Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)

London flag London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBp
2,258.50
-4.50 (-0.20%)
At close: Nov 10, 2025
-0.20%
Market Cap16.06B
Revenue (ttm)19.46B
Net Income (ttm)1.03B
Shares Out711.38M
EPS (ttm)1.42
PE Ratio15.95
Forward PE12.32
Dividend0.63 (2.78%)
Ex-Dividend DateDec 11, 2025
Volume92,801
Average Volume877,030
Open2,268.00
Previous Close2,263.00
Day's Range2,230.00 - 2,279.00
52-Week Range1,818.87 - 2,359.00
Beta1.00
RSI57.63
Earnings DateNov 4, 2025

About Associated British Foods

Associated British Foods plc operates as a diversified food, ingredients, and retail company 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 kids wear, as well as beauty, homeware, and accessories. The Grocery segment manufactures and sells grocery products, including hot beverages, sugar, vegetable oils, balsamic vinegars, bread and... [Read more]

Founded 1934
Employees 138,000
Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol ABF
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Associated British Foods's revenue was 19.46 billion, a decrease of -3.06% compared to the previous year's 20.07 billion. Earnings were 1.03 billion, a decrease of -29.55%.

Financial Statements

News

John Mulligan: ABF’s €15bn plan to cut Primark loose might be a decade late

With Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) now considering cutting Primark loose in a £13bn (€14.7bn) spin-off, the latest chapter for the Irish-founded retailer is likely to be another page-tu...

6 days ago - Independent Ireland

CEO vacancy at Primark spurs AB Foods spin-off review

After decades of board resistance to spinning off Primark from owner Associated British Foods , a vacancy for a CEO at the fashion chain, along with its scale and growth potential, spurred a new revie...

6 days ago - Reuters

Full Year 2025 Associated British Foods PLC Earnings Call Transcript

Full Year 2025 Associated British Foods PLC Earnings Call Transcript

6 days ago - GuruFocus

Primark sale now on: Associated British Foods considers placing its crown jewel on the market.

With operating profits of £1.7 billion last year, a sale of Primark may unlock significant value for Associated Britshs Foods.

6 days ago - MarketWatch

Primark's UK sales fall as owner ABF explores spinning off fashion retailer

ABF explores spinning off Primark chain from food brands as UK shoppers cut back on fashion purchases

6 days ago - BBC

ABF's Share Price Dips On Weak FY Results, Primark Split Considered

Associated British Food's (ABF) share price reversed slightly on Tuesday, as news of a possible split of its Primark and food businesses failed to offset softer-than-expected full year results.

6 days ago - Forbes

Penneys could become stand alone business under new plans

Stock market listed Associated British Foods (ABF) is exploring plans to spin off discount fashion chain Primark / Penneys.

6 days ago - Independent Ireland

AB Foods considers spinning off Primark after annual profits fall

Associated British Foods announced a review of the structure of the group alongside its full-year financial results.

6 days ago - Evening Standard

Primark owner ABF could split fashion business from food division

Parent company announces drop in sales and profits as its sugar and agriculture arms face higher costs Business live – latest updates The owner of Primark is considering splitting the fashion retailer...

6 days ago - The Guardian

AB Foods Mulls Separation of Primark, Food Businesses

The group expects a lower adjusted operating margin for its Primark business in the year ahead after a slowdown in sales at the clothing retailer.

6 days ago - WSJ

Primark owner AB Foods profit falls 13% on weak sugar business

Primark owner Associated British Foods reported a 13% fall in full-year profit, hurt by a weak performance in its sugar business that reflected low European prices but forecast an improved outcome in ...

6 days ago - Reuters

Plug Power Expands Global Hydrogen Footprint With 5 GW Electrolyzer Projects

Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) shares are trading lower on Thursday. The company disclosed a binding supply deal with Allied Biofuels FE LLC (ABF) for up to 2 GW of its GenEco PEM electrolyzer system...

11 days ago - Benzinga

Are Investors Undervaluing Associated British Foods (ASBFY) Right Now?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest...

2 months ago - Nasdaq

Primark owner warns Reeves not to give consumer sentiment ‘another great whack’ in budget

George Weston, the chief executive of Kingsmill and Primark owner ABF, also said food price inflation had peaked, and would now start to ease The chief executive of the Kingsmill owner Associated Brit...

2 months ago - The Guardian

Primark-owner shares sink after consumer spending warning

Shoppers are concerned about rising inflation, said George Weston, chief executive of ABF, the owner of Primark.

2 months ago - BBC

ABF Shares Sink 10% As Primark's Woes Deepen

Shares in food and clothing conglomerate Associated British Foods tanked on Wednesday, as sales at the key Primark retail division undershot forecasts.

2 months ago - Forbes

Companies Reporting: Associated British Foods, Vistry

Associated British Foods and Vistry are amongst the FTSE 350 and other companies reporting earnings for the week of 8 September

2 months ago - The Armchair Trader

UK’s largest bioethanol plant to shut after blow from Starmer’s trade deal with Trump

Associated British Foods says 160 jobs will be lost at Vivergo site in Hull after ministers refuse to fund rescue The UK’s largest bioethanol plant is to close after being dealt a body blow by Keir St...

3 months ago - The Guardian

Kingsmill owner ABF to buy Hovis to create bread giant

ABF told investors on Friday that the deal will ‘combine’ the production and distribution activities of Hovis and its Allied Bakeries business.

3 months ago - Evening Standard

Associated British Foods makes its move on Hovis

Associated British Foods [LON:ABF] is set to acquire baker Hovis Group from private equity owner Endless LLC.

3 months ago - The Armchair Trader

Kingsmill owner agrees to buy Hovis in deal to create UK’s biggest bread brand

Jobs expected to go if competition watchdog approves takeover by Associated British Foods The owner of Kingsmill has agreed to buy its rival Hovis in a deal that would create the UK’s biggest bread br...

3 months ago - The Guardian

AB Foods to buy Hovis, expanding UK bread portfolio

Associated British Foods has agreed to buy bread brand Hovis from private equity firm Endless, bolstering the group's loss-making Allied Bakeries unit which owns the Kingsmill, Sunblest and Allinson's...

3 months ago - Reuters