Associated British Foods (ABF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Associated British Foods - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Reduce

Based on 7 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
5

Buy
0

Based on 7 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 7 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, and 5 have given a hold rating for ABF.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 1,796.43

According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Associated British Foods, the average price target is GBX 1,796.43. The highest price target for ABF is GBX 2,050, while the lowest price target for ABF is GBX 1,520. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.62% from the current price of GBX 1,826.

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

Type	Current Forecast 10/2/25 to 10/2/26	1 Month Ago 9/2/25 to 9/2/26	3 Months Ago 7/4/25 to 7/4/26	1 Year Ago 10/2/24 to 10/2/25
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)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	GBX 1,796.43	GBX 1,788.57	GBX 1,788.57	GBX 2,150
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Reduce	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.

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.

Associated British Foods Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Associated British Foods	Consumer Staples Companies
Consensus Rating Score	1.71	2.22
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Hold
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent ABF News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
9/23/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Sector perform	GBX 1,550 ➝ GBX 1,520	-17.70%
9/11/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Neutral	GBX 1,700 ➝ GBX 1,645	-12.20%
9/9/2026	Shore Capital Group 1 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Hold	GBX 2,010	+12.35%
7/1/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Underperform	GBX 1,650	-13.45%
6/26/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	GBX 2,050 ➝ GBX 2,050	+3.56%
5/26/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold	GBX 1,925 ➝ GBX 1,850	+0.82%
4/13/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Underperform	GBX 2,050 ➝ GBX 1,850	-0.48%

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Associated British Foods pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Associated British Foods
Bull Case

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

Associated British Foods plc is currently trading at $1858.00, which is below its 50-day simple moving average of GBX 2,012.11 and 200-day simple moving average of GBX 1,920.87, suggesting the stock may be undervalued relative to its recent trading trends and offering a potential entry point for value-oriented investors.
The company has announced that it expects full-year adjusted earnings per share to come in ahead of market forecasts, indicating strong operational performance and profitability that could drive future stock price appreciation and shareholder returns.
Progress on plans to separate or demerge Primark provides a potential catalyst by highlighting the value of the fast-growing retail division, which could unlock hidden value and improve the overall valuation of Associated British Foods plc.
Primark plans to introduce home delivery in Great Britain, expanding its sales reach and potentially improving convenience and digital engagement, which could support longer-term revenue growth and strengthen the company's competitive position in the retail sector.
Grocery sales are rising as the integration of Hovis progresses, suggesting benefits from the acquisition and improved execution in ABF’s food operations, which could enhance margins and contribute to overall earnings growth.

Associated British Foods
Bear Case

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

Associated British Foods has a consensus rating of "Reduce" with an average target price of GBX 1,808.57, which is below the current stock price of $1858.00, indicating that analysts expect the stock to decline in value over the next 12 months.
ABF warned that Primark’s performance in Europe is weakening, leading to a lower sales outlook for the retail division, which could negatively impact overall company revenue and earnings growth.
Citigroup lowered its target price on Associated British Foods from GBX 1,550 to GBX 1,520 and set a "sector perform" rating, suggesting that the stock is expected to underperform the broader market and that there is limited upside potential.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced its price target on Associated British Foods from GBX 1,700 to GBX 1,645 and set a "neutral" rating, indicating that the stock is fairly valued and that there is limited room for further appreciation.
Associated British Foods has a debt-to-equity ratio of 32.63, which is relatively high and could limit the company's financial flexibility and increase its risk profile, especially in a rising interest rate environment.

ABF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Associated British Foods is GBX 1,796.43, with a high forecast of GBX 2,050 and a low forecast of GBX 1,520.

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Associated British Foods in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 5 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" ABF shares.

According to analysts, Associated British Foods's stock has a predicted downside of -1.62% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Associated British Foods has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Shore Capital Group in the past 90 days.

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

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Associated British Foods (ABF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Associated British Foods - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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Consensus Price Target

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ABF Price Targets by Month

Associated British Foods Stock vs. The Competition

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Associated British Foods
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Associated British Foods
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Associated British Foods (ABF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Associated British Foods - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

ABF Analyst Ratings Over Time

ABF Analyst Recommendations By Month

ABF Price Targets by Month

Associated British Foods Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

Associated British Foods Bull Case

Associated British Foods Bear Case

ABF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Associated British Foods' forecast for 2026?

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