Associated British Foods PLC (ABF)

Currency in GBP
1,828.5
-47.5(-2.53%)
Closed·
Earnings results expected in 6 days
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Fair Value
Day's Range
1,828.51,865.0
52 wk Range
1,729.52,351.0
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
1,818.00 / 2,000.00
Prev. Close
1,876
Open
1,856.5
Day's Range
1,828.5-1,865
52 wk Range
1,729.5-2,351
Volume
1.42M
Average Vol. (3m)
985.8K
1-Year Change
-13.0941%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
1,946.9
Upside
+6.48%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Associated British Foods plc engages in the food, ingredients, and retail businesses worldwide. It operates through five segments: Retail, Grocery, Ingredients, Sugar, and Agriculture. The Retail segment is involved in buying and merchandising clothing and accessories through the Primark and Penneys retail chains, which offer women’s, men’s, and kidswear, as well as beauty, homeware, and accessories. The Grocery segment manufactures grocery products, including hot beverages, sugar, vegetable oils, balsamic vinegars, bread and baked goods, cereals, ethnic food and meat products to retail, wholesale, and foodservice businesses. The Ingredients segment manufactures yeast and bakery ingredients, specialty ingredients focused on enzymes, procession extracts, health and nutrition, and pharmaceutical delivery systems. The Sugar segment is involved in growing and processing sugar beet and sugar cane. The Agriculture segment manufactures specialty feed ingredients, premix, and compound animal feed; and other products and services for the agriculture sector. The company was incorporated in 1934 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. Associated British Foods plc operates as a subsidiary of Wittington Investments Limited.

Employees
138000

Associated British Foods PLC Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • ABF's Q4 2025 stock fell 10.44% despite 'pleased' group performance, reflecting concerns over delayed sugar profitability
  • Primark sales expected to rise 1% in H2, no significant margin expansion anticipated; 4% space growth projected for next year
  • Sugar business profitability delayed until next year; grocery division, led by Twinings, shows strong performance
  • Company targeting synergies from Hovis acquisition, potentially exceeding £50 million, pending regulatory approval
  • CEO expresses optimism for modest improvements and sugar business recovery, despite challenging European consumer environment
Last Updated: 09/10/2025, 05:11 AM
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P/E Ratio
12.7x18.2x12.0x
PEG Ratio
−0.470.240.03
Price / Book
1.2x2.8x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
0.7x1.0x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
7.3%19.7%21.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
12 Hold
6 Sell
Ratings:
19 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 1,946.9
(+6.48% Upside)
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Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.42%
Dividend Yield
3.36%
Industry Median 3.73%
Annualized Payout
63.00
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+29.72%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Nov 04, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.96 / 0.91
Revenue / Forecast
9.95B / 10.25B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

ABF Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Associated British Foods (ABF) Stock Price Today?

The Associated British Foods stock price today is 1,828.5 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Associated British Foods Trade On?

Associated British Foods is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Associated British Foods?

The stock symbol for Associated British Foods is "ABF."

Does Associated British Foods Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Associated British Foods dividend yield is 3.45%.

What Is the Associated British Foods Market Cap?

As of today, Associated British Foods market cap is 12.86B GBP.

What Is Associated British Foods's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Associated British Foods EPS (TTM) is 1.4.

When Is the Next Associated British Foods Earnings Date?

Associated British Foods will release its next earnings report on Apr 21, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is ABF a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Associated British Foods Stock Split?

Associated British Foods has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Associated British Foods Have?

Associated British Foods has 138000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Associated British Foods (ABF)?

As of Apr 15, 2026, Associated British Foods (ABF) is trading at a price of 1,828.5 GBP, with a previous close of 1,876.0 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 1,828.5 GBP to 1,865.0 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 1,729.5 GBP to 2,351.0 GBP.

What Is Associated British Foods (ABF) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Associated British Foods is 1,946.9 GBP, with a high estimate of 2250 GBP and a low estimate of 1650 GBP. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 6 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +6.48% Upside potential.
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