LSE:MKS.L News 6 January 2026 - 25 January 2026

Marks & Spencer shares fell 0.5% to 364.9p in early London trading as European markets dropped after U.S. President Trump threatened new tariffs on UK and EU imports. M&S reported a 6.6% rise in food sales for the latest quarter, but like-for-like clothing and home sales declined 2.9%. The company maintained its full-year outlook. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.4%.

Marks & Spencer shares closed up 0.9% at 366.8p on Friday, capping a 4% weekly gain after its Christmas update showed strong food sales but weaker clothing. About 25 million shares traded, with the stock 12% below its 52-week high. UK inflation data is due Jan. 21 and retail sales Jan. 23. M&S reports full-year results May 20.

Marks & Spencer shares rose 2.4% to 353.2p after Berenberg upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its target price. M&S reported a 6.6% rise in underlying food sales for the holiday quarter, but like-for-like sales in Fashion, Home & Beauty fell 2.9%. Full-year profit guidance was maintained. The shares had already jumped 5% Thursday after the trading update.

Marks & Spencer shares rose 2.8% to 337.8 pence after reporting a 6.6% rise in food sales and a 2.5% drop in Fashion, Home & Beauty for the Christmas quarter. Like-for-like food sales increased 5.6%, while clothing and home fell 2.9%. The retailer kept full-year guidance unchanged. The stock remains below its 52-week high of 417.5 pence.

London, January 6, 2026, 10:16 GMT — Regular session Shares in Marks and Spencer Group plc (MKS.L) fell 1.6% to 317.5 pence by 10:16 GMT on Tuesday, down 5.2 pence from the previous close. The stock traded between 316.46 and 327.60 pence, and is edging just above its 52-week low of 315.30. Google The slide comes ahead of a key seasonal read. M&S is due to publish its Christmas trading update on Thursday, Jan. 8, a statement investors use to gauge holiday demand and any knock-on effects for profit guidance — the company’s forecast for earnings. Marks & Spencer UK