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
£12.56B
Enterprise Value15.59B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£712.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£3.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.9
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.87Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.98%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.34
Shares Outstanding703,810,500
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
£1,622.33Price Target Upside-13.52% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)1.57
Revenue Forecast (FY)£19.48B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Business MixABF’s portfolio spans value retail (Primark), grocery brands, sugar, agriculture and ingredients, which smooths earnings cyclicality. This multi-segment exposure lets the company offset weakness in one area with strength in others, supporting more stable medium-term cash flows.
Solid Balance Sheet And Prudent LeverageManagement maintains prudent leverage and a strong equity base, enabling capital allocation for growth, buybacks and capex without stressing liquidity. A healthy balance sheet supports strategic investments and resilience through commodity or consumer cycles over the next several quarters.
Primark Rollout Driving ScalePrimark’s successful store expansion and high-volume, low-price model drive sales density and sourcing scale. Continued space growth and improved UK like-for-like trends bolster medium-term revenue and margin leverage, supporting sustained operating profit improvement as new stores mature.
Bears Say
Weak Cash ConversionA significant fall in free cash flow growth signals weaker conversion of earnings into investable cash, limiting flexibility for capex, buybacks and debt reduction. Persistently lower FCF constrains long-term reinvestment and heightens sensitivity to profit volatility across segments.
Sugar Segment Volatility And LossesSugar’s exposure to commodity prices and input-cost mismatches creates pronounced earnings volatility. Losses in a historically cyclical segment can materially depress group profit in weak price environments, making medium-term earnings dependent on commodity cycles and cost recovery.
Weak European Consumer DemandSoft consumer spending in the UK and Europe has pressured Primark’s like-for-like sales and group margins. If subdued demand or pricing pressure persists, Primark’s high-volume model and grocery brands may face prolonged margin compression, slowing medium-term profit recovery.
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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 £12.56B.
When is Associated British Foods’s upcoming earnings report date?
Associated British Foods’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 178 days.
How were Associated British Foods’s earnings last quarter?
Associated British Foods released its earnings results on Apr 28, 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 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 0.87.
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 0.707 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 0.719 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.374%.
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:
£1,622.33 (-13.52% Downside)
£1,622.33 (-13.52% Downside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £19.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
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 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
1,622.33 p
▼(-13.52% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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