SBRY.L - J Sainsbury plc
| Previous close | 326.60 |
| Open | 324.80 |
| Bid | 298.00 x 1044400 |
| Ask | 332.00 x 411400 |
| Day's range | 324.00 - 327.10 |
| 52-week range | 223.60 - 333.40 |
| Volume | 4,610,102 |
| Avg. volume | 13,685,383 |
| Market cap | 7.166B |
| Beta | 0.65 |
| PE ratio (TTM) | 25.68 |
| EPS (TTM) | 12.70 |
| Earnings date | N/A |
| Forward dividend & yield | 0.10 (3.13%) |
| Ex-dividend date | 2018-06-07 |
| 1y target est | 316.00 |
Reuters•3 days agoSterling slide boosts FTSE while results drive Smiths Group down
A weaker pound helped Britain's top share index march higher on Wednesday as company earnings took centre stage with Smiths Group suffering. The blue-chip FTSE 100 (.FTSE) index climbed 0.7 percent, in line with a broader rally among European stocks as the second quarter earnings season steps into gear. Shares in easyJet (EZJ.L) were among the top gainers, up 2.1 percent, after the budget airline upgraded its full-year guidance and said that profit could jump by as much as 45 percent in 2018.
- Reuters - UK Focus•3 days ago
Sterling slide boosts FTSE 100 while results drive Smiths Group down
A weaker pound helped Britain's top share index march higher on Wednesday as company earnings took centre stage with Smiths Group suffering. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index climbed 0.7 percent, in line with ...
Reuters•4 days agoAsda proposes closure of London distribution centre, 261 jobs at risk
Asda, the British supermarket arm of Walmart (WMT.N) that has agreed to be taken over by rival Sainsbury's (SBRY.L), has proposed the closure of an online grocery distribution centre in London, putting 261 jobs at risk, it said on Tuesday. The group said it has entered into a consultation with staff at the facility in Enfield, north London. Asda said the Enfield site was restricted, preventing its further development.
- Reuters - UK Focus•4 days ago
Asda proposes closure of London distribution centre, 261 jobs at risk
Asda, the British supermarket arm of Walmart that has agreed to be taken over by rival Sainsbury (Amsterdam: SJ6.AS - news) 's, has proposed the closure of an online grocery distribution centre in London, putting 261 jobs at risk, it said on Tuesday. The group said it has entered into a consultation with staff at the facility in Enfield, north London. Asda said the Enfield site was restricted, preventing its further development.
- Reuters•10 days ago
Sainsbury's defends new chairman from criticism over Lloyds role
Sainsbury's (SBRY.L), the British grocer that has agreed to buy rival Asda, has defended its new chairman, dismissing a shareholder's suggestion that he might be tainted by a failed takeover deal during his time at Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L). Britain's second largest supermarket group said on Wednesday Martin Scicluna would join its board as chairman-designate on Nov. 1 and succeed David Tyler as non-executive chairman in March 2019 or soon after. Tyler has held the role since 2009.
- Reuters - UK Focus•10 days ago
Sainsbury's defends new chairman from criticism over Lloyds role
Sainsbury (Amsterdam: SJ6.AS - news) 's, the British grocer that has agreed to buy rival Asda, has defended its new chairman, dismissing a shareholder's suggestion that he might be tainted by a failed takeover deal during his time at Lloyds Banking Group. Britain's second largest supermarket group said on Wednesday Martin Scicluna would join its board as chairman-designate on Nov. 1 and succeed David Tyler as non-executive chairman in March 2019 or soon after. Tyler has held the role since 2009.
- The Wall Street Journal•10 days ago
[$$] European Corporate Roundup for Wednesday
A significantly-increased offer by 21st Century Fox for British TV broadcaster Sky is the highlight of Wednesday’s European corporate news.
- Bloomberg•10 days ago
Sainsbury's New Shopkeeper Is Missing One Item
J Sainsbury Plc has a new shopkeeper. Martin Scicluna, currently chairman of RSA Insurance Group Plc, will succeed David Tyler in the same role next year. The company faces serious competitive pressure, and Scicluna has no direct retail experience.
