Associated British Foods (GB:ABF)
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Rating:69Neutral
Price Target:
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â–²(9.52% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:12/19/25
Associated British Foods has a stable financial foundation with strong operational efficiency, but faces challenges in revenue growth and cash flow generation. The technical indicators show mixed signals, and the valuation is reasonable with a moderate dividend yield. The recent earnings call highlighted both strategic initiatives and ongoing challenges, particularly in the sugar segment and European markets. These factors collectively result in a moderate overall stock score.
Positive Factors
Diversified business model
ABF's exposure across retail (Primark), branded and private-label grocery, sugar, agriculture and food ingredients reduces reliance on any single end market. This portfolio balance smooths cyclicality, lets management allocate capital between growth and defensive businesses, and supports resilient revenue streams over time.
Negative Factors
Revenue & free cash flow weakness
A modest revenue decline alongside a notable 17% drop in free cash flow growth signals weakening top-line momentum and conversion risk. Persistent FCF pressure can limit organic investment, slow deleveraging or reduce capacity for buybacks/dividends, constraining long-term strategic flexibility.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified business model
ABF's exposure across retail (Primark), branded and private-label grocery, sugar, agriculture and food ingredients reduces reliance on any single end market. This portfolio balance smooths cyclicality, lets management allocate capital between growth and defensive businesses, and supports resilient revenue streams over time.
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Associated British Foods (ABF) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£12.94B
Dividend Yield2.98%
Average Volume (3M)1.02M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.5
Beta (1Y)0.74
Revenue Growth-3.06%
EPS Growth-26.93%
CountryUK
Employees138,000
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryPackaged Foods
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.96
Shares Outstanding707,470,300
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
£1,915.00Price Target Upside4.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)1.63
Revenue Forecast (FY)£19.59B
Associated British Foods Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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 pro...
How the Company Makes Money
ABF makes money by selling products and services across multiple operating segments, with revenue primarily generated from (1) retail sales through Primark and (2) sales of food and ingredient products to retailers, foodservice customers, and othe...
Associated British Foods Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 04, 2025
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 28, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture with positive developments such as a new buyback program, Primark's store rollout success, and growth in the ingredients segment. However, these were offset by challenges like the decline in group sales and profit, sugar segment losses, and weak consumer environments affecting Primark's performance in Europe.Positive Updates
New Buyback Program Announced
ABF announced a new buyback program of GBP 250 million to be completed in 2026, following GBP 594 million of buybacks in 2025.
Negative Updates
Decline in Group Sales and Profit
Group sales were down 1% and adjusted operating profit down 12%, primarily due to a sharp drop in sugar profits.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
New Buyback Program Announced
ABF announced a new buyback program of GBP 250 million to be completed in 2026, following GBP 594 million of buybacks in 2025.
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Company Guidance
In the recent call, ABF's management provided guidance for the fiscal year 2026, highlighting several key metrics and strategic initiatives. The group reported a 1% decline in sales and a 12% drop in adjusted operating profit for 2025, attributed mainly to a significant downturn in sugar profits, which fell from close to GBP 200 million in 2024 to breakeven in 2025. Despite these challenges, ABF announced a new GBP 250 million buyback program for 2026, reflecting confidence in future prospects. Capital expenditure remained substantial at GBP 1.2 billion, with a focus on growth and efficiency projects across Primark and food businesses. Primark's initiatives included driving like-for-like sales growth and space expansion, with adjusted operating profit up by 2% to GBP 1.1 billion. In 2026, ABF expects adjusted operating profit and EPS growth, with specific improvements projected in sugar profitability due to lower beet costs and operational efficiencies. The company also foresees growth contributions from new store openings and ongoing investments in product and digital capabilities. Looking ahead, ABF emphasized its commitment to delivering long-term shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation and strategic brand development.Associated British Foods Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
75
Positive
Cash Flow
68
Positive
| Breakdown | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 19.45B | 20.07B | 19.75B | 17.00B | 13.88B |
| Gross Profit | 4.70B | 1.84B | 1.34B | 3.78B | 3.13B |
| EBITDA | 2.43B | 2.56B | 2.02B | 1.87B | 1.48B |
| Net Income | 1.02B | 1.46B | 1.04B | 700.00M | 478.00M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 19.29B | 19.01B | 18.84B | 19.77B | 16.89B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.06B | 1.66B | 1.46B | 2.13B | 2.31B |
| Total Debt | 3.69B | 3.68B | 3.72B | 3.89B | 3.69B |
| Total Liabilities | 8.11B | 7.74B | 7.65B | 8.22B | 6.89B |
| Stockholders Equity | 11.06B | 11.19B | 11.09B | 11.45B | 9.92B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.15B | 1.79B | 614.00M | 380.00M | 742.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.25B | 2.87B | 1.69B | 1.15B | 1.37B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -878.00M | -1.33B | -1.06B | -854.00M | -656.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.65B | -1.57B | -1.16B | -563.00M | -373.00M |
Associated British Foods Technical Analysis
Negative
1839.00
Price Trends
1896.54
Negative
1986.64
Negative
2047.37
Negative
Market Momentum
-28.17
Negative
44.66
Neutral
66.36
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:ABF, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1839 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1851.58, below the 50-day MA of 1896.54, and below the 200-day MA of 2047.37, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -28.17 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 44.66 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 66.36 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:ABF.
