Marks and Spencer stock gains 1.21 percent as targets top GBp 480
Published on 09/25/2026 at 10:19 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Marks and Spencer stock rose 1.21 percent to GBp 375.50 on the London Stock Exchange on September 25, 2026. The move leaves the retailer below its GBp 418.32 52-week high, while broker targets remain above the market price.
Broker target reaches GBp 480
MarketBeat reported on September 17, 2026, that Berenberg reiterated its Buy rating and set a GBp 480 price target. The target stands GBp 104.50 above the September 25 market price, while the eight-broker consensus target is GBp 432.50.
The broker setup gives the stock a clear valuation reference. Berenberg's target is 27.8 percent above GBp 375.50, and the consensus target is 15.2 percent higher than the market price.
Sales reached GBP 14.2 billion
Marks and Spencer's investor page lists GBP 14.2 billion in 2025/26 group sales excluding Ocado Retail and adjusted profit before tax of GBP 671.4 million. The same financial summary reports GBP 131.3 million in free cash flow from operations, GBP 338.2 million in net funds excluding leases and a 12.7 percent adjusted return on capital employed, according to Marks and Spencer.
The comparison between GBP 14.2 billion of sales and GBP 671.4 million of adjusted profit before tax highlights the scale of the retail group and the importance of margin discipline. Free cash flow of GBP 131.3 million adds an additional cash-generation measure for the 2025/26 financial year.
Stock remains below yearly high
At GBp 375.50, Marks and Spencer stock trades 10.2 percent below its GBp 418.32 52-week high and 24.7 percent above its GBp 301.10 52-week low. The September 25 market move and the broker targets place valuation, cash generation and execution at the center of the current investor debate.
Marks and Spencer market snapshot
- Company: Marks and Spencer Group plc
- Ticker: MKS
- Trading venue: London Stock Exchange
- Price as of September 25, 2026: GBp 375.50
- Market capitalization: GBP 7.72 billion as of September 25, 2026
- 52-week range: GBp 301.10-418.32 as of September 25, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Cyclical / Department Stores
- Index membership: FTSE 100
