Associated British Foods (ASBFY) Stock Forecast & Price Target $24.77 0.00 (0.00%) As of 05/22/2026 03:50 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartDividendHeadlinesShort InterestBuy This Stock Associated British Foods - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating ReduceBased on 6 Analyst RatingsSell4Hold1Buy1 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. 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Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. ASBFY Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/25/25 to 5/25/261 Month Ago4/25/25 to 4/25/263 Months Ago2/24/25 to 2/24/261 Year Ago5/25/24 to 5/25/25Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)2 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy0 Buy rating(s)0 Buy rating(s)0 Buy rating(s)0 Buy rating(s)Hold1 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)1 Hold rating(s)Sell4 Sell rating(s)3 Sell rating(s)2 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/AForecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/AConsensus RatingReduceReduceHoldReduce ASBFY Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History ASBFY Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Associated British Foods Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeAssociated British FoodsConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 1.67 2.11 2.52Consensus RatingReduceHoldModerate BuyPredicted UpsideN/A97.16% Upside15.09% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingNeutral NewsSee Recent ASBFY NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails4/29/2026 Zacks ResearchNot Rated DowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell4/13/2026 Royal Bank Of Canada3 of 5 stars DowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell1/12/2026 Sanford C. Bernstein4 of 5 stars DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold1/12/2026 The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell12/15/2025 Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeHold ➝ Underperform11/5/2025 Kepler Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy1/16/2025 CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingMonique PollardSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeNeutral ➝ SellAnalyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Monday at 11:21 PM 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 Wednesday, May 20, 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: The current stock price is around $25, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value. Associated British Foods plc has a diversified portfolio that includes grocery brands, sugar production, and retail, providing stability across different market sectors. The company has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a conservative approach to leveraging, which can be appealing to risk-averse investors. Recent ratings from analysts show a mix of opinions, with one strong buy recommendation, suggesting potential upside for investors who believe in the company's recovery. With a history dating back to 1935, Associated British Foods plc has established itself as a reputable player in the food and retail sectors, which can instill confidence in long-term investors. Associated British Foods Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Associated British Foods plc for these reasons: The average rating from analysts is "Reduce," indicating a general consensus that the stock may not perform well in the near term. Several brokerages have downgraded their ratings to "strong sell," reflecting concerns about the company's future performance and market conditions. Recent stock performance has shown volatility, with a 52-week low of $23.36, which may deter investors looking for stable investments. The company's quick ratio is below 1, suggesting potential liquidity issues, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations. Market analysts have expressed concerns about the overall economic environment affecting consumer spending, which could negatively impact Associated British Foods plc's sales and profitability. ASBFY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Associated British Foods stock right now? 6 Wall Street 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 research analysts is that investors should "reduce" ASBFY shares. Does Associated British Foods's stock price have much downside? According to analysts, Associated British Foods's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Associated British Foods been downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Associated British Foods's stock had 3 downgrades by analysts. What analysts cover Associated British Foods? Associated British Foods has been rated by research analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Associated British Foods more than its competitors? 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. 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