Sky News•10 days agoSainsbury's appoints Scicluna to steer £15bn Asda merger
J Sainsbury (Other OTC: JSAIY - news) has named City grandee Martin Scicluna as its next chairman, as the supermarket chain tries to steer through a £15bn merger with Asda. The veteran of blue-chip boardrooms will replace David Tyler, who has been at the retailer for almost nine years. Sky News' Mark Kleinman first reported about the appointment yesterday.
- Bloomberg•10 days ago
Sainsbury Taps Deloitte Veteran as Chairman Before Asda Deal
U.K. grocer J Sainsbury Plc named Martin Scicluna as its chairman, tapping a former senior executive at accounting firm Deloitte as it prepares to add Walmart Inc.’s Asda unit in a 7.3 billion-pound ($9.7 billion) deal. Scicluna, who is also chairman of RSA Insurance Plc, will replace David Tyler in March or soon after, following a five-month handover period, Sainsbury said in a statement ahead of its annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday. “Martin brings a breadth of experience and leadership and we look forward to welcoming him to the Sainsbury’s board at this pivotal time for the business,” Susan Rice, Sainsbury’s senior independent director, said in the statement.
- Reuters - UK Focus•10 days ago
Sainsbury's says Martin Scicluna to be next chairman
Sainsbury's, the British supermarket group that has agreed to take over rival Asda, said on Wednesday its next chairman will be Martin Scicluna, who currently holds the same role at insurer RSA . Scicluna, ...
Reuters•11 days agoRSA's Martin Scicluna lined up to chair Sainsbury's - Sky News
Sainsbury's (SBRY.L), the British supermarket group that is merging with rival Asda, has lined up Martin Scicluna as the successor to chairman David Tyler, Sky News reported on Tuesday. Scicluna already chairs insurance group RSA (RSA.L) and property company Great Portland Estates (GPOR.L). Sainsbury's, Britain's second biggest supermarket, announced a 7.3 billion pound deal to buy Walmart-owned (WMT.N) Asda in April, a tie-up which could put it ahead of market leader Tesco (TSCO.L) in grocery sales.
- Reuters - UK Focus•11 days ago
RSA's Martin Scicluna lined up to chair Sainsbury's - Sky News
Sainsbury's, the British supermarket group that is merging with rival Asda, has lined up Martin Scicluna as the successor to chairman David Tyler, Sky News reported on Tuesday. His appointment could be ...
- Reuters•11 days ago
M&S chairman tells investors there's no quick fix
Shareholders in Marks & Spencer (MKS.L) should not be overly concerned about its financial results over the next two years because those numbers are not that important to the clothing and food retailer's future, its new chairman told them on Tuesday. Retail veteran Archie Norman joined M&S as chairman in September last year and two months later the company detailed its latest attempt at a turnaround after more than a decade of failed reinventions. The plan included a five-year programme of store closures and relocations to cut excess selling space in its clothing business, increased technology investment and moves to make a misfiring food business more competitive.
- Reuters - UK Focus•11 days ago
M&S chairman tells investors there's no quick fix
Shareholders in Marks & Spencer (Frankfurt: 534418 - news) should not be overly concerned about its financial results over the next two years because those numbers are not that important to the clothing and food retailer's future, its new chairman told them on Tuesday. Retail veteran Archie Norman joined M&S as chairman in September last year and two months later the company detailed its latest attempt at a turnaround after more than a decade of failed reinventions. The plan included a five-year programme of store closures and relocations to cut excess selling space in its clothing business, increased technology investment and moves to make a misfiring food business more competitive.
- Reuters - UK Focus•11 days ago
Tesco UK boss Wilson steps back due to illness
Tesco said its recently appointed UK and Ireland boss Charles Wilson would step down to a less onerous role after being diagnosed with throat cancer three months ago. Wilson, the former CEO of wholesaler Booker which was bought by Tesco in March, had been seen as a potential heir to Tesco (Swiss: TSCO.SW - news) Chief Executive Dave Lewis.
