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ABF Stock Chart & Stats
1995.50 p
21.50 p(1.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
1995.50 p
21.50 p(1.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1,729.45 p - 2,359.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume232.03K
Average Volume (3M)1.02M
Market Cap
£14.60B
Enterprise Value16.22B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£712.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£3.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.6
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
0.86Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.02%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.34
Shares Outstanding703,653,260
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
£1,774.00Price Target Upside-11.10% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.54
Revenue Forecast (FY)£19.47B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Portfolio And Branded Food MomentumABF's mix of grocery, ingredients and owned retail (Primark) reduces reliance on any single end market. Continued branded food growth and niche brand momentum provide stable revenues and product-level pricing power, supporting mid-term resilience across cycles and enabling reinvestment.
Solid Balance Sheet And Liquidity PositionA strong equity ratio, manageable leverage and multi-hundred-million liquidity buffer give ABF durable financial flexibility. This underpins capacity to fund capex, support Primark expansion, maintain dividends and execute buybacks without forcing distressed asset sales during downturns.
Primark Expansion, Digital And Operational ProgressPrimark's structural moves—store roll-out, digital traffic growth, larger CRM and franchising—raise long-term market reach and lower per-unit costs via scale and automation. These initiatives support sustainable sales growth, improved customer retention and operating margin recovery over multiple years.
Bears Say
Sugar: Prolonged Low Prices And Full-year LossStructural oversupply and weak European sugar prices have turned a core commodity segment loss-making. Persistent low commodity margins materially reduce group profitability, require either sustained price recovery, cost restructuring or strategic repositioning to prevent multi-year earnings drag.
Primark Like‑for‑like Weakness, Markdowns And Inventory ExecutionDeclining like‑for‑like sales and markdown-driven margin erosion signal structural merchandising and demand risks. Persistent inventory missteps and higher markdowns can depress sustainable margins, force higher promotional intensity and slow return on new store investment for several quarters.
Weaker Free Cash Flow Conversion And Higher Net DebtA declining FCF conversion rate reduces internal funding for capex, dividends and buybacks. Combined with elevated capex and shareholder returns that lifted net debt, this narrows financial flexibility and raises sensitivity to profit shocks, constraining strategic optionality in adverse scenarios.
Associated British Foods News
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 £14.60B.
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 87 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 3.02%. See more information on Associated British Foods dividends here
What is Associated British Foods’s EPS estimate?
Associated British Foods’s EPS estimate is 0.86.
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 0.707 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
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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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
£1,774.00 (-11.10% Downside)
£1,774.00 (-11.10% Downside)
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
3.02%
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
1,774.00 p
▼(-11.10% Downside)