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Associated British Foods (ABF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 2,071.57 +13.57 (+0.66%)
As of 12:38 PM Eastern

Associated British Foods - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
0
Buy
1

Based on 2 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Associated British Foods in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 2 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for ABF.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 2,245
According to the 2 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Associated British Foods, the average price target is GBX 2,245. The highest price target for ABF is GBX 2,300, while the lowest price target for ABF is GBX 2,190. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.37% from the current price of GBX 2,071.57.
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ABF Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/3/24 to 7/3/25
1 Month Ago
6/3/24 to 6/3/25
3 Months Ago
4/4/24 to 4/4/25
1 Year Ago
7/4/23 to 7/3/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 2,245GBX 2,245GBX 2,246.67GBX 2,250
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy

ABF Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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ABF Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Associated British Foods Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAssociated British FoodsConsumer Defensive Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/6/2025Shore Capital
1 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHouse Stock
1/28/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperformGBX 2,300+19.82%
8/27/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeSellGBX 2,290 ➝ GBX 2,190-12.33%
4/30/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetNeutralGBX 2,000 ➝ GBX 2,250-15.29%

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Should I Buy Associated British Foods Stock? ABF Pros and Cons Explained

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Associated British Foods
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Associated British Foods plc:

  • The current stock price is around $28.12, which has recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, indicating potential upward momentum.
  • Associated British Foods plc has a strong market capitalization of approximately £14.68 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the food and retail sectors.
  • The company reported a solid earnings per share (EPS) of GBX 71 ($0.96) for the latest quarter, showcasing its profitability.
  • With a net margin of 7.25%, Associated British Foods plc demonstrates effective cost management and operational efficiency.
  • The firm has a diversified portfolio, operating in 53 countries, which helps mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations in any single region.

Associated British Foods
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Associated British Foods plc for these reasons:

  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 32.88, which may indicate a higher reliance on debt financing, potentially increasing financial risk.
  • Despite a solid PE ratio of 10.37, the stock may be perceived as undervalued, which could deter some investors looking for growth.
  • Market volatility could impact the stock price, especially given the company's beta of 1.24, suggesting it is more volatile than the market average.
  • Analysts have mixed sentiments, with some cautioning against potential market corrections that could affect stock performance.
  • Recent trading volumes have shown fluctuations, which may indicate uncertainty among investors regarding the stock's future performance.

ABF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 2 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Associated British Foods is GBX 2,245, with a high forecast of GBX 2,300 and a low forecast of GBX 2,190.

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Associated British Foods in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" ABF shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ABF, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Associated British Foods's stock has a predicted upside of 8.37% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Associated British Foods has been rated by research analysts at Shore Capital in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Associated British Foods less than other "consumer defensive" companies. The consensus rating for Associated British Foods is Hold while the average consensus rating for "consumer defensive" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how ABF compares to other companies.


This page (LON:ABF) was last updated on 7/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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