Associated British Foods Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | £2.74B | 8.36 | 15.07% | 2.06% | 6.96% | 28.47% | |
76 Outperform | £1.56B | 8.95 | 10.71% | 1.62% | 0.50% | 20.52% | |
70 Outperform | £1.91B | 17.26 | 12.20% | 0.79% | 7.74% | 30.09% | |
69 Neutral | £12.94B | 15.47 | 9.22% | 2.98% | -3.06% | -26.93% | |
65 Neutral | £1.54B | 8.87 | 2.17% | 5.27% | 26.84% | -81.73% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Associated British Foods Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Continues Share Buyback With Further Share Cancellation
Positive
Mar 30, 2026
Associated British Foods has continued its share repurchase programme, buying 7,157 ordinary shares for cancellation on 30 March 2026. The purchases, executed by Barclays Capital Securities across multiple trading venues at an average price of abo...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels Further Shares Under Ongoing Buyback
Positive
Mar 27, 2026
Associated British Foods has continued its recently announced share repurchase programme, buying back 149,686 ordinary shares on 27 March at an average price of about 1,827.7 pence. The company intends to cancel the shares, with the transactions e...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels Nearly 80,000 Shares in Ongoing Buyback
Positive
Mar 26, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 79,962 ordinary shares on 26 March 2026 as part of its previously announced share buyback programme, paying an average price of about 1,830 pence per share. The shares were acquired on multiple venues, incl...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels Further Shares Under Ongoing Buyback
Positive
Mar 23, 2026
Associated British Foods has continued its ongoing share buyback, repurchasing 149,521 ordinary shares on March 23, 2026 at an average price of 1,772.265 pence, with trades executed across venues including the London Stock Exchange, Cboe, Turquois...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 160,000 Shares in Ongoing Buyback
Positive
Mar 20, 2026
Associated British Foods has continued to execute on its previously announced share repurchase programme, buying back 160,000 ordinary shares on 20 March 2026 at an average price of 1,801.2888 pence. The shares, acquired via Barclays Capital Secur...
Stock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 150,000 Shares in Ongoing Buyback
Positive
Mar 19, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 149,999 ordinary shares for cancellation as part of its ongoing share buyback programme authorised by shareholders. The shares were acquired on 19 March 2026 at an average price of 1,824.0622 pence, via on-...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels Further Shares in Ongoing Buyback
Positive
Mar 18, 2026
Associated British Foods has continued to execute its previously announced share repurchase programme, buying 89,688 ordinary shares on 18 March 2026 at an average price of about 1,865.37 pence. The shares, acquired via multiple on-exchange trades...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 70,000 Shares in Buyback Move
Positive
Mar 17, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 70,000 of its ordinary shares at an average price of 1,878.11 pence each as part of its ongoing share buyback programme authorised by shareholders. The shares, acquired on 17 March 2026 via Barclays Capital...
