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ROLLE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ADM, through ADM Cares, its corporate social investment program, is expanding its longstanding partnership with Concern Worldwide US to help smallholder farmers in Kenya's Tana River County build more productive, climate-resilient and self-sufficient farms. Now in its fourth phase, the Lifesaving Education and Assistance to Farmers (LEAF) program is reaching 17,500 farmers and is expected to indirectly benefit more than 100,000 people. Building on a partners.

In the latest close session, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) was down 2.54% at $80.51. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.41%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.07%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.11%.

Shares of the agribusiness giant have depreciated by 3.02% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Consumer Staples sector's gain of 3.59%, and the S&P 500's gain of 1.46%.

The upcoming earnings release of Archer Daniels Midland will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on November 3, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Archer Daniels Midland to post earnings of $1.44 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 56.52%. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $22.67 billion, reflecting a 11.3% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $5.5 per share and a revenue of $85.55 billion, indicating changes of +60.35% and +6.58%, respectively, from the former year.

Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Archer Daniels Midland. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health 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, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 0.58% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. At present, Archer Daniels Midland boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Digging into valuation, Archer Daniels Midland currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 15.03. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 12.35 of its industry.

One should further note that ADM currently holds a PEG ratio of 2.51. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The Agriculture - Operations was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.8 at yesterday's closing price.

The Agriculture - Operations industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 216, finds itself in the bottom 13% 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.

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Key Takeaways ADM's Carbohydrate Solutions operating profit rose 22% to $411 million in second-quarter 2026. Stronger ethanol margins and policy incentives offset persistent weakness in liquid sweetener volumes.ADM raised its expected 2026 benefit from 45Z to $250 million from $150 million, supporting its outlook. Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM - Free Report) is facing continued pressure in its liquid sweeteners business, particularly in North America, where weaker volumes and margins are weighing on performance. Sweeteners are an important part of ADM’s Carbohydrate Solutions segment, which also includes starches and other plant-based ingredients used in food, beverages and industrial applications. Weakness in this business can weigh on segment profitability, particularly when lower selling prices and competitive pressures limit the company’s ability to protect margins.

However, strength in ethanol operations is helping offset these challenges and support the company's Carbohydrate Solutions segment. Ethanol offers a potential source of support through ADM’s agricultural processing operations. Ethanol production benefits from demand for renewable fuels, while profitability depends on factors such as corn costs, ethanol selling prices, co-product values and operating efficiency. Favorable ethanol margins and stronger biofuel demand could help offset some of the pressure from sweeteners.

In the second quarter of 2026, ADM's Carbohydrate Solutions segment reported operating profit of $411 million, up 22% year over year. Operating profit from Starches and Sweeteners increased 7% to $326 million, primarily driven by stronger ethanol margins and policy incentives, which more than offset ongoing weakness in liquid sweetener volumes and margins. Meanwhile, the Vantage Corn Processors subsegment reported operating profit of $85 million, up $52 million from the prior-year quarter, supported by improved ethanol margins, policy incentives and effective risk management.

Hence, ethanol profitability will be critical to sustainability. Continued favorable fuel-market conditions, supportive policy incentives and effective cost management could help offset weak sweetener volumes. Looking ahead, ADM expects ethanol margin strength and policy incentives to continue offsetting softness in liquid sweeteners. Management has raised its expected 2026 benefit from 45Z to roughly $250 million from its previous estimate of $150 million, providing additional support to its outlook.

ADM’s PeersDole plc (DOLE - Free Report) is leveraging steady demand for fresh produce, disciplined pricing and operational improvements to support its business performance. DOLE is strengthening its vertically integrated supply chain by investing in farming operations, packing facilities, ripening centers and logistics infrastructure. These efforts are helping improve cost efficiency, maintain product quality and ensure a reliable supply to customers. Additionally, Dole is expanding its presence in high-growth categories, including cherries and citrus, by boosting production capacity and upgrading packing facilities.

Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO - Free Report) is focused on expanding its global produce operations and diversifying into higher-margin prepared food offerings. AVO is also emphasizing operational improvements and disciplined capital allocation to enhance profitability and strengthen cash generation. By leveraging its expanded scale, extensive global sourcing network and integration of Calavo, Mission Produce aims to drive sustainable sales growth, improve margins and generate stronger cash flows.

