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PFD Stock Chart & Stats
200.40 p
0.80 p(0.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
200.40 p
0.80 p(0.43%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range165.20 p - 211.60 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.60M
Average Volume (3M)1.03M
Market Cap
£1.66B
Enterprise Value1.69K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£242.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£339.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.4
Beta0.44
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.77%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.15
Shares Outstanding868,795,840
10 Day Avg. Volume1,053,402
30 Day Avg. Volume1,028,359
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.81
Price to Book (P/B)1.14
Price to Sales (P/S)1.37
P/FCF Ratio12.02
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£225.00Price Target Upside12.28% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.22B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving ProfitabilityHigher operating profit and net income indicate improving earnings power across recent reporting periods, while revenue growth provides a base for continued expansion. This strengthens internal funding capacity and suggests the branded portfolio is converting demand and cost management into better profitability.
Strong Free Cash FlowStrongly rising free cash flow provides tangible support for the reported earnings and gives Premier Foods greater flexibility to invest in brands, manage debt, or return capital. Cash flow representing roughly 73–77% of net income also indicates that earnings are substantially cash-backed.
Moderate LeverageModerate debt relative to equity reduces balance-sheet pressure and leaves the company better positioned to absorb operating volatility. Manageable leverage can preserve financing flexibility for brand investment and other priorities, while sizable equity provides a useful foundation for longer-term resilience.
Bears Say
Modest Revenue GrowthThe relatively slow top-line trajectory limits how quickly Premier Foods can expand its earnings base through volume and market growth. Continued profit improvement may therefore depend heavily on pricing, product mix, and efficiency gains, which can constrain the durability of expansion if revenue momentum remains subdued.
Inconsistent Cash ConversionOperating cash flow that remains below full coverage of reported earnings points to uneven conversion from profit into operating cash. Working-capital sensitivity can make internally generated funds less predictable, potentially complicating investment, debt management, and other capital allocation decisions.
Uneven Capital EfficiencyThe temporary equity decline signals some variability in retained earnings or other balance-sheet movements, while mid-to-high single-digit returns indicate only decent capital efficiency. Together, these factors suggest that balance-sheet strength does not yet translate into exceptional shareholder returns.
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 211.60 p in the past 12 months.
What is Premier Foods PLC’s market cap?
Premier Foods PLC’s market cap is £1.66B.
When is Premier Foods PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Premier Foods PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 54 days.
How were Premier Foods PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Premier Foods PLC released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported 0.104 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.099 p by 0.005 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 3.36 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.77%. See more information on Premier Foods PLC dividends here
What is Premier Foods PLC’s EPS estimate?
Premier Foods PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
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 0.104 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.099 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.194%.
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£225.00 (12.28% Upside)
£225.00 (12.28% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:PFD Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £9.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.97%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
Premier Foods PLC
Premier Foods plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and sells branded and own label food products in the United Kingdom, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Grocery and Sweet Treats. The company's products portfolio categories include flavourings and seasonings under the Bisto, OXO, Paxo, and Saxa brands; cooking sauces and accompaniments under the Sharwood's, Loyd Grossman, Homepride, and Spice Tailor brand names; quick meals, snacks, and soups under the Batchelors, Nissin, and Sharwood's brands; ambient desserts under the Ambrosia, Bird's, Mr Kipling, and Angel Delight brands; and ambient cakes under the Mr Kipling and Cadbury brands. The company also provides dumplings under the Atora brand name; plain flour under the Be-Ro brand; cup noodles under NISSIN brand; breakfast, such as granola, breakfast drinks, and porridge under FUEL10K and Ambrosia brands; and flour for baking under the McDougalls brand name. It offers its products through supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, and wholesale and food service operators, as well as e-commerce channels. Premier Foods plc was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Saint Albans, the United Kingdom.
PFD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
225.00 p
▲(12.28% Upside)






