LSE:MKS.L 3 December 2025 - 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.

Marks and Spencer shares dropped 1.6% to 317.5 pence in early London trading Tuesday, near their 52-week low. Industry data showed M&S grocery sales up 7.2% over 12 weeks as UK grocery inflation eased to 4.3% in December. Investors await M&S’s Christmas trading update on Thursday.

Marks and Spencer shares closed at 334.4p in London on 3 December, down 1.7% after a cyberattack cut profits despite strong sales. Half-year adjusted pre-tax profit fell to £184.1m from £413.1m, with Fashion, Home & Beauty sales dropping 16.4%. Analysts cited the April ransomware attack, which forced weeks-long e-commerce shutdowns and wiped over £1bn in market value.