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Associated British Foods (GB:ABF)
LSE:ABF
ABF Stock Chart & Stats
1846.00 p
-48.10 p(-2.40%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
1846.00 p
-48.10 p(-2.40%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1,810.00 p - 2,359.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume308.24K
Average Volume (3M)1.02M
Market Cap
£13.01B
Enterprise Value15.65B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£1.06B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£3.69B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.5
Beta0.73
Next Earnings
Apr 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.74Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.98%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.96
Shares Outstanding708,828,800
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
£1,905.91Price Target Upside3.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)1.63
Revenue Forecast (FY)£19.59B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Business ModelABF's multi-segment footprint across grocery, ingredients, sugar and Primark retail provides durable revenue diversification. This structure reduces reliance on any single cycle, allowing stronger segments to offset weaker ones and supporting more stable cash flows and resilience over months to years.
Balance Sheet StrengthA manageable leverage profile and strong equity ratio give ABF financial flexibility to fund capex, store rollouts and strategic initiatives without excessive refinancing risk. A healthy balance sheet supports sustained investment and cushions the group against cyclical shocks.
Disciplined Capital ReturnsManagement's continued buyback programme and a track record of multi‑year returns reflect disciplined capital allocation and confidence in core cash generation. Consistent returns indicate management prioritises excess cash deployment and can enhance long‑term shareholder value.
Bears Say
Revenue And Profit PressureA decline in group sales and a double‑digit drop in adjusted operating profit point to weakening demand and margin pressure. Sustained top‑line softness constrains reinvestment, limits margin recovery prospects, and can slow medium‑term earnings growth if not reversed.
Commodity Exposure In SugarThe sugar division's loss highlights structural commodity and input‑cost volatility that can repeatedly impair profitability. Ongoing exposure to EU sugar pricing and agricultural cost swings increases earnings cyclicality and may require more capital or operational adjustments.
Weaker Free Cash Flow ConversionA sharp drop in free cash flow growth and weaker FCF conversion versus net income limit headroom for capex, buybacks and debt reduction. With high ongoing investment (e.g., GBP 1.2bn capex), weaker FCF strains financial flexibility and elevates funding risk over time.
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 1810.00 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 £13.01B.
When is Associated British Foods’s upcoming earnings report date?
Associated British Foods’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 28, 2026 which is in 48 days.
How were Associated British Foods’s earnings last quarter?
Associated British Foods released its earnings results on Nov 04, 2025. The company reported 0.96 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.897 p by 0.063 p.
Is Associated British Foods overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Associated British Foods’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Associated British Foods pay dividends?
Associated British Foods pays a Semiannually dividend of 42.3 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 0.74.
How many shares outstanding does Associated British Foods have?
Associated British Foods has 708,828,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Associated British Foods’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Associated British Foods reported an EPS of 0.96 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.897 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.982%.
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?
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
Associated British Foods Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
£1,905.91 (3.25% Upside)
£1,905.91 (3.25% Upside)
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
9.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.31%
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.
ABF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
1,905.91 p
▲(3.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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