Associated British Foods Future Growth
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Associated British Foods is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 8.2% and 4.2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 9.5% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 11.8% in 3 years.
Key information
7.5%
Earnings growth rate
8.8%
EPS growth rate
| Food earnings growth | 9.9% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.0% |
| Future return on equity | 11.8% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 27 Aug 2024 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Returns On Capital At Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Have Stalled
Aug 27
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)
Aug 12Here's Why We Think Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Jul 27Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)?
Jul 12These 4 Measures Indicate That Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Is Using Debt Safely
May 27Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
May 12The Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Half-Yearly Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
Apr 26Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
Apr 17Does Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Apr 02Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Shares Could Be 49% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Mar 01Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)?
Feb 01Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) Earnings
Jan 19Associated British Foods' (LON:ABF) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
Jan 06Here's Why We Think Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Is Well Worth Watching
Dec 22Associated British Foods' (LON:ABF) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Dec 09This Is Why Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) CEO Compensation Looks Appropriate
Dec 01Does Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Nov 23Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Nov 10Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 51% Above Its Share Price
Nov 09Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
Sep 13Why Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Could Be Worth Watching
Aug 26Here's Why Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Aug 09Is Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Trading At A 25% Discount?
Jul 25Investors Could Be Concerned With Associated British Foods' (LON:ABF) Returns On Capital
Jun 07Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)?
May 25We Think Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
May 11Associated British Foods' (LON:ABF) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Apr 28A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)
Apr 25Is Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Potentially Undervalued?
Feb 16Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Feb 02Is There An Opportunity With Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) 35% Undervaluation?
Jan 20Does Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Dec 24What Does Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) Share Price Indicate?
Nov 01Is Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Trading At A 34% Discount?
Oct 11Returns On Capital At Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Paint A Concerning Picture
Sep 04Should You Investigate Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) At UK£16.99?
Jul 25Is There An Opportunity With Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) 46% Undervaluation?
Jul 12These 4 Measures Indicate That Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Is Using Debt Safely
Jun 26Returns On Capital At Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Paint A Concerning Picture
May 27Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF)?
Apr 10Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Shares Could Be 42% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Mar 26Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
Feb 12Should You Think About Buying Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Now?
Jan 05Are Investors Undervaluing Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) By 33%?
Dec 24Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Nov 30Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
Sep 26What Does Associated British Foods plc's (LON:ABF) Share Price Indicate?
Sep 11Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Shares Could Be 45% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Aug 26We Think Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Aug 13Associated British Foods (LON:ABF) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Jun 22Why Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Could Be Worth Watching
Jun 07Is Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) Trading At A 39% Discount?
May 25Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | 22,328 | 1,574 | 1,019 | 2,622 | 16 |
| 9/30/2025 | 21,364 | 1,497 | 1,044 | 2,487 | 17 |
| 9/30/2024 | 20,480 | 1,442 | 1,383 | 2,769 | 17 |
| 3/2/2024 | 19,924 | 1,180 | 1,547 | 2,687 | N/A |
| 12/2/2023 | 19,837 | 1,112 | 1,064 | 2,171 | N/A |
| 9/16/2023 | 19,750 | 1,044 | 581 | 1,654 | N/A |
| 6/16/2023 | 19,213 | 898 | 248 | 1,250 | N/A |
| 3/4/2023 | 18,675 | 751 | -85 | 846 | N/A |
| 12/4/2022 | 17,836 | 726 | 150 | 1,000 | N/A |
| 9/17/2022 | 16,997 | 700 | 384 | 1,153 | N/A |
| 6/17/2022 | 16,225 | 746 | 985 | 1,698 | N/A |
| 3/16/2022 | 15,453 | 792 | 1,586 | 2,242 | N/A |
| 12/16/2021 | 14,669 | 635 | 1,186 | 1,828 | N/A |
| 9/18/2021 | 13,884 | 478 | 786 | 1,413 | N/A |
| 6/18/2021 | 13,244 | 439 | 498 | 1,097 | N/A |
| 2/27/2021 | 12,604 | 400 | 210 | 781 | N/A |
| 11/27/2020 | 13,271 | 428 | 671 | 1,267 | N/A |
| 9/12/2020 | 13,937 | 455 | 1,131 | 1,753 | N/A |
| 6/12/2020 | 14,938 | 581 | 1,039 | 1,707 | N/A |
| 2/29/2020 | 15,938 | 706 | 947 | 1,660 | N/A |
| 11/30/2019 | 15,881 | 792 | 860 | 1,585 | N/A |
| 9/14/2019 | 15,824 | 878 | 772 | 1,509 | N/A |
| 6/14/2019 | 15,754 | 897 | 729 | 1,528 | N/A |
| 3/2/2019 | 15,684 | 915 | 685 | 1,547 | N/A |
| 12/2/2018 | 15,629 | 961 | 624 | 1,489 | N/A |
| 9/15/2018 | 15,574 | 1,007 | 562 | 1,430 | N/A |
| 6/15/2018 | 15,529 | 1,025 | 525 | 1,376 | N/A |
| 3/3/2018 | 15,483 | 1,043 | 488 | 1,321 | N/A |
| 12/3/2017 | 15,420 | 1,121 | N/A | 1,481 | N/A |
| 9/16/2017 | 15,357 | 1,198 | N/A | 1,641 | N/A |
| 6/16/2017 | 14,968 | 1,149 | N/A | 1,615 | N/A |
| 3/4/2017 | 14,578 | 1,099 | N/A | 1,588 | N/A |
| 12/4/2016 | 13,989 | 959 | N/A | 1,449 | N/A |
| 9/17/2016 | 13,399 | 818 | N/A | 1,310 | N/A |
| 6/17/2016 | 13,034 | 779 | N/A | 1,331 | N/A |
| 2/27/2016 | 12,669 | 740 | N/A | 1,352 | N/A |
| 11/27/2015 | 12,735 | 634 | N/A | 1,264 | N/A |
| 9/12/2015 | 12,800 | 528 | N/A | 1,175 | N/A |
| 6/12/2015 | 12,893 | 546 | N/A | 1,148 | N/A |
| 2/28/2015 | 12,985 | 564 | N/A | 1,121 | N/A |
| 11/30/2014 | 12,964 | 663 | N/A | 1,280 | N/A |
| 9/13/2014 | 12,943 | 762 | N/A | 1,439 | N/A |
| 6/13/2014 | 13,066 | 692 | N/A | 1,437 | N/A |
| 3/1/2014 | 13,188 | 622 | N/A | 1,434 | N/A |
| 12/1/2013 | 13,252 | 604 | N/A | 1,355 | N/A |
| 9/14/2013 | 13,315 | 585 | N/A | 1,276 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: ABF's forecast earnings growth (8.2% per year) is above the savings rate (1.9%).
Earnings vs Market: ABF's earnings (8.2% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the UK market (14.3% per year).
High Growth Earnings: ABF's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: ABF's revenue (4.2% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the UK market (3.7% per year).
High Growth Revenue: ABF's revenue (4.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: ABF's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (11.8%).