J Sainsbury’s upward revisions in both net profit margin and revenue growth forecasts have driven a modest increase in its consensus analyst price target from £3.12 to £3.27.
What's in the News
- J Sainsbury ended talks to sell Argos to JD.com after concluding JD.com’s revised terms were not in shareholders’ best interests.
- The company remains focused on enhancing Argos’ digital capabilities, range, and efficiency under its transformation strategy.
- J Sainsbury’s AGM approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor.
- The company declared a final dividend of 9.7 pence per ordinary share for the 52 weeks to 1 March 2025.
- Sainsbury reiterated its earnings guidance, expecting retail operating profit of around GBP 1 billion for 2025-2026.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for J Sainsbury
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen slightly from £3.12 to £3.27.
- The Net Profit Margin for J Sainsbury has risen from 1.49% to 1.63%.
- The Consensus Revenue Growth forecasts for J Sainsbury has risen from 2.4% per annum to 2.7% per annum.
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