Stock Buyback
Associated British Foods Buys Back and Cancels 75,000 Shares
Positive
Mar 16, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 75,000 of its ordinary shares on 16 March 2026 under its ongoing share buyback programme, paying an average price of 1,870.3829 pence per share. The shares, acquired via Barclays Capital Securities across m...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
ABF Discloses Removal of Share Pledges Linked to CEO-Connected Trust
Neutral
Mar 16, 2026
Associated British Foods has disclosed a director-related shareholding change after trustees of the G H Weston 1964 Settlement removed pledges over a large block of company shares. The trust, which counts chief executive George Weston among its be...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Buys Back and Cancels 75,000 Shares
Positive
Mar 13, 2026
Associated British Foods has continued to execute its previously announced share repurchase programme, buying 75,000 ordinary shares on 13 March 2026 at an average price of 1,841.66 pence. The shares were acquired from Barclays Capital Securities ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 80,000 Shares in Latest Buyback Tranche
Positive
Mar 12, 2026
Associated British Foods has continued to execute its share repurchase programme, buying back 80,000 ordinary shares on 12 March 2026 at an average price of 1,857.0379 pence. The shares, acquired from Barclays Capital Securities across multiple tr...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 85,000 Shares in Ongoing Buyback
Positive
Mar 11, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 85,000 of its ordinary shares on 11 March 2026 under its previously announced share buyback authority, paying an average price of about 1,848.67 pence per share across multiple trading venues. The company p...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels New Tranche of Share Buybacks
Positive
Mar 10, 2026
Associated British Foods has executed a further tranche of its previously announced share repurchase programme, buying back 89,704 ordinary shares on 10 March 2026 through Barclays Capital Securities at a volume‑weighted average price of abo...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 105,000 Shares in Latest Buyback Tranche
Positive
Mar 9, 2026
Associated British Foods has executed another tranche of its ongoing share repurchase programme, buying 105,000 ordinary shares for cancellation on 9 March 2026 at an average price of about 1,847.40 pence. The shares were acquired via Barclays Cap...
Stock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 119,909 Shares in Ongoing Buyback
Positive
Mar 6, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 119,909 of its ordinary shares on 6 March 2026 under its ongoing share buyback programme, paying an average of 1,882.66 pence per share, with trades executed across venues including the London Stock Exchang...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Buys Back 70,000 Shares for Cancellation
Positive
Mar 5, 2026
Associated British Foods has continued its recently announced share repurchase programme by buying back 70,000 ordinary shares on 5 March 2026. The shares, acquired from Barclays Capital Securities at an average price of about 1,911 pence and acro...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
ABF Strengthens Primark Leadership With New CEO and Commercial Chief
Positive
Mar 5, 2026
Associated British Foods has confirmed that Eoin Tonge, formerly Group Finance Director and interim head of Primark, has been appointed permanent Chief Executive of the value fashion chain and will remain on ABF’s board. Tonge, who brings se...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Associated British Foods Names Joana Edwards as Group CFO and Board Director
Positive
Mar 5, 2026
Associated British Foods has appointed Joana Edwards as Group Chief Financial Officer and an Executive Director on its board with immediate effect, elevating her from the interim finance role she has held since March 2025 and building on her tenur...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods cancels 90,000 shares in ongoing buyback
Positive
Mar 4, 2026
Associated British Foods has continued executing its share repurchase programme, buying back 90,000 ordinary shares on 4 March 2026 at an average price of 1,926.483 pence. The shares, acquired from Barclays Capital Securities across multiple tradi...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 90,000 Shares in Latest Buyback
Positive
Mar 3, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 90,000 of its ordinary shares on 3 March 2026 as part of its previously announced share buyback programme, at an average price of 1,894.1596 pence per share. The shares, acquired via Barclays Capital Securi...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 145,000 Shares in Latest Buyback Tranche
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 145,000 of its ordinary shares on 2 March 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme authorised by shareholders. The shares, acquired on the London Stock Exchange at a volume‑weighted average...
