Key Takeaways ADM is benefiting from Nutrition gains and advancing cost savings, BioSolutions and digital initiatives.BG spans the farm-to-consumer chain with operations across five continents and four business segments.LMNR combines agribusiness, rentals and real estate, with earnings estimates rising over the past 60 days. Agricultural technology (AgriTech) and food innovation companies develop technologies to enhance farming efficiency, sustainability and food production. These companies offer a compelling investment opportunity driven by the need for sustainable food production and improved food security.
AgriTech encompasses innovations such as precision farming, smart irrigation, drone technology and agricultural biotechnology, which boost crop yields, minimize resource usage, and lower food production costs and environmental impact. Food innovation, including plant-based proteins and lab-grown meat, aims to meet the growing demand for sustainable and ethical food alternatives.
At this stage, it will be prudent to invest in AgriTech and Food Innovation stocks for a stable portfolio in the second half of 2026. Three such stocks are: Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM - Free Report) , Bunge Global SA (BG - Free Report) and Limoneira Co. (LMNR - Free Report) .
Each of our picks currently carries either a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The chart below shows the price performance of our three picks in the past three months.
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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.Zacks Rank #2 Archer-Daniels-Midland is benefiting from a rebound in its Nutrition segment. Human Nutrition is gaining traction, with the Flavors portfolio benefiting from solid North American demand, international customer wins and improved margins from a favorable mix and disciplined pricing.
ADM continues to advance its Optimize, Drive and Grow pillars, enhancing productivity, accelerating cost savings, expanding BioSolutions and leveraging digital tools to unlock margin opportunities and strengthen customer reach.
ADM is actively managing productivity and innovation as well as aligning work to the interconnected trends in food security, health and wellbeing. The company is well-positioned for sustainable long-term profit growth across new avenues.
ADM has been creating additional margin opportunities, opening up channels to customers, advancing digital technologies in areas like farmer needs, the extension of Regen Act programs and partnerships, and the growth of its BioSolutions platform.
Archer-Daniels-Midland has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 5.3% and 38.8%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 1.1% over the last seven days.
Bunge Global SAZacks Rank #1 Bunge Global is an integrated global agribusiness and food company spanning the farm-to-consumer food chain. BG processes, produces, moves, distributes and markets food on five continents. BG operates through four segments: Soybean Processing and Refining, Softseed Processing and Refining, Other Oilseeds Processing and Refining, and Grain Merchandising and Milling.
Bunge Global has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 31.3% and 28.7%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 1.4% over the last seven days.
Limoneira Co.Zacks Rank #2 Limoneira is an agribusiness and real estate development company. LMNR’s current operations consist of fruit production and marketing, real estate development and capital investment activities.
LMNR has three business segments: agribusiness, rental operations, and real estate development. The agribusiness segment includes its farming and lemon packing operations. LMNR produces lemons, avocados, oranges, and other specialty crops.
LMNR’s rental operations segment includes housing, organic recycling, commercial and leased land operations. The real estate development segment includes its real estate projects and development.
Limoneira has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of -21.7% and 53.2%, respectively, for the current year (ending October 2026). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 12.1% over the last 60 days.
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $87.32, demonstrating a +1.3% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.14%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.01%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.57%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the agribusiness giant had gained 13.66% outpaced the Consumer Staples sector's gain of 1.73% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.25%.
The upcoming earnings release of Archer Daniels Midland will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on August 4, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Archer Daniels Midland to post earnings of $1.27 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 36.56%. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $22.38 billion, showing a 5.72% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $4.76 per share and revenue of $84.48 billion. These totals would mark changes of +38.78% and +5.25%, respectively, from last year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Archer Daniels Midland. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 7.45% higher. Right now, Archer Daniels Midland possesses a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
From a valuation perspective, Archer Daniels Midland is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 18.11. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 13.64, which means Archer Daniels Midland is trading at a premium to the group.
The Agriculture - Operations industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 165, placing it within the bottom 33% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Zacks has developed the innovative Style Scores system to highlight stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will be interested in stocks with great grades in the "Value" category. When paired with a high Zacks Rank, "A" grades in the Value category are among the strongest value stocks on the market today.
One company value investors might notice is Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) . ADM is currently holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. The stock has a Forward P/E ratio of 13.41. This compares to its industry's average Forward P/E of 15.94. ADM's Forward P/E has been as high as 14.13 and as low as 9.50, with a median of 11.12, all within the past year.
Another notable valuation metric for ADM is its P/B ratio of 1.32. The P/B ratio is used to compare a stock's market value with its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. ADM's current P/B looks attractive when compared to its industry's average P/B of 1.35. Over the past year, ADM's P/B has been as high as 1.37 and as low as 0.91, with a median of 1.13.
Value investors also use the P/S ratio. The P/S ratio is calculated as price divided by sales. This is a popular metric because sales are harder to manipulate on an income statement, so they are often considered a better performance indicator. ADM has a P/S ratio of 0.52. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 0.88.
Finally, we should also recognize that ADM has a P/CF ratio of 13.25. This metric takes into account a company's operating cash flow and can be used to find stocks that are undervalued based on their solid cash outlook. This stock's P/CF looks attractive against its industry's average P/CF of 15.91. ADM's P/CF has been as high as 13.80 and as low as 7.44, with a median of 9.16, all within the past year.
These are only a few of the key metrics included in Archer Daniels Midland's strong Value grade, but they help show that the stock is likely undervalued right now. When factoring in the strength of its earnings outlook, ADM looks like an impressive value stock at the moment.
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Stock to Watch: Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) Incorporated in Delaware in 1923, Archer Daniels Midland Company is successor to the Daniels Linseed Co. Founded in 1902, this Illinois-based company is one of the leading producers of food and beverage ingredients as well as goods made from various agricultural products. The company processes oilseeds, corn, wheat, cocoa and other feedstuffs. Moreover, it engages in the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of products like natural flavor ingredients, flavor systems, natural colors, proteins, emulsifiers, soluble fiber, polyols, hydrocolloids, natural health and nutrition products as well as other specialty food and feed ingredients.
ADM is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Momentum investors should take note of this Consumer Staples stock. ADM has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 13.7% over the past four weeks.
Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.18 to $4.76 per share. ADM also boasts an average earnings surprise of +5.4%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, ADM should be on investors' short list.
Key Takeaways Archer-Daniels-Midland is executing cost-saving initiatives across operations and customer service.ADM remains on track for $500M-$750M in cumulative cost savings over the three-to-five year period.ADM is expanding automation, AI and growth platforms to enhance efficiency and long-term returns. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM - Free Report) continues to advance multiple initiatives to improve operational efficiency and support long-term growth. The company highlighted ongoing cost-saving projects across its manufacturing operations, along with efforts to lower the cost to serve customers and strengthen organizational capabilities. The company is also investing in five growth platforms that provide a balanced mix of short-, medium- and long-term opportunities. According to management, this combination of efficiency initiatives and growth investments is expected to support a steady pace of progress in the years ahead.
The company noted that it will continue to closely monitor external factors that could influence business performance. At the same time, management remains focused on executing the cost savings program launched last year and stated that the company is on track to achieve its targeted cumulative cost savings of $500 million to $750 million over the three- to five-year period beginning in 2025.
Additionally, the company is pursuing initiatives to improve operational efficiency by targeting a meaningful reduction in transaction costs across its global operations. Management plans to achieve this through greater automation and increased use of AI to reduce manual processes, minimize errors and shorten cycle times. These initiatives also extend to supply chain management and freight and logistics networks. To sustain these technical capabilities, ADM recently established a Capability Center in India to build and maintain deep functional expertise in priority areas.
These efficiency efforts also extend to the company's supply chain management and freight and logistics networks. In addition, the company continues to invest in high-growth opportunities designed to generate long-term returns and has established a new senior innovation and growth leadership role to accelerate these initiatives across the enterprise. Overall, ADM’s disciplined execution of productivity initiatives should strengthen its competitive position, enhance operating leverage and provide a solid foundation for sustainable profitability and long-term growth.
The Zacks Rundown for ADMShares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have gained 26.8% in the past six months compared with the industry’s growth of 18.1%.
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From a valuation standpoint, ADM trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 17.57, higher than the industry’s average of 16.03.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADM’s current and next fiscal year earnings implies growth of 37.3% and 6.8%, respectively.
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Shares of Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 14.4% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $86 in the previous session. ADM has gained 49.4% since the start of the year compared to the 9.3% move for the Zacks Consumer Staples sector and the 30.5% return for the Zacks Agriculture - Operations industry.
What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consensus estimate in any of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on May 5, 2026, ADM reported EPS of $0.71 versus consensus estimate of $0.66 while it missed the consensus revenue estimate by 2.93%.
For the current fiscal year, ADM is expected to post earnings of $4.71 per share on $84.49 in revenues. This represents a 37.32% change in EPS on a 5.26% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $5.03 per share on $85.11 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 6.83% and 0.73%, respectively.
