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Associated British Foods (ASBFY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$24.65 -0.24 (-0.96%)
As of 03:50 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
4
Hold
1
Buy
1

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, 4 have given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ASBFY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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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ASBFY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/5/25 to 5/5/26
1 Month Ago
4/5/25 to 4/5/26
3 Months Ago
2/4/25 to 2/4/26
1 Year Ago
5/5/24 to 5/5/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus RatingReduceHoldHoldStrong Sell

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

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 Staples CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
1.67
2.13
2.52
Consensus RatingReduceHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A1,059.11% Upside14.87% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
4/29/2026 DowngradeHoldStrong Sell
4/13/2026 DowngradeHoldStrong Sell
1/12/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
1/12/2026 DowngradeHoldStrong Sell
12/15/2025 DowngradeHoldUnderperform
11/5/2025 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
1/16/2025DowngradeNeutralSell

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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 Saturday, May 2, 2026. 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 $25.68, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the food and retail sector.
  • Associated British Foods plc operates through multiple divisions, including grocery brands and retail, providing diversified revenue streams that can mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.
  • The company has a solid current ratio of 1.54, indicating that it has more current assets than current liabilities, which suggests good short-term financial health.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, Associated British Foods plc maintains a conservative approach to leverage, reducing financial risk and enhancing stability.
  • Recent downgrades by analysts may lead to a lower stock price, creating potential for future gains if the company rebounds, making it an interesting speculative investment.

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 a "strong sell" rating, indicating a lack of confidence in the company's near-term performance.
  • The average rating from brokerages is "Reduce," suggesting that most analysts believe the stock may not perform well in the coming months.
  • Several investment firms have lowered their ratings from "strong-buy" to "hold," reflecting a shift in sentiment that could impact investor confidence.
  • With a recent trading down of 1.2%, the stock's performance may indicate underlying issues that could affect future profitability.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could pose risks to the company's operations, particularly in its retail and food sectors, which are sensitive to consumer spending trends.

ASBFY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Associated British Foods in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 1 hold rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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 3 downgrades by analysts.

Associated British Foods has been rated by research analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada, and Zacks Research 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 ASBFY compares to other companies.


This page (OTCMKTS:ASBFY) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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