LON:MKS Marks and Spencer Group (MKS) Share Price, News & Analysis → IRS Loophole Gives Americans An Escape From Inflation (From Birch Gold) (Ad) Free MKS Stock Alerts GBX 249.40 +1.30 (+0.52%) (As of 08:02 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 247.60▼ 249.9050-Day Range 230.20▼ 266.7052-Week Range 157.20▼ 293.20Volume7.73 million shsAverage Volume8.66 million shsMarket Capitalization£5.06 billionP/E Ratio1,247.00Dividend Yield0.40%Price TargetGBX 287 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Marks and Spencer Group alerts: Email Address Marks and Spencer Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.80 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside15.3% UpsideGBX 287 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.27Based on 6 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.0.67 out of 5 stars 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMarks and Spencer Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageMarks and Spencer Group has only been the subject of 3 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 0.38%, 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 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentMarks and Spencer Group has a news sentiment score of 0.27. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Cyclical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Marks and Spencer Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for MKS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added Marks and Spencer Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% 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 0.87% of the stock of Marks and Spencer Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions54.55% 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 1,244.80, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 134.75.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Marks and Spencer Group is 1,244.80, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 351.22.Price to Earnings Growth RatioMarks and Spencer Group has a PEG Ratio of 3.10. 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 1.72. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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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 HeadlinesApril 15, 2024 | msn.comMarks and Spencer shares could rise 29%, according to this brokerApril 14, 2024 | msn.comMarks and Spencer chair: Labour’s new deal for workers could hurt investmentApril 18, 2024 | Birch Gold (Ad)IRS Loophole Gives Americans An Escape From InflationIn the years immediately following 2008-09, as the economy stagnated, gold exploded in value. Today, Goldman Sachs is telling its clients that gold may reach $2,250 within the next few years. Don't miss your chance to diversify your savings.April 13, 2024 | msn.comBrokers can’t keep raising forecasts quick enough for this FTSE 100 stockApril 12, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comThe Marks and Spencer share price dips! Is this my chance to buy?April 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMarks and Spencer Group's (MKS) "House Stock" Rating Reaffirmed at Shore CapitalApril 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comJPMorgan Chase & Co. Boosts Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) Price Target to GBX 330April 11, 2024 | msn.com‘The ship has turned.’ JPMorgan upgrades iconic U.K. retailer Marks & SpencerApril 18, 2024 | Birch Gold (Ad)IRS Loophole Gives Americans An Escape From InflationIn the years immediately following 2008-09, as the economy stagnated, gold exploded in value. Today, Goldman Sachs is telling its clients that gold may reach $2,250 within the next few years. Don't miss your chance to diversify your savings.April 10, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMarks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) Stock Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $247.29March 31, 2024 | msn.comIf I’d put £10k into Marks & Spencer shares in October 2022, here’s what I’d have nowMarch 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 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 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 AprilSee 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 Earnings5/23/2018Today4/18/2024Get 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 287 High Stock Price TargetGBX 330 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 195 Potential Upside/Downside+15.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.80 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.20 Trailing P/E Ratio1,242.03 Forward P/E Ratio10.30 P/E Growth3.1Net 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 / Sales0.40 Cash FlowGBX 80.55 per share Price / Cash Flow3.08 Book ValueGBX 145 per share Price / Book1.71Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,030,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£5.04 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.57 12 Stocks Corporate Insiders are AbandoningIf a company's CEO, COO, and CFO were all selling shares of their stock, would you want to know?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:BKGPaddy Power BetfairLON:PPBHowden Joinery GroupLON:HWDNTaylor 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? 5 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 1 hold rating and 4 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? 5 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for Marks and Spencer Group's stock. Their MKS share price targets range from GBX 195 to GBX 330. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 287 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 15.3% from the stock's current price. 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 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, MKS shares have decreased by 8.6% and is now trading at GBX 248.96. 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) posted 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 trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.81% and a net margin of 3.23%. How often does Marks and Spencer Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Marks and Spencer Group? Marks and Spencer Group announced a dividend on Wednesday, November 8th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 16th will be paid 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 seen 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 0.38%. 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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