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Marks and Spencer Group Plc (DE:MA6A)
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Marks & Spencer (MA6A) Price & Analysis

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MA6A Stock Chart & Stats

€7.40
€0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€7.40
€0.00(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Food Segment OutperformanceSustained food growth and share gains create a recurring, higher-frequency revenue base with better gross-margin potential (>4% guidance). Strong Ocado momentum and added customers increase resilience to discretionary cycles and underpin a credible multi-year growth vector.
Positive Cash Generation And ProfitabilityReturn to adjusted profitability with positive operating free cash flow strengthens the company's ability to fund reinvestment, service debt and sustain the dividend. Durable cash generation improves strategic optionality for supply-chain and store investments over the medium term.
Material Supply‑chain And Automation InvestmentLarge-capacity and automation investments materially raise online and store fulfilment capability, reducing unit costs and availability gaps over time. These structural assets support the long-run online ambition, scale economies and improved online margins from FY'28 onwards.
Bears Say
Sustained Margin CompressionProgressive margin erosion reduces the earnings power of sales and limits incremental free cash flow from growth. If cost inflation, regulatory taxes or pricing pressure persist, management must extract structural cost savings or shift mix to restore long‑term profitability.
Elevated Leverage Relative To PeersLeverage close to parity with equity constrains financial flexibility, increases interest and refinancing risk, and reduces headroom for incremental growth spending. Sustained de‑leveraging is required to safeguard credit metrics while executing a sizable CapEx plan.
Weakness In Fashion, Home & BeautyA prolonged decline in non-food categories and meaningful online weakness reduce revenue diversification and margin mix. Recovery in apparel requires assortment, sizing availability and online competitiveness; failure would make growth overly reliant on food and partners.

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MA6A FAQ

What was Marks and Spencer Group Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Marks and Spencer Group Plc lowest stock price was €6.95 and its highest was €9.25 in the past 12 months.
    What is Marks and Spencer Group Plc’s market cap?
    Marks and Spencer Group Plc’s market cap is €9.16B.
      When is Marks and Spencer Group Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Marks and Spencer Group Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 100 days.
        How were Marks and Spencer Group Plc’s earnings last quarter?
        Marks and Spencer Group Plc released its earnings results on May 20, 2026. The company reported €0.409 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.372 by €0.037.
          Is Marks and Spencer Group Plc overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Marks and Spencer Group Plc’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Marks and Spencer Group Plc pay dividends?
            Marks and Spencer Group Plc does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Marks and Spencer Group Plc’s EPS estimate?
            Marks and Spencer Group Plc’s EPS estimate is 0.33.
              How many shares outstanding does Marks and Spencer Group Plc have?
              Marks and Spencer Group Plc has 1,033,468,600 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Marks and Spencer Group Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Marks and Spencer Group Plc reported an EPS of €0.409 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.372. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.677%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Marks and Spencer Group Plc?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:MA6A
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                    Company Description

                    Marks and Spencer Group Plc

                    Marks and Spencer Group plc is a diverse retail enterprise, organized into five key segments: UK Clothing & Home, UK Food, International, Ocado, and All Other. Its extensive food division features fresh produce, protein deli items, dairy, in-store bakery goods, ambient products, prepared meals, desserts, frozen foods, as well as hospitality and 'Food on the Move' selections. Beyond groceries, M&S offers a broad range of general merchandise, including clothing for women, men, and children, along with lingerie and home goods. The company further diversifies its offerings through financial services, which encompass credit cards, payment solutions, insurance products, savings accounts, and various loans. Additionally, it provides renewable energy services. M&S's operational scope extends to investing in and developing real estate properties, managing international franchise agreements, and maintaining a significant online retail presence. The company also actively exports its goods. Globally, it manages a portfolio of 1,487 stores. Founded in 1884, Marks and Spencer maintains its corporate headquarters in London, UK.

                    Marks & Spencer (MA6A) Earnings & Revenues

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                    MA6A Earnings Call

                    Q4 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call presented a recovery narrative with clear operational progress and substantive strategic investments (notably in food growth, supply chain capacity and D&T), record customer metrics and a return to profitability and positive operating cash flow. However, significant challenges remain: Fashion, Home & Beauty reported substantial revenue declines (especially online), international sales are down, and near-term margin pressure from taxes, new packaging costs and supplier inflation persists. Management is optimistic and has a credible multi-year reinvestment plan, but material benefits from distribution automation and some D&T investments are multi-year (FY'28 and beyond). Overall the positives around food outperformance, balance sheet resilience and clear reinvestment plans outweigh the near-term operational and macro lowlights.View all DE:MA6A earnings summaries
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