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Tesco (DE:TCO2)
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Tesco (TCO2) Price & Analysis

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TCO2 Stock Chart & Stats

€16.70
€0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€16.70
€0.00(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow CapacityUpgraded medium-term free cash flow guidance and a £1.96bn outturn (up 12%) indicate durable cash generation. That persistent FCF can fund capex, progressive dividends and buybacks while supporting Save-to-Invest programs, enhancing strategic optionality and financial resilience over 2–6 months.
Scale-driven Market PositionSustained market-share gains and a decade-high UK share reflect durable competitive advantage from scale, broad store footprint and value investments. Greater share and improved NPS support supplier leverage, stable sales mix and resilience to competition, underpinning medium-term topline stability.
Digital & Higher‑margin Revenue StreamsRapid expansion of quick commerce, online and retail‑media diversifies revenue toward higher‑margin channels. Growing Whoosh, Marketplace and dunnhumby capabilities improve customer data, personalization and monetization avenues, supporting margin resilience and structural omnichannel growth over the medium term.
Bears Say
Structurally Thin MarginsGrocery inherently operates on low gross and net margins, leaving limited buffer against cost inflation or input shocks. Even with sales expansion, thin margins constrain profit sensitivity and limit ability to absorb sustained cost increases without eroding returns or necessitating further price/value trade-offs.
Operating Cost Inflation & Adjusting ChargesElevated operating cost inflation and material adjusting charges reduce statutory profitability and compress near-term margins. Some savings and productivity benefits are phased, so persistent cost pressure or recurring non‑cash charges could delay margin recovery and strain free cash flow conversion.
Elevated Leverage Versus Prior YearAn ~11% rise in net debt and a net-debt/EBITDA near 2.1x reduce flexibility; shareholder returns and property/lease actions contributed. While still moderate, higher leverage constrains capacity for large acquisitions or shock absorption and raises sensitivity to cash‑flow variability over the medium term.

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TCO2 FAQ

What was Tesco’s price range in the past 12 months?
Tesco lowest stock price was €13.70 and its highest was €17.70 in the past 12 months.
    What is Tesco’s market cap?
    Tesco’s market cap is €35.63B.
      When is Tesco’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Tesco’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 08, 2026 which is in 64 days.
        How were Tesco’s earnings last quarter?
        Tesco released its earnings results on Apr 16, 2026. The company reported €0.481 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.468 by €0.013.
          Is Tesco overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Tesco’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Tesco pay dividends?
            Tesco does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Tesco’s EPS estimate?
            Tesco’s EPS estimate is 0.57.
              How many shares outstanding does Tesco have?
              Tesco has 2,088,577,000 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Tesco’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Tesco reported an EPS of €0.481 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.468. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.63%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Tesco?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:TCO2
                  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

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                    Company Description

                    Tesco

                    Tesco PLC, along with its various subsidiaries, operates primarily within the retail and financial services sectors. The company distributes food items through a vast network of approximately 4,752 physical stores located across the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary, complemented by its robust online channels. Beyond direct consumer sales, Tesco is also involved in the wholesale supply of food and drink. Its offerings further extend to providing banking and insurance services, specifically for customers in the United Kingdom. Additionally, the corporation manages a chain of convenience stores branded "one stop" and offers specialized services encompassing data science, technology, software solutions, and consultancy. Tesco PLC, established in 1919, has its global headquarters situated in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom.

                    Tesco (TCO2) Earnings & Revenues

                    TCO2 Company Deck

                    TCO2 Earnings Call

                    Q4 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call presents a strongly positive operating and financial performance: solid top-line growth, market share gains, improved customer satisfaction, robust free cash flow ahead of guidance, accelerated digital and retail-media progress, and meaningful colleague and ESG actions. Headline profit growth was modest and the business faces near-term headwinds including operating cost inflation, some regional and category softness, adjusting charges, higher net debt versus the prior year and lingering uncertainty from the conflict in the Middle East which widened guidance. On balance, the positive operational momentum, cash generation, strategic initiatives and shareholder returns outweigh the lowlights.View all DE:TCO2 earnings summaries

                    TCO2 Revenue Breakdown

                    91.56%91.56%6.79%1.68%
                    91.56% UK & ROI
                    6.79% Central Europe
                    1.68% Tesco Bank
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