- Fool.co.uk•12 days ago
Watch out! FTSE 100 stock Sainsbury’s could be about to cut the dividend
Royston Wild explains why FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) should be avoided.
Sky News•14 days agoCo-op rebuffed after £15m takeover raid on struggling Costcutter
The Co-op Group has made an audacious knockdown bid to take over Costcutter, one of Britain's biggest independent grocery retailers, amid an accelerating shake-up of the food industry. Sky News has learnt that the Co-op, which has been revived after nearly collapsing five years ago, approached Costcutter's owner, Bibby Line Group, with a £15m offer several weeks ago. The bid was rejected, but Bibby Line is understood to have left the door open to further talks.
Reuters•17 days agoSainsbury’s gets £3.5 billion loan package for Asda buy
By Alasdair Reilly LONDON (LPC) - UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has agreed £3.5 billion of syndicated loans to back its proposed £7.3 billion acquisition of Walmart's Asda, the company said on Wednesday. ...
- MarketWatch•17 days ago
FTSE 100 ends lower as trade tensions keep bubbling away
Anglo American climbs on report of possible merger bidSainsbury's has bagged a finance deal for its planned merger with Asda. U.K. stocks finished modestly lower Wednesday, as trade war worries persisted ahead of expected Chinese retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. and as the European Union looked at the possibility of an international deal to cut tariffs on auto imports. The FTSE 100 index (^FTSE) slipped 0.3% to end at 7,573.09, giving up part of Tuesday’s rise of 0.6%.
- Reuters - UK Focus•17 days ago
Sainsbury’s gets £3.5bn loan package for Asda buy
By Alasdair Reilly LONDON, July 4 - UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has agreed £3.5bn of syndicated loans to back its proposed £7.3bn acquisition of Walmart's Asda, the company said on Wednesday. The company ...
- Reuters•17 days ago
Sainsbury's pins sales growth slowdown on price cuts, not Asda deal
Sainsbury's, Britain's second biggest supermarket group, said sales growth slowed over the past three months because it pushed through price cuts, denying it had been distracted by its deal to take over rival Asda. Although Sainsbury's food trading performance is lagging rivals, its shares are by up over a third this year on the back of April's agreed 7.3 billion pounds takeover of Walmart owned Asda. The combination, which would overtake Tesco as Britain's biggest supermarket chain, is being looked at by Britain's regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
- Reuters - UK Focus•17 days ago
Sainsbury's pins sales growth slowdown on price cuts, not Asda deal
Sainsbury's, Britain's second biggest supermarket group, said sales growth slowed over the past three months because it pushed through price cuts, denying it had been distracted by its deal to take over rival Asda. Although Sainsbury's food trading performance is lagging rivals, its shares are by up over a third this year on the back of April's agreed 7.3 billion pounds ($9.7 billion) takeover of Walmart owned Asda. The CMA's probe is expected to be lengthy and Sainsbury's does not anticipate the deal being concluded until the second half of 2019.
- Bloomberg•17 days ago
Mastercard, Visa Dealt Setback in U.K. Retailer Fees Suit
A British appeals court ruled in favor of retailers including J Sainsbury Plc in a blow to credit card firms that could now face billions of pounds in damages. The fees fixed by Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. restrict competition and are unlawful, Judge Terence Etherton said today in London. The ruling, which also involved Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s Asda and Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, resolved wildly different decisions by judges in the lower courts.
Sky News•17 days agoSainsbury's sales growth eases in 'competitive' market
Sainsbury (Amsterdam: SJ6.AS - news) 's has reported a slowdown in sales growth but says it has the "right strategy in place" in a competitive market. The country's second-largest supermarket chain said like-for-like sales were up 0.2% in its first quarter to the end of June. There has already been evidence of a boost to the grocery sector from the Royal Wedding in May and hot early summer weather following a torrid period for the high street particularly.
