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AU · rank #9 · 2026-10-26

ZAB

GPW · PLN · $8.06B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy1.0strength 1.0 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
-1.410
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
-$0.00
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
1
Insider signal (90d)—
Analyst upside
Consensus target $31.77
+0.2%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+1.05%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
3.46
Gross margin TTM+18.8%
52w high$33.75
Market cap (USD)$8.06B

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Summary

Żabka Group S.A. operates a network of over 13,000 convenience grocery stores across Poland and Romania utilizing a dense, franchisee-led retail platform.

Rationale

The analyst upside signal is supported by 14.7% H1 sales growth, 100% positive 30-day net revisions, and Alimentation Couche-Tard's pending PLN 32-per-share tender offer that provides a firm valuation anchor.

Material risks

  • 1Polish competition regulators could block or place onerous conditions on Couche-Tard's PLN 32-per-share tender offer prior to the December 2, 2026 deadline, removing the deal premium.
  • 2Imminent Q3 2026 earnings reporting introduces short-term volatility risk if labor, franchisee, or logistics inflation pressures margins below management's target range.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed