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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/17/2025: ADM (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
12 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $49.1
1 Year Target Price $49.1
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 9 | Hold |
| 2 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -1.47% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 25.94B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 19.01 | 1Y Target Price 49.1 |
Price to earnings Ratio 19.01 | 1Y Target Price 49.1 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 12 | Beta 0.66 | 52 Weeks Range 40.56 - 62.42 | Updated Date 07/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 40.56 - 62.42 | Updated Date 07/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.87% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.84 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.63% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.23% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.79% | Return on Equity (TTM) 5.89% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 19.01 | Forward PE 13.14 | Enterprise Value 37340579305 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.31 |
Enterprise Value 37340579305 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.31 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.45 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.46 | Shares Outstanding 480449984 | Shares Floating 475136238 |
Shares Outstanding 480449984 | Shares Floating 475136238 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.61 | Percent Institutions 83.93 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Company Overview
History and Background
Founded in 1902, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) has evolved from a linseed crushing business to a global leader in human and animal nutrition. Significant milestones include expansion into soybean processing, corn refining, and international markets.
Core Business Areas
- Ag Services and Oilseeds: Sources, transports, stores, and processes agricultural commodities and oilseeds.
- Carbohydrate Solutions: Converts corn and other feedstocks into sweeteners, starches, ethanol, and other products.
- Nutrition: Provides a wide range of ingredients and solutions for human and animal nutrition.
Leadership and Structure
Juan R. Luciano serves as the Chairman and CEO. ADM has a typical corporate structure with various divisions reporting to executive leadership.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Oilseeds: Soybeans, canola, sunflower, and other oilseeds processing. ADM is a major global player. Competitors include Bunge (BG) and Cargill, privately held.
- Corn Processing: Corn sweeteners, starches, ethanol, and other corn-based products. A significant portion goes to fuel ethanol production. Competitors include Ingredion (INGR) and Tate & Lyle (TAL.L).
- Nutrition Solutions: Specialty ingredients for human and animal nutrition, including proteins, probiotics, and flavors. Competitors include DuPont (DD) and Kerry Group (KRZ.I).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The agricultural commodities processing industry is highly competitive and influenced by factors such as global supply and demand, weather patterns, and government policies.
Positioning
ADM is a global leader with a diversified portfolio and extensive processing and transportation infrastructure. Its competitive advantages include its scale, geographic reach, and product innovation.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global food and agriculture market is multi-trillion dollar. ADM captures a percentage related to the commodites and nutritional value add segments.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global scale and reach
- Diversified product portfolio
- Extensive processing and transportation infrastructure
- Strong relationships with farmers and customers
- Growing Nutrition business
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price volatility
- Dependence on weather conditions
- Complex global supply chain
- Environmental and regulatory risks
Opportunities
- Growing demand for food and animal feed in developing countries
- Increasing demand for sustainable and plant-based products
- Expansion into new markets and product categories
- Technological innovation in agriculture and food processing
Threats
- Fluctuations in commodity prices and exchange rates
- Climate change and extreme weather events
- Geopolitical risks and trade disputes
- Increasing competition from other agribusiness companies
- Changing consumer preferences
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BG
- CAG
- IFF
Competitive Landscape
ADM benefits from its global scale, diverse portfolio, and strategic acquisitions, but faces competition from other large agribusiness companies.
Major Acquisitions
Soebiome
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 550
- Strategic Rationale: Expansion of microbiome solutions portfolio for human and animal health.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: ADM's growth has been driven by acquisitions, organic expansion, and increasing demand for its products.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are available from analyst reports and ADM's own guidance.
Recent Initiatives: ADM has focused on expanding its nutrition business and investing in sustainable agriculture practices.
Summary
ADM is a global leader in agricultural processing and nutrition, leveraging its scale and diversification. While exposed to commodity price volatility and climate risks, its expansion into nutrition and sustainable practices offers growth potential. Strategic acquisitions enhance its market position, but competition from established players remains a challenge. ADM's long-standing history and global infrastructure provide a strong foundation for future success.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share data are estimates and may vary. Please consult with a financial professional before making any investment decisions.
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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 in the United States, Switzerland, the Cayman Islands, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. 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 services; cash margins and securities pledged to commodity exchange clearinghouse; and cash pledged as security under certain insurance arrangements. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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