Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)
United Kingdom · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX | Market Cap | 14.19B -11.7% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 19.58B +0.6% |
| Net Income | 930.00M -9.3% |
| EPS | 1.32 -6.8% |
| Shares Out | 699.16M |
| PE Ratio | 15.38 |
| Forward PE | 13.66 |
| Dividend | 0.63 (3.11%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 10, 2026 |
| Volume | 35,165 |
| Open | 2,013.00 |
| Previous Close | 2,006.00 |
| Day's Range | 2,011.00 - 2,032.00 |
| 52-Week Range | 1,729.50 - 2,251.00 |
| Beta | 0.87 |
| Analysts | Sell |
| Price Target | 1,817.22 (-10.44%) |
| Earnings Date | Nov 3, 2026 |
About Associated British Foods
Associated British Foods plc engages in the food, ingredients, and retail businesses in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through Retail, Grocery, and Ingredients segments. 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 offers hot beverages, sugar, vegetable oils, balsamic vinegars, bread and baked goods, c... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In fiscal year 2026, Associated British Foods's revenue was 19.58 billion, an increase of 0.63% compared to the previous year's 19.46 billion. Earnings were 930.00 million, a decrease of -9.27%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 18 analysts, the average rating for ABF stock is "Sell." The 12-month stock price target is 1,817p, which is a decrease of -10.44% from the latest price.
News
AB Foods price target lowered to 1,510 GBp from 1,520 GBp at Citi
Citi analyst Monique Pollard lowered the firm’s price target on AB Foods (ASBFY) to 1,510 GBp from 1,520 GBp and keeps a Sell rating on the shares. Published first on…
Associated British Foods Earnings Call Transcript: H2 2026
Revenue reached £19.6bn, but adjusted operating profit fell 14% amid pressure at Primark and in food businesses. FY2027 profit and adjusted EPS are expected to decline, while investment, restructuring and the planned demerger remain central priorities.
Associated British Foods Annual report: H2 2026
Associated British Foods has published its H2 2026 annual report on November 3, 2026.
Associated British Foods Slides: H2 2026
Associated British Foods has posted slides in relation to its H2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on November 3, 2026.
Associated British Foods Annual report: H2 2026
Associated British Foods has published its H2 2026 annual report on November 3, 2026.
Primark Owner AB Foods' Revenue Rises Despite Sugar, Grocery Pressure
The U.K. conglomerate booked full fiscal year revenue of $26.25 billion, with its retail business posting sales growth of 2%.
Primark-owner forecasts further profit decline as sugar losses deepen
Associated British Foods on Tuesday forecast another year of lower profits after reporting a 14% fall in earnings for 2025/26, pressured by deepening losses in its sugar business and lower underlying...
Focus: AB Foods' Primark split hinges on sales recovery, sugar turnaround
Associated British Foods says spinning off its budget fashion arm Primark in the FTSE 100's largest ever retail demerger will sharpen management focus and improve governance.
AB Foods price target lowered to 1,520 GBp from 1,550 GBp at Citi
Citi lowered the firm’s price target on AB Foods (ASBFY) to 1,520 GBp from 1,550 GBp and keeps a Sell rating on the shares.
AB Foods price target lowered to 1,600 GBp from 1,650 GBp at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on AB Foods (ASBFY) to 1,600 GBp from 1,650 GBp and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares.
AB Foods downgraded to Hold from Buy at Kepler Cheuvreux
Kepler Cheuvreux analyst Jon Cox downgraded AB Foods (ASBFY) to Hold from Buy with a price target of 1,900 GBp, down from 2,100 GBp. The firm views the company’s fiscal…
AB Foods price target lowered to 2,040 GBp from 2,100 GBp at UBS
UBS analyst Sreedhar Mahamkali lowered the firm’s price target on AB Foods (ASBFY) to 2,040 GBp from 2,100 GBp and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Published first on…
AB Foods price target lowered to 1,790 GBp from 1,850 GBp at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank lowered the firm’s price target on AB Foods (ASBFY) to 1,790 GBp from 1,850 GBp and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The company delivered its third…
AB Foods price target lowered to 1,645 GBp from 1,700 GBp at JPMorgan
JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on AB Foods (ASBFY) to 1,645 GBp from 1,700 GBp and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
AB Foods price target lowered to 1,950 GBp from 1,970 GBp at Barclays
Barclays analyst Warren Ackerman lowered the firm’s price target on AB Foods (ASBFY) to 1,950 GBp from 1,970 GBp and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. Published first…
AB Foods stock sinks 11% as Primark sales miss exposes deeper turnaround risk
Shares in Associated British Foods (LON: ABF) fell more than 11% on Thursday after the owner of Primark warned of weaker like-for-like sales at the fashion retailer and said losses at its Sugar busine...
AB Foods Expects Sugar Unit Loss to Deepen
Associated British Foods said contract provisions due to low European sugar prices weighed on profitability for the unit.
Associated British Foods Transcript: Trading update
Primark delivered modest sales growth amid challenging markets, with strategic investments in pricing, digital, and new store openings. Food businesses saw mixed results, while sugar faced significant losses due to crop and energy costs. The group is preparing for a Primark demerger in 2027 and prioritizing investment over share buybacks.
Associated British Foods Earnings release: Trading update
Associated British Foods released its earnings on September 10, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
AB Foods says Primark to offer home delivery in UK
Associated British Foods said on Thursday its Primark clothing business, which it plans to spin off next year, will offer home delivery in the UK in the future.
AB Foods price target raised to 1,550 GBp from 1,330 GBp at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on AB Foods (ASBFY) to 1,550 GBp from 1,330 GBp and keeps a Sell rating on the shares.
Primark cuts prices ahead of split from AB Foods
Fashion retailer Primark said on Monday it would reduce prices by up to 29% across hundreds of bestselling womenswear, menswear and kidswear products, seeking to improve trading ahead of next year...
AB Foods price target lowered to 1,700 GBp from 1,780 GBp at JPMorgan
JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on AB Foods (ASBFY) to 1,700 GBp from 1,780 GBp and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
AB Foods price target lowered to 1,330 GBp from 1,410 GBp at Citi
Citi lowered the firm’s price target on AB Foods (ASBFY) to 1,330 GBp from 1,410 GBp and keeps a Sell rating on the shares.
AB Foods says US cooking oil sales hit by ICE pressure on Hispanic customers
LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Associated British Foods (ABF.L) said the U.S. cooking oils market has declined and trading conditions are unlikely to improve going into its next financial year, with its...