Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)
London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX | Market Cap | 12.89B -8.4% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 19.42B -2.2% |
| Net Income | 950.00M -27.6% |
| EPS | 1.33 -25.0% |
| Shares Out | 699.16M |
| PE Ratio | 13.83 |
| Forward PE | 12.09 |
| Dividend | 0.63 (3.42%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Volume | 786,066 |
| Open | 1,849.50 |
| Previous Close | 1,839.00 |
| Day's Range | 1,834.50 - 1,865.00 |
| 52-Week Range | 1,729.50 - 2,359.00 |
| Beta | 0.80 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 1,833.89 (-0.49%) |
| Earnings Date | Nov 3, 2026 |
About Associated British Foods
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, cerea... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In fiscal year 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 StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 18 analysts, the average rating for ABF stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is 1,834p, which is a decrease of -0.49% from the latest price.
News
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...
FTSE 100 Down 0.31% As Oil Surge Stokes Rate-Hike Worries
(RTTNews) - The U.K. stock market's benchmark FTSE 100 drifted lower on Thursday, weighed down by a sell-off at the Associated British Foods counter to a significant extent. Worries about inflation an...
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.
Company Diary: Associated British Foods / Primark
ABF/Primark is amongst the FTSE 350 and other companies reporting earnings for the week of 07 September
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...
Associated British Foods Transcript: Trading update
Primark delivered resilient sales growth, driven by strong U.K. womenswear and new stores, though European results are mixed. The sugar business faces uncertainty, with projected losses and risks from energy costs and currency volatility. Strategic investments continue, and the group maintains Primark guidance and prepares for a major demerger.
Associated British Foods Earnings release: Trading update
Associated British Foods released its earnings on July 1, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Associated British Foods Sugar Unit Weighs on Business Ahead of Primark Spinoff
Associated British Foods backed its guidance across all businesses apart from its sugar unit which it said would post a loss as market conditions deteriorate.
AB Foods warns of more sugar losses as Iran war lifts gas costs
Primark owner Associated British Foods warned on Wednesday that its sugar business would be loss-making for at least two more years, as higher gas prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East adde...
AB Foods price target lowered to 1,410 GBp from 1,450 GBp at Citi
Citi analyst Monique Pollard lowered the firm’s price target on AB Foods (ASBFY) to 1,410 GBp from 1,450 GBp and keeps a Sell rating on the shares. Published first on…
Primark names Lucy Slinger as finance chief ahead of AB Foods split
Fashion retailer Primark named Lucy Slinger as its chief financial officer on Thursday, strengthening its leadership team ahead of its split from Associated British Foods.
AB Foods price target lowered to 1,850 GBp from 1,925 GBp at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank analyst Adam Cochrane lowered the firm’s price target on AB Foods (ASBFY) to 1,850 GBp from 1,925 GBp and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. Published first…
AB Foods price target lowered to 1,780 GBp from 1,940 GBp at JPMorgan
JPMorgan analyst Georgina Johanan lowered the firm’s price target on AB Foods (ASBFY) to 1,780 GBp from 1,940 GBp and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Published first on…
Primark owner warns of impact of war in Iran on outlook — making it one of the first European retailers to do so
Associated British Foods reported an 18% decline in operating profit and said it was tracking a possible downturn in consumer spending