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Associated British Foods (ASBFY)
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Associated British Foods (ASBFY) Price & Analysis

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ASBFY Stock Chart & Stats

$28.10
-$0.32(-1.28%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$28.10
-$0.32(-1.28%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet & LiquidityA conservative leverage position, sizeable liquidity and a material pension surplus provide durable financial flexibility. This supports ongoing capex, store rollout, dividends and buybacks, and buffers the group against commodity or consumer demand shocks over the next several quarters.
Primark Scale & Store ExpansionPrimark's large physical footprint, continued store openings and successful franchise rollouts underpin structural growth and market-share gains. Scale enables sourcing advantages and a low-price model with rapid inventory turnover, supporting sustained sales contribution and margin recovery potential.
Diversified Branded & Specialty GrowthGrowth in higher‑value branded and specialty categories diversifies revenue away from cyclicals like sugar. Faster expansion in premium or niche food segments strengthens margin mix and reduces sensitivity to commodity swings, bolstering medium‑term earnings resilience.
Bears Say
Profitability DeteriorationDeclining operating and net margins reflect weaker pricing power and higher markdowns or input costs. Sustained margin compression erodes cashflow generation and return on capital, limiting reinvestment capacity and making the group more vulnerable to prolonged consumer weakness.
Sugar Segment Now Loss-makingA full‑year operating loss in Sugar signals structural pressure from low European prices and commodity dynamics. Extended weakness in this segment drags group profitability and creates volatility in earnings and cashflow that may persist until market or regulatory conditions improve.
Weaker Cash Conversion & Working Capital SwingsMaterial drop in free cash flow conversion and low coverage of net income indicate working‑capital stress or higher cash outlays. If cash conversion remains weak, it reduces ability to fund capex and shareholder returns sustainably and increases sensitivity to seasonal debt rises.

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ASBFY FAQ

What was Associated British Foods’s price range in the past 12 months?
Associated British Foods lowest stock price was $23.55 and its highest was $31.49 in the past 12 months.
    What is Associated British Foods’s market cap?
    Associated British Foods’s market cap is $18.09B.
      When is Associated British Foods’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Associated British Foods’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 144 days.
        How were Associated British Foods’s earnings last quarter?
        Associated British Foods released its earnings results on Apr 21, 2026. The company reported $0.955 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.97 by -$0.015.
          Is Associated British Foods overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Associated British Foods’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Associated British Foods pay dividends?
            Associated British Foods pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.28 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.66%. See more information on Associated British Foods dividends here
              What is Associated British Foods’s EPS estimate?
              Associated British Foods’s EPS estimate is 1.17.
                How many shares outstanding does Associated British Foods have?
                Associated British Foods has 703,776,000 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Associated British Foods’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Associated British Foods reported an EPS of $0.955 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.97. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.783%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Associated British Foods?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ASBFY
                    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

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                      Company Description

                      Associated British Foods

                      Associated British Foods plc (ABF) is a global diversified enterprise, encompassing significant operations in food production, ingredient manufacturing, and retail. Its activities are organized across five principal segments: Grocery, Sugar, Agriculture, Ingredients, and Retail. The Grocery division is responsible for the manufacture and distribution of a broad spectrum of grocery items. This includes hot drinks, various sugars and sweeteners, cooking oils, specialty vinegars, a range of bread and baked goods, breakfast cereals, ethnic cuisine components, and meat products, supplied to retailers, wholesalers, and catering businesses alike. Within the Sugar segment, ABF engages in the cultivation, processing, and sale of both sugar beet and sugar cane, primarily catering to industrial clients. Its Agriculture division develops and markets animal feed products, in addition to offering a suite of other goods and services designed for the broader agricultural community. The Ingredients arm focuses on producing specialized components such as baker's yeast, various bakery ingredients, enzymes, lipids, yeast extracts, and unique cereal preparations. The Retail segment, operating through its well-known Primark and Penneys chains, is dedicated to sourcing and selling fashion apparel and accessories. Their extensive offerings span women's, men's, and children's clothing, footwear, various accessories, homeware essentials, and skincare products. Founded in 1935, ABF maintains its corporate headquarters in London, United Kingdom. Associated British Foods plc functions as a subsidiary of Wittington Investments Limited.

                      Associated British Foods (ASBFY) Earnings & Revenues

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                      ASBFY Earnings Call

                      Q2 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                      Mixed results: the group demonstrated strong strategic and operational progress (Primark UK recovery, digital and CRM growth, store expansion, franchise success, improved free cash flow, sustained shareholder returns and a resilient balance sheet). However, near‑term financial results were weaker with group adjusted operating profit down 18% and notable challenges in sugar (full‑year loss now expected), Grocery (US oils), some Ingredients and Agriculture segments, plus margin pressure from markdowns. Management reiterated unchanged full‑year guidance except for sugar and highlighted H2 weighting, but geopolitical cost inflation and consumer demand risk remain key uncertainties.View all ASBFY earnings summaries
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