Valuation MetricsWhile ADM has moved to its 52-week high over the past few weeks, investors need to be asking, what is next for the company? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company has run ahead of itself.
On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as they provide investors with an additional way to sort through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). The individual style scores for Value, Growth, Momentum and the combined VGM Score run from A through F. The idea behind the style scores is to help investors pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.
ADM has a Value Score of A. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are B and D, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of A.
In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 18.2X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is a premium to the peer industry average of 13.8X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 14.5X versus its peer group's average of 6.6X. This is good enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective, making ADM an interesting choice for value investors.
Zacks RankWe also need to consider the stock's Zacks Rank, as this is even more important than the company's VGM Score. Fortunately, ADM currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to a solid earnings estimate revision trend.
Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if ADM fits the bill. Thus, it seems as though ADM shares could have a bit more room to run in the near term.
For those looking to find strong Consumer Staples stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Consumer Staples sector should help us answer this question.
Archer Daniels Midland is a member of the Consumer Staples sector. This group includes 185 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #16. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different groups, measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the sector to gauge the strength of each group.
The Zacks Rank emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find stocks with improving earnings outlooks. This system has a long record of success, and these stocks tend to be on track to beat the market over the next one to three months. Archer Daniels Midland is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADM's full-year earnings has moved 9.2% higher within the past quarter. This signals that analyst sentiment is improving and the stock's earnings outlook is more positive.
According to our latest data, ADM has moved about 49.4% on a year-to-date basis. Meanwhile, the Consumer Staples sector has returned an average of 9.3% on a year-to-date basis. This means that Archer Daniels Midland is performing better than its sector in terms of year-to-date returns.
Another Consumer Staples stock, which has outperformed the sector so far this year, is Fomento Economico (FMX - Free Report) . The stock has returned 27.7% year-to-date.
The consensus estimate for Fomento Economico's current year EPS has increased 35.8% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Looking more specifically, Archer Daniels Midland belongs to the Agriculture - Operations industry, which includes 11 individual stocks and currently sits at #83 in the Zacks Industry Rank. Stocks in this group have gained about 30.5% so far this year, so ADM is performing better this group in terms of year-to-date returns.
On the other hand, Fomento Economico belongs to the Beverages - Soft drinks industry. This 20-stock industry is currently ranked #78. The industry has moved +11.3% year to date.
Going forward, investors interested in Consumer Staples stocks should continue to pay close attention to Archer Daniels Midland and Fomento Economico as they could maintain their solid performance.
California Public Employees Retirement System lifted its stake in Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:ADM – Free Report) by 9.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,025,447 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 90,385 shares during the period. California Public Employees Retirement System owned approximately 0.21% of Archer Daniels Midland worth $74,540,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Archer Daniels Midland in the fourth quarter valued at about $402,743,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its stake in Archer Daniels Midland by 3,379.2% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 5,761,397 shares of the company’s stock valued at $316,525,000 after acquiring an additional 5,595,801 shares during the period. Victory Capital Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Archer Daniels Midland by 831.3% in the fourth quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 5,592,030 shares of the company’s stock valued at $321,486,000 after purchasing an additional 4,991,550 shares in the last quarter. Dodge & Cox raised its stake in shares of Archer Daniels Midland by 13.4% in the fourth quarter. Dodge & Cox now owns 17,084,645 shares of the company’s stock valued at $982,196,000 after purchasing an additional 2,016,101 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. lifted its position in Archer Daniels Midland by 176.8% in the third quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. now owns 1,967,471 shares of the company’s stock worth $117,537,000 after purchasing an additional 1,256,596 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 78.28% of the company’s stock.
Archer Daniels Midland Stock Down 0.1% NYSE:ADM opened at $85.86 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $41.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.50 and a beta of 0.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a current ratio of 1.31. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $79.32 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $72.27. Archer Daniels Midland Company has a 52-week low of $52.96 and a 52-week high of $86.00.
Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $0.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $20.49 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.35 billion. Archer Daniels Midland had a return on equity of 7.37% and a net margin of 1.34%.The firm’s revenue was up 1.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.70 EPS. Archer Daniels Midland has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.150-4.70 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Archer Daniels Midland Company will post 4.71 EPS for the current year.
Archer Daniels Midland Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 20th were paid a $0.52 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, May 20th. This represents a $2.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.4%. Archer Daniels Midland’s dividend payout ratio is presently 93.27%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth ADM has been the subject of several recent research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Archer Daniels Midland from $65.00 to $74.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Wall Street Zen raised Archer Daniels Midland from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Archer Daniels Midland in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price objective on Archer Daniels Midland from $65.00 to $77.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 6th. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on shares of Archer Daniels Midland from $54.00 to $58.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $75.33.
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Archer Daniels Midland Profile (Free Report)
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is a global agricultural processor and food-ingredient provider that sources, transports and processes oilseeds, corn, wheat and other agricultural commodities. The company operates large-scale crushing, refining and processing facilities that produce vegetable oils, protein meals, corn sweeteners, starches, ethanol, animal feeds and a wide range of food and industrial ingredients. ADM also develops specialty ingredients and solutions for human and animal nutrition, food and beverage formulation, and industrial applications such as bio-based materials and renewable fuels.
ADM’s business combines commodity origination and merchandising with downstream manufacturing and ingredient formulation.
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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ADM (NYSE: ADM) (ADM or “the Company”), a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, today announced that it has appointed Jeff Rowe to the newly created role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 17, 2026. This strategic appointment complements ADM's leadership bench and positions the Company to further advance its growth strategy and business priorities. In this role, Rowe will oversee ADM's commercial businesses, global ma.
Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM – Get Free Report) and Edible Garden (NASDAQ:EDBL – Get Free Report) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.
Earnings & Valuation This table compares Archer Daniels Midland and Edible Garden”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Archer Daniels Midland $80.58 billion 0.51 $1.08 billion $2.23 38.50 Edible Garden $12.81 million 0.03 -$17.33 million ($4,939.64) -0.00 Archer Daniels Midland has higher revenue and earnings than Edible Garden. Edible Garden is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Archer Daniels Midland, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analyst Ratings This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Archer Daniels Midland and Edible Garden, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Archer Daniels Midland 2 5 1 0 1.88 Edible Garden 1 0 1 0 2.00 Archer Daniels Midland presently has a consensus price target of $75.33, suggesting a potential downside of 12.26%. Edible Garden has a consensus price target of $45.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1,293.19%. Given Edible Garden’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Edible Garden is more favorable than Archer Daniels Midland.
Insider & Institutional Ownership 78.3% of Archer Daniels Midland shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.0% of Edible Garden shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Archer Daniels Midland shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Edible Garden shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Profitability This table compares Archer Daniels Midland and Edible Garden’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Archer Daniels Midland 1.34% 7.37% 3.15% Edible Garden -131.59% N/A -88.36% Risk and Volatility Archer Daniels Midland has a beta of 0.62, meaning that its share price is 38% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Edible Garden has a beta of 1.7, meaning that its share price is 70% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary Archer Daniels Midland beats Edible Garden on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Archer Daniels Midland (Get Free Report)
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 also 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.
About Edible Garden (Get Free Report)
Edible Garden AG Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, operate as a controlled environment agriculture farming company. It offers various packaged products, including cilantro, rosemary, mint, thyme, oregano, bay leaves, chives, poultry mix, sage, dill, buttercrunch living lettuce, basil, living butterhead lettuce, basil, parsley, arugula spring mix, baby arugula blend, baby romaine, and crisp ranch and Caesar salad kits. The company sells its products to various regional and national supermarkets. Edible Garden AG Incorporated was founded in 2020 and is based in Belvidere, New Jersey.
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Key Takeaways Archer Daniels is streamlining operations and targeting $500-$750 million in savings over time.ADM is expanding its nutrition, alternative protein and sustainable ingredients businesses.ADM has outperformed its industry as efficiency initiatives and digital investments gain traction. Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM - Free Report) stock has surged 52.4% over the past year, reflecting investors’ confidence in its ability to navigate a challenging agricultural environment and execute its strategy. ADM’s strategic efforts are centered on strengthening its position as a global agricultural and nutrition company through portfolio optimization, cost discipline and innovation. The stock has outperformed the industry’s 13% growth in the same time frame.
One of the biggest drivers has been ADM’s focus on portfolio optimization and operational efficiency. Archer Daniels continues to streamline its operations by focusing on higher-margin businesses, expanding value-added products and improving operational efficiency. The company is emphasizing productivity initiatives and cost-saving measures to mitigate margin pressures and market volatility. Reducing manufacturing and transaction costs, improving throughput, lowering unplanned downtime, expanding automation and AI, and staying on track for $500-$750 million in cost savings over three to five years are some of its cost-savings measures.
