickers: Saudi Aramco, Bitcoin, Currys and Marks & SpencerMarch 7, 2024 | msn.comBritain's M&S co-CEO Bickerstaffe to leave this yearMarch 7, 2024 | reuters.comBritain's M&S confirms co-CEO Bickerstaffe to leave this yearMarch 7, 2024 | msn.comIf I’d put £5k into Marks & Spencer shares on 18 September here’s what I’d have nowMarch 6, 2024 | msn.comMarks & Spencer co-CEO Bickerstaffe to step down, Sky News reportsMarch 5, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comMarks & Spencer outpaces Aldi and Lidl as turnaround gathers paceMarch 3, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comSupermarket wage wars risk derailing interest rates cutsMarch 1, 2024 | uk.investing.comFTSE 100 Live: Stocks tick higher as Lloyds and banks rally; Rightmove slipsFebruary 28, 2024 | msn.comMarks & Spencer: Retail giant announces hourly pay rise for 40,000 staffFebruary 28, 2024 | msn.comMarks and Spencer announces £180 a month pay rise for 40,000 staff from AprilFebruary 27, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comMarks & Spencer announces hourly pay rise for 40,000 staffFebruary 26, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comUK’s favourite supermarket revealedFebruary 25, 2024 | msn.comOcado: Marks and Spencer-linked tech grocer to unveil improved sales after eventful yearFebruary 9, 2024 | msn.comThe Marks and Spencer share price is up on its turnaround success. Should I buy?January 30, 2024 | morningstar.comMarks & Spencer Group PLCJanuary 29, 2024 | msn.comWill the Marks and Spencer share price rise another 120% in 2024?January 21, 2024 | msn.comThe Marks & Spencer share price is down 7% this year. Should investors consider buying the dip?See 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 1/12 Dividend11/16/2023Dividend Payable1/12/2024Today3/28/2024Get 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 254.17 High Stock Price TargetGBX 310 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 160 Potential Upside/Downside-4.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.20 Trailing P/E Ratio1,329.50 Forward P/E Ratio11.02 P/E Growth2.96Net Income£405.30 million Net Margins3.23% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity13.81% Return on Assets5.65% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio115.61 Current Ratio0.80 Quick Ratio0.42 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£12.53 billion Price / Sales0.43 Cash FlowGBX 86.22 per share Price / Cash Flow3.08 Book ValueGBX 145 per share Price / Book1.83Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,030,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£5.40 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.57 Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Stuart B. 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 CompetitorsEntainLON:ENTThe Berkeley GroupLON:BKGJD Sports FashionLON:JDDS SmithLON:SMDSTaylor WimpeyLON:TWView All CompetitorsInsidersKatie 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)Katie BickerstaffeBought 55 shares on 12/27/2023Total: £14,905.00 ($271.00/share)Stuart MachinSold 23,686 sharesTotal: £6.13 M ($259.00/share)Katie BickerstaffeBought 60 shares on 11/27/2023Total: £14,880.00 ($248.00/share)View All Insider Transactions MKS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Marks and Spencer Group stock right now? 6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marks and Spencer Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MKS shares. View MKS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Marks and Spencer Group's stock price target for 2024? 6 equities research analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Marks and Spencer Group's shares. Their MKS share price targets range from GBX 160 to GBX 310. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 254.17 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 4.1%. View analysts price targets for MKS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have MKS shares performed in 2024? Marks and Spencer Group's stock was trading at GBX 272.40 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, MKS shares have decreased by 2.7% and is now trading at GBX 265. 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) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 23rd. The retailer reported $27.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $27.80 by $0.00. Marks and Spencer Group had a net margin of 3.23% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.81%. How often does Marks and Spencer Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Marks and Spencer Group? Marks and Spencer Group declared a dividend on Wednesday, November 8th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 16th will be given a dividend of GBX 1 per share on Friday, January 12th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.44%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 16th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for MKS. Is Marks and Spencer Group a good dividend stock? Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.41%. The dividend payout ratio is 500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for MKS. What other stocks do shareholders of Marks and Spencer Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other 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), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), Centrica (CNA), International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) and ITV (ITV). 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). 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