ADM’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesArcher Daniels shares have gained 23.4% in the past six months compared with the industry’s 5.2% growth.

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From a valuation standpoint, ADM trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 14.95X compared with the industry’s average of 12.09X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADM’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share (EPS) indicates year-over-year growth of 60.4% and 1.4%, respectively. The company’s EPS estimate for 2026 and 2027 has increased in the past 30 days.

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Archer Daniels currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. 

Key Takeaways ADM's equity earnings from Wilmar fell 22% to $60 million in Q2 2026 from $77 million a year ago.Stronger oilseed profits and nearly 5% growth in global processing volumes failed to offset Wilmar's weakness.Commodity price swings, margin pressures and rising costs could continue to weigh on Wilmar's earnings. Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM - Free Report) has been facing pressure from its investment in Wilmar International for a while now. The company reported a 22% year-over-year decline in equity earnings from its investment in Wilmar International to $60 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared with $77 million in the prior-year quarter. The decline raises questions about the sustainability of earnings from this investment, even as ADM delivered strong overall quarterly results.

Wilmar International, a Singapore-based agribusiness company, operates across palm oil, edible oils, oilseeds, grains, sugar and food products. Its earnings are sensitive to fluctuations in commodity prices, processing margins, demand trends and operating costs. Changes in these factors can influence Wilmar’s profitability and, in turn, the equity earnings ADM receives from its investment.

Notably, ADM's broader business benefited from favorable market conditions during the quarter. The company's Ag Services and Oilseeds segment recorded higher operating profits, supported by improved commercial execution, stronger South American performance and favorable biofuel-related crushing margins. Global oilseed processing volumes increased nearly 5% year over year. However, these positive developments did not prevent Wilmar's earnings from declining.

The decline in Wilmar’s earnings could indicate pressure on margins or unfavorable conditions across certain agricultural commodity markets. Fluctuations in raw material prices, changes in demand for food products and shifts in global trade flows can influence processing volumes and profitability.

For ADM, Wilmar’s earnings trajectory remains an important factor in evaluating the investment’s contribution to overall results. Investors should monitor Wilmar’s earnings, commodity price trends and processing margins to gauge the outlook for this investment. An improvement in Wilmar’s profitability could boost ADM’s equity earnings, while persistent weakness may limit the contribution despite stronger performance in other business segments. Until a sustained recovery becomes evident, subdued earnings from Wilmar could remain a headwind for ADM’s overall earnings outlook.

ADM’s PeersDole plc (DOLE - Free Report) is benefiting from steady demand for fresh produce, disciplined pricing strategies and improved operational efficiency. DOLE is strengthening its vertically integrated supply chain through investments in farming operations, packing facilities, ripening centers and logistics infrastructure. These initiatives are supporting cost efficiencies, enhancing product quality and improving supply reliability. Dole is also expanding its presence in high-growth categories, such as cherries and citrus, by increasing production capacity and modernizing packing facilities to meet rising customer demand and capture additional growth opportunities.

Adecoagro S.A. (AGRO - Free Report) is a leading South American agribusiness and renewable energy company with a growing presence across agricultural and consumer markets. AGRO's ability to adjust the production mix between sugar and ethanol in response to changing market conditions provides operational flexibility and helps optimize profitability. Adecoagro is also adopting digital technologies, renewable energy solutions and precision agriculture practices to improve productivity, streamline operations and manage costs more effectively.

ADM’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesArcher Daniels shares have gained 16.2% in the past six months compared with the industry’s 0.4% drop.

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From a valuation standpoint, ADM trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 14.29X compared with the industry’s average of 11.67X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADM’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share (EPS) indicates year-over-year growth of 58.9% and 3.4%, respectively. The company’s EPS estimate for 2026 and 2027 has increased in the past 30 days.

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Archer Daniels currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. 

Surging AI demand propelled Europe’s technology services market to a new high in the third quarter, as infrastructure spending more than doubled and traditional managed services grew by double digits, the latest state-of-the-industry report from Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, finds.

The EMEA ISG Index™, which measures commercial outsourcing contracts with annual contract value (ACV) of US $5 million or more, shows third-quarter ACV for the combined market (both managed services and cloud-based infrastructure and software services) soared 56 percent—its fastest growth in eight years—to US $14.9 billion. It was the fourth straight quarter that combined ACV growth has exceeded 20 percent, averaging 39 percent in that span.