Archer Daniels is expanding its Nutrition segment, which includes flavors, ingredients and health-focused products, while enhancing capabilities across its agricultural supply chain and processing network. By increasing its exposure to value-added products, the company is reducing its dependence on traditional commodity-driven businesses and creating new avenues for profitable growth. ADM is pursuing growth opportunities in areas such as alternative proteins, BioSolutions and sustainable ingredients to meet evolving consumer preferences.
In addition, ADM is leveraging digital technologies, advanced analytics and supply-chain enhancements to improve efficiency across its global network. These investments are helping the company optimize logistics, strengthen customer relationships and enhance decision-making capabilities. Through digital transformation, data analytics and supply-chain optimization initiatives, the company aims to improve efficiency, strengthen customer relationships and support long-term growth.
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What’s More on ADM?The company is actively managing productivity and innovation as well as aligning work to the interconnected trends in food security, health and wellbeing. ADM continues to adapt to consumers’ changing nutritional preferences and has expanded its alternative protein capabilities and starch production. All the aforesaid endeavors are likely to bolster ADM’s growth.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADM’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share (EPS) indicates year-over-year growth of 40.2% and 4.8%, respectively. The company’s EPS estimate for 2026 and 2027 has moved north in the past 30 days. Hence, this reflects analysts’ optimism about this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock.
Other Stocks to Consider in the Consumer Staples Space United Natural Foods (UNFI - Free Report) , which is the leading distributor of natural, organic and specialty food and non-food products, currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for United Natural Foods’ current financial-year sales indicates a drop of 2.1% from the prior-year level. UNFI delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 29.9%, on average.
Medifast, Inc. (MED - Free Report) , which is a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically-proven healthy living products and programs, currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. MED missed the average earnings surprise by a sharp margin in the trailing four quarters.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Medifast’s current financial-year sales indicates decline of 25.9% from the year-ago number.
Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT - Free Report) , which manufactures and markets natural fresh foods, refrigerated meals, and treats for dogs and cats, currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Freshpet’s current financial-year sales indicates growth of 9.5% from the prior-year level. FRPT delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 49.4%, on average.
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ADM (NYSE: ADM) today announced that ADM management will host an audio webcast on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. Central Time to discuss financial results for its second quarter of 2026 and provide a company update. Prior to the call, ADM will issue a press release and related presentation, which will be made available at ADM - Investor Relations. To listen to the webcast, please go to www.adm.com/webcast. A replay of the webcast will also be available for an ex.
In the latest close session, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) was up +2.03% at $82.04. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.79%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.26%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 1.55%.
Shares of the agribusiness giant have appreciated by 0.21% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Consumer Staples sector's gain of 0.06%, and lagging the S&P 500's gain of 4.28%.
The upcoming earnings release of Archer Daniels Midland will be of great interest to investors. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.28, marking a 37.63% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $22.38 billion, up 5.72% from the prior-year quarter.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $4.81 per share and revenue of $84.49 billion. These totals would mark changes of +40.23% and +5.26%, respectively, from last year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Archer Daniels Midland. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 6.4% higher. Archer Daniels Midland presently features a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
With respect to valuation, Archer Daniels Midland is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 16.74. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 13.52 of its industry.
The Agriculture - Operations industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 109, which puts it in the top 45% of all 250+ industries.
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If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) . This company, which is in the Zacks Agriculture - Operations industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.
This agribusiness giant has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 6.20%.
For the most recent quarter, ADM was expected to post earnings of $0.66 per share, but it reported $0.71 per share instead, representing a surprise of 7.58%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $0.83 per share, while it actually produced $0.87 per share, a surprise of 4.82%.
Price and EPS Surprise
Thanks in part to this history, there has been a favorable change in earnings estimates for ADM lately. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the stock is positive, which is a great indicator of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.
Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
ADM has an Earnings ESP of +12.50% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner.
Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.
Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.
Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
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In the latest close session, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) was up +1.48% at $77.93. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.72%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.3%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 1.12%.
The agribusiness giant's shares have seen a decrease of 5.1% over the last month, not keeping up with the Consumer Staples sector's gain of 5.91% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.9%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Archer Daniels Midland in its forthcoming earnings report. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.29, reflecting a 38.71% increase from the same quarter last year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $22.51 billion, indicating a 6.35% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $4.67 per share and a revenue of $85.44 billion, indicating changes of +36.15% and +6.45%, respectively, from the former year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Archer Daniels Midland. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.79% higher within the past month. Right now, Archer Daniels Midland possesses a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
With respect to valuation, Archer Daniels Midland is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 16.44. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 13.28.
The Agriculture - Operations industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 107, positioning it in the top 44% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Of these, perhaps no stock market trend is more popular than value investing, which is a strategy that has proven to be successful in all sorts of market environments. Value investors use tried-and-true metrics and fundamental analysis to find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
Zacks has developed the innovative Style Scores system to highlight stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will be interested in stocks with great grades in the "Value" category. When paired with a high Zacks Rank, "A" grades in the Value category are among the strongest value stocks on the market today.
One company to watch right now is Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) . ADM is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), as well as a Value grade of A. The stock holds a P/E ratio of 13.41, while its industry has an average P/E of 15.42. Over the past year, ADM's Forward P/E has been as high as 14.13 and as low as 9.50, with a median of 11.12.
Value investors also frequently use the P/S ratio. This metric is found by dividing a stock's price with the company's revenue. This is a preferred metric because revenue can't really be manipulated, so sales are often a truer performance indicator. ADM has a P/S ratio of 0.46. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 0.87.
Finally, we should also recognize that ADM has a P/CF ratio of 13.25. This figure highlights a company's operating cash flow and can be used to find firms that are undervalued when considering their impressive cash outlook. ADM's current P/CF looks attractive when compared to its industry's average P/CF of 15.17. Over the past 52 weeks, ADM's P/CF has been as high as 13.80 and as low as 7.44, with a median of 9.16.
Value investors will likely look at more than just these metrics, but the above data helps show that Archer Daniels Midland is likely undervalued currently. And when considering the strength of its earnings outlook, ADM sticks out as one of the market's strongest value stocks.
Key Takeaways ADM's Ag Services operating profit rose 26% YoY to $200M in Q1.ADM benefited from higher soybean and sorghum shipments to China and strong U.S. corn exports.ADM sees momentum continuing as China resumes normalized North American soybean purchases. Archer Daniels Midland Company’s (ADM - Free Report) Ag Services business showed encouraging signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2026, supported by stronger export activity across North America. The company benefited from higher shipments of soybeans and sorghum to China, while a robust U.S. corn export program also contributed to improved performance. These factors helped Ag Services operating profit increase 26% year over year to $200 million despite a challenging global trade backdrop. Management also noted that the prior-year comparison was affected by export duties, making this quarter's improvement even more notable. The stronger export performance highlights ADM's ability to capitalize on favorable trade flows and efficiently connect global agricultural supply with demand.
Management believes the momentum could continue through the remainder of the year. As part of its updated outlook, ADM assumes China will resume a more normalized purchasing pattern for North American soybeans, providing additional support to export volumes. The company also continues to leverage its extensive merchandising network to capture trading opportunities created by shifting commodity flows and evolving global demand. Combined with a more constructive biofuels environment, these factors contributed to management raising its full-year adjusted EPS guidance, reflecting growing confidence in the underlying business environment.
The outlook, however, is not without risks. Management acknowledged that global trade policies, tariffs and geopolitical developments remain key variables, particularly regarding China's purchasing behavior later in the year. Nevertheless, ADM believes its diversified global origination, merchandising and logistics capabilities position the company to adapt quickly as trade flows evolve. While external uncertainties persist, the first-quarter performance suggests that Ag Services is benefiting from improving export fundamentals and disciplined execution, providing an important earnings tailwind as ADM pursues stronger growth in 2026.
ADM’s Zacks Rank & Share Price PerformanceShares of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company have gained 31.2% in the past six months, outperforming both the industry and the broader Consumer Staples sector, which rose 21.6% and 13.2%, respectively.
ADM Stock's Six-Month Performance
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Is ADM a Value Play Stock?From a valuation standpoint, ADM trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 16.23X, higher than the industry’s average of 15.42X.
ADM P/E Ratio (Forward 12 Months)
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FMX’s 2026 sales and earnings suggests growth of 17.3% and 130.9%, respectively, from the year-ago reported figures. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter negative earnings surprise of 17%, on average.
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI - Free Report) distributes natural, organic, specialty, produce and conventional grocery and non-food products in the United States and Canada. At present, United Natural carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
The consensus estimate for United Natural’s current fiscal-year earnings implies growth of 254.9% from the year-ago figures. UNFI delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 29.9%, on average.
Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA - Free Report) manufactures and markets fresh deli-prepared foods in the United States. At present, MAMA has a Zacks Rank of 2.
