Associated British Foods (ASBFY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$28.74 +0.63 (+2.24%)

As of 05/20/2025 03:50 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

Reduce

Based on 2 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
1

Buy
0

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 "Reduce." Out of the 2 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 1 has given a hold rating for ASBFY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

Get the Latest News and Ratings for ASBFY and Related Stocks

Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Associated British Foods and its competitors.

ASBFY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/21/24 to 5/21/25	1 Month Ago 4/21/24 to 4/21/25	3 Months Ago 2/21/24 to 2/20/25	1 Year Ago 5/22/23 to 5/21/24
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)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 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 Target	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Forecasted Upside	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Sell	Sell	Hold

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.

ASBFY 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	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	1.50	2.54	2.54
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	48.27% Upside	13.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent ASBFY News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Rating

Upside/Downside

Action

Time Frame

Start Date

End Date

Show

Export to Excel

Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating
5/14/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 3 of 5 stars	R. Chamberlain Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Moderate Buy ➝ Hold
1/16/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	M. Pollard Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Sell
9/20/2023	BNP Paribas 4 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral
9/14/2023	Investec Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold
9/13/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
6/28/2023	Liberum Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
6/15/2023	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Wednesday at 08:27 AM ET.

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 Monday, May 12, 2025. 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:

The current stock price is around $28.24, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the food sector.
There has been a significant increase in shares shorted recently, indicating that some investors are betting against the stock, which can create potential for a short squeeze if the company performs well.
The average daily trading volume has increased, suggesting heightened interest and liquidity in the stock, making it easier for investors to buy and sell shares.
Recent month-to-month changes in short interest show a growing interest in the stock, which could indicate positive sentiment among investors.
With no institutional ownership reported, there is potential for retail investors to influence the stock's performance, as they may have more flexibility in trading decisions.

Associated British Foods
Bear Case

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

The company has a very low short percentage of float, which may indicate a lack of confidence from larger institutional investors.
Outstanding shares are reported as zero, which raises concerns about the company's market presence and could indicate potential liquidity issues.
Despite recent increases in short interest, the overall performance over the past year has been stagnant, suggesting a lack of growth momentum.
The high number of shares shorted could lead to increased volatility, which may not be suitable for all investors, especially those with a lower risk tolerance.
With no institutional ownership, the stock may lack the stability that comes from larger, more established investors backing it, which can lead to unpredictable price movements.

ASBFY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Associated British Foods in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating and 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" ASBFY shares.
: According to analysts, Associated British Foods's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% 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 Royal Bank of Canada 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 Moderate Buy. Learn more on how ASBFY compares to other companies.

Stock Forecasts and Research Tools

Related Companies

Today's Ratings

Top-Rated Stocks

More Ratings Tools

This page (OTCMKTS:ASBFY) was last updated on 5/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

From Our Partners

Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free

Start Your 30-Day Trial

In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies.
Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more.
Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter.

Sign In
Create Account

Your Email Address:

Your Password:

Forgot your password?

Your Email Address:

Choose a Password:

By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Associated British Foods (ASBFY) Stock Forecast & Price Target