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Associated British Foods (ASBFY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$27.61 -0.17 (-0.61%)
As of 04:00 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
0

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

Consensus Price Target

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ASBFY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/30/24 to 4/30/25
1 Month Ago
3/31/24 to 3/31/25
3 Months Ago
1/31/24 to 1/30/25
1 Year Ago
5/1/23 to 4/30/24
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)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus Rating
Sell
Sell
Sell
Moderate Buy

ASBFY 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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ASBFY Price Targets by Month

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Associated British Foods Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAssociated British FoodsConsumer Staples CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
1.00
2.55
2.54
Consensus RatingSellModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A54.62% Upside19.70% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
1/16/2025Citigroup
2 of 5 stars
M. Pollard
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DowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell
9/20/2023BNP Paribas
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
9/14/2023Investec
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold
9/13/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
6/28/2023Liberum Capital
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
6/15/2023Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform
5/16/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 UpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform

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Should I Buy Associated British Foods Stock? ASBFY 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 Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Associated British Foods pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

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 $25.39, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • There has been a significant decrease in short interest, down 61.1% recently, indicating a potential shift in market sentiment towards the stock.
  • Associated British Foods plc operates in diverse segments including Grocery, Ingredients, Agriculture, Sugar, and Retail, which can provide stability and growth potential across various markets.
  • The company has a solid current ratio of 1.78, suggesting it has sufficient assets to cover its short-term liabilities, which is a positive indicator of financial health.
  • Recent analyst activity shows a focus on the stock, with Citigroup adjusting its rating, which can influence investor interest and market dynamics.

Associated British Foods
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced a decline of about 0.6% recently, which may indicate bearish sentiment among investors.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, while relatively low, it still suggests that the company is using some leverage, which can be a risk if market conditions change.
  • Institutional ownership is currently at 0%, indicating a lack of confidence from larger investors, which could be a red flag for potential investors.
  • The average daily trading volume is lower than the previous month, which may suggest reduced investor interest or liquidity issues.
  • Recent price adjustments by analysts, such as downgrades, can create uncertainty and volatility in the stock price, making it a riskier investment.

ASBFY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Associated British Foods in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "sell" ASBFY shares.

According to analysts, Associated British Foods's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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


This page (OTCMKTS:ASBFY) was last updated on 4/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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