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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/11/2025: ADM (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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 $58.3
1 Year Target Price $58.3
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 9 | Hold |
| 2 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 13.99% | Avg. Invested days 45 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/11/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 29.51B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 26.7 | 1Y Target Price 58.3 |
Price to earnings Ratio 26.7 | 1Y Target Price 58.3 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 12 | Beta 0.67 | 52 Weeks Range 40.22 - 64.38 | Updated Date 09/11/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 40.22 - 64.38 | Updated Date 09/11/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.29% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.3 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 1.33% | Operating Margin (TTM) 2.17% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.82% | Return on Equity (TTM) 4.82% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 26.7 | Forward PE 13.3 | Enterprise Value 39061128545 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.36 |
Enterprise Value 39061128545 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.36 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.47 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.1 | Shares Outstanding 480464000 | Shares Floating 474900704 |
Shares Outstanding 480464000 | Shares Floating 474900704 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.61 | Percent Institutions 84.31 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Company Overview
History and Background
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) was founded in 1902. Initially a linseed crushing business, it evolved into a global leader in agricultural processing and food ingredient production through strategic acquisitions and expansions.
Core Business Areas
- Ag Services and Oilseeds: Procures, transports, stores, and processes agricultural commodities and oilseeds. Includes global origination, merchandising, transportation, and storage of agricultural commodities.
- Carbohydrate Solutions: Converts corn and other feedstocks into ingredients used in food, beverage, industrial, and energy products. Includes sweeteners, starches, ethanol, and animal feed.
- Nutrition: Produces and sells a wide range of specialty ingredients and solutions for human and animal nutrition, including proteins, prebiotics, probiotics, flavors, and specialty oils.
Leadership and Structure
ADM is led by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and operates with a hierarchical structure organized by business segments and functional departments (e.g., finance, operations, marketing).
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Soybean Meal: Used in animal feed, ADM is a major producer. Competitors include Bunge and Cargill. Market share information for soybean meal varies regionally and depends on grade.
- Corn Sweeteners: Used in food and beverage industries. ADM competes with Ingredion and Tate & Lyle. Market share in corn sweeteners is significant, driven by demand in processed foods and beverages.
- Food Flavors and Extracts: ADM offers a diverse portfolio of flavorings. Competitors includes Givaudan and Firmenich. Revenue information and market share is difficult to determine as it's a broad diverse market.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The agricultural processing industry is characterized by global commodity trading, fluctuating prices, and increasing demand for sustainable and nutritious food solutions.
Positioning
ADM holds a prominent position in the industry, leveraging its global network, processing capabilities, and diversified product portfolio. Its competitive advantages include scale, logistics expertise, and innovation in food and nutrition.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for agricultural commodities, ingredients, and solutions is estimated to be in the trillions of USD. ADM's global presence and diverse product offerings position it to capture a substantial portion of this market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global presence and scale
- Diversified product portfolio
- Strong logistics and supply chain network
- Extensive processing capabilities
- Focus on innovation and sustainability
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price volatility
- Dependence on agricultural cycles
- Potential for supply chain disruptions
- Complexity of global operations
- Regulatory and compliance risks
Opportunities
- Growing demand for plant-based proteins
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of sustainable and traceable supply chains
- Increased demand for food ingredients with health benefits
- Strategic acquisitions and partnerships
Threats
- Fluctuations in commodity prices
- Geopolitical instability and trade tensions
- Climate change and extreme weather events
- Intense competition in the agricultural processing industry
- Changing consumer preferences and dietary trends
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BG
- CAG
- DAR
Competitive Landscape
ADM's competitive advantages lie in its global scale, diversified portfolio, and strong logistics network. Disadvantages may include exposure to commodity price volatility and regulatory risks.
Major Acquisitions
Soja Protein, Inc.
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 100
- Strategic Rationale: Expansion of plant-based protein offerings.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: ADM's historical growth has been driven by strategic acquisitions, geographic expansion, and product innovation.
Future Projections: Future growth projections for ADM would need to be obtained from analyst estimates.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include investments in sustainable agriculture, expansion of plant-based protein capabilities, and digitalization of supply chains.
Summary
ADM is a strong company with a diversified portfolio and global presence. Its strengths lie in its logistics network and processing capabilities. It needs to watch out for commodity price volatility, and changing consumer preferences. ADM has been strategically growing.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Industry Reports, Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary depending on the source and methodology.
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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