Retail giant Marks & Spencer has confirmed a cybersecurity incident, as customers report ongoing disruption and outages.
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Investors interested in Retail - Supermarkets stocks are likely familiar with Marks and Spencer Group PLC (MAKSY) and Walmart (WMT). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Investors interested in Retail - Supermarkets stocks are likely familiar with Marks and Spencer Group PLC (MAKSY) and Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV (WMMVY). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
British clothing and food group Marks & Spencer said its 50,000 retail workers will get a 5% pay rise from April 1, an investment of 95 million pounds ($122 million).
British retailer Marks & Spencer said on Thursday that Richard Price, the boss of its clothing and home division and a key player in the group's recent revival, is leaving to pursue a portfolio career.
Marks and Spencer Group PLC gained on Tuesday on the back of figures suggesting the retailer's strong end the last year had continued into 2025. According to Kantar, brick-and-mortar sales at M&S had jumped by 10.5% over the 12 weeks to January 26.
Britain's Marks & Spencer reported a better-than-expected 8.9% rise in like-for-like food sales and a 1.9% rise in clothing, home and beauty in the Christmas trading period, making it one of the best performers on the high street.
Investors looking for stocks in the Retail - Supermarkets sector might want to consider either Marks and Spencer Group PLC (MAKSY) or Walmart (WMT). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
Marks and Spencer shares have shown strong performance, with a 40% rise this year and a 300% return since October 2022, driven by a remarkable turnaround in its business. Despite near-term challenges in Clothing & Home and international segments, as well as labour costs, supply chain improvements, and product innovations are expected to drive future earnings growth. The stock is trading slightly below fair value, and projected EPS growth through to FY27 with supply chain upgrades suggest a handsome upside, contingent on stable macroeconomic conditions.
Here is how Marks and Spencer Group PLC (MAKSY) and Shake Shack (SHAK) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.