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Tesco is a 'buy' as second half can raise cautious expectations - broker
Tesco PLC (LSE:TSCO) remains on Shore Capital's Buy list with analysts describing the UK supermarket operator as a “consummate cash compounder” heading into its interim results next month. Despite pressures from rising UK food inflation, competition from Asda and ongoing government cost headwinds, the broker believes Tesco's defensive investment strategy has supported relative price positioning and underpinned market share gains.
Tesco: Still more in the trolley
Tesco PLC (LSE:TSCO) turnaround story is no longer a secret, but investors might still be underestimating just how much further the supermarket giant can go. Analysts at JPMorgan have dusted off their shopping list and put Tesco back on Positive Catalyst Watch, their way of flagging potential near-term upside.
Tesco backed as a winner in the grocery wars
Deutsche Bank has started coverage on the UK's two biggest listed supermarkets, rating Tesco PLC (LSE:TSCO) a 'buy' with a target price of 470p and J Sainsbury PLC (LSE:SBRY) a 'hold' with a 310p target. It says the sector is facing ongoing competition and cost pressures, but the major players are holding their ground on value and market share.
Is Tesco gaining ground as food inflation edges higher?
Citi has given Tesco PLC (LSE:TSCO) a fresh vote of confidence following the latest round of industry data, arguing that the UK's biggest grocer is set to keep winning market share even as food prices rise. The American bank's team points to the latest Kantar figures, which showed grocery inflation picking up to 5.2% in the four weeks to mid-July, up from a 4.2% twelve-week average.
Are Investors Undervaluing Tesco (TSCDY) Right Now?
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Tesco (TSCDY) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Tesco (TSCDY) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Tesco holds guidance steady as sales growth improves despite 'intense' grocery competition
Tesco PLC (LSE:TSCO) held its full-year guidance steady despite what it called an "intensely competitive" grocery market, as it turned in a first-quarter update that showed stronger like-for-like sales growth than the past year. LFL sales were up 4.6% to £16.4 billion for the 13 weeks to 24 May 2025, led by 5.5% growth in Ireland and 5.1% growth for the rest of the UK.
Tesco set to report stronger-than-expected progress, says investment bank as it digs into the primary data
Tesco PLC (LSE:TSCO) is expected to report a 4.6% increase in UK like-for-like sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 on Thursday (June 11), according to a research note from Citi. This projection is above the 3.6% consensus estimate from Visible Alpha and reflects strong consumer demand over March, April, and May, as indicated by data from Kantar.
Will Tesco's quarterly update show signs of competitive pressures from Asda?
Tesco PLC (LSE:TSCO) will deliver a first-quarter trading update on Thursday 12 June, with investors watching closely for signs of how the UK's largest supermarket is navigating an increasingly competitive grocery market. In April, Ken Murphy, chief executive of the FTSE 100-listed grocer, warned that profits will fall this year in as he issued guidance that was seen as cautious but still aggressive.
Leading investment bank backs Tesco executive reshuffle as signal of growth focus and continuity
Citi has described Tesco PLC's (LSE:TSCO) latest executive changes as a modest positive, highlighting strong succession planning and renewed focus on higher-margin income streams. The reshuffle is expected to have a neutral to slightly positive impact on the shares.
Tesco and Sainsbury holding their ground against Asda counter-offensive
Shoppers may be feeling the squeeze, but Britain's supermarket giants are holding their ground. According to a new note from RBC Capital Markets, Tesco PLC (LSE:TSCO) and J Sainsbury PLC (LSE:SBRY) remain the best bets among the traditional “Big Four” grocers, despite fierce competition from discounters Aldi and Lidl.
Tesco: Upgrade To Buy On Improved Fundamentals And Cheaper Valuation
Upgraded Tesco (TSCDY) to a buy rating due to improved fundamentals and attractive valuation, despite conservative FY26 guidance. Strong cost management and pricing strategy led to 8.6% y/y net income growth and increased market share in FY25. Retail media and data monetization efforts are scaling rapidly, potentially boosting earnings with high-margin revenue streams.