The consensus estimate for Mama's Creations’ current fiscal-year sales and earnings implies growth of 30% and 73.3%, respectively, from the year-ago figures. MAMA delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 129.2%, on average.
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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM - Free Report) : This nutrition ingredients company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing by 6.6% over the last 60 days
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 16.36 compared with 22.58 for the S&P. The company possesses a Value Scoreof A.
Eagle Materials Inc. (EXP - Free Report) : This building materials company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing by 4.2% over the last 60 days.
Eagle Materials has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 17.28 compared with 32.50 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.
OppFi Inc. (OPFI - Free Report) : This digital finance platform company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 0.6% over the last 60 days.
OppFi has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 5.52 compared with 24.60 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.
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Investors interested in Consumer Staples stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Has Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) been one of those stocks this year? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Consumer Staples sector should help us answer this question.
Archer Daniels Midland is one of 185 companies in the Consumer Staples group. The Consumer Staples group currently sits at #16 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different groups, measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the sector to gauge the strength of each group.
The Zacks Rank is a proven model that highlights a variety of stocks with the right characteristics to outperform the market over the next one to three months. The system emphasizes earnings estimate revisions and favors companies with improving earnings outlooks. Archer Daniels Midland is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADM's full-year earnings has moved 3.4% higher. This is a sign of improving analyst sentiment and a positive earnings outlook trend.
According to our latest data, ADM has moved about 32.9% on a year-to-date basis. Meanwhile, the Consumer Staples sector has returned an average of 7.9% on a year-to-date basis. This means that Archer Daniels Midland is performing better than its sector in terms of year-to-date returns.
Another Consumer Staples stock, which has outperformed the sector so far this year, is ARKO Corp. (ARKO - Free Report) . The stock has returned 76.9% year-to-date.
In ARKO Corp.'s case, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year increased 11.5% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Breaking things down more, Archer Daniels Midland is a member of the Agriculture - Operations industry, which includes 11 individual companies and currently sits at #106 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, this group has gained an average of 22.6% so far this year, meaning that ADM is performing better in terms of year-to-date returns.
In contrast, ARKO Corp. falls under the Consumer Products - Staples industry. Currently, this industry has 35 stocks and is ranked #196. Since the beginning of the year, the industry has moved +2.1%.
Archer Daniels Midland and ARKO Corp. could continue their solid performance, so investors interested in Consumer Staples stocks should continue to pay close attention to these stocks.
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Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL - Free Report) : This company which provides real estate and investment management services carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.8% over the last 60 days.
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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM - Free Report) : This agricultural commodities and ingredients company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 5.1% over the last 60 days.
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Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $75.08, moving -1% from the previous trading session. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.1%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.35%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.43%.
Coming into today, shares of the agribusiness giant had lost 2.78% in the past month. In that same time, the Consumer Staples sector lost 0.72%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.34%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Archer Daniels Midland in its upcoming earnings disclosure. On that day, Archer Daniels Midland is projected to report earnings of $1.29 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 38.71%. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $22.51 billion, reflecting a 6.35% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $4.54 per share and a revenue of $85.44 billion, signifying shifts of +32.36% and +6.45%, respectively, from the last year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Archer Daniels Midland. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Currently, Archer Daniels Midland is carrying a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
In the context of valuation, Archer Daniels Midland is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 16.72. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 14.58 for its industry.
The Agriculture - Operations industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 110, putting it in the top 46% of all 250+ industries.
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Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $76.50, demonstrating a -1.95% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.22%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.98%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 1.35%.
Shares of the agribusiness giant witnessed a loss of 1.73% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Consumer Staples sector with its gain of 1.54%, and the S&P 500's gain of 1.56%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Archer Daniels Midland in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.29, up 38.71% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $22.51 billion, indicating a 6.35% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $4.54 per share and revenue of $85.44 billion, which would represent changes of +32.36% and +6.45%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Archer Daniels Midland. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
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In terms of valuation, Archer Daniels Midland is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 17.2. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 14.48.
The Agriculture - Operations industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 107, which puts it in the top 44% of all 250+ industries.
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Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Of these, value investing is easily one of the most popular ways to find great stocks in any market environment. Value investors use fundamental analysis and traditional valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are being undervalued by the market at large.
In addition to the Zacks Rank, investors looking for stocks with specific traits can utilize our Style Scores system. Of course, value investors will be most interested in the system's "Value" category. Stocks with "A" grades for Value and high Zacks Ranks are among the best value stocks available at any given moment.
One company to watch right now is Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) . ADM is currently sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), as well as an A grade for Value. The stock holds a P/E ratio of 13.41, while its industry has an average P/E of 14.90. Over the past 52 weeks, ADM's Forward P/E has been as high as 14.13 and as low as 9.50, with a median of 11.12.
Value investors also frequently use the P/S ratio. This metric is found by dividing a stock's price with the company's revenue. Some people prefer this metric because sales are harder to manipulate on an income statement. This means it could be a truer performance indicator. ADM has a P/S ratio of 0.45. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 0.81.
Finally, investors should note that ADM has a P/CF ratio of 13.25. This metric focuses on a firm's operating cash flow and is often used to find stocks that are undervalued based on the strength of their cash outlook. This company's current P/CF looks solid when compared to its industry's average P/CF of 14.30. Over the past 52 weeks, ADM's P/CF has been as high as 13.80 and as low as 7.44, with a median of 9.16.
These are only a few of the key metrics included in Archer Daniels Midland's strong Value grade, but they help show that the stock is likely undervalued right now. When factoring in the strength of its earnings outlook, ADM looks like an impressive value stock at the moment.
Key Takeaways ADM targets $500M-$750M in cost savings through efficiency, automation, AI and operational optimization.Archer Daniels is investing in biosolutions, advanced nutrition and digital capabilities to drive growth.ADM's Nutrition operating profit rose 42% in Q1 2026, led by Human Nutrition and margin improvement. Archer Daniels Midland Company’s (ADM - Free Report) strategic moves and cost-saving efforts are likely to support growth by improving efficiency, protecting margins and strengthening focus on higher-return businesses. The company is focused on optimizing the organizational and operational structure. ADM is strengthening its internal controls, enhancing execution, improving operational efficiency and reducing costs, while streamlining its portfolio to sharpen core competencies and unlock long-term value.
The company is actively managing productivity and innovation as well as aligning work to the interconnected trends in food security, health and wellbeing. Archer Daniels is smoothly progressing on its key strategic pillars, including optimize, drive and growth. It has been reducing manufacturing and transaction costs, improving throughput, lowering unplanned downtime, expanding automation and AI, and staying on track for $500-$750 million in cost savings over three to five years.
ADM continues to adapt to consumers’ changing nutritional preferences and has expanded its alternative protein capabilities and starch production. Management highlighted innovation as a major growth driver, including investments in biosolutions, precision fermentation, advanced nutrition, decarbonization, and the creation of a senior innovation and growth leadership role to accelerate projects. ADM has also been creating additional margin opportunities, opening up channels to customers, advancing digital technologies in areas like farmer needs, and the growth of its BioSolutions platform.
In addition, Archer Daniels’ Nutrition segment is exhibiting strength, thanks to Human Nutrition execution in Flavors and the continued ramp in Decatur East. In first-quarter 2026, Nutrition operating profit rose 42% year over year to $135 million, while Human Nutrition increased 39% to $104 million on higher Flavors sales, foreign exchange gains and better plant utilization. Animal Nutrition's profit improvement indicates better focus on specialty offerings. Management expects year-over-year growth in Nutrition to remain intact in 2026, with operating profit increasing on higher Flavors sales, continued Decatur East recovery and ongoing margin expansion in Animal Nutrition.
The company is also advancing digital initiatives by pivoting toward regional, agile projects and accelerating its data and analytics capabilities, while maintaining investment in cybersecurity and network resilience. Hence, the company looks forward to making investments in its portfolio to bolster growth and differentiation, including plant digitization, operating leverage and higher marketing volumes in targeted markets. All the aforesaid endeavors are likely to bolster ADM’s growth.
ADM’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesArcher Daniels shares have gained 29.8% in the past six months compared with the industry’s 14.5% growth.
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From a valuation standpoint, ADM trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 16.02X compared with the industry’s average of 14.9X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADM’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share (EPS) indicates year-over-year growth of 32.4% and 9.9%, respectively. The company’s EPS estimate for 2026 and 2027 has been stable in the past 30 days.
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Archer Daniels currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Other Stocks to Consider in the Consumer Staples Space The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF - Free Report) , which is a distributor of specialty food products in the United States, currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Chefs' Warehouse current financial-year sales indicates growth of 8.3% from the prior-year level. CHEF delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 28.9%, on average.
