M&S Surges as Long-Awaited Turnaround Finally Shows Results

  • Retailer forecasts revenue to rise for third consecutive year
  • CEO Stuart Machin plans to reinstate dividend in November

M&S stock has risen 24% over the past year.

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Marks & Spencer Group Plc surged as a long-promised turnaround finally showed signs of delivering results at the UK retailer.

M&S expects modest growth in sales from almost £12 billion ($14.9 billion) for the year to April 1 as it moves more of its business online and revamps stores. The company plans to reinstate a dividend in November after scrapping payments during the pandemic.