Stock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 234,368 Shares in Latest Buyback Tranche
Positive
Feb 27, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 234,368 ordinary shares on 27 February 2026 under its ongoing share buyback programme authorised by shareholders. The shares, acquired from Barclays Capital Securities at an average price of about 1,968 pen...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Associated British Foods Confirms Total Voting Rights and Share Capital
Neutral
Feb 27, 2026
Associated British Foods has confirmed that it has 709,578,099 ordinary shares in issue, each carrying one vote at general meetings, with none of these shares held in treasury. The disclosure, made under UK financial transparency rules, clarifies ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 75,000 Shares in Latest Buyback Move
Positive
Feb 26, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 75,000 of its ordinary shares on 26 February 2026 under its previously announced share buyback authority. The shares, acquired from Barclays Capital Securities at an average price of about 1,952 pence, will...
Stock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 50,000 Shares in Ongoing Buyback
Positive
Feb 25, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 50,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation as part of its previously announced share buyback programme, paying an average price of about 1,953 pence per share. The move, executed via Barclays across mul...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Launches £125m Second Tranche of Share Buyback
Positive
Feb 25, 2026
Associated British Foods has launched the second tranche of its previously announced share repurchase programme, appointing Barclays Capital Securities to execute up to £125 million of buybacks. The mandate runs from 25 February 2026 to betwe...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Completes First £125m Tranche of £250m Share Buyback
Positive
Jan 30, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 136,982 ordinary shares at an average price of 1,902.33 pence on 30 January 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, with all shares bought via UBS AG London Branch on multiple European trading ...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Associated British Foods Confirms Share Capital and Voting Rights Structure
Neutral
Jan 30, 2026
Associated British Foods has confirmed that it has 709,900,567 ordinary shares admitted to trading, each carrying one vote, and that it holds no shares in treasury. The disclosure, made under UK transparency rules, provides investors with an updat...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Buys Back and Cancels 135,486 Shares Under Ongoing Programme
Positive
Jan 29, 2026
Associated British Foods has continued its shareholder return strategy by repurchasing 135,486 ordinary shares on 29 January 2026 under its ongoing buyback programme authorised by investors last year. The shares, bought from UBS AG’s London ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Buys Back and Cancels 148,213 Shares
Positive
Jan 28, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 148,213 of its ordinary shares on 28 January 2026 under its ongoing share buyback programme, paying an average price of 1,913.07 pence per share, with trades executed across the London Stock Exchange and mu...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 310,704 Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Jan 27, 2026
Associated British Foods has bought back 310,704 of its ordinary shares on 27 January 2026 under its previously announced share repurchase programme, paying an average price of 1,896.12 pence per share across multiple trading venues including the ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels Further Shares After Buyback on 26 January
Positive
Jan 26, 2026
Associated British Foods has continued its share repurchase programme with the on-market buyback of 106,853 ordinary shares on 26 January 2026, at an average price of 1,886.42 pence per share, executed by UBS across multiple trading venues includi...
Stock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 137,379 Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Jan 23, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 137,379 of its ordinary shares on 23 January 2026 at an average price of 1,883.02 pence per share as part of its ongoing share buyback programme authorised by shareholders in November 2025. The shares, acqu...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 66,564 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Jan 22, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 66,564 of its ordinary shares on 22 January 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme authorised by shareholders, paying an average price of 1,873.15 pence per share, with trades executed across t...
Executive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
AB Foods Chairman Michael McLintock to Join Caledonia Investments Board
Neutral
Jan 22, 2026
Associated British Foods has announced that its Chairman, Michael McLintock, will join Caledonia Investments as an independent non-executive director, effective 16 February 2026, in line with UK Listing Rule disclosure requirements. The additional...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
ABF Posts Flat Group Revenue as Primark Growth Offsets Weaker Sugar and Agriculture
Neutral
Jan 22, 2026
Associated British Foods reported group revenue of £6.76bn for the 16 weeks to 3 January 2026, broadly in line with earlier estimates and down slightly by 0.9% at constant currency, highlighting mixed performance across its portfolio. Retail ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Buys Back and Cancels 79,504 Shares Under Ongoing Programme
Positive
Jan 21, 2026
Associated British Foods has continued its ongoing share repurchase programme, buying 79,504 ordinary shares on 21 January 2026 at an average price of 1,857.54 pence per share through UBS AG London Branch across multiple trading venues. The compan...