“The European market is absolutely roaring right now,” said Anthony Drake, president, ISG EMEA. “After surpassing US $10 billion for the first time in last year’s fourth quarter, demand continues to push higher, with more than US $5 billion of incremental spend added from a year ago—and US $2 billion added just since last quarter. We’re seeing double-digit growth in managed services, led by business process outsourcing, as enterprises continue to emphasize efficiency and cost savings, but the real story is the meteoric rise in infrastructure spending to support accelerating AI adoption. The region is on a roll.”

Third-Quarter Results by Segment

ACV for the as-a-service (XaaS) segment surged 85 percent year on year, its fastest growth ever, to a record US $10.6 billion, as AI-driven spending on infrastructure services (IaaS) more than doubled (up 106 percent from the prior year), to a new high of US $9.1 billion. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) ACV, meanwhile, was up 17 percent, to a record US $1.5 billion. It was the tenth straight quarter the XaaS segment has produced double-digit growth, averaging 42 percent in that timeframe.

Spending on managed services advanced 12 percent year on year, to US $4.3 billion, although ACV was down 10 percent from the second quarter. A total of 241 managed services contracts were awarded in the quarter, down 2.4 percent from the prior year. Among them were six mega deals (ACV of US $100 million or more), up from two last year, with the ACV of those deals up 275 percent, to US $971 million. The increase in mega-deal volume and ACV reflects an overall surge in larger deal (US $50 million and higher) activity, where volume is up 78 percent year on year.

Within managed services, IT outsourcing (ITO) was up 6 percent, to US $2.8 billion, as data center services more than doubled and bundled application development and maintenance (ADM) and infrastructure services grew by double-digits, offsetting a 19 percent decline in standalone ADM services. Business process outsourcing (BPO), meanwhile, climbed 16 percent, to US $948 million, led by double-digit growth in industry-specific, customer engagement and facilities management services. Engineering, research and development (ER&D) services jumped 54 percent, to US $475 million, propelled by physical engineering work related to the buildout of Europe’s data centers.

By industry, ACV was sharply higher (up 74 percent) in manufacturing, a sector that accounts for 25 percent of the region’s managed services spend. Other large gainers were fast moving consumer goods and healthcare and pharmaceuticals, both up by triple digits, although each account for less than 10 percent of the region’s ACV. On the other hand, two of the region’s largest verticals for sourcing—banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) and energy—saw double-digit declines.

Geographic Performance

DACH reclaimed the top spot as EMEA’s largest managed services market, with ACV of US $1.5 billion in the third quarter, up 80 percent year on year. ACV in the UK and Ireland rose 13 percent, to US $1.1 billion, its fourth straight quarter exceeding the US $1 billion mark. France, the region’s third largest market, grew 10 percent, to US $452 million. The smaller markets of Southern Europe and the Nordics, meanwhile, each declined by double digits.

Nine-Month Results

Year to date, combined market ACV climbed 43 percent, to US $39.8 billion. Managed services, at US $13.7 billion, was up 13 percent, while XaaS, at US $26.1 billion, soared 66.5 percent. A total of 819 managed services contracts were awarded year to date, up 7 percent from last year, including 11 mega-deals, three more than the prior year, with the ACV of those deals up 37 percent.

Within managed services, ITO was up 1.6 percent, at US $9.0 billion, while BPO advanced 58 percent, to US $3.2 billion, and ER&D rose 21 percent, to US $1.45 billion. On the cloud side, the IaaS market surged by 86 percent, to US $21.9 billion, while the SaaS market rose 7.6 percent, to US $4.3 billion.

2026 Global Forecast

For the full year, ISG is maintaining its forecast of 2.1 percent growth for managed services. At the same time, ISG is raising its previous growth forecast for cloud-based XaaS to 60 percent, up from 30 percent last quarter. Within this segment, IaaS is expected to grow 80 percent and SaaS is expected to grow 12.5 percent—the first time ISG has broken out IaaS and SaaS in its public forecasts.

