Associated British Foods Cancels 76,200 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme

An update from Associated British Foods ( (GB:ABF) ) is now available.

Associated British Foods has continued execution of its existing share repurchase programme, buying back 76,200 ordinary shares on 14 January 2026 at an average price of 1,840.69 pence per share through UBS across multiple trading venues. The company intends to cancel all of the repurchased shares, a move that marginally reduces its share count and can enhance earnings per share and capital returns for remaining investors, underscoring ongoing active capital management and confidence in the business.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ABF) stock is a Sell with a £1750.00 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, sugar, agriculture and ingredients businesses as well as 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: 842,155

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £13.05B

See more data about ABF stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.