What’s the current market cap for Associated British Foods stock?

Associated British Foods (ABF) has a market cap of £13bn as of June 04, 2026.

What is the P/E ratio for Associated British Foods stock?

The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Associated British Foods (ABF) stock is 13.97 as of June 04, 2026.

Does Associated British Foods stock pay dividends?

Yes, the Associated British Foods (ABF) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 04, 2026, the dividend rate is £0.63 and the yield is 3.39%. Associated British Foods has a payout ratio of 26.43% on a trailing twelve-month basis.

When is the next Associated British Foods dividend payment date?

The next Associated British Foods (ABF) dividend payment is scheduled for July 03, 2026.

What is the beta indicator for Associated British Foods?

Associated British Foods (ABF) has a beta rating of 0.81. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.

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About Associated British Foods

Associated British Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients, and retail group headquartered in London, UK. The company operates through segments such as Grocery, Sugar, Agriculture, Ingredients, and Retail, with the retail division primarily consisting of the fashion retail chain Primark. Noteworthy for its broad product range, the company's Grocery segment includes brands involved in the production of staples like bread and cereals, while Ingredients focuses on yeast and bakery supplies. Founded in 1935, Associated British Foods has established a global presence, with operations spread across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Australia. Its strategic positioning is underpinned by its diversification across industries and geographies, which provides resilience against sector-specific volatility.

Ticker

£ABF

Sector

Consumer Essentials

Primary listing

LSE

Employees

138,000

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Website

www.abf.co.uk

ABF Metrics

BasicAdvanced

£13bn

13.97

£1.33

0.81

£0.63

3.39%

What the Analysts think about ABF

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Associated British Foods stock.

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Despite a 2% decline in revenue to £9.47 billion, AB Foods delivered a resilient first-half adjusted operating profit of £691 million for the 24 weeks ended February 28, 2026, highlighting robust cost controls across its diversified portfolio. (Reuters)

AB Foods announced it will spin off Primark as a separately listed company by the end of 2027, with shareholder support and the goal of unlocking value by enabling each business to pursue focused growth strategies. (Reuters)

RBC Capital Markets expects the demerged food business to command a higher valuation multiple of around 13× P/E, reflecting investor confidence in the strength of ABF’s Grocery, Sugar, and Ingredients divisions as standalone operations. (Reuters)

Underlying like-for-like sales at Primark fell 2.7% in the 16 weeks to January 3, 2026, leading to a profit warning as heavy discounting and soft consumer demand weighed on retail performance. (Reuters)

AB Foods’ first-half adjusted operating profit declined 18% to £691 million for the 24 weeks ended February 28, 2026, and the company now expects full-year profit to be below last year’s level, signaling persistent pressure on profitability. (Reuters)

The group lowered its outlook for the Grocery and Ingredients segments, noting unexpectedly sharp weakness in US demand for cooking oils and bakery ingredients, pointing to challenges beyond retail. (Reuters)

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ABF Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses

QuarterlyAnnual

Q3 24

QoQ growth

Revenue

$37bn

-39.75%

Net income

$45bn

107.52%

Profit margin

37.65%

6.78%

ABF Earnings Performance

Company profitability

QuarterlyAnnual

Q4 23

Q1 24

Q2 24

Q3 24

Q4 24

Actual

$3.69

$2.85

$2.45

$2.42

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Expected

$3.55

$2.61

$2.05

$2.31

$3.94

Surprise

3.94%

9.20%

19.51%

4.63%

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What’s the current market cap for Associated British Foods stock?

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Does Associated British Foods stock pay dividends?

When is the next Associated British Foods dividend payment date?

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