About the ISG Index™

The ISG Index™ is recognized as the authoritative source for marketplace intelligence on the global technology and business services industry. For 96 consecutive quarters, it has detailed the latest industry data and trends for financial analysts, enterprise buyers, software and service providers, law firms, universities and the media.

The 3Q26 Global ISG Index results were presented during a webcast on October 8. To view a replay of the webcast and download the presentation slides, visit this webpage.

About ISG

ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data and research, in-depth knowledge and governance of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,500 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.

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ADM's move above its 50-day SMA, stronger 2026 earnings outlook, and momentum in biofuels and Nutrition support growth prospects.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ADM (NYSE: ADM) today announced that ADM management will host an audio webcast on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. Central Time to discuss financial results for its third 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 extended period of time at www.adm.com/webcast.

About ADM

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re an essential global agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. We’re a premier human and animal nutrition provider, offering one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of ingredients and solutions from nature. We’re a trailblazer in health and well-being, with an industry-leading range of products for consumers looking for new ways to live healthier lives. We’re a cutting-edge innovator, guiding the way to a future of new bio-based consumer and industrial solutions. And we're leading in business-driven sustainability efforts that support a strong agricultural sector, resilient supply chains, and a vast and growing bioeconomy. Around the globe, our expertise and innovation are meeting critical needs from harvest to home. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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Key Takeaways ADM's Ag Services operating profit surged 159% year over year in the second quarter of 2026.China is buying about 1 million tons of U.S. soybeans weekly toward a 25-million-ton 2026 commitment.ADM says fourth-quarter Ag Services results will partly hinge on U.S. exports and corn and sorghum programs. Archer Daniels Midland Company’s (ADM - Free Report) Ag Services business could benefit from continued Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans, as stronger export activity would support grain merchandising, origination and transportation volumes. Ag Services benefits from sourcing, transporting, storing, trading and exporting agricultural commodities, making higher U.S. soybean exports supportive of volumes and margins.

ADM’s second-quarter 2026 performance highlights the potential benefit. Ag Services operating profit surged 159% year over year, driven by strong commercial execution and the company’s ability to leverage its global asset network. Improved South American operations, including the return of ADM’s Barcarena, Brazil, export terminal to full operations, also contributed to results.

Importantly, management expects China’s soybean purchases to remain a contributor to the company’s 2026 outlook. ADM said China is well underway in fulfilling its commitment to purchase 25 million tons of U.S. soybeans in 2026 and has been buying roughly 1 million tons per week. Continued soybean purchases, along with potential exports of corn and sorghum, could support Ag Services activity later in the year.

However, management expects Ag Services results in the third quarter to be slightly lower than the second quarter, while fourth-quarter performance will depend partly on the pace of U.S. exports and whether additional corn and sorghum programs develop alongside soybean shipments. Nevertheless, sustained Chinese demand for U.S. soybeans could strengthen ADM’s Ag Services volumes and help support ADM’s overall performance.

ADM’s PeersDole plc (DOLE - Free Report) is pursuing a growth strategy centered on expanding its presence in attractive fresh-produce categories, strengthening sourcing capabilities, and investing in logistics and automation. DOLE is increasing its exposure to higher-growth categories such as organic produce, avocados, cherries and other value-added products. Dole is also investing in automation, Artificial Intelligence and warehouse infrastructure to improve efficiency and better serve customers.

Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO - Free Report) benefits from a vertically integrated model spanning sourcing, farming, packing, distribution and ripening, providing greater supply flexibility and supporting margins. AVO is also leveraging the Calavo acquisition to expand customer reach, enhance sourcing flexibility and increase North American packing capacity. Integration efforts are generating robust SG&A savings and network efficiencies, while the combined platform provides opportunities to optimize its distribution network and improve operational efficiency. These initiatives are strengthening AVO’s competitive position and creating a broader platform for sustainable growth.

ADM’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesArcher Daniels shares have gained 11% in the past six months against the industry’s 3.9% drop.

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From a valuation standpoint, ADM trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 14.30X compared with the industry’s average of 7.89X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADM’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share (EPS) indicates year-over-year growth of 59.2% and 3.9%, 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 sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. 

CJ CheilJedang (CJ, KRX: 097950), a global food and biotech company that owns a leading animal nutrition business (known as CJ Bio), and ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, have agreed to form a new joint venture to secure a reliable, long-term source of feed-grade amino acids critical to the livestock industry, strengthening U.S. production, global supply chain resilience and U.S. food security.