Nomad Foods Limited (NOMD - Free Report) , which manufactures and distributes frozen foods, currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
The consensus estimate for Nomad Foods’ current financial-year sales is expected to rise 0.5% from the year-ago reported figure. NOMD delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 8.6%, on average.
Medifast, Inc. (MED - Free Report) , which is a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically-proven healthy living products and programs, currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. MED delivered an average earnings surprise of 65.5% in the last reported quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Medifast’s current financial-year sales indicates a decline of 26% from the year-ago number.
Powered by the new RADCOM RASE real-time, adaptive streaming engine, RADCOM ADM cuts analytics changes from months-long projects to same-day deployment
, /PRNewswire/ -- RADCOM Ltd. (NASDAQ: RDCM) announced today the introduction of RADCOM ADM (Analytics Designer Module), a new module of the RADCOM ACE platform. It enables network data analysts to define, configure, and deploy datasets, KPIs (key performance indicators), and alarms in real time without requiring vendor engagement, software release cycles, and service interruption, reducing change cycles from months to the same day and meeting the pace and scale of the world's leading telecom networks.
As network automation and agentic systems take hold, traditional analytics impose three constraints on operator agility. They are not dynamic: changes to data structures often require vendor engagement, a new software release, and a planned service interruption. They are not cost-efficient: simple requests can turn into months-long custom development projects. And they are not real-time: analytics often run at 15-minute resolution at best, while live troubleshooting needs sub-one-minute granularity, down to 10 seconds. RADCOM ADM is designed to address all three. It draws on both RADCOM ACE assurance data and external feeds, real-time or historical, with on-the-fly Call Detail Record (CDR) correlation.
"The pace at which network conditions change demands analytics that can keep up," said Eran Dotan Rosenberg, Vice President of Product Management at RADCOM. "With RADCOM ADM, operators can define the data they need, at the resolution they need it, and the moment they need it. The platform adapts to the operator, not the other way around. And because streaming data flows directly into RADCOM Neura's agentic AI layer, ADM serves as the data foundation that makes Neura's agents reliable and accurate, turning real-time insights into automated action."
The module is powered by RADCOM RASE (Real-time Adaptive Streaming Engine), RADCOM's new real-time analytics engine, which combines dynamic aggregation with resolution as fine as 10 seconds. Critically, it surfaces insights into the subscriber's experience as events unfold. Delivering RADCOM RASE required a fundamental rebuild of RADCOM's core infrastructure, including new in-memory databases, a new processing architecture, and new scaling approaches. This is the depth of engineering required to deliver real-time analytics at Tier-1 operator scale, and it is not easily replicated.
The result is a shared analytics foundation across RADCOM ACE: every KPI defined in RADCOM ADM flows into RADCOM ACE network analytics, RADCOM AIM anomaly detection, and RADCOM Neura's agentic AI layer, using the same KPI identifier to establish a single source of truth across the platform.
For operators, RADCOM ADM is designed to help teams that depend on network data get what they need in real time: network operations teams that need immediate, on-demand data for fault resolution; network planners and engineers that need structured planning data; and business functions such as marketing, fraud management, and device analytics that need business intelligence (BI)-grade reporting. Behind this, RADCOM ADM gives the network data analyst an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)-like workspace to define and deploy datasets, KPIs, and alarms, which each team can then access directly with appropriate permissions.
RADCOM ADM will be generally available to RADCOM ACE customers in the third quarter of 2026 as a licensed module of the RADCOM ACE platform.
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RADCOM (NASDAQ: RDCM) is a leading provider of advanced, intelligent assurance solutions with integrated AI Operations (AIOps) capabilities. Its flagship platform, RADCOM ACE, harnesses AI-driven analytics and generative AI (GenAI) to improve customer experiences. From lab testing to full-scale deployment, RADCOM utilizes cutting-edge networking technologies to capture and analyze real-time data. Its advanced 5G portfolio delivers end-to-end network observability, from the radio access network (RAN) to the core.
Designed to be open, vendor-neutral, and cloud-agnostic, RADCOM's solutions drive next-generation network automation, optimization, and efficiency. By leveraging AI-powered intelligence, RADCOM reduces operational costs, enables predictive customer insights, and seamlessly integrates with business support systems (BSS), operations support systems (OSS), and service management platforms. Offering a complete, real-time view of mobile and fixed networks, RADCOM empowers telecom operators to ensure exceptional service quality, enhance user experiences, and build customer-centric networks.
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Investors interested in Consumer Staples stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Is Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) one of those stocks right now? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Consumer Staples sector should help us answer this question.
Archer Daniels Midland is a member of our Consumer Staples group, which includes 173 different companies and currently sits at #15 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different groups, measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the sector to gauge the strength of each group.
The Zacks Rank is a proven model that highlights a variety of stocks with the right characteristics to outperform the market over the next one to three months. The system emphasizes earnings estimate revisions and favors companies with improving earnings outlooks. Archer Daniels Midland is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Over the past 90 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADM's full-year earnings has moved 5.2% higher. This means that analyst sentiment is stronger and the stock's earnings outlook is improving.
Based on the most recent data, ADM has returned 39.6% so far this year. At the same time, Consumer Staples stocks have gained an average of 9.1%. This means that Archer Daniels Midland is outperforming the sector as a whole this year.
Another stock in the Consumer Staples sector, ARKO Corp. (ARKO - Free Report) , has outperformed the sector so far this year. The stock's year-to-date return is 90.1%.
In ARKO Corp.'s case, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year increased 31.8% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Breaking things down more, Archer Daniels Midland is a member of the Agriculture - Operations industry, which includes 11 individual companies and currently sits at #108 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, this group has gained an average of 17.4% so far this year, meaning that ADM is performing better in terms of year-to-date returns.
ARKO Corp., however, belongs to the Consumer Products - Staples industry. Currently, this 35-stock industry is ranked #182. The industry has moved +1.9% so far this year.
Investors with an interest in Consumer Staples stocks should continue to track Archer Daniels Midland and ARKO Corp.. These stocks will be looking to continue their solid performance.
Archer-Daniels-Midland is rated a buy below $82, driven by a recovery in agricultural commodity prices and improved fundamentals. ADM rebounded 102.8% from its April 2025 low, overcoming weak crop prices and policy headwinds. Supply-demand fundamentals, inflationary pressures, and fertilizer shortages are supporting higher grain and oilseed prices, benefiting ADM's core business.
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Stock to Watch: Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) Incorporated in Delaware in 1923, Archer Daniels Midland Company is successor to the Daniels Linseed Co. Founded in 1902, this Illinois-based company is one of the leading producers of food and beverage ingredients as well as goods made from various agricultural products. The company processes oilseeds, corn, wheat, cocoa and other feedstuffs. Moreover, it engages in the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of products like natural flavor ingredients, flavor systems, natural colors, proteins, emulsifiers, soluble fiber, polyols, hydrocolloids, natural health and nutrition products as well as other specialty food and feed ingredients.
ADM is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Momentum investors should take note of this Consumer Staples stock. ADM has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 11.7% over the past four weeks.
One analyst revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.28 to $4.54 per share. ADM also boasts an average earnings surprise of +5.4%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, ADM should be on investors' short list.
Key Takeaways ADM is gaining from Nutrition growth, BioSolutions expansion and digital farming initiatives. TSN saw strong Chicken and Prepared Foods momentum amid healthy retail protein demand.BG projects 31.3% revenue growth as its global agribusiness network supports expansion. Agricultural technology (AgriTech) and food innovation companies develop technologies to enhance farming efficiency, sustainability and food production. These companies offer a compelling investment opportunity driven by the need for sustainable food production and improved food security.
AgriTech encompasses innovations such as precision farming, smart irrigation, drone technology and agricultural biotechnology, which boost crop yields, minimize resource usage, and lower food production costs and environmental impact. Food innovation, including plant-based proteins and lab-grown meat, aims to meet the growing demand for sustainable and ethical food alternatives.
At this stage, it will be prudent to invest in AgriTech and Food Innovation stocks to enhance your portfolio returns in 2026. Three such stocks are: Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM - Free Report) , Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN - Free Report) and Bunge Global SA (BG - Free Report) . Each of our picks currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The chart below shows the price performance of our three picks year to date.
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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.Archer-Daniels-Midland is benefiting from a rebound in its Nutrition segment. Human Nutrition is gaining traction, with the Flavors portfolio benefiting from solid North American demand, international customer wins and improved margins from a favorable mix and disciplined pricing.
ADM continues to advance its Optimize, Drive and Grow pillars, enhancing productivity, accelerating cost savings, expanding BioSolutions and leveraging digital tools to unlock margin opportunities and strengthen customer reach.
ADM is actively managing productivity and innovation as well as aligning work to the interconnected trends in food security, health and wellbeing. The company is well-positioned for sustainable long-term profit growth across new avenues.
ADM has been creating additional margin opportunities, opening up channels to customers, advancing digital technologies in areas like farmer needs, the extension of Regen Act programs and partnerships, and the growth of its BioSolutions platform.
