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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)

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11/13/2025: ADM (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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 | Stock Returns Performance |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 28.27B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 23.91 | 1Y Target Price 57.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio 23.91 | 1Y Target Price 57.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 12 | Beta 0.69 | 52 Weeks Range 40.22 - 65.00 | Updated Date 11/13/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 40.22 - 65.00 | Updated Date 11/13/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.52% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.46 |
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 2025-10-29 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.84 | Actual 0.92 |
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 23.91 | Forward PE 12.72 | Enterprise Value 35724902196 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.34 |
Enterprise Value 35724902196 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.34 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.43 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.97 | Shares Outstanding 480569735 | Shares Floating 475004737 |
Shares Outstanding 480569735 | Shares Floating 475004737 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.61 | Percent Institutions 84.72 |
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 a global leader in agricultural processing and food ingredient solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Ag Services and Oilseeds: This segment originates, merchandises, and transports agricultural commodities and products. It includes activities related to oilseeds crushing, refining, and biodiesel production.
- Carbohydrate Solutions: This segment processes corn and wheat into sweeteners, starches, ethanol, and other ingredients for food, beverage, and industrial uses.
- Nutrition: This segment focuses on human and animal nutrition products, including flavors, proteins, and health & wellness ingredients.
Leadership and Structure
ADM is led by Chairman and CEO Juan Luciano. The company has a hierarchical organizational structure with various business units reporting to executive leadership.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Oilseeds: Soybean oil, meal, and other oilseed products. ADM is a major global player in oilseed processing. Competitors include Bunge and Cargill. Market share is estimated to be around 15% globally.
- Corn Sweeteners and Starches: High fructose corn syrup, glucose, and various starches used in food and beverage production. Competitors include Ingredion and Cargill. Market share is estimated to be around 20% in North America.
- Animal Nutrition: Animal feed ingredients and premixes for livestock and aquaculture. Competitors include Cargill and Nutreco. Market Share not readily available
- Flavors and Fragrances: Ingredients for food and beverage Industry. Competitors include Givaudan and IFF. Market Share not readily available
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The agricultural processing industry is characterized by global commodity markets, fluctuating prices, and increasing demand for food and sustainable solutions.
Positioning
ADM is a leading global player in agricultural processing, with a diverse portfolio and extensive global network. Its competitive advantages include scale, global reach, and strong relationships with farmers and customers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global agricultural processing market is estimated to be worth several trillion dollars. ADM is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market, particularly in key sectors like oilseeds, corn, and nutrition.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global scale and reach
- Diversified product portfolio
- Strong relationships with farmers and customers
- Extensive logistics network
- Focus on sustainability
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price volatility
- Dependence on agricultural cycles
- Operational risks related to processing and transportation
- Vulnerability to supply chain disruptions
- Reputational risks related to environmental impact
Opportunities
- Growing demand for plant-based proteins
- Expansion into new markets and geographies
- Innovation in food technology and ingredients
- Increased focus on sustainable agriculture
- Development of new value-added products
Threats
- Fluctuations in commodity prices
- Changes in government regulations
- Increased competition from other agricultural processors
- Climate change and its impact on agriculture
- Geopolitical risks and trade barriers
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BG (Bunge Global SA)
- CAG (Conagra Brands, Inc.)
- CTVA (Corteva, Inc.)
- INGR (Ingredion Incorporated)
Competitive Landscape
ADM is a leading player in the agricultural processing industry, with a strong global presence and diversified product portfolio. It faces competition from other large agricultural processors, as well as smaller, more specialized companies.
Major Acquisitions
Soaring Sun Spice & Seasonings
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: Expands ADM's flavor and spice offerings for food and beverage customers. Acquisition price not publically disclosed.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: ADM has experienced steady growth over the past years, driven by increased demand for food and agricultural products.
Future Projections: Analysts predict continued growth for ADM, driven by its focus on innovation, sustainability, and expansion into new markets.
Recent Initiatives: ADM has recently invested in plant-based protein production, sustainable agriculture practices, and digital technology.
Summary
ADM is a well-established company with a strong presence in the agricultural processing industry. It has a diversified product portfolio and a global reach, but it is exposed to commodity price volatility and agricultural cycles. The company is focused on innovation, sustainability, and expansion into new markets, which should drive future growth. However, competitive pressure and supply chain vulnerabilities will need to be carefully navigated.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Market Research Reports
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
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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. 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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