Associated British Foods Buys Back and Cancels 410,634 Shares Under Ongoing Programme

Associated British Foods ( (GB:ABF) ) has shared an announcement.

Associated British Foods has executed a further tranche of its ongoing share repurchase programme, buying back 410,634 ordinary shares on 12 January 2026 at an average price of 1,832.36 pence per share. The purchases, conducted through UBS AG London Branch across the London Stock Exchange and alternative trading venues, will be cancelled, reducing the company’s share capital and potentially enhancing earnings per share and capital returns for shareholders as the buyback plan announced in November 2025 continues.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ABF) stock is a Hold with a £1800.00 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.

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More about Associated British Foods

Associated British Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group listed in London. The company operates across grocery, sugar, agriculture, ingredients and clothing retail, with a significant presence in consumer markets through both branded food products and its value fashion chain Primark.

Average Trading Volume: 826,092

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £13.16B

For a thorough assessment of ABF stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.