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An update from Associated British Foods ( (GB:ABF) ) is now available.
Associated British Foods has repurchased 70,482 of its ordinary shares on 15 January 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme authorised by shareholders, paying an average price of 1,853.76 pence per share, with trades executed via UBS AG London Branch across multiple trading venues including the London Stock Exchange, BATS Europe, Chi-X Europe and Aquis. The company intends to cancel the repurchased stock, a move that will reduce the number of shares in issue and can enhance earnings per share, underlining management’s continued use of capital returns to shareholders as part of its broader financial strategy.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ABF) stock is a Hold with a £2013.00 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, alongside its value-fashion retail chain Primark, with a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and a broad base of institutional and retail shareholders.
Average Trading Volume: 867,451
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £13.21B
For an in-depth examination of ABF stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.