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ASBFY Stock Chart & Stats
$26.60
$0.35(1.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$26.60
$0.35(1.32%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$23.55 - $31.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.96K
Average Volume (3M)50.76K
Market Cap
$18.66B
Enterprise Value$16.22B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$712.39M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.9
Beta0.28
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
1.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.13%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.34
Shares Outstanding703,746,400
10 Day Avg. Volume16,268
30 Day Avg. Volume50,762
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.56
Price to Book (P/B)1.45
Price to Sales (P/S)0.82
P/FCF Ratio16.05
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.87
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.84
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.58
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.03
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)2.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)$25.96B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet & LiquidityABF's conservative leverage, sizable equity and meaningful liquidity provide a durable buffer against cyclical shocks and fund strategic initiatives. This balance-sheet strength supports continued capex, buybacks and dividends, and gives management flexibility to invest in Primark expansion or absorb commodity swings without forcing short-term asset sales.
Primark Scale And Store ExpansionPrimark's large physical footprint and ongoing store rollout deliver durable scale advantages in value apparel. New US and franchise openings diversify revenue streams and improve sourcing/merchandising leverage, supporting mid-term sales and margin stability as stores reach maturity and fixed-cost dilution benefits accrue across the estate.
Diversified Brands & Faster-growing Specialty SegmentsABF's mix of grocery brands, ingredients and growing specialty segments provides structural revenue diversification. Faster-growing categories (sports nutrition, premium/ethnic lines) can offset staples cyclicality and enhance margin profile over time, giving the group multiple, semi-independent cash-generating businesses to rely on.
Bears Say
Sugar: Expected Full-year Operating LossProlonged weak European sugar prices and an expected full-year operating loss signal a structural headwind in this commodity-exposed division. Persistent low realizations can erode group profitability and require capital reallocation or hedging increases, reducing divisional cash contribution and pressuring consolidated margins for multiple quarters.
Weakened Cash Conversion And FCF CoverageA material decline in free cash flow and sub-0.5x coverage of net income reduces financial flexibility. Lower cash conversion limits ability to sustain buybacks, accelerate store openings or absorb unexpected costs without increasing leverage, and suggests working-capital or cash-cycle volatility that can persist through retail and ingredient seasonal cycles.
Margin Pressure From Markdowns And Inventory Mis-stepsHigher markdowns and acknowledged overbuying point to structural merchandising and inventory-allocation risks. Persistent margin compression from markdowns or elevated stock levels can reduce operating leverage, strain profitability across retail cycles, and require sustained improvements in forecasting and supply-chain automation to restore long-term margin trends.
ASBFY FAQ
What was Associated British Foods’s price range in the past 12 months?
Associated British Foods lowest stock price was $23.55 and its highest was $31.49 in the past 12 months.
What is Associated British Foods’s market cap?
Associated British Foods’s market cap is $18.66B.
When is Associated British Foods’s upcoming earnings report date?
Associated British Foods’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 98 days.
How were Associated British Foods’s earnings last quarter?
Associated British Foods released its earnings results on Apr 21, 2026. The company reported $0.955 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.97 by -$0.015.
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 $0.276 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.13%. See more information on Associated British Foods dividends here
What is Associated British Foods’s EPS estimate?
Associated British Foods’s EPS estimate is 1.14.
How many shares outstanding does Associated British Foods have?
Associated British Foods has 703,746,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Associated British Foods’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Associated British Foods reported an EPS of $0.955 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.97. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.783%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Associated British Foods?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ASBFY
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Associated British Foods Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.91%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Associated British Foods
Associated British Foods plc (ABF) is a global diversified enterprise, encompassing significant operations in food production, ingredient manufacturing, and retail. Its activities are organized across five principal segments: Grocery, Sugar, Agriculture, Ingredients, and Retail. The Grocery division is responsible for the manufacture and distribution of a broad spectrum of grocery items. This includes hot drinks, various sugars and sweeteners, cooking oils, specialty vinegars, a range of bread and baked goods, breakfast cereals, ethnic cuisine components, and meat products, supplied to retailers, wholesalers, and catering businesses alike. Within the Sugar segment, ABF engages in the cultivation, processing, and sale of both sugar beet and sugar cane, primarily catering to industrial clients. Its Agriculture division develops and markets animal feed products, in addition to offering a suite of other goods and services designed for the broader agricultural community. The Ingredients arm focuses on producing specialized components such as baker's yeast, various bakery ingredients, enzymes, lipids, yeast extracts, and unique cereal preparations. The Retail segment, operating through its well-known Primark and Penneys chains, is dedicated to sourcing and selling fashion apparel and accessories. Their extensive offerings span women's, men's, and children's clothing, footwear, various accessories, homeware essentials, and skincare products. Founded in 1935, ABF maintains its corporate headquarters in London, United Kingdom. Associated British Foods plc functions as a subsidiary of Wittington Investments Limited.
ASBFY Company Deck
ASBFY Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Mixed results: the group demonstrated strong strategic and operational progress (Primark UK recovery, digital and CRM growth, store expansion, franchise success, improved free cash flow, sustained shareholder returns and a resilient balance sheet). However, near‑term financial results were weaker with group adjusted operating profit down 18% and notable challenges in sugar (full‑year loss now expected), Grocery (US oils), some Ingredients and Agriculture segments, plus margin pressure from markdowns. Management reiterated unchanged full‑year guidance except for sugar and highlighted H2 weighting, but geopolitical cost inflation and consumer demand risk remain key uncertainties.View all ASBFY earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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