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An update from Associated British Foods ( (GB:ABF) ) is now available.
Associated British Foods has repurchased 136,982 ordinary shares at an average price of 1,902.33 pence on 30 January 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, with all shares bought via UBS AG London Branch on multiple European trading venues and earmarked for cancellation to reduce the company’s share capital. The transaction completes the first £125 million tranche of the group’s up to £250 million buyback, signalling continued commitment to returning surplus capital to shareholders and paving the way for a second £125 million tranche that is expected to further enhance capital efficiency and earnings per share over time.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ABF) stock is a Buy with a £2083.00 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 UK-based food, ingredients and retail group, best known to equity investors for its global grocery and ingredients operations and the Primark fashion retail chain. The company is listed in London and regularly deploys capital-return tools such as share buybacks alongside investment in its operating businesses.
Average Trading Volume: 947,509
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £13.46B
Find detailed analytics on ABF stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.