Tesco Share Price UK Today (TSCO) – Live Chart & News

Tesco shares climbed 1.82% on the latest session to close at 485.20p, with investors tracking the UK’s biggest supermarket operator receiving updated live pricing, upcoming dividends, and analyst commentary on where TSCO could head next.

Current Price: 494.05p ·
Previous Close: 494.05p ·
Day High: 495.50p ·
Market Cap: £30.80bn ·
Dividend Yield: 2.94%

The table below consolidates Tesco’s key specifications and trading data from official and broker sources.

How much are Tesco shares today?

Current price details

Tesco PLC (TSCO:LSE) shares closed at 485.20p on 17 April 2026, according to official data from the London Stock Exchange (London Stock Exchange). That session saw the price climb 8.85p, representing a 1.82% gain. Hargreaves Lansdown quoted the stock at 483.40p (sell) and 483.80p (buy) on the same trading day, with the buy-sell spread reflecting normal market liquidity for a FTSE 100 constituent.

Day high and low

According to Hargreaves Lansdown (Hargreaves Lansdown), Tesco opened at 495.00p with a session high of 500.96p. The 52-week high stands at 508.00p while the 52-week low is 353.30p — meaning the current price sits roughly 23p below the yearly peak. The day’s official trading range from Tesco PLC data shows a low of 490.80p and a high of 495.50p.

Recent trading volume

AJ Bell reported trading volume of 10,218,900 shares on the most recent session (AJ Bell), with a recent trade on 20 April recorded at 493.1p. Average daily volume typically runs in the 8-12 million share range, suggesting normal market interest in the supermarket giant.

The trading data shows Tesco as a liquid FTSE 100 stock with normal volume patterns, and the 1.82% single-day gain is notable but within normal daily volatility for the stock.

What is the prediction for Tesco shares?

Analyst forecasts

Motley Fool UK provides forward-looking dividend estimates for investors tracking Tesco’s income potential. The FY2026 forecast sits at 14.2p per share (up nearly 4% from FY2025), with FY2027 expected at 15.7p per share and FY2028 projected at 17.2p per share (Motley Fool UK). These forecasts suggest continued dividend growth even if the share price faces near-term headwinds.

Price targets

While specific broker price targets vary, the P/E ratio of 16.75 places Tesco slightly above the FTSE 100 average, reflecting market expectations for stable earnings. At current prices, analysts at Motley Fool UK note that FY2026 yields could reach 3.1% and FY2027 yields 3.4%.

FY 2026 earnings preview

Tesco is scheduled to release its FY2026 earnings preview on 16 April. The retailer reported like-for-like sales up 4.3% in the first half, giving investors reason for cautious optimism heading into the full-year report.

Why are Tesco shares dropping?

Recent profit guidance

Despite Tesco upgrading its profit guidance in recent weeks, shares still faced downward pressure. Halifax analysis noted the unusual disconnect — upgraded outlook, yet shares falling — suggests markets are pricing in broader sector concerns rather than Tesco-specific weaknesses.

Market reactions

Total shareholder return for Tesco sits at -1.79% versus the FTSE 100’s -0.55% over the comparable period (AJ Bell), indicating Tesco has underperformed its index peers. This relative weakness may reflect investor rotation out of defensive retail names into growth sectors.

Halifax analysis

According to Halifax analysts, the retail sector faces margin pressure from rising staff costs, competitive discounting from discounters, and uncertain consumer spending. Tesco’s scale provides some buffer, but investors appear cautious about near-term profitability in a challenging environment.

The pattern shows that even solid UK retailers like Tesco aren’t immune to sector rotation and macro headwinds, and the disconnect between improved guidance and falling share prices reflects broader market sentiment toward retail names.

How much will Tesco’s next dividend be?

Upcoming dividend amount

Tesco’s FY2025 full-year dividend came in at £0.13 per share (StocksGuide), paid across interim and final distributions. The most recent individual dividend payment was £0.05 per share. The ex-dividend date for the most recent payment was 9 October 2025 (Investing.com).

Dividend per share calculator

For investors calculating potential income: at current prices around 494p, a 14.2p FY2026 dividend represents approximately 2.88% yield. Using Tesco’s own dividend calculator (Tesco PLC Investor Centre), shareholders can estimate their precise income based on holding size.

Yield details

According to Hargreaves Lansdown, the previous dividend rate was 22.20p (4.70%) — though this reflected a different price level. Current trailing yield sits around 3% based on the FY2025 payout, with forward yields projected between 2.8% and 3.4% depending on FY2026 outcomes.

The dividend trajectory looks positive for income investors, but yield compression (lower percentage returns as prices rise) limits capital appreciation potential at current valuation levels.

Are Tesco shares likely to go up?

Short-term outlook

Short-term momentum appears mixed. The shares gained 1.82% on the latest session, but remain below the 52-week high of 508p. Market participants seem to be weighing Tesco’s improved profit guidance against macro headwinds affecting the entire retail sector.

52-week range

The 52-week range of 353.30p to 508.00p gives context for current positioning. Shares currently trade near the upper end of this range, suggesting the market has already priced in considerable optimism about Tesco’s turnaround story.

Influencing factors

Several factors could drive shares higher or lower from here: consumer spending trends, grocery market share shifts between Tesco and discounters, cost inflation in wages and logistics, and the success of Tesco’s convenience and online strategies. CEO Ken Murphy recently noted the company is “betting on a good Christmas” — though whether that optimism translates to sustained share price gains remains to be seen.

Timeline signal

Four data points define Tesco’s recent trajectory: the FY2021 pandemic low when dividends were cut to 10p per share; the October 2025 ex-dividend date; the stock price recovery to £4.42 by January 2026; and the most recent close at 485.20p on 17 April 2026.

The milestone table below tracks key moments in Tesco’s recent share price history.

What analysts are saying

“Looking at the latest forecasts, things appear quite promising for shareholders.”

— Motley Fool UK, Analyst Commentary, November 2025

“Predictions aren’t set in stone, but these do confirm my view that perhaps investors have seen the best of Tesco for now.”

— Motley Fool UK, Analyst Commentary, November 2025

“We’re betting on a good Christmas.”

— Ken Murphy, CEO, Tesco PLC (Motley Fool UK)

Summary

For income-focused UK investors, the Tesco share price story comes down to one thing: at current levels, the supermarket offers a reliable ~3% yield backed by the UK’s largest grocery business. That income stream looks sustainable given the FY2026 dividend forecast of 14.2p per share — nearly 4% above last year’s payout. But for investors prioritising capital gains, the near-term picture looks murkier: the shares have already climbed from 353p lows to near 485p, and any profit guidance shortfall could quickly wipe out recent gains.

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