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Associated British Foods (GB:ABF)
LSE:ABF
ABF Stock Chart & Stats
2119.00p
-48.10p(-2.40%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
2119.00p
-48.10p(-2.40%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1,818.87p - 2,359.00p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume308.24K
Average Volume (3M)1.02M
Market Cap
£15.03B
Enterprise Value16.75B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£824.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£3.60B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.0
Beta0.89
Next Earnings
Apr 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.85Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.97%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.96
Shares Outstanding713,568,200
10 Day Avg. Volume628,749
30 Day Avg. Volume1,020,937
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.27
Price to Book (P/B)1.57
Price to Sales (P/S)0.87
P/FCF Ratio9.81
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£2,223.89Price Target Upside4.95% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Bears Say
Macroeconomic ChallengesPrimark is most exposed to lower-income consumers, who are at risk from the slowdown in disposable spending power, particularly as the UK is its largest market.
Margin PressureThere is an increased risk of margin pressure from cost headwinds and heightened investments, making Primark most at risk from macroeconomic challenges.
Market SharePrimark’s market share has now fully normalized post-pandemic, and growth is increasingly dependent on volumes, which are already tracking negative.
Associated British Foods News
ABF FAQ
What was Associated British Foods’s price range in the past 12 months?
Associated British Foods lowest share price was 1818.87p and its highest was 2359.00p in the past 12 months.
What is Associated British Foods’s market cap?
Associated British Foods’s market cap is £15.03B.
When is Associated British Foods’s upcoming earnings report date?
Associated British Foods’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 28, 2026 which is in 130 days.
How were Associated British Foods’s earnings last quarter?
Associated British Foods released its earnings results on Nov 04, 2025. The company reported 0.96p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.897p by 0.063p.
Is Associated British Foods overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Associated British Foods’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Associated British Foods pay dividends?
Associated British Foods pays a Semiannually dividend of 42.3p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.97%. See more information on Associated British Foods dividends here
What is Associated British Foods’s EPS estimate?
Associated British Foods’s EPS estimate is 0.85.
How many shares outstanding does Associated British Foods have?
Associated British Foods has 713,568,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Associated British Foods’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Associated British Foods reported an EPS of 0.96p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.897p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.982%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Associated British Foods?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:ABF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Associated British Foods Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
£2,223.89 (4.95% Upside)
£2,223.89 (4.95% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £1.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-2.05%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Associated British Foods
Associated British Foods plc operates as a diversified food, ingredients, and retail company worldwide. It operates through five segments: Grocery, Sugar, Agriculture, Ingredients, and Retail. The Grocery segment manufactures and sells grocery products, including hot beverages, sugar and sweeteners, vegetable oils, balsamic vinegars, bread and baked goods, cereals, ethnic foods, and meat products to retail, wholesale, and foodservice businesses. The Sugar segment is involved in growing, processing, and selling sugar beet and sugar cane to industrial users. The Agriculture segment manufactures and sells animal feeds; and provides other products and services for the agriculture sector. The Ingredients segment manufactures bakers' yeast, bakery ingredients, enzymes, lipids, yeast extracts, and cereal specialties. The Retail segment is involved in buying and merchandising clothing and accessories through the Primark and Penneys retail chains, which offer womenswear, menswear, children's wear, footwear, accessories, homeware, and skincare products. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. Associated British Foods plc is a subsidiary of Wittington Investments Limited.
ABF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
2,223.89p
▲(4.95% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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