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ABF Stock Chart & Stats
2064.00 p
21.50 p(1.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
2064.00 p
21.50 p(1.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1,729.45 p - 2,359.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume232.03K
Average Volume (3M)810.72K
Market Cap
£13.54B
Enterprise Value17.22B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£712.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£3.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.4
Beta0.73
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
0.84Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.28%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.34
Shares Outstanding702,947,200
10 Day Avg. Volume684,860
30 Day Avg. Volume810,720
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.58
Price to Book (P/B)1.43
Price to Sales (P/S)0.81
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
£1,775.50Price Target Upside-13.98% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)£20.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Business ModelABF’s combination of consumer staples, food ingredients, agriculture and value fashion reduces reliance on any single market or product category. This breadth can support resilience across different demand cycles while allowing scale benefits in procurement, manufacturing, distribution and customer relationships.
Primark Expansion And Digital ProgressPrimark is building longer-term growth capacity through store expansion, stronger digital engagement, customer relationship tools and operational upgrades. These initiatives can widen reach, improve customer retention, support productivity and strengthen the brand’s competitive position beyond one trading period.
Conservative Balance SheetModerate leverage and a substantial equity base give ABF financial flexibility to fund stores, automation, depots and other strategic investments. A relatively conservative balance sheet also provides greater capacity to absorb cyclical weakness while maintaining operations and capital allocation.
Bears Say
Profit And Earnings DeteriorationThe broad decline in operating profit and earnings indicates that current pressure extends beyond one isolated business line. Lower profitability can constrain internally funded investment, weaken returns on capital and reduce the group’s ability to convert revenue stability into durable earnings growth.
Sugar Structural LossSugar’s expected full-year loss reflects prolonged low European prices and market oversupply rather than a temporary reporting effect. Continued weakness in this segment can dilute group margins, consume management attention and offset stronger performance elsewhere in the portfolio.
Margin Pressure Across Key SegmentsWeak like-for-like Primark sales, higher markdowns and declining Grocery profit show pressure on both retail and food profitability. If demand remains soft, ABF may need sustained promotional activity or cost actions, limiting margin recovery and reducing the benefits of scale.
Associated British Foods News
ABF FAQ
What was Associated British Foods’s price range in the past 12 months?
Associated British Foods lowest share price was 1729.45 p and its highest was 2359.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Associated British Foods’s market cap?
Associated British Foods’s market cap is £13.54B.
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 12 days.
How were Associated British Foods’s earnings last quarter?
Associated British Foods released its earnings results on Apr 21, 2026. The company reported 0.707 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 0.719 p by -0.012 p.
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 20.7 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.28%. See more information on Associated British Foods dividends here
What is Associated British Foods’s EPS estimate?
Associated British Foods’s EPS estimate is 0.84.
How many shares outstanding does Associated British Foods have?
Associated British Foods has 702,947,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Associated British Foods’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Associated British Foods reported an EPS of 0.707 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 0.719 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.679%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Associated British Foods?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:ABF
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
Associated British Foods Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
£1,775.50 (-13.98% Downside)
£1,775.50 (-13.98% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
GB:ABF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.05%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.
ABF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
1,775.50 p
▼(-13.98% Downside)