AFO1 Stock Chart & Stats
€24.60
€0.80(3.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€24.60
€0.80(3.36%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€20.20 - €27.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume500.00
Average Volume (3M)65.00
Market Cap
€17.06B
Enterprise Value€16.22B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€712.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€3.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.6
Beta0.33
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.34
Shares Outstanding703,653,260
10 Day Avg. Volume75
30 Day Avg. Volume65
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
€20.73Price Target Upside-15.72% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)0.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)€228.80M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Primark Operational Progress & Digital TractionConcrete digital and operational improvements (traffic, CRM growth, self-checkouts, targeted store openings) strengthen Primark's ability to drive sales, lower in-store costs and scale customer engagement over the medium term. These capabilities support sustainable market-share recovery and better unit economics as stores and digital channels mature.
Strong Balance Sheet And LiquidityPrudent leverage, sizeable liquidity and a pension surplus provide durable financial flexibility to fund CapEx, support Primark rollout, continue buybacks and weather cyclical volatility. This capital strength reduces refinancing risk and preserves strategic optionality for multi-year investments or a planned demerger.
Diversified Branded Foods & Ingredients MomentumGrowth in international branded foods and niche ingredients provides durable, higher-margin revenue streams that offset commodity volatility in other segments. Innovation-led growth and geographic brand strength reduce reliance on any single market and support steady cash generation over the medium term.
Bears Say
Sugar Segment Structural Loss RiskProlonged low European sugar prices and market oversupply have moved Sugar from cyclical pain to an expected full‑year loss. As a commodity-exposed business, sustained weak prices and regulatory/market structural issues can depress margins and require capital/operational remediation over multiple quarters, weighing on group profitability.
Primark Markdowns And Like‑for‑like WeaknessHigher markdowns and LFL declines, especially in Continental Europe, point to inventory and demand mismatches that compress gross margins. If consumer softening or assortment/mix issues persist, margin recovery will be muted and store rollout benefits can be offset by recurring clearance-led profitability pressure.
Weaker Free Cash Flow ConversionA notable decline in free cash flow conversion reduces internal funding for capex, dividends and buybacks. If this conversion gap persists it will constrain capital allocation flexibility, potentially force higher borrowing or slower investment pacing, and make the company more sensitive to earnings volatility over coming quarters.
AFO1 FAQ
What was Associated British Foods’s price range in the past 12 months?
Associated British Foods lowest stock price was €20.20 and its highest was €27.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Associated British Foods’s market cap?
Associated British Foods’s market cap is €17.06B.
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 91 days.
How were Associated British Foods’s earnings last quarter?
Associated British Foods released its earnings results on Apr 21, 2026. The company reported €0.824 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €0.838 by -€0.014.
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 does not currently pay dividends.
What is Associated British Foods’s EPS estimate?
Associated British Foods’s EPS estimate is 1.
How many shares outstanding does Associated British Foods have?
Associated British Foods has 703,653,260 shares outstanding.
What happened to Associated British Foods’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Associated British Foods reported an EPS of €0.824 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €0.838. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.91%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Associated British Foods?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:AFO1
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:
€20.73 (-15.72% Downside)
€20.73 (-15.72% Downside)
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-2.05%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Associated British Foods
Associated British Foods plc (ABF) is a global diversified entity, primarily engaged in the food, ingredient, and retail sectors. Its extensive operations are segmented into five distinct divisions: Grocery, Sugar, Agriculture, Ingredients, and Retail. Within the Grocery segment, ABF is responsible for the production and distribution of a wide array of consumer food products. This includes hot beverages, various sweeteners, cooking oils, specialty vinegars, bakery items, breakfast cereals, ethnic culinary products, and meat products, all supplied to retail, wholesale, and foodservice channels. The Sugar division is dedicated to the cultivation, processing, and subsequent sale of sugar beet and sugar cane, primarily catering to industrial clients. Its Agriculture segment focuses on the manufacturing and supply of animal feeds, alongside a range of other products and services designed for the agricultural industry. The Ingredients segment specializes in the creation of key components such as bakers' yeast, essential bakery ingredients, enzymes, lipids, yeast extracts, and various cereal specialties. Lastly, the Retail segment manages the sourcing and merchandising of apparel and accessories through its well-known Primark and Penneys retail chains. These outlets offer a comprehensive selection spanning womenswear, menswear, children's clothing, footwear, fashion accessories, homeware, and skincare products. Founded in 1935 and based in London, United Kingdom, Associated British Foods plc is ultimately controlled by Wittington Investments Limited.
AFO1 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€20.73
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