Archer-Daniels-Midland has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 6.5% and 32.4%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 5.3% over the last 30 days.
Tyson Foods Inc.Tyson Foods benefits from a diversified, multi-protein and multi-channel portfolio that supports resilience across varying market cycles. Second-quarter fiscal 2026 results reflected strong execution, led by momentum in the Chicken and Prepared Foods businesses amid healthy protein demand across retail and foodservice channels.
TSN’s Chicken segment remains a key earnings driver, supported by volume growth, value-added mix and operational improvements, while Prepared Foods delivers stable, higher-margin growth through strong brands and market share gains. TSN also maintains disciplined capital allocation, solid liquidity and healthy free cash flow generation, supporting investments and shareholder returns.
Tyson Foods has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 4.5% and 0.5%, respectively, for the current year (ending September 2026). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 4.8% over the last 30 days.
Bunge Global SABunge Global is an integrated global agribusiness and food company spanning the farm-to-consumer food chain. BG processes, produces, moves, distributes and markets food on five continents. BG operates through four segments: Soybean Processing and Refining, Softseed Processing and Refining, Other Oilseeds Processing and Refining, and Grain Merchandising and Milling.
Bunge Global has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 31.3% and 26.4%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 12.3% over the last 30 days.
After reaching an important support level, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) could be a good stock pick from a technical perspective. ADM surpassed resistance at the 20-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.
The 20-day simple moving average is a popular trading tool. It provides a look back at a stock's price over a 20-day period, and is beneficial to short-term traders since it smooths out price fluctuations and provides more trend reversal signals than longer-term moving averages.
The 20-day moving average can show signals that are similar to other SMAs as well. If a stock's price is moving above the 20-day, the trend is considered positive. When the price falls below the moving average, it can signal a downward trend.
ADM could be on the verge of another rally after moving 7.1% higher over the last four weeks. Plus, the company is currently a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock.
The bullish case only gets stronger once investors take into account ADM's positive earnings estimate revisions. There have been 1 revisions higher for the current fiscal year compared to none lower, and the consensus estimate has moved up as well.
Investors may want to watch ADM for more gains in the near future given the company's key technical level and positive earnings estimate revisions.
Key Takeaways ADM's Carbohydrate Solutions operating profit rose 48% to $356M in Q1 2026 on ethanol strength.ADM expects a $150M 2026 earnings benefit from the 45Z clean fuel production credit.ADM cited rising global ethanol adoption and strong blending economics supporting demand growth. Archer Daniels Midland Company’s (ADM - Free Report) ethanol business has emerged as one of the company’s strongest growth engines, benefiting from a sharply improved margin environment and supportive biofuel policies. Management noted that tightening renewable fuel markets, rising Renewable Identification Number (RIN) values and stronger global demand significantly boosted profitability across both wet-milling and dry-milling ethanol operations in first-quarter 2026. The company also highlighted that export demand remained robust, supported by growing adoption of higher ethanol blends globally and increased focus on fuel security. These trends helped offset continued softness in starches and sweeteners volumes within the Carbohydrate Solutions segment.
The numbers clearly reflect the strength of the ethanol recovery. ADM’s Carbohydrate Solutions operating profit jumped 48% year over year in first-quarter 2026. Within the segment, Vantage Corn Processors’ operating profit surged significantly to $127 million, driven mainly by stronger ethanol margins and policy incentives.
Management stated that ethanol EBITDA margins per gallon improved by nearly $0.18 from the prior-year quarter. ADM also expects $150 million of earnings benefit in 2026 from the 45Z clean fuel production credit, up from its earlier estimate of $100 million. Additionally, export demand for ethanol is expected to reach nearly 2.4 billion gallons this year, compared with levels near 1 billion gallons several years ago.
ADM believes the current ethanol strength is not merely a short-term spike but part of a broader structural shift in global energy markets. The finalization of Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027 accelerated biodiesel and renewable diesel production, increasing demand for soybean oil and supporting crush economics alongside ethanol margins.
Management also cited expanding international ethanol adoption, with countries such as Brazil moving toward E32 fuel blends and Vietnam increasing E10 usage. Strong domestic blending economics, where ethanol remains significantly cheaper than gasoline alternatives, are further supporting demand growth. These favorable policy and market conditions position ADM to continue benefiting from elevated ethanol profitability in the near term.
However, the sustainability of the growth trajectory will depend on several external variables. ADM acknowledged risks tied to energy costs, global trade dynamics, inflation, tariff uncertainty and future commodity price movements. The company also noted that ethanol margins remain influenced by volatile industry conditions, including geopolitical tensions and shifting supply-demand balances. Even so, management sounded increasingly confident about maintaining constructive ethanol dynamics through the remainder of 2026, supported by disciplined risk management, strong export trends and improving policy visibility. With ethanol now acting as a major earnings driver, ADM appears well-positioned to capitalize on the accelerating global transition toward lower-carbon fuel solutions.
ADM’s Zacks Rank & Share Price PerformanceShares of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company have gained 31.4% in the past six months, outperforming both the industry and the broader Consumer Staples sector, which rose 15.1% and 3.9%, respectively.
ADM Stock's Six-Month Performance
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Is ADM a Value Play Stock?From a valuation standpoint, ADM trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 17.09X, higher than the industry’s average of 15.26X.
ADM P/E Ratio (Forward 12 Months)
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FMX’s 2026 sales and earnings suggests growth of 17.2% and 81.7%, respectively, from the year-ago reported figures. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter negative earnings surprise of 17%, on average.
Vita Coco Company (COCO - Free Report) is a global beverage company best known for its Vita Coco coconut water brand, with a diversified portfolio spanning coconut-based products, plant-based alternatives, functional drinks and private-label offerings across retail, e-commerce and foodservice channels. COCO currently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Vita Coco’s 2026 sales and earnings indicates growth of 21.4% and 47.9%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 11.7%, on average.
Ambev S.A. (ABEV - Free Report) is a beverage company that produces and distributes beer, draft beer, soft drinks and other beverages across the Americas. ABEV currently has a Zacks Rank #2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Ambev’s 2026 sales and earnings implies growth of 19.2% and 16.7%, respectively, from the previous year’s reported numbers.
Investors interested in Consumer Staples stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Has Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) been one of those stocks this year? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.
Archer Daniels Midland is one of 171 companies in the Consumer Staples group. The Consumer Staples group currently sits at #13 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different groups, measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the sector to gauge the strength of each group.
The Zacks Rank is a proven model that highlights a variety of stocks with the right characteristics to outperform the market over the next one to three months. The system emphasizes earnings estimate revisions and favors companies with improving earnings outlooks. Archer Daniels Midland is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Within the past quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADM's full-year earnings has moved 12% higher. This shows that analyst sentiment has improved and the company's earnings outlook is stronger.
Our latest available data shows that ADM has returned about 39.2% since the start of the calendar year. In comparison, Consumer Staples companies have returned an average of 7.4%. This shows that Archer Daniels Midland is outperforming its peers so far this year.
Another stock in the Consumer Staples sector, ARKO Corp. (ARKO - Free Report) , has outperformed the sector so far this year. The stock's year-to-date return is 72.5%.
Over the past three months, ARKO Corp.'s consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 31.8%. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Breaking things down more, Archer Daniels Midland is a member of the Agriculture - Operations industry, which includes 11 individual companies and currently sits at #156 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, this group has gained an average of 21.3% so far this year, meaning that ADM is performing better in terms of year-to-date returns.
In contrast, ARKO Corp. falls under the Consumer Products - Staples industry. Currently, this industry has 34 stocks and is ranked #167. Since the beginning of the year, the industry has moved -0.5%.
Investors interested in the Consumer Staples sector may want to keep a close eye on Archer Daniels Midland and ARKO Corp. as they attempt to continue their solid performance.
June 01, 2026 04:00 ET | Source: Admiral Group PLC
1st June 2026
Admiral Group completes acquisition of Flock
Admiral Group has today announced that, following regulatory approval, it has successfully completed the acquisition of Flock, a digital commercial fleet insurance provider with an innovative telemetry-based proposition. The transaction values the equity in Flock at £80m.
As announced on 12 February, Flock will become Admiral’s telemetry fleet insurance proposition. Flock’s existing technology platform and team will form an important part of Admiral’s fleet insurance offering. Ed Leon Klinger joins Admiral Pioneer’s leadership team.
This acquisition aligns with the Group’s commitment to continuously evolve and future proof its motor proposition and broaden its product offering, building on its existing strengths in data and technology, distribution, pricing and claims, customer service and risk management.
Since Admiral announced its intention to acquire Flock, it has already made its first major segment expansion and launched a new haulage fleet insurance product which has seen strong early demand.
