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Associated British Foods (ABF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 1,794.50 -5.50 (-0.31%)
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Associated British Foods - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Reduce
Based on 6 Analyst Ratings
Sell
3
Hold
3
Buy
0

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Associated British Foods in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 6 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, and 3 have given a hold rating for ABF.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 1,761
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Associated British Foods, the average price target is GBX 1,761. The highest price target for ABF is GBX 1,925, while the lowest price target for ABF is GBX 1,600. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.87% from the current price of GBX 1,794.50.
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.
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ABF Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/12/25 to 5/12/26		1 Month Ago
4/12/25 to 4/12/26		3 Months Ago
2/11/25 to 2/11/26		1 Year Ago
5/12/24 to 5/12/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 1,761GBX 1,806.25GBX 1,806.25GBX 2,245
Consensus RatingReduceReduceReduceHold

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

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Associated British Foods Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAssociated British FoodsConsumer Defensive Companies
Consensus Rating Score
1.50
2.51
Consensus RatingReduceModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
4/22/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 1,925 ➝ GBX 1,925+3.90%
4/22/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetNeutralGBX 1,940 ➝ GBX 1,780-3.65%
4/21/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingUnderperformGBX 1,650 ➝ GBX 1,650-10.13%
4/17/2026
Shore Capital Group Ltd logo
Shore Capital Group
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 Reiterated RatingHold
4/15/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
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 Lower TargetSellGBX 1,710 ➝ GBX 1,600-12.50%
4/13/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
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 DowngradeUnderperformGBX 2,050 ➝ GBX 1,850-0.48%

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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 GBX 1,851.50, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Associated British Foods plc has a strong market capitalization of approximately £13 billion, indicating a solid position in the market.
  • The company operates in 53 countries, providing a diversified revenue stream that can help mitigate risks associated with regional downturns.
  • Recent analyst ratings suggest a consensus rating of "Reduce," which may indicate that the stock is currently undervalued compared to its potential future performance.
  • With a price-to-earnings ratio around 13, the stock may be considered reasonably priced relative to its earnings, making it attractive for value-focused investors.

Associated British Foods
Bear Case

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

  • Analysts have recently downgraded the stock to an "underperform" rating, indicating potential challenges ahead for the company.
  • Target prices from various analysts have been lowered, with some suggesting a potential downside from the current stock price, which could lead to further declines.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 33.33, which may raise concerns about its financial leverage and ability to manage debt effectively.
  • Recent reports indicate that several analysts have issued "sell" ratings, reflecting a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
  • With a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.51, the stock may not offer significant growth potential compared to its earnings growth, which could deter growth-oriented investors.

ABF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Associated British Foods is GBX 1,761, with a high forecast of GBX 1,925 and a low forecast of GBX 1,600.

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Associated British Foods in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings and 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" ABF shares.

According to analysts, Associated British Foods's stock has a predicted downside of -1.87% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Associated British Foods's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Associated British Foods has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Royal Bank Of Canada, and Shore Capital Group in the past 90 days.

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

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This page (LON:ABF) was last updated on 5/12/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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