- High gross margin of 98.1%
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 8/9)
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 5.07)
Weaker technical forecast for Marks & Spencer Group plc as stock downgraded to Hold/Accumulate
(Updated on Jul 13, 2026)
The Marks & Spencer Group plc stock price fell by -2.57% on the last day (Monday, 13th Jul 2026) from $10.12 to $9.86. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.14% from a day low at $9.83 to a day high of $10.04. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -0.5% for this period. Volume has increased on the last day by 46 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 48 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $472.05 thousand.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 10.14% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $9.92 and $11.44 at the end of this 3-month period.
MAKSY Signals & Forecast
The Marks & Spencer Group plc stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $10.10. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $9.78. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Thursday, July 02, 2026, and so far it has fallen -4.18%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Marks & Spencer Group plc gained volume on the last day, but on falling prices. In technical terms, this is called divergence and may be an early warning. In some cases, increasing volume on falling prices may be considered positive, but that is mainly in typical "sell-offs".
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Marks & Spencer Group plc stock
Marks & Spencer Group plc finds support from accumulated volume at $9.48 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.210 between high and low, or 2.14%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.85%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $9.47 (-3.93%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 6 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (MAKSY) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 14th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 14th we expect Marks & Spencer Group plc to open at $9.91, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $9.75 and $9.97, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.225 (+/-2.30%) up or down from last closing price. If Marks & Spencer Group plc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.30% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $10.03 (1.72%) than the support at $9.48 (3.85%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Marks & Spencer Group plc stock A Buy?
Marks & Spencer Group plc holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Hold candidate.
Current score:
-0.690
Hold/Accumulate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 14, 2026 - $9.91 ( 0.507%).
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MAKSY Performance
Trading levels for MAKSY
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 10.12 | 2.64% |
| R2 | 10.04 | 1.82% |
| R1 | 9.99 | 1.32% |
| Price | 9.86 | |
| S1 | 9.83 | -0.306% |
| S2 | 9.78 | -0.81% |
| S3 | 9.70 | -1.62% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 10.29 | 4.36% |
| R2 | 10.28 | 4.26% |
| R1 | 10.03 | 1.72% |
| Price | 9.86 | |
| S1 | 9.48 | -3.85% |
| S2 | 9.33 | -5.38% |
| S3 | 8.55 | -13.29% |
MAKSY Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 21, 2026 | Jun 05, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 | $0.0804 | 0.86% |
| 2 | Nov 13, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | Jan 16, 2026 | $0.0300 | 0.334% |
| 3 | Jun 02, 2025 | Jun 02, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 | $0.0698 | 0.665% |
| 4 | Nov 07, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | Jan 17, 2025 | $0.0258 | 0.308% |
| 5 | Jun 03, 2024 | Jun 03, 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 | $0.0508 | 0.632% |
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