Emma Huntington, CEO of Admiral Pioneer, said: “Both Admiral and Flock are known for using data and technology to deliver better prices and services, and share a commitment to creating safer roads for all which resulted in a very successful partnership. Now that Flock has officially joined Admiral, we can work even more closely together to meet the needs of new and existing fleet customers, at scale.”
Ed Leon Klinger, CEO of Flock, said: “Our mission has always been to make the world quantifiably safer. Being part of Admiral means we can pursue that across a much bigger share of the UK motor market. Combining Flock's AI-powered platform with Admiral's scale and expertise is something we have been hugely looking forward to. I couldn't think of a better home for what we've built".
Antton Peña, Founder of Flock, added: “Flock was built around customer obsession: going beyond paying claims to help fleets reduce accidents and lower costs. We reached this point only thanks to the trust of our fleet customers and the commitment of our broker partners. As part of Admiral, we will be able to support even more fleets and launch products that push what is possible in motor insurance.”
Notes to Editors
GP Bullhound acted as exclusive financial advisor and Clifford Chance LLP as legal advisor to Admiral Group in connection with this transaction. Continuum acted as exclusive financial advisor and Osborne Clarke as legal advisor to Flock in connection with this transaction.
About Admiral Group
Admiral Group plc is a leading FTSE 100 Financial Services company offering motor, household, travel and pet insurance as well as personal lending products. Established in 1993 in the UK, the Group now also has operations in France, Italy and Spain and offices in Canada, Gibraltar and India.
About Admiral Pioneer
Admiral Pioneer is the venture-building arm of Admiral Group, incorporated with the aim of
seeding, launching and scaling new businesses to grow and diversify Admiral in the future. It
focuses on identifying and nurturing new business ventures, both within and beyond the
insurance landscape. Pioneer’s mission is to leverage Admiral Group’s expertise to create
solutions that meet evolving customer needs and drive long-term diversification for the
company.
About Flock
Flock is revolutionising motor fleet insurance through its fully digital platform. By leveraging real-time telemetry data and advanced risk management techniques, Flock enables safer driving practices and provides significant cost savings for fleet customers. Flock's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has made it a leader in the motor fleet insurance sector.
On June 01, 2026, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ADM shares rose 3.6% to a current price of $82.62. This movement comes amidst a robust price performance, with the stock ranging from a low of $46.81 to a high of $83.10 over the past year.
GF Value™ verdict: Current price of $82.62 is 38.7% above the GF Value™ estimate of $59.58, indicating the stock is overvalued.GF Score™: ADM has a score of 76/100, categorizing it as Above Average in terms of its overall quality.Insider activity: In the last three months, insiders sold $8.4 million worth of ADM shares, indicating a lack of confidence in the current price level. Is ADM Overvalued or Undervalued? With a current price of $82.62, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ADM appears significantly overvalued compared to its GF Value™ estimate of $59.58. This 38.7% premium suggests that the stock is trading well above what might be considered its intrinsic value. The GF Valuation label classifies ADM as "Significantly Overvalued," which underscores the risk that current investors might face should market sentiments shift or if the company fails to deliver on growth expectations.
The margin of safety appears to be quite narrow, as the stock is trading at a substantial premium to its GF Value™. This raises concerns about the sustainability of the current price levels, especially in the context of broader market volatility. GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates.
How Does ADM's Valuation Compare to Its History? MetricCurrentHistorical P/E (TTM)37.0x13.9x Forward P/E17.6xN/A Currently, ADM's P/E (TTM) of 37.0x is significantly above its 5-year median P/E of 13.9x, indicating that the stock is trading at a valuation considerably higher than its historical levels. The forward P/E of 17.6x also suggests elevated expectations for future earnings growth. This P/E analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict that the stock is overvalued, further supporting the notion that current price levels may not be sustainable in the long run.
What Does ADM's GF Score™ Tell Us? MetricRating GF Score™76 Financial Strength6/10 Profitability7/10 Growth5/10 Valuation5/10 Momentum6/10 ADM's GF Score™ of 76/100 indicates that the stock is above average in terms of quality. The strongest aspect is profitability, rated 7/10, reflecting solid operational performance. However, the growth ranking of 5/10 suggests moderate expectations for future expansion. The valuation and momentum ranks, both at 5/10 and 6/10 respectively, signal a mixed picture with potential risks associated with current price levels.
What Are Insiders Doing with ADM Stock? Recent insider activity shows that insiders sold $8.4 million in ADM shares over the last three months, with no buying reported. This trend may suggest a lack of confidence among insiders regarding the stock’s current valuation, which could be a negative signal for potential investors.
The absence of insider buying further reinforces the notion that current price conditions may not be favorable, as insiders typically have the best insights into their company's future prospects.
What This Means for Investors Based on the analysis, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ADM is currently considered overvalued according to the GF Value™ metric. With a significant premium over its estimated intrinsic value and concerning insider activity, potential investors may want to exercise caution moving forward.
For the complete analysis, visit the Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ADM stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions What is ADM's GF Score™?
ADM's GF Score™ is 76/100, indicating that it is categorized as Above Average in terms of overall quality and potential for better long-term returns.
Is ADM overvalued or undervalued?
ADM is considered overvalued, as its current price of $82.62 is significantly above the GF Value™ estimate of $59.58.
What is ADM's P/E ratio?
ADM's P/E (TTM) is 37.0x, which is 167% above its 5-year median P/E of 13.9x, indicating that the stock is trading at a much higher valuation than historical norms.
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A strong stock as of late has been Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) . Shares have been marching higher, with the stock up 4.1% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $83.6 in the previous session. ADM has gained 43.4% since the start of the year compared to the 4.9% gain for the Zacks Consumer Staples sector and the 19.7% return for the Zacks Agriculture - Operations industry.
What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on May 5, 2026, ADM reported EPS of $0.71 versus consensus estimate of $0.66 while it missed the consensus revenue estimate by 2.93%.
For the current fiscal year, ADM is expected to post earnings of $4.54 per share on $85.44 in revenues. This represents a 32.36% change in EPS on a 6.45% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $4.99 per share on $87.26 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 9.87% and 2.12%, respectively.
Valuation MetricsWhile ADM has moved to its 52-week high in the recent past, investors need to be asking, what is next for the company? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company has run ahead of itself.
On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as these give investors a variety of ways to comb through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). The individual style scores for Value, Growth, Momentum and the combined VGM Score run from A through F. Investors should consider the style scores a valuable tool that can help you to pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.
ADM has a Value Score of A. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are B and F, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.
In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 18.2X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is a premium to the peer industry average of 12.9X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 13.9X versus its peer group's average of 6.8X. This is good enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective, making ADM an interesting choice for value investors.
Zacks RankWe also need to look at the Zacks Rank for the stock, as this supersedes any trend on the style score front. Fortunately, ADM currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to rising earnings estimates.
Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if ADM passes the test. Thus, it seems as though ADM shares could still be poised for more gains ahead.
While the proven Zacks Rank places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find strong stocks, we also know that investors tend to develop their own individual strategies. With this in mind, we are always looking at value, growth, and momentum trends to discover great companies.
Of these, value investing is easily one of the most popular ways to find great stocks in any market environment. Value investors use fundamental analysis and traditional valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are being undervalued by the market at large.
In addition to the Zacks Rank, investors looking for stocks with specific traits can utilize our Style Scores system. Of course, value investors will be most interested in the system's "Value" category. Stocks with "A" grades for Value and high Zacks Ranks are among the best value stocks available at any given moment.
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) is a stock many investors are watching right now. ADM is currently holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. The stock has a Forward P/E ratio of 13.41. This compares to its industry's average Forward P/E of 15.45. Over the past 52 weeks, ADM's Forward P/E has been as high as 14.13 and as low as 9.50, with a median of 11.12.
Value investors also use the P/S ratio. The P/S ratio is calculated as price divided by sales. This is a preferred metric because revenue can't really be manipulated, so sales are often a truer performance indicator. ADM has a P/S ratio of 0.49. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 0.65.
Finally, our model also underscores that ADM has a P/CF ratio of 13.25. This metric focuses on a firm's operating cash flow and is often used to find stocks that are undervalued based on the strength of their cash outlook. This company's current P/CF looks solid when compared to its industry's average P/CF of 14.70. Over the past year, ADM's P/CF has been as high as 13.80 and as low as 7.44, with a median of 9.16.
Value investors will likely look at more than just these metrics, but the above data helps show that Archer Daniels Midland is likely undervalued currently. And when considering the strength of its earnings outlook, ADM sticks out as one of the market's strongest value stocks.
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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) . Shares have added about 7.8% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is ADM due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent drivers for Archer Daniels Midland Company before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Archer Daniels Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Ethanol StrengthArcher Daniels posted first-quarter 2026 results, wherein the bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but the top line missed the same. Meanwhile, earnings and revenues increased year over year.
