Associated British Foods Stock Edges Higher as Investors Watch Primark Split and July Trading Update
Associated British Foods shares traded near 1,954p in late London action, up 0.4% on the day but still down about 8% for 2026. Investors are watching Primark’s new CFO appointment ahead of ABF’s planned retail-food split. ABF’s next trading update is set for July 1. First-half revenue fell 2% to £9.47 billion, with adjusted operating profit down 18%.