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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 Range291.20 p - 370.73 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.76M
Average Volume (3M)6.05M
Market Cap
£7.72B
Enterprise Value12.52B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£1.07B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£6.60B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.8
Beta0.86
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.11Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.03%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.17
Shares Outstanding2,218,679,400
10 Day Avg. Volume7,012,525
30 Day Avg. Volume6,047,660
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.48
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
£350.27Price Target Upside-0.41% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)0.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)£34.86B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Positive Free Cash FlowConsistent positive free cash flow, with ~£1.18B in 2026, provides durable capacity to fund capex, dividends, and debt service without needing outsized external financing. Over 2–6 months this underpins financial flexibility and supports investment in operations and loyalty programs.
Multi-channel Retail And Diversified Revenue StreamsA multi-channel model (supermarkets, convenience, online) plus Argos for non-food and Nectar loyalty creates structural diversification of demand and fulfilment. This reduces single-channel exposure, supports cross-selling, and stabilizes revenues across shopping occasions over the medium term.
Improving Margins And Modest Revenue GrowthModest top-line growth coupled with margin recovery suggests operational improvements (cost control, pricing, mix). Even small margin expansion has meaningful cash impact in grocery retail, indicating a pathway to steadier profitability if cost discipline and mix benefits persist over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Meaningful Balance-sheet LeverageDebt roughly matching equity (debt-to-equity ~1.07) constrains strategic flexibility and raises refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity. For a low-margin retailer this limits buffer against margin shocks, reduces ability to invest aggressively, and increases vulnerability to macro stress over months.
Thin And Historically Volatile ProfitabilityPersistently thin margins and a history of volatility mean limited earnings cushion against cost inflation or competitive pricing. Even modest adverse input-cost or promotional pressure can materially compress profits, making earnings less reliable as a source of sustained cash or re-investment.
Inconsistent Earnings-to-cash ConversionChoppy FCF and conversion (~66% of net income) indicate working-capital and timing volatility. This unpredictability complicates planning for dividends, capex, or deleveraging and reduces ability to rely on reported earnings as a durable indicator of cash available for strategic uses over the medium term.
J Sainsbury plc News
SBRY FAQ
What was J Sainsbury plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
J Sainsbury plc lowest share price was 291.20 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 £7.72B.
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 105 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 9.6 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.03%. 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 2,218,679,400 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:
£350.27 (-0.41% Downside)
£350.27 (-0.41% Downside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £3.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
27.56%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-23.57%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
J Sainsbury plc
J Sainsbury plc, along with its group companies, is a prominent retailer and financial services provider operating across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The company's diverse activities span food, general merchandise, and clothing sales, in addition to offering financial products. Its operations are structured into three primary divisions: Retail - Food, Retail - General Merchandise and Clothing, and Financial Services. Sainsbury's caters to customers through a variety of store types, including expansive supermarkets and convenient smaller outlets, complemented by extensive online platforms for both groceries and general merchandise. As of March 5, 2022, its physical retail network encompassed 598 supermarkets, 809 convenience stores, 728 Argos branches, 335 collection points, and 3 Habitat stores. Beyond retail, the company furnishes financial services such as credit cards, loyalty scorecards, and personal loans, alongside a suite of insurance policies covering home, motor, pet, travel, and life. The company was established in 1869 and maintains its head office in London, United Kingdom.
SBRY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
350.27 p
▼(-0.41% Downside)