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Associated British Foods ( (GB:ABF) ) has issued an announcement.
Associated British Foods has repurchased 138,644 of its ordinary shares on 22 December 2025 as part of its previously announced share buyback programme, paying an average price of 2,106.21 pence per share within a trading range of 2,097 to 2,120 pence. The shares, acquired via UBS AG London Branch across multiple trading venues including the London Stock Exchange, BATS Europe, Chi‑X Europe and Aquis, will be cancelled, modestly reducing the company’s share count and reinforcing its ongoing capital return strategy for shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ABF) stock is a Hold with a £2338.00 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, sugar, agriculture and ingredients businesses and for owning the Primark clothing retail chain. The company operates across developed and emerging markets, giving it broad exposure to consumer spending and commodity cycles.
Average Trading Volume: 871,213
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £15.07B
For an in-depth examination of ABF stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.