Associated British Foods (GB:ABF)
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ABF Stock Chart & Stats
1876.00 p
-48.10 p(-2.40%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
1876.00 p
-48.10 p(-2.40%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1,729.45 p - 2,359.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume308.24K
Average Volume (3M)1.02M
Market Cap
£13.85B
Enterprise Value16.22B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£712.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£3.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.8
Beta0.70
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
0.87Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.98%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.34
Shares Outstanding703,776,000
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
£1,823.89Price Target Upside-2.78% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)1.56
Revenue Forecast (FY)£19.45B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Primark Digital & Operational ProgressSustained digital and operational improvements (web traffic, CRM growth, click & collect, self-checkouts) enhance customer acquisition, lower store labor costs, and raise conversion. These changes support scalable omnichannel growth, better margin resilience and durable market-share gains over coming years.
Solid Balance Sheet And LiquidityPrudent leverage, sizable liquidity and a pension surplus provide financial flexibility to fund Primark expansion, capex and shareholder returns while absorbing cyclical shocks. A conservative balance sheet supports multi-year investments and potential strategic actions such as the planned Primark demerger.
Diversified Branded Portfolio & Niche GrowthA broad mix of stable global brands plus high-growth niche lines reduces revenue cyclicality and concentrates margin expansion opportunities. Strong brand momentum and innovation in ingredients and niche categories support resilient volumes, pricing power and long-term margin durability across economic cycles.
Bears Say
Sugar Division LossProlonged low European sugar prices and market oversupply have turned sugar into a structural profit drag for the year. Continued weakness in this commodity-exposed segment raises volatility in group earnings and constrains overall margin recovery until market balances or structural changes occur.
Group Profit & Margin PressureAn 18% fall in adjusted operating profit and EPS decline reflect structural margin pressure from higher markdowns, weaker grocery and ingredient profits, and regional LFL softness. Sustained margin compression would limit reinvestment capacity and slow progress on strategic plans absent clear cost or mix recovery.
Weak Free Cash Flow ConversionSubdued free cash flow conversion reduces the group's ability to self-fund heavy Primark expansion, capex and buybacks. Even with a strong balance sheet, persistently weak FCF conversion increases reliance on liquidity or higher leverage to support growth and shareholder returns over the medium term.
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ABF FAQ
What was Associated British Foods’s price range in the past 12 months?
Associated British Foods lowest share price was 1729.45 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 £13.85B.
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 128 days.
How were Associated British Foods’s earnings last quarter?
Associated British Foods released its earnings results on Apr 21, 2026. The company reported 0.707 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 0.719 p by -0.012 p.
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 20.7 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 0.87.
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 0.707 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 0.719 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.679%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Associated British Foods?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:ABF
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Associated British Foods Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
£1,823.89 (-2.78% Downside)
£1,823.89 (-2.78% Downside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £19.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
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
8.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Associated British Foods
Associated British Foods plc (ABF) is a global diversified entity, primarily engaged in the food, ingredient, and retail sectors. Its extensive operations are segmented into five distinct divisions: Grocery, Sugar, Agriculture, Ingredients, and Retail. Within the Grocery segment, ABF is responsible for the production and distribution of a wide array of consumer food products. This includes hot beverages, various sweeteners, cooking oils, specialty vinegars, bakery items, breakfast cereals, ethnic culinary products, and meat products, all supplied to retail, wholesale, and foodservice channels. The Sugar division is dedicated to the cultivation, processing, and subsequent sale of sugar beet and sugar cane, primarily catering to industrial clients. Its Agriculture segment focuses on the manufacturing and supply of animal feeds, alongside a range of other products and services designed for the agricultural industry. The Ingredients segment specializes in the creation of key components such as bakers' yeast, essential bakery ingredients, enzymes, lipids, yeast extracts, and various cereal specialties. Lastly, the Retail segment manages the sourcing and merchandising of apparel and accessories through its well-known Primark and Penneys retail chains. These outlets offer a comprehensive selection spanning womenswear, menswear, children's clothing, footwear, fashion accessories, homeware, and skincare products. Founded in 1935 and based in London, United Kingdom, Associated British Foods plc is ultimately controlled by Wittington Investments Limited.
ABF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
1,823.89 p
▼(-2.78% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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