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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)
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12/04/2025: ADM (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
12 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $57.6
1 Year Target Price $57.6
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 9 | Hold |
| 2 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 4.47% | Avg. Invested days 52 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 28.53B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 24.13 | 1Y Target Price 57.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio 24.13 | 1Y Target Price 57.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 12 | Beta 0.69 | 52 Weeks Range 39.88 - 64.46 | Updated Date 12/4/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 39.88 - 64.46 | Updated Date 12/4/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.39% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.46 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
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Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 1.43% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.95% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.75% | Return on Equity (TTM) 5.24% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 24.13 | Forward PE 13.18 | Enterprise Value 36710070153 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.34 |
Enterprise Value 36710070153 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.34 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.44 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.27 | Shares Outstanding 480569735 | Shares Floating 474788481 |
Shares Outstanding 480569735 | Shares Floating 474788481 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.61 | Percent Institutions 86.82 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Company Overview
History and Background
Founded in 1902, Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) began as a linseed crushing company. Over time, it expanded into agricultural processing, food ingredients, and bioenergy, becoming a global leader in its industry.
Core Business Areas
- Ag Services and Oilseeds: Sources, transports, stores, and processes agricultural commodities and oilseeds.
- Carbohydrate Solutions: Converts corn and wheat into ingredients for food, beverage, industrial, and energy markets.
- Nutrition: Offers a wide range of ingredients for human and animal nutrition, including flavors, proteins, and health ingredients.
Leadership and Structure
ADM is led by Chairman and CEO Juan R. Luciano. The company is structured into business segments, each managed by a senior executive team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Soybean Meal: Soybean meal is a key product for animal feed. ADM is a major producer. Market share data is sensitive and varies by region and year. Competitors include Bunge, Cargill, and Louis Dreyfus Company.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners: ADM produces high-fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners. Market share data is sensitive and varies by region and year. Competitors include Cargill, Ingredion, and Tate & Lyle.
- Animal Nutrition: ADM produces feed for animals and pets. This area is growing with the increase in pet adoptions. Competitors include Purina, Hill's Pet Nutrition, and Blue Buffalo.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The agricultural processing industry is influenced by global supply chains, commodity prices, weather patterns, and changing consumer preferences for food and nutrition. Increased demand in developing nations as populations grow is pushing the global market size.
Positioning
ADM is one of the world's largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with a broad global footprint and diversified product portfolio. Its competitive advantage lies in its scale, logistics network, and expertise in agricultural commodities.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global food and agriculture market is estimated to be several trillion dollars. ADM is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its diversified operations.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global Scale and Reach
- Diversified Product Portfolio
- Strong Logistics Network
- Established Customer Relationships
- Vertical Integration
Weaknesses
- Exposure to Commodity Price Volatility
- Dependence on Agricultural Production
- Environmental Concerns related to Processing
- Complex Global Supply Chains
- Regulatory Scrutiny
Opportunities
- Growing Demand for Plant-Based Proteins
- Expansion in Developing Markets
- Increasing Demand for Sustainable Ingredients
- Advancements in Food Technology
- Biofuel market growth
Threats
- Geopolitical Instability
- Trade Wars and Tariffs
- Climate Change and Weather Events
- Changing Consumer Preferences
- Increased Competition
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BG
- CAG
- INGR
- LSXMB
Competitive Landscape
ADM is in the global grain market. The company maintains strong supply chain and processing capabilities.
Major Acquisitions
Soebianto Djojosoegito
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 250
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded ADM's cocoa processing capabilities in Asia.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: ADM has grown organically and through acquisitions, expanding its product offerings and geographic reach.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are based on analyst estimates and company guidance. See financial news outlets for forecasts.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include investments in plant-based proteins, sustainable agriculture, and digital technologies.
Summary
ADM is a large and diversified agricultural processing company with a global presence. Strengths include its scale, logistics, and diversified product portfolio. Challenges include commodity price volatility and exposure to geopolitical risks. Recent strategic initiatives focusing on sustainable agriculture and plant-based proteins position ADM for future growth, and expansion into new markets.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- ADM's Investor Relations Website
- Financial News Outlets
- Industry Analysis Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Chicago, IL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1983-04-05 | Chairman, CEO & President Mr. Juan Ricardo Luciano | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Farm Products | Full time employees 42383 | Website https://www.adm.com |
Full time employees 42383 | Website https://www.adm.com | ||
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company engages in the procurement, transportation, storage, processing, and merchandising of agricultural commodities, ingredients, flavors, and solutions. It operates in three segments: Ag Services and Oilseeds; Carbohydrate Solutions; and Nutrition. The company originates, merchandises, stores, and transports agricultural raw materials, such as oilseeds and soft seeds. It engages in the agricultural commodity and feed product import, export, and distribution; and various structured trade finance activities. In addition, the company offers soybean meal and oil; vegetable and salad oils and protein meals; ingredients for the food, feed, energy, and industrial customers; margarine, shortening, and other food products; and partially refined oils to produce biodiesel and glycols for use in chemicals, paints, and other industrial products. Further, it provides peanuts, peanut-derived ingredients, and cotton cellulose pulp; sweeteners, corn and wheat starches, syrup, glucose, wheat flour, and dextrose; alcohol, and other food and animal feed ingredients; ethyl alcohol and ethanol; corn gluten feed and meal; distillers' grains; corn germ; and citric acids. Additionally, the company provides proteins, natural flavors, flavor systems, natural colors, emulsifiers, soluble fiber, polyols, hydrocolloids, probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, enzymes, and botanical extracts; and other specialty food and feed ingredients; edible beans; formula feeds, and animal health and nutrition products; and contract and private label pet treats and food products. It also offers futures commission merchant; commodity brokerage; cash margins and securities pledged to commodity exchange clearinghouse; and cash pledged as security under certain insurance arrangements. It operates in the United States, Switzerland, the Cayman Islands, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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