Marks and Spencer Group plc (MKS.L) Anomalies

Check historical price trends and seasonality for Marks and Spencer Group plc (MKS.L).

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Marks and Spencer Group plc (MKS.L) average YTD return over the past 10 years is +7.04%.

Over the past 10 years, the return for the specified period (Aug 8 for 30 days) is +2.53%.

5 wins 3 losses with a win rate of 62.50%.

AI Analysis (Past 10 Years YTD)

Marks and Spencer Group plc (MKS.L) Anomaly Analysis

1) Overview:

Marks and Spencer exhibits a clear seasonal pattern over the past 10 years. The stock tends to decline significantly from February through March, reaching a low point around March 17 with an average decrease of -9.8%. A strong bullish phase then emerges in November, leading into December, culminating in peaks around December 7 (+8.2%) and December 31 (+7.0%).

2) Buy-the-dip points:

The most pronounced dip occurs in March, particularly around March 17, presenting a potential buying opportunity due to the significant average decline of -9.8%. Another pullback period appears from late May through July, with declines bottoming out around July 15-17 (-8.5% to -8.2%), offering another chance to buy before the stock recovers. Investors might also consider accumulating shares during the smaller pullbacks in early October.

3) Summary:

Seasonality suggests a strategy of buying Marks and Spencer shares in March, especially around March 17, to capitalize on the historically low prices. Holding through the year allows investors to benefit from the strong bullish trend that typically peaks in December, specifically around December 7 and December 31. However, consider broader market conditions and company-specific news before making investment decisions.

