Associated British Foods

Model update: Sugar-driven downgrades

  • Sectors : Foods
  • Companies : Associated British Foods

Ratings and price correct at time of issue.

  • Associated British Foods

    Closing Price: 2050p

  • RATING 05/07/11

  • PREVIOUS RATING 03/11/10

    NEUTRAL

DAVY VIEW

We are lowering our FY25 and FY26 adjusted operating profit forecasts by 5.5% and 4.7%, respectively, largely reflecting deeper and more prolonged weakness than previously anticipated in the Sugar division. Our confidence in the medium-term trajectory of Primark’s like-for-like growth has also moderated relative to earlier assumptions; combined, these factors support a revised share price target of £25 (previously £31.20).

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