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Associated British Foods ( (GB:ABF) ) just unveiled an update.
Associated British Foods has continued to execute its previously announced share repurchase programme, buying back 127,798 ordinary shares on 20 January 2026 at an average price of 1,853.09 pence per share. The shares were acquired via UBS across several trading venues, including the London Stock Exchange, BATS Europe, Chi‑X Europe and Aquis, and will be cancelled, marginally reducing the company’s share count and providing incremental support to earnings per share and capital returns for investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ABF) stock is a Hold with a £2035.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Associated British Foods stock, see the GB:ABF Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:ABF Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:ABF is a Neutral.
Associated British Foods has a stable financial foundation with strong operational efficiency, but faces challenges in revenue growth and cash flow generation. The technical indicators show mixed signals, and the valuation is reasonable with a moderate dividend yield. The recent earnings call highlighted both strategic initiatives and ongoing challenges, particularly in the sugar segment and European markets. These factors collectively result in a moderate overall stock score.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:ABF stock, click here.
More about Associated British Foods
Associated British Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group, best known for its grocery brands, sugar, agriculture, ingredients businesses and the Primark value fashion retail chain. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE indices, with a broad shareholder base focused on income and long‑term capital growth.
Average Trading Volume: 890,565
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £13.14B
See more data about ABF stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.