Insight Into ADM’s Q1 PerformanceAdjusted earnings of 71 cents per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 66 cents. Also, the figure rose from adjusted earnings of 70 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. On a reported basis, Archer Daniels’ first-quarter earnings were 62 cents per share, up from 61 cents reported in the year-ago quarter.
Revenues increased 1.6% year over year to $20.5 billion but lagged the consensus estimate of $21.1 billion.
The gross profit increased 3.6% year over year to $1.22 billion, while the gross margin stood at 5.9%. Selling, general and administrative expenses rose to $961 million from $932 million in the prior-year quarter.
ADM reported total segment operating profit of $764 million, up 2.3% from $747 million in the year-ago quarter. The year reflected a sharp divergence across the company’s three operating segments, with strength in Carbohydrate Solutions and Nutrition offset by a decline in Ag Services & Oilseeds.
ADM has a trailing four-quarter return on invested capital of 6.4% on an adjusted basis.
ADM’s Segmental Operating ProfitThe Ag Services & Oilseeds segment’s operating profit fell 34% year over year to $273 million. The year-over-year decline was caused primarily by net negative mark-to-market and timing impacts tied to a strengthening commodity environment following U.S. biofuels policy clarity. The Ag Services subsegment’s operating profit rose 26% year over year to $200 million, supported by higher export activity from North America, including increased soybean and sorghum shipments to China and strong corn exports.
The Crushing subsegment’s operating profit swung to a loss of $79 million from a profit of $47 million in the prior-year quarter. ADM attributed the decrease to net negative mark-to-market and timing impacts driven by the strengthening margin environment. Operationally, plant-processed volumes improved, with oilseed tonnage produced up 2% year over year, and soybean meal sales remained strong throughout the quarter.
Refined Products and Other operating profit were down 36% from the prior year due to net negative mark-to-market and timing impacts in the current quarter, with the movement similarly tied to the strengthening margin environment.
The Carbohydrate Solutions segment posted an operating profit of $356 million, up 48% year over year, primarily reflecting strengthening ethanol margins, aided by effective risk management and policy incentives. Starches and Sweeteners’ operating profit rose 11% to $229 million, driven mainly by increased ethanol margins related to ADM’s corn wet-milling ethanol operations, somewhat offset by lower global liquid sweeteners and starches volumes and margins.
Vantage Corn Processors’ operating profit increased to $127 million from $33 million (up $94 million), as the company’s corn dry-milling ethanol operations benefited from stronger ethanol margins, risk management and policy incentives.
The Nutrition segment reported operating profit of $135 million, up 42% year over year, reflecting improved performance in both the Human Nutrition and Animal Nutrition subsegments, including foreign exchange gains. Human Nutrition’s operating profit increased 39% to $104 million, driven largely by higher Flavors sales, foreign exchange gains and the continued recovery of the Decatur East plant. Animal Nutrition’s operating profit rose 55% to $31 million, primarily supported by portfolio actions taken over the last year, a focus on higher-margin product lines, ongoing cost optimization and foreign exchange gains.
Archer Daniels’ Other FinancialsThe company ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $591 million, long-term debt, including current maturities, of $7.6 billion, and shareholders’ equity of $35.6 billion. As of March 31, 2026, ADM generated $150 million in cash from operating activities. It paid dividends of $254 million in the reported quarter.
ADM’s 2026 OutlookADM raised its 2026 adjusted earnings outlook to approximately $4.15-$4.70 per share from its prior range of $3.60-$4.25. The company said the updated outlook assumes continued progress on priorities and reflects expected improvement primarily in crushing and ethanol, tied to the March 2026 finalization of the 2026 and 2027 renewable volume obligations under the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standard.
The company reiterated that external factors remain key swing items, including consumer trends, energy costs, supply chain dislocations, ethanol developments and evolving global trade and tariff conditions. ADM also maintained its capital expenditure expectation of $1.3 to $1.5 billion for 2026.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Since the earnings release, investors have witnessed a upward trend in fresh estimates.
The consensus estimate has shifted 24.44% due to these changes.
VGM ScoresAt this time, ADM has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. However, the stock has a grade of A on the value side, putting it in the top 20% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. It comes with little surprise ADM has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.
Key Takeaways Growth investments in alternative proteins and digital technologies are expanding opportunities. The Nutrition segment is recovering, with strength in Flavors and Health & Wellness helping earnings growth.ADM is improving efficiency through cost-saving initiatives and portfolio streamlining. Archer Daniels Midland Company’s (ADM - Free Report) strategic moves and cost-saving efforts are likely to support growth by improving efficiency, protecting margins and strengthening focus on higher-return businesses. The company is focused on optimizing the organizational and operational structure. ADM is strengthening its internal controls, enhancing execution, improving operational efficiency and reducing costs, while streamlining its portfolio to sharpen core competencies and unlock long-term value.
The company is actively managing productivity and innovation as well as aligning work to the interconnected trends in food security, health and wellbeing. Archer Daniels is smoothly progressing on its key strategic pillars, including optimize, drive and growth. ADM continues to adapt to consumers’ changing nutritional preferences and has expanded its alternative protein capabilities and starch production. ADM is focused on expanding its footprint in fast-growing alternative protein.
ADM has also been creating additional margin opportunities, opening up channels to customers, advancing digital technologies in areas like farmer needs, and growing its BioSolutions platform. It is broadening its growth opportunities by using its core processing assets in new ways. The company is expanding into biosolutions, precision fermentation and decarbonization, which can create additional revenue streams from existing operations.
In addition, Archer Daniels’ Nutrition segment is showing signs of recovery, led by improving performance in Human Nutrition. Management highlighted strength in the Flavors portfolio, supported by solid demand in North America and new international customer wins. Margin expansion in Flavors, driven by improved mix and pricing discipline, contributed meaningfully to profitability, while the Health & Wellness portfolio benefited from improving demand trends, including biotics.
The company is also advancing digital initiatives by pivoting toward regional, agile projects and accelerating its data and analytics capabilities, while maintaining investment in cybersecurity and network resilience. Hence, the company looks forward to making investments in its portfolio to bolster growth and differentiation, including plant digitization, operating leverage and higher marketing volumes in targeted markets.
ADM’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesArcher Daniels shares have gained 33.7% in the past six months compared with the industry’s 13.5% growth.
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From a valuation standpoint, ADM trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 17.14X compared with the industry’s average of 14.93X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADM’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share (EPS) indicates year-over-year drop of 8% but that of 2027 reflects growth of 6.9%. The company’s EPS estimate for 2026 and 2027 has been stable in the past 30 days.
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Archer Daniels currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Other Stocks to Consider in the Consumer Staples SpaceThe Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF - Free Report) , which is a distributor of specialty food products in the United States, currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Chefs' Warehouse’s current financial-year sales indicates growth of 8.3% from the prior-year level. CHEF delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 28.9%, on average.
Nomad Foods Limited (NOMD - Free Report) , which manufactures and distributes frozen foods, currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Nomad Foods’ current financial-year sales is expected to rise 0.5% from the year-ago reported figure. NOMD delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 8.6%, on average.
Medifast, Inc. (MED - Free Report) , which is a leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically-proven healthy living products and programs, currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. MED beat the average earnings surprise of 65.5% in the last reported quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Medifast’s current financial-year sales indicates a decline of 26% from the year-ago number.
In the latest close session, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) was up +1.45% at $81.28. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.62%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 1.87%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 1.98%.
Heading into today, shares of the agribusiness giant had lost 0.76% over the past month, lagging the Consumer Staples sector's gain of 0.43% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.03%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Archer Daniels Midland in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $1.29, signifying a 38.71% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $22.51 billion, indicating a 6.35% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $4.54 per share and a revenue of $85.44 billion, representing changes of +32.36% and +6.45%, respectively, from the prior year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Archer Daniels Midland should also be noted by investors. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. At present, Archer Daniels Midland boasts a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Looking at its valuation, Archer Daniels Midland is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 17.66. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 13.69.
The Agriculture - Operations industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 115, finds itself in the top 48% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $78.90, moving -2.93% from the previous trading session. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.75%. At the same time, the Dow added 1.86%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 2.54%.
Shares of the agribusiness giant have depreciated by 1.94% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Consumer Staples sector's gain of 1.72%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.63%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Archer Daniels Midland in its upcoming earnings disclosure. On that day, Archer Daniels Midland is projected to report earnings of $1.29 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 38.71%. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $22.51 billion, showing a 6.35% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $4.54 per share and a revenue of $85.44 billion, indicating changes of +32.36% and +6.45%, respectively, from the former year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Archer Daniels Midland. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. Currently, Archer Daniels Midland is carrying a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
In terms of valuation, Archer Daniels Midland is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 17.92. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 13.64 for its industry.
The Agriculture - Operations industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 112, placing it within the top 46% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.
