Premier Foods PLC (GB:PFD)
LSE:PFD
PFD Stock Chart & Stats
181.80 p
0.12 p(0.07%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
181.80 p
0.12 p(0.07%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range165.20 p - 216.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume186.29K
Average Volume (3M)1.90M
Market Cap
£1.57B
Enterprise Value1.77B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£127.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£334.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.9
Beta0.56
Next Earnings
May 14, 2026EPS Estimate
0.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.62%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.05
Shares Outstanding868,795,840
10 Day Avg. Volume1,977,833
30 Day Avg. Volume1,902,004
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.67
Price to Book (P/B)1.12
Price to Sales (P/S)1.40
P/FCF Ratio13.79
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£234.00Price Target Upside28.71% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.18B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Branded Growth And Market Share GainsSustained branded growth and 130bps share gain over three years indicate durable brand equity and category competitiveness. This supports repeat purchase, pricing power and stable shelf presence with major retailers, underpinning predictable revenue and strategic resilience over months to years.
Improving Profitability And Stable MarginsReported margin improvement and stable gross margins reflect effective cost management and operational leverage. Consistent margin profiles and rising operating profits support cash generation and reinvestment capacity, improving long-term earnings quality beyond transitory effects.
Strong Cash Generation And Low LeverageVery low net debt/EBITDA and improving free cash flow show robust balance-sheet health and financial flexibility. Strong cash conversion enables capex for growth, potential bolt-on M&A and resilience to shocks, reducing refinancing risk over the medium term.
Bears Say
Extended Producer Responsibility LevyAn industry levy treated as a full-year charge materially reduced reported profits and introduces a recurring regulatory cost. Ongoing or expanding producer-responsibility obligations can structurally compress margins and increase profit volatility unless mitigated by pricing or cost efficiencies.
Retailer Concentration And Polarization RiskHigh exposure to a concentrated retailer base creates structural risk: pricing pressure, promotional demands and uneven retailer performance can depress sell-in volumes and margins. Polarization makes growth contingent on a few partners, constraining long-term predictability.
International Revenue Conversion VolatilityStrong in-market demand that fails to convert to reported revenue highlights execution and channel timing risks abroad. Inventory and retailer stocking dynamics can produce temporary revenue swings, complicating reliable international scaling and multi-quarter forecasting.
Premier Foods News
PFD FAQ
What was Premier Foods PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Premier Foods PLC lowest share price was 165.20 p and its highest was 216.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Premier Foods PLC’s market cap?
Premier Foods PLC’s market cap is £1.57B.
When is Premier Foods PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Premier Foods PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 44 days.
How were Premier Foods PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Premier Foods PLC released its earnings results on Nov 13, 2025. The company reported 0.054 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.041 p by 0.013 p.
Is Premier Foods PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Premier Foods PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Premier Foods PLC pay dividends?
Premier Foods PLC pays a Annually dividend of 2.8 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.62%. See more information on Premier Foods PLC dividends here
What is Premier Foods PLC’s EPS estimate?
Premier Foods PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.1.
How many shares outstanding does Premier Foods PLC have?
Premier Foods PLC has 868,795,840 shares outstanding.
What happened to Premier Foods PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Premier Foods PLC reported an EPS of 0.054 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.041 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.272%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Premier Foods PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:PFD
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
Premier Foods Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£234.00 (28.71% Upside)
£234.00 (28.71% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:PFD Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £882.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-4.96%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.71%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Premier Foods PLC
Premier Foods plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes branded and own label food products in the United Kingdom, other European countries, and internationally. The company operates through Grocery, Sweet Treats, and International segments. It offers a portfolio of product categories, including flavorings and seasonings under the Bisto, OXO, and Paxo brands; cooking sauces and accompaniments under the Sharwood's, Loyd Grossman, and Homepride brands; and quick meals, snacks, and soups under the Batchelors and Smash brands. The company's products portfolio also comprises ambient desserts under the Ambrosia, Bird's, and Angel Delight brands; and ambient cakes under the Mr Kipling, Cadbury, and Lyons brands. It offers its products through supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, and wholesale and food service facilities, as well as through e-commerce channels. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Saint Albans, the United Kingdom.
PFD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
234.00 p
▲(28.71% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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