M&S rises on firmer like-for-like sales growth in Christmas quarter

Marks and Spencer

08/01/2026 08:24

* Shares of Marks & Spencer Group MKS.L rise 2.9% to 337.9p

** Co posts Q3 Food division like-for-like sales growth of 5.6%

** "Food sales were strong and the business continues to outperform, hitting a new market share milestone in the period," says CEO Stuart Machin

** Fashion, Home & Beauty like-for-like sales fall 2.9% in Q3

** MKS says full-year guidance remains unchanged

** In 2025, stock fell ~15.2%

 (Reporting by Rishab Shaju in Bengaluru)

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