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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

$26.60
$0.35(1.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$26.60
$0.35(1.32%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet & LiquidityConsistent conservative leverage and sizable equity provide durable financial flexibility to fund Primark expansion, absorb commodity shocks, and sustain dividends/buybacks. A strong balance sheet supports investment optionality and reduces refinancing risk across economic cycles.
Primark Scale, Rollout And Margin GuidancePrimark's large store network, ongoing store openings and franchise expansion create durable sourcing scale and category leverage. Management's sustained ~10% margin target reflects structural operating economics of high-volume, value apparel retail that can sustain earnings as stores mature.
Diversified Branded & Ingredients GrowthA diversified mix—stable grocery brands plus B2B ingredients and specialty growth segments—reduces revenue cyclicality and supports margins. Portfolio breadth gives recurring demand from retail and manufacturing customers, cushioning the group against localized consumer slowdowns.
Bears Say
Sugar Profit Structural WeaknessProlonged low European sugar selling prices and the expected full‑year operating loss indicate a sustained headwind for that division. Continued losses could weigh on group margins, cash flows and management focus until commodity prices recover or structural adjustments occur.
Primark Margin Pressure From MarkdownsHigher markdowns and inventory misallocation compress gross margins and show execution risk in merchandising and buying. If markdown intensity persists, it will erode operating leverage at Primark and limit the division's ability to fund expansion or sustain group profit growth long term.
Weakened Cash Conversion & Working-capital StrainA material decline in free cash flow conversion and low FCF-to-income coverage signals working-capital swings and weaker cash quality. This constrains reinvestment capacity and increases reliance on debt or liquidity facilities during seasonal peaks, reducing financial flexibility over coming quarters.

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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 $19.69B.
      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 93 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 $0.276 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 1.14.
                How many shares outstanding does Associated British Foods have?
                Associated British Foods has 703,653,260 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
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                      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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