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PFD Stock Chart & Stats
196.70 p
0.12 p(0.07%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
196.70 p
0.12 p(0.07%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range165.20 p - 211.60 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume186.29K
Average Volume (3M)1.90M
Market Cap
£1.78B
Enterprise Value1.82B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£242.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£339.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.4
Beta0.46
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.62%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.15
Shares Outstanding868,795,840
10 Day Avg. Volume1,977,833
30 Day Avg. Volume1,902,004
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.81
Price to Book (P/B)1.14
Price to Sales (P/S)1.37
P/FCF Ratio11.09
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£235.00Price Target Upside19.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.23B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Branded PortfolioPremier Foods operates a portfolio of established, shelf-stable consumer food brands with broad grocery distribution. Durable brand equity and listed category exposure support stable demand, strong retailer relationships and pricing leverage across UK grocery channels over the medium term.
Improving Profitability & MarginsReported operating profit and net income trended higher versus 2024, with gross margins in the high-30s and net margins around 10–11%. Sustained margin levels provide structural earnings resilience, allowing profit growth even with modest top-line expansion and helping absorb input cost volatility.
Strengthening Free Cash FlowFree cash flow improved meaningfully in 2026 and runs at a healthy portion of reported earnings, supporting capital allocation flexibility. Stronger FCF underpinning reduces reliance on external financing, enables reinvestment, and improves ability to sustain dividends or pay down debt over the medium term.
Bears Say
Modest Revenue GrowthTop-line expansion has been limited, with only modest revenue growth after a flat 2024. Slow organic growth constrains the pace at which earnings can compound and increases reliance on margin gains or pricing to drive profit improvement in a mature UK grocery market with strong retail competition.
Variable Cash ConversionOperating cash conversion is inconsistent and historically below full coverage of net income, exposing cash flow to working-capital swings. This variability can limit predictable funding for capex, dividends or M&A and raises sensitivity to commodity or retailer-payment timing shocks over the medium term.
Balance Sheet Volatility & Modest ROEWhile leverage is moderate, an equity dip in 2025 signals some balance-sheet volatility and retained-earnings variability. Returns on equity are only mid-to-high single digits, indicating limited capital efficiency versus peers and potentially constraining capacity to fund growth without further balance-sheet action.
Premier Foods News
PFD FAQ
What was Premier Foods PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Premier Foods PLC lowest share price was 165.20 p and its highest was 211.60 p in the past 12 months.
What is Premier Foods PLC’s market cap?
Premier Foods PLC’s market cap is £1.78B.
When is Premier Foods PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Premier Foods PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 131 days.
How were Premier Foods PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Premier Foods PLC released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported 0.104 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.099 p by 0.005 p.
Is Premier Foods PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Premier Foods PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Premier Foods PLC pay dividends?
Premier Foods PLC pays a Annually dividend of 3.36 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.62%. See more information on Premier Foods PLC dividends here
What is Premier Foods PLC’s EPS estimate?
Premier Foods PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Premier Foods PLC have?
Premier Foods PLC has 868,795,840 shares outstanding.
What happened to Premier Foods PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Premier Foods PLC reported an EPS of 0.104 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.099 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.194%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Premier Foods PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:PFD
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
Premier Foods Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£235.00 (19.47% Upside)
£235.00 (19.47% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:PFD Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-4.96%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
15.61%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Premier Foods PLC
Premier Foods plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and sells branded and own label food products in the United Kingdom, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Grocery and Sweet Treats. The company's products portfolio categories include flavourings and seasonings under the Bisto, OXO, Paxo, and Saxa brands; cooking sauces and accompaniments under the Sharwood's, Loyd Grossman, Homepride, and Spice Tailor brand names; quick meals, snacks, and soups under the Batchelors, Nissin, and Sharwood's brands; ambient desserts under the Ambrosia, Bird's, Mr Kipling, and Angel Delight brands; and ambient cakes under the Mr Kipling and Cadbury brands. The company also provides dumplings under the Atora brand name; plain flour under the Be-Ro brand; cup noodles under NISSIN brand; breakfast, such as granola, breakfast drinks, and porridge under FUEL10K and Ambrosia brands; and flour for baking under the McDougalls brand name. It offers its products through supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, and wholesale and food service operators, as well as e-commerce channels. Premier Foods plc was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Saint Albans, the United Kingdom.
PFD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
235.00 p
▲(19.47% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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