“By combining CJ’s industry-leading fermentation technology to produce amino acids for animal nutrition and technical marketing with ADM’s U.S. manufacturing footprint and strong feedstock supply, the joint venture is positioned to seek enhanced cost competitiveness and support stable domestic production for North America,” said Lance Haeryong Choi, Senior Vice President of CJ CheilJedang. “Together, CJ and ADM will help to strengthen global food security and supply chain resilience as well as supporting American communities and manufacturing jobs.”

“Customers know that challenging global market conditions are putting continued U.S. domestic production of feed-grade amino acids, particularly lysine, at risk,” said Kris Lutt, ADM’s vice president of Innovation and Growth. “This joint venture will strengthen U.S. production, creating a more reliable U.S. source of supply by bringing together the right assets, products and capabilities to support continued production in a highly competitive environment. Recent decisions by the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. International Trade Commission to eliminate unfair trade practices affecting U.S. imports of lysine by China give us even greater confidence that this is the right step. ADM will continue to use its global fermentation capacity and expertise to meet customer needs and as a platform for growth as we explore new ways to serve food, feed and industrial markets through precision fermentation.”

The new joint venture will develop, manufacture and market fermentation-derived amino acids by bringing together:

CJ’s fermentation production facilities in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Piracicaba, BrazilADM’s Decatur, Illinois, feed-grade amino acid plantCJ’s Mexico, Brazil and U.S. sales officesVia license, CJ’s intellectual property related to feed-grade amino acids for use by the joint venture within North and South AmericaCJ and ADM will give the JV exclusive rights to manufacture and sell feed-grade amino acids in the Americas.

CJ will be the majority owner of the joint venture.

CJ will retain ownership of its intellectual property and its global fermentation businesses outside the scope of the joint venture.

ADM’s other Decatur operations and its other global fermentation assets are not included in the transaction.

The launch date for the proposed joint venture is subject to customary closing activities as well as regulatory approvals.

About CJ CheilJedang

CJ CheilJedang is a South Korea-based food & biotech company operating globally. Founded in 1953 as the first Korean sugar manufacturer, it is now leading the global food industry with its renowned bibigo™ K-food products. It also operates an advanced green bio business known as CJ BIO, providing feed-grade amino acids under the BESTAMINO™ brand and food taste solutions made by its cutting-edge, fermentation-based bioengineering technologies. CJ CheilJedang is part of CJ Group, an international company in the fields of Food & Food Services, Bio & Pharma, Entertainment & Media, and Retail & Logistics. For more information, visit https://www.cj.co.kr/en.

About ADM

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re an essential global agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. We’re a premier human and animal nutrition provider, offering one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of ingredients and solutions from nature. We’re a trailblazer in health and well-being, with an industry-leading range of products for consumers looking for new ways to live healthier lives. We’re a cutting-edge innovator, guiding the way to a future of new bio-based consumer and industrial solutions. And we're leading in business-driven sustainability efforts that support a strong agricultural sector, resilient supply chains, and a vast and growing bioeconomy. Around the globe, our expertise and innovation are meeting critical needs from harvest to home. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts, and may include words such as "expect," "plan," "intend," "will," and other words and terms of similar meaning. Statements regarding the proposed joint venture and its business and operations, as well as the Company's business and actions, are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including those described in Item 1A, "Risk Factors" included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as may be updated in subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

Forward-Looking Statements Regarding CJ CheilJedang

This release may contain forward-looking statements regarding CJ’s business and the proposed joint venture. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ. CJ undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.

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In the latest trading session, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) closed at $79.40, marking a -1.22% move from the previous day. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.17%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.26%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.09%.

The agribusiness giant's stock has dropped by 1.12% in the past month, exceeding the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 3.69% and lagging the S&P 500's loss of 0.24%.

The upcoming earnings release of Archer Daniels Midland will be of great interest to investors. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.53, up 66.3% from the prior-year quarter. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $21.85 billion, up 7.24% from the year-ago period.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $5.22 per share and a revenue of $85.55 billion, signifying shifts of +52.19% and +6.58%, respectively, from the last year.

