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ADM·Archer-Daniels-Midland Company

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+. (+.%)
High
$77.85
Open
$77.85
Market Cap
37.36B
52W High
$83.10
Low
$76.85
P. Close
$77.52
P/E
34.56
52W Low
$46.81
Fwd P/E
14.93
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
91
BUY
News Sentiment
57
BULLISH
Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) is experiencing recent volatility, with a 5.3% weekly decline despite a 10.4% monthly gain and a substantial 30.6% year-to-date increase. This performance follows a significant one-year share price surge of 66%. Current valuation metrics suggest potential undervaluation, according to specific checks. ADM's critical role in global food and agriculture supply chains continues to be a primary driver of investor interest and influences its stock performance. Investors will be watching to see if the recent weekly decline is a short-term correction or the beginning of a trend, especially given the company's strong longer-term gains and its fundamental importance in the agricultural sector.
Earnings Summary
Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) is a global leader in agricultural processing and merchandising, connecting farm production with consumer demand through its Ag Services and Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, and Nutrition segments. Operating within the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically Farm Products, ADM plays a crucial role in the global food and ingredient supply chain. The company's most recent reported quarters show a mixed performance. In Q1 2026, ADM reported an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.71 against an estimate of $0.6661, and revenue of $20.49 billion against an estimate of $20.418 billion, indicating a beat on both fronts. This followed Q4 2025, where EPS was $0.87 versus an estimate of $0.76965, and revenue was $18.556 billion against an estimate of $20.106 billion, marking a miss on revenue despite an EPS beat. Prior to this, Q3 2025 saw EPS of $0.92 against $0.85258 and Q2 2025 had EPS of $0.93 against $0.79609, both representing beats. Historically, ADM has demonstrated a pattern of revenue growth, though EPS performance against estimates has varied, with notable beats in recent quarters like Q1 2026 and Q3/Q2 2025, contrasting with a revenue miss in Q4 2025. Recent news highlights ADM as a top pick in consumer staples for 2026, with UBS raising its price target to $90 following a Q1 2026 earnings beat driven by strong crushing and ethanol segments. The company is also expanding into specialty ingredients, particularly vitamin E and natural antioxidants, and is investing in sustainable practices through partnerships in regenerative agriculture and operational efficiency. While some indicators suggest the stock may be overbought, its strategic focus on higher-value ingredients and sustainability initiatives are key watch points for future performance. Investors will be watching for continued confirmation of sector-wide momentum and ADM's execution on its specialty ingredient growth strategy and regenerative agriculture initiatives.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.56$0.80$1.04$1.28$1.52Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.41 - -
Q1'26$0.67$0.71+6.6%
Q4'25$0.77$0.87+13.0%
Q3'25$0.85$0.92+7.9%
Q2'25$0.80$0.93+16.8%
Q1'25$0.67$0.70+4.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$18.0B$19.2B$20.4B$21.6B$22.8BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$22.2B - -
Q1'26$20.4B$20.5B+0.4%
Q4'25$20.1B$18.6B-7.7%
Q3'25 - $20.4B -
Q2'25 - $21.2B -
Q1'25 - $20.2B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

ADM Stock Snapshot

ADM is currently trading at $77.73, giving Archer-Daniels-Midland Company a market cap of 37.36B and a P/E ratio of 34.6. Today's range spans $76.85–$77.85, with shares opening at $77.85 and moving up $0.21 (0.3%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 91/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 57/100.

Over the past year ADM has traded between $46.81 and $83.10 - the current price is +66.1% off the 52-week low and -6.5% from the high.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) sits at $77.73 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range within $46.81–$83.10), scoring 91/100 (BUY) with neutral sentiment at 57/100. At 37.36B in Consumer Defensive market cap (P/E: 34.6), this large-cap is right in the zone where buy-side analysts get excited and allocation committees approve new position additions. A bullish technical phase with sentiment confirmation is the green light most of them are looking for.

The combination of a BUY signal (91/100) and neutral news sentiment (57/100) puts ADM on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 37.36B in Consumer Defensive market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $77.73 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in the $46.81–$83.10 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.

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