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI (Gemini) based on historical statistical trends. It does not guarantee future performance. Investment decisions are your own responsibility.
YearStart DateStart PriceEnd DateEnd PriceReturnRate (%)
2025 2025-08-08 332.0000 2025-09-06 342.2000 10.2000 3.07
2024 2024-08-08 316.8000 2024-09-06 347.7000 30.9000 9.75
2023 2023-08-08 204.0000 2023-09-06 223.5000 19.5000 9.56
2022 2022-08-08 138.8500 2022-09-06 129.6500 -9.2000 -6.63
2019 2019-08-08 189.6500 2019-09-06 195.6500 6.0000 3.16
2018 2018-08-08 287.3770 2018-09-06 282.2504 -5.1266 -1.78
2017 2017-08-08 314.9090 2017-09-06 308.5482 -6.3608 -2.02
2016 2016-08-08 313.6748 2016-09-06 329.7193 16.0445 5.12
Avg 262.1576 269.9022 7.74 2.53
365 Days (Prev Close Change) Average (Past 10 Years) [Horz=Month / Vert=Day]
Negative Zero/Flat Positive ※ Change from prev day close. Excl Feb 29.
Mode:
Day \ Month Jan Total -2.00% Feb Total -2.45% Mar Total -3.66% Apr Total +1.54% May Total +2.17% Jun Total -5.19% Jul Total +1.47% Aug Total +4.31% Sep Total -1.18% Oct Total +0.38% Nov Total +7.64% Dec Total +1.16%
1 Avg +0.21% 0.00% +0.07% -0.07% +0.57% -0.12% -0.34% +0.81% -0.30% -0.06% +0.28% +0.90% +0.82%
2 Avg -0.18% +0.69% +0.34% -0.59% +0.09% -0.33% -0.12% -0.25% -0.98% -0.40% -0.82% +0.29% -0.09%
3 Avg +0.26% +0.57% -0.14% +0.74% -0.24% +0.30% +0.72% +0.42% +0.27% +0.17% -0.14% -0.06% +0.48%
4 Avg -0.05% -0.88% +0.19% -0.24% -0.18% -0.93% -0.03% -0.56% +0.44% +0.41% -0.22% +0.97% +0.45%
5 Avg +0.18% +1.37% +0.35% -0.28% -0.26% 0.00% +0.57% +0.47% -0.25% +0.37% +0.15% -0.22% -0.07%
6 Avg -0.05% +0.52% -0.28% -0.26% +0.25% -0.41% +0.08% -0.84% -0.37% +0.28% -0.75% +0.59% +0.52%
7 Avg +0.12% +0.87% -0.94% -0.55% +1.63% +0.99% -0.27% +0.22% +0.12% -0.31% -1.09% +0.70% +0.07%
8 Avg +0.10% +0.15% -0.81% -0.25% +0.11% +0.22% +1.45% -0.06% +0.77% -0.34% +0.18% +0.10% -0.37%
9 Avg +0.00% -1.38% +0.41% -0.30% -0.01% +0.33% -0.84% -0.29% +0.35% -0.15% +0.07% +1.22% +0.61%
10 Avg +0.15% -0.73% -0.44% -0.58% +0.36% +0.40% -1.01% +0.17% +0.80% -0.04% +1.10% +2.77% -0.97%
11 Avg -0.25% -1.31% -0.54% -0.60% +0.40% -1.20% -1.13% +0.47% +0.39% -0.55% +1.20% +0.50% -0.62%
12 Avg +0.09% +0.43% +0.49% -1.23% -0.17% +0.53% +0.72% +0.02% +1.06% +0.19% -0.37% -0.43% -0.12%
13 Avg -0.28% -1.14% -0.18% -1.59% +0.24% -0.65% -0.51% +0.43% -0.68% -0.37% +0.39% -0.25% +0.92%
14 Avg +0.04% -0.48% +0.05% +0.22% +0.09% +0.94% -0.15% -0.60% +0.20% +0.04% +0.61% -0.31% -0.06%
15 Avg -0.19% -0.06% +0.50% -0.98% -0.70% -0.48% -0.12% -0.51% +0.39% -0.13% +0.11% -0.02% -0.28%
16 Avg +0.14% +1.02% +0.41% +0.47% -0.51% -0.14% -0.75% +0.10% +0.55% +0.50% +0.07% -0.53% +0.47%
17 Avg -0.10% -0.08% -0.58% -1.66% +1.07% +0.15% +0.83% +0.21% -0.73% +0.61% +0.40% -0.34% -1.05%
18 Avg +0.27% -0.22% -0.50% +2.94% +0.28% +0.03% -0.32% +1.15% -0.95% -0.32% +0.21% +1.05% -0.11%
19 Avg +0.00% -0.33% +0.24% -0.02% -0.22% -0.42% -0.76% +0.55% +0.40% +0.37% -0.01% +0.43% -0.21%
20 Avg +0.14% -0.06% +0.57% -0.82% -0.63% +1.56% +0.14% -0.04% +1.11% +0.15% -0.25% -0.24% +0.24%
21 Avg +0.12% +0.27% -0.30% +0.38% -0.10% +1.38% -0.15% +0.43% +0.25% -0.40% -0.25% -0.04% -0.06%
22 Avg -0.02% +0.17% -0.54% -0.34% -0.04% -0.48% +0.06% -0.46% +0.36% +0.09% 0.00% +1.00% -0.07%
23 Avg +0.03% -0.44% +0.27% -1.05% +0.52% +0.08% -0.11% +0.36% -0.01% -0.48% -0.06% +0.44% +0.85%
24 Avg -0.15% -0.57% -0.24% -0.28% -0.21% +1.74% -1.63% +0.16% +0.16% -0.62% -0.23% +0.04% -0.07%
25 Avg +0.09% +0.55% +0.35% +1.17% +0.10% -0.66% -0.38% -0.44% +0.40% -0.65% +0.42% +0.26% 0.00%
26 Avg +0.17% +0.09% -0.08% +0.65% -0.25% +1.85% +0.41% -0.10% -0.03% -0.59% +0.50% -0.35% 0.00%
27 Avg -0.10% +0.40% -1.54% -0.13% -0.02% +0.13% -1.06% +0.47% -0.09% +0.79% -0.20% +0.20% -0.08%
28 Avg +0.16% +0.06% +0.42% +0.50% +0.31% +0.03% +0.26% +0.09% -0.17% +0.68% -0.28% -0.11% +0.08%
29 Avg -0.11% -0.43% - +1.32% -0.18% -1.61% +0.11% -0.02% +0.10% -0.70% -0.17% -0.08% +0.48%
30 Avg -0.26% +0.12% - +0.05% -0.76% -0.16% -0.85% -0.59% +0.41% +0.28% -0.26% -0.85% -0.28%
31 Avg -0.40% -1.15% - -0.27% - -0.92% - -0.30% +0.34% - -0.21% - -0.30%

Past 10 Years 1-Month [Aug 8 - Sep 6] Return Ranking

Rank Stock Avg Return (%) Wins Losses