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ADM·Archer-Daniels-Midland Company

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$80.55
Open
$79.22
Market Cap
38.48B
52W High
$85.37
Low
$78.95
P. Close
$80.41
P/E
35.60
52W Low
$52.23
Fwd P/E
14.92
DailyIQ Est.
$69.79
Technical Score (1D)
91
BUY
News Sentiment
50
MIXED
Josh Brown’s endorsement of Archer‑Daniels‑Midland as one of the best stocks in the market highlights the company’s strong earnings momentum, diversified commodity exposure, and attractive dividend yield, underscoring confidence that will likely be reinforced by the upcoming earnings release. The latest trading data shows ADM shares at $77.93, outperforming the S&P 500, with projected EPS of $1.29 and revenue of $22.51 billion, indicating robust growth expectations that traders should confirm when the earnings report is released. Q1 export volumes of soybeans, sorghum, and corn have risen, boosting the Ag Services division’s profitability and offsetting trade uncertainties, which supports the company’s commodity‑processing strength and warrants monitoring of trade‑risk developments. Zacks has assigned ADM a Rank #1 Strong Buy and a Value grade A, noting its P/E of 13.41 versus the industry average of 15.42 and a forward P/E range that signals potential upside as commodity prices stabilize, so traders should watch commodity price movements. The July 6 update added ADM to the Rank #1 list after a 6.6 % rise in consensus earnings estimates over the past 60 days, reflecting confidence in near‑term earnings driven by stable commodity prices and expected crop yields, which should be tracked against upcoming earnings guidance. BMO Capital raised its price target to $77 from $73 while maintaining a market‑perform rating, underscoring a positive view on ADM’s earnings outlook within the agribusiness sector, so traders should keep an eye on the earnings release and any guidance updates. The $103 million Decatur upgrade modernizes ADM’s corn and soybean processing complex, adding 50 new jobs and protecting 1,000 existing ones, which could reduce per‑unit costs and enhance competitive positioning, making operational performance and capacity utilization worth monitoring. Jim Cramer’s public endorsement may increase short‑term demand for ADM shares, potentially influencing analyst coverage and market sentiment in the coming weeks, so traders should watch for changes in analyst commentary.
Earnings Summary
Archer‑Daniels‑Midland (ADM) is a global agricultural processing and merchandising leader that sources, transports, and processes commodities such as oilseeds, soft seeds, and grains, operating through Ag Services and Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, and Nutrition segments. The company’s diversified portfolio spans animal feed, food ingredients, and industrial applications, positioning it firmly within the consumer‑defensive farm‑products sector. In the most recent quarter, ADM reported Q4 2024 earnings of $1.14 per share versus an estimate of $1.1486, a slight miss, while revenue reached $21.498 billion. The following quarter, Q1 2025, saw EPS rise to $0.70 against an estimate of $0.67009 and revenue of $20.175 billion, and Q2 2025 EPS climbed to $0.93 versus $0.79609 with revenue of $21.166 billion; Q3 2025 EPS was $0.92 versus $0.85258 and revenue $20.372 billion, and Q4 2025 EPS hit $0.87 versus $0.76965 with revenue $18.556 billion. The pattern shows ADM consistently beating analyst EPS estimates in five of the last six quarters, with revenue fluctuating but remaining within a narrow band. Historically, the company has maintained a steady upward trajectory in earnings, with EPS beats in consecutive quarters and revenue growth that has generally matched or exceeded analyst expectations, underscoring a resilient profitability profile. Recent news highlights Josh Brown’s endorsement on CNBC, citing strong earnings momentum and diversified commodity exposure, and a Zacks Rank #1 upgrade that reflects a 6.6 % lift in consensus earnings estimates; the latest earnings outlook projects a 38.7 % YoY rise in EPS to $1.29 and revenue growth of 6.35 %, reinforcing the narrative of robust profitability. Investors should watch for the upcoming earnings release to confirm guidance, monitor commodity price movements for margin impact, and keep an eye on trade policy announcements that could influence export volumes and overall revenue dynamics.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.57$0.78$1.00$1.22$1.44Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.34 - -
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 $80.00, giving Archer-Daniels-Midland Company a market cap of 38.48B and a P/E ratio of 35.6. Today's range spans $78.95–$80.55, with shares opening at $79.22 and moving down $0.41 (0.5%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 91/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 50/100.

Over the past year ADM has traded between $52.23 and $85.37 - the current price is +53.2% off the 52-week low and -6.3% from the high. 20 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $74.60 (range $58.00–$95.00), implying downside of -6.8%.

Relative strength is the story for Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) in Consumer Defensive right now. Technical score 91/100 (BUY), sentiment neutral at 50/100, price $80.00 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). The current P/E ratio stands at 35.6. The 38.48B market cap keeps this name on institutional screens, and the bullish setup means sector rotation inflows from Consumer Defensive have a natural landing spot here. Annual range: $52.23–$85.37.

The combination of a BUY signal (91/100) and neutral news sentiment (50/100) puts ADM on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 38.48B in Consumer Defensive market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $80.00 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in the $52.23–$85.37 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.