Associated British Foods (ASBFY)
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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%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$23.55 - $31.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.48K
Average Volume (3M)50.76K
Market Cap
$17.30B
Enterprise Value$15.90B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$712.39M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.9
Beta0.33
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
1.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.66%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.33
Shares Outstanding703,810,500
10 Day Avg. Volume16,268
30 Day Avg. Volume50,762
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.56
Price to Book (P/B)1.45
Price to Sales (P/S)0.82
P/FCF Ratio16.09
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.92
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.82
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.51
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.92
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)2.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$26.33B
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.
Associated British Foods News
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 $17.30B.
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 166 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.
Does Associated British Foods pay dividends?
Associated British Foods pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.481 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 703,810,500 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 -2.781%.
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?
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Associated British Foods Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.91%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.16%
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.
ASBFY Company Deck
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 summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
<0.01% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
99.99% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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