Marks & Spencer (or "Marks and Sparks", as the cool kids say) has undergone a major turnaround in recent years. The UK high street staple has successfully modernised its food and clothing divisions while expanding its online presence.
With a growing market share in groceries and a resurgence in fashion, it’s proving that a heritage retailer can still innovate and get investors excited. Buying Marks & Spencer (M&S) shares offers exposure to a well-loved British brand with improving profitability, but competition from discounters and changing consumer habits remain key risks.
June 10, 2025: M&S shares rise 3.9% as online sales are finally back. Shares remain 9% below their April peak and online sales in the fashion, beauty and home department are still expected to be negatively impacted by the April cyber attack.
May 21, 2025: M&S reported results for its fiscal year to the end of March, which were broadly positive (pre-tax profits up 22% to a 15+ year high) but nonetheless overshadowed by updates on the impact of an Easter weekend cryber incident – which continues to disrupt services. In his commentary, Chief Executive Stuart Machin noted: "Our current estimate before mitigation is an impact on Group operating profit of around £300m for 2025/26, which will be reduced through management of costs, insurance and other trading actions".
May 13, 2025: 3 weeks after a cyberhack, M&S is still unable to accept online orders and has revealed that some personal customer data has been stolen (thankfully not payment details).
April 30, 2025: Marks and Spencer was targeted in a recent cyber attack using DragonForce ransomware that left shelves unstocked and deliveries paused, costing the firm millions in lost sales and a lower share price.
Find the cheapest way to buy M&S shares with our calculator. Bear in mind that both exchange rates and share prices fluctuate in real time, so the costs estimated here are just a guide (refer to platforms themselves for availability and exact pricing).
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Historical closes compared with the last close of 356
| 1 week (2025-06-20) | -1.63% |
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| 1 month (2025-05-27) | -6.59% |
| 3 months (2025-03-27) | 0.39% |
| 6 months (2024-12-27) | -5.89% |
| 1 year (2024-06-27) | 21.13% |
| 2 years (2023-06-27) | 86.44% |
| 3 years (2022-06-27) | 146.45% |
| 5 years (2020-06-27) | 253.70% |
All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
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