Stock Buyback
Associated British Foods Buys Back and Cancels 127,798 Shares Under Ongoing Programme
Positive
Jan 20, 2026
Associated British Foods has continued to execute its previously announced share repurchase programme, buying back 127,798 ordinary shares on 20 January 2026 at an average price of 1,853.09 pence per share. The shares were acquired via UBS across ...
Stock Buyback
Associated British Foods Buys Back and Cancels 91,438 Shares Under Ongoing Programme
Positive
Jan 19, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 91,438 of its ordinary shares on 19 January 2026 under its ongoing share buyback programme authorised by shareholders in November 2025. The shares, acquired from UBS across several trading venues at an aver...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Buys Back and Cancels 127,310 Shares Under Ongoing Programme
Positive
Jan 16, 2026
Associated British Foods has continued to execute its share repurchase programme authorised by shareholders, buying back 127,310 ordinary shares on 16 January 2026 at an average price of 1,859.48 pence per share through UBS AG London Branch across...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 70,482 Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Jan 15, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 70,482 of its ordinary shares on 15 January 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme authorised by shareholders, paying an average price of 1,853.76 pence per share, with trades executed via UBS ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 76,200 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Jan 14, 2026
Associated British Foods has continued execution of its existing share repurchase programme, buying back 76,200 ordinary shares on 14 January 2026 at an average price of 1,840.69 pence per share through UBS across multiple trading venues. The comp...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 254,508 Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Jan 13, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 254,508 of its ordinary shares on 13 January 2026 under its ongoing share buyback programme, paying an average price of 1,850.19 pence per share, with trades executed across the London Stock Exchange, BATS ...
Stock Buyback
Associated British Foods Buys Back and Cancels 410,634 Shares Under Ongoing Programme
Positive
Jan 12, 2026
Associated British Foods has executed a further tranche of its ongoing share repurchase programme, buying back 410,634 ordinary shares on 12 January 2026 at an average price of 1,832.36 pence per share. The purchases, conducted through UBS AG Lond...
Stock Buyback
Associated British Foods Buys Back and Cancels 435,820 Shares
Positive
Jan 9, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 435,820 of its ordinary shares on 9 January 2026 under its ongoing share buyback authority, paying an average price of 1,871.11 pence per share, with trades executed via UBS AG London Branch across multiple...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 362,713 Shares in Ongoing Buyback
Positive
Jan 8, 2026
Associated British Foods has continued its share repurchase programme by buying back 362,713 ordinary shares on 8 January 2026 from UBS AG London Branch at an average price of 1,887.78 pence per share, with trades executed across the London Stock ...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Associated British Foods Cuts Profit Outlook as Primark and US Food Markets Weigh on 2026
Negative
Jan 8, 2026
Associated British Foods reported a weaker-than-expected start to its 2026 financial year, with Primark and several food businesses facing challenging consumer conditions that will leave group adjusted operating profit and earnings per share below...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Buys Back and Cancels 33,673 Shares in Ongoing Repurchase Programme
Positive
Jan 7, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 33,673 of its ordinary shares on 7 January 2026 under its ongoing share buyback authority, paying an average price of 2,146.22 pence per share, with trades executed via UBS AG London Branch across multiple ...
Stock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 98,591 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Jan 5, 2026
Associated British Foods has repurchased 98,591 of its ordinary shares on 5 January 2026 under its ongoing share buyback programme authorised by shareholders in November 2025. The shares, acquired from UBS AG London Branch at an average price of 2...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels 123,233 Shares in Latest Buyback Tranche
Positive
Jan 2, 2026
Associated British Foods has continued to execute its share repurchase programme, buying back 123,233 ordinary shares on 2 January 2026 from UBS AG’s London branch at an average price of 2,127.3 pence per share. The shares, acquired across t...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Associated British Foods Confirms Total Voting Rights and Share Capital
Neutral
Jan 2, 2026
Associated British Foods has confirmed that it currently has 713,063,208 ordinary shares in issue, each carrying one vote at general meetings, and holds no shares in treasury. The company said this share count should be used by investors as the re...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Associated British Foods Cancels Further Shares Under Buyback Programme
Positive
Dec 31, 2025
Associated British Foods has continued to execute its previously announced share repurchase programme, buying back 64,562 ordinary shares on 31 December 2025 at an average price of 2,128.96 pence per share through UBS AG London Branch across sever...
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