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Associated British Foods (GB:ABF)
LSE:ABF
ABF Stock Chart & Stats
1770.00 p
-48.10 p(-2.40%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
1770.00 p
-48.10 p(-2.40%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1,770.00 p - 2,359.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume308.24K
Average Volume (3M)1.02M
Market Cap
£12.46B
Enterprise Value15.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£1.06B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£3.69B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.5
Beta0.75
Next Earnings
Apr 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.74Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.98%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.96
Shares Outstanding708,009,460
10 Day Avg. Volume628,749
30 Day Avg. Volume1,020,937
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.58
Price to Book (P/B)1.43
Price to Sales (P/S)0.82
P/FCF Ratio13.84
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£1,905.91Price Target Upside7.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)1.63
Revenue Forecast (FY)£19.59B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Business Model And Strong BrandsABF's multi-segment footprint across grocery, ingredients, agriculture and Primark retail materially reduces single-market dependency. Durable consumer brands and retail scale provide steady cash generation and cross-segment resilience, helping absorb regional demand shocks and support reinvestment over the medium term.
Solid Balance Sheet And Prudent LeverageA strong balance sheet with prudent leverage and a healthy equity ratio gives ABF long-term financial flexibility to fund capex, store rollouts and shareholder returns without stressing solvency. This structural financial strength supports sustained investment and cushions cyclical volatility in commodities and retail.
Primark Store Rollout Driving Durable GrowthPrimark's executed store expansion and improving UK trading increase long-term revenue capacity and market share. Space-driven growth is a durable lever: new store openings and matured footprints should deliver operating leverage and incremental profit as locations scale and supply-chain efficiencies improve.
Bears Say
Declining Sales And Profit PressureA fall in group sales and a double-digit operating profit decline point to structural demand headwinds and margin compression. If sustained, weaker top-line trends reduce operating leverage and cash generation, forcing more aggressive cost actions or slower reinvestment to restore medium-term profit growth.
Weak Free Cash Flow ConversionA marked drop in free cash flow growth and weaker FCF-to-net-income conversion erode the company's internal funding for capex, expansions and shareholder returns. Over the next few quarters this limits flexibility to invest in Primark or ingredients and raises reliance on external financing if cash generation does not recover.
Commodity Exposure: Volatile Sugar SegmentSignificant swings in sugar profitability driven by low prices and high beet costs show ABF's exposure to commodity cycles. Persistent volatility in sugar and agriculture can produce recurring earnings variability, complicating forecasting and pressuring group margins absent sustained structural cost or price improvements.
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 1770.00 p and its highest was 2359.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Associated British Foods’s market cap?
Associated British Foods’s market cap is £12.46B.
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 37 days.
How were Associated British Foods’s earnings last quarter?
Associated British Foods released its earnings results on Nov 04, 2025. The company reported 0.96 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.897 p by 0.063 p.
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 42.3 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.98%. See more information on Associated British Foods dividends here
What is Associated British Foods’s EPS estimate?
Associated British Foods’s EPS estimate is 0.74.
How many shares outstanding does Associated British Foods have?
Associated British Foods has 708,009,460 shares outstanding.
What happened to Associated British Foods’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Associated British Foods reported an EPS of 0.96 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.897 p. 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:
£1,905.91 (7.68% Upside)
£1,905.91 (7.68% Upside)
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
1,905.91 p
▲(7.68% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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