Associated British Foods Buys Back and Cancels 91,438 Shares Under Ongoing Programme

Associated British Foods ( (GB:ABF) ) has issued an update.

Associated British Foods has repurchased 91,438 of its ordinary shares on 19 January 2026 under its ongoing share buyback programme authorised by shareholders in November 2025. The shares, acquired from UBS across several trading venues at an average price of 1,857.75 pence, will be cancelled, marginally reducing the company’s share capital and potentially enhancing earnings per share and capital returns for remaining 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.

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More about Associated British Foods

Associated British Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group, best known for its grocery brands, sugar and ingredients businesses, and the Primark value fashion retail chain. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and targets both consumer and industrial markets across multiple geographies.

Average Trading Volume: 882,491

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £13.14B

For detailed information about ABF stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.