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J Sainsbury Stock
J Sainsbury plc
Company data
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Grocery Stores
- Country
- United Kingdom
- CEO
- Simon John Roberts
- Employees
- 139,087
- Market cap
- £7.6 B
- IPO
- 01/07/1988
J Sainsbury plc is a prominent retailer and financial services provider operating across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Established in 1869, the company is headquartered in London. Its diverse business activities encompass the sale of food, general merchandise, and clothing, alongside the provision of…
Company description based on the data provider's company data, AI-assisted, created on 16/10/2026. Not investment advice.
J Sainsbury stock: price history
1D
+1.3%
1W
+4.9%
1M
+3.6%
6M
-0.8%
YTD
+7.3%
1Y
+3.4%
2Y
+25.8%
5Y
+17.6%
10Y
+49.8%
Next earnings date
Next earnings date
22/10/2026 (in 5 days)
Volatility around earnings
~18% stronger price swings than usual
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Analyst assessment of J Sainsbury
0
STRONG BUY
0
BUY
0
HOLD
1
SELL
0
STRONG SELL
1
TOTAL · Sell
As of: 08/07/2021
J Sainsbury stock metrics
P/E
20.66
P/B
1.28
EV/EBITDA
6.25
RETURN ON EQUITY
3.6%
NET MARGIN
1.4%
DEBT/EQUITY
1.07
DIVIDEND YIELD
7.1%
AS OF
28/02/2026
Free float & liquidity
FREE FLOAT
75.2%
FLOAT SHARES
1,638,751,669
AVG. DAILY VOLUME (30D)
8,003,598
Institutional holders
Dividends & Stock splits
Dividends
Stock splits
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Frequently asked questions about J Sainsbury stock
What does J Sainsbury do?
J Sainsbury plc is a company in the Consumer Defensive sector, Grocery Stores industry, headquartered in United Kingdom.
The CEO is Simon John Roberts, the company employs around 139,087 people.
The IPO was on 01/07/1988; the stock trades on LSE under the ticker SBRY.L.
What do analysts say about J Sainsbury stock?
1 analysts rate the stock, the consensus is Sell (as of 08/07/2021).
This is an external assessment, not a statement by Market Jury.
When does J Sainsbury report next?
The next earnings date is 22/10/2026.
Around past earnings, price swings were roughly 18% stronger than usual.
Does J Sainsbury pay a dividend?
Yes. The last dividend was £9.60 per share, ex-date 04/06/2026, paid on 10/07/2026.
The dividend yield is 7.1% (as of 28/02/2026).
Which stocks are comparable to J Sainsbury?
Comparable stocks include Tesco, Ocado Group, Kroger, Imperial Brands, B&M European Value Retail, M.P. Evans Group, Fevertree Drinks and AEP Plantations.
How can I get J Sainsbury stock analyzed?
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