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Tesco PLC scores 7/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Strong). Market leader with dominant position, solid cash generation, and strategic expansion opportunities in digital and adjacent segments, offset by thin operating margins and modest near-term growth expectations. With a market capitalization of $38.9B and trailing twelve month revenue of $92.7B, Tesco commands substantial market power. The company maintains robust free.

What is Tesco PLC's industry? Tesco PLC (tescoplc.com) operates in Grocery Retail & General Merchandise. AskCyborg classifies Tesco PLC under Grocery Retail & General Merchandise in its company registry.

Tesco PLC operates as a grocery retailer in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. The firm has over 24% market share in the UK, more than double the second-largest peer, S...

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Industry Grocery Retail & General Merchandise
3 named competitors
3 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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Tesco PLC Overview

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Tesco PLC operates as a grocery retailer in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. The firm has over 24% market share in the UK, more than double the second-largest peer, Sainsbury's, making it the dominant player in British grocery retail with 340,000 full-time employees.

Strategic Profile

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Tesco holds 30% e-grocery market share in the UK, holding a dominant position online. The company's diversification extends into digital services, insurance, and convenience stores. Tesco's recent decision to snap up Amazon's failed sites while maintaining profit guidance, combined with easing grocery inflation and insider buying, positions it favorably for growth.

Competitive Landscape

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Tesco's 24% UK market share more than doubles that of second-ranked Sainsbury's. Major competitors include Asda and Morrisons, which analysts believe Tesco can squeeze. The company's 30% online grocery market share gives significant competitive advantage in e-commerce.

Industry Context

Tesco PLC operates in Grocery Retail & General Merchandise.

Key facts

Founded: 1919 · Headquarters: Welwyn Garden City, UK · Employees: 340,000 · Revenue: $92.7B · Market cap: $38.9B

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  • Tesco dominates with 28.2% UK grocery market share, significantly ahead of Sainsbury's at 15.7%
  • Easing grocery inflation (down to 4% in January 2026) is boosting profit margins
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Recent developments

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  • February 2026Stock broke above 200-day moving average at GBX 438.15 on February 9, trading as high as GBX 453.60 on strong volume
  • October 2025Tesco revised full-year adjusted operating profit expectations for 2025/26 to £2.9-3.1 billion, an upward adjustment from previous forecasts
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Sainsbury'sSecond-largest UK grocery retailer with ~15.7% market share→AsdaMajor UK supermarket chain competing on value positioning→MorrisonsRegional UK supermarket operator with significant northern presence→

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Industry context

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What does Tesco PLC do?+
Tesco PLC operates as a grocery retailer in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. The firm has over 24% market share in the UK, more than double the second-largest peer, S...
What is Tesco PLC's Cyborg Score?+
Tesco PLC has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Tesco PLC's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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