It is also important to note the 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.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. 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. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Currently, Archer Daniels Midland is carrying a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).

Looking at valuation, Archer Daniels Midland is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 15.39. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 11.88 of its industry.

Meanwhile, ADM's PEG ratio is currently 2.57. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. Agriculture - Operations stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 2.39 based on yesterday's closing prices.

The Agriculture - Operations industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 99, positioning it in the top 41% 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.

You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.

German enterprises are making application development and maintenance (ADM) programs more selective, shifting from adding development capacity to reducing technical debt and using AI within more structured delivery models, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm.

The 2026 ISG Provider Lens® AI-driven ADM Services report for Germany finds that weak economic conditions are reshaping project priorities rather than causing a broad retreat from technology spending. Application modernization and AI enablement have remained more resilient than generic custom development. Broader regulations under the EU AI Act that took effect in August 2026 are also increasing attention to documentation, auditability and control over sensitive enterprise data.

“AI is expanding what enterprises can automate, but it also makes delivery discipline more important,” said Matthias Paletta, director at ISG. “German buyers want productivity gains they can measure without weakening quality or accountability.”

As AI-enabled toolchains connect work across the application lifecycle, traditional boundaries among application development projects, managed services and quality assurance are becoming less distinct. Enterprises are responding with build-run-improve models that embed testing and transition-to-run earlier in the process.

German buyers are moving away from buying services as person-days of labor and toward contracts linked to software outcomes. ADM agreements are likely to include clearer baselines for cycle time, defect rates and modernization throughput. Sovereignty is becoming a more important sourcing factor because AI-enabled ADM can involve sensitive source code, proprietary process logic and enterprise data. Buyers are placing greater weight on EU hosting and the use of transparent models, especially in regulated sectors.

Local delivery capabilities remain important as ADM work expands beyond coding into requirements, integration and business change. German buyers often value German-language delivery and local leadership, particularly in highly regulated industries and the Mittelstand. Providers that understand local business practices and decision processes can interpret requirements more accurately and reduce execution friction, ISG says.

“As AI agents move into real delivery workflows, enterprises will need to decide what can be automated and where human accountability must remain,” said Oliver Nickels, lead author of the report. “Providers will increasingly need senior professionals who can supervise AI output and translate business requirements into reliable systems.”

The report also explores other application trends affecting German enterprises, including AI’s effect on traditional effort-based delivery models and growing provider investment in reusable engineering platforms.

For more insights into the AI-driven ADM challenges faced by enterprises in Germany, plus ISG’s advice for overcoming them, see the ISG Provider Lens Focal Points briefing here.

The report evaluates the capabilities of 26 providers in one quadrant: Application Development Projects.

It names adesso SE, Allgeier, Coforge, DATAGROUP, Deutsche Telekom MMS, Materna and msg systems as Leaders.

In addition, P3 and Senacor are named as Rising Stars — companies with a “promising portfolio” and “high future potential” by ISG’s definition — in the quadrant.

In the area of customer experience, Altimetrik is named the global ISG CX Star Performer for 2026 among AI-driven ADM service providers. Altimetrik earned the highest customer satisfaction scores in ISG's Voice of the Customer survey, part of the ISG Star of Excellence™ program, the premier quality recognition for the technology and business services industry.

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Three farm stocks collect income from completely different points in the crop chain, and right now those differences are splitting their fortunes wide open. Knowing which one fits your portfolio comes down to understanding exactly where each sits when harvests…

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American farm income reaches dividend investors through different doors. Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE:ADM | ADM Price Prediction) and Bunge Global (NYSE:BG) get paid to buy, move, crush and refine crops. Deere (NYSE:DE) gets paid when farmers feel confident enough to buy new machinery. That split defines the group right now. Deere expects large ag industry demand in the U.S. and Canada to fall 15% to 20% this fiscal year, while both processors just raised full-year earnings guidance. All three are cyclical income plays tied to crop prices, weather, global demand and trade policy, so the dividend safety read matters more than the yield.

Archer-Daniels-Midland: Collecting a Toll on Every Bushel ADM buys grain and oilseeds from farmers. It stores and ships them, and processes them into food ingredients, animal feed and biofuel feedstocks through more than 270 plants and 420 crop procurement facilities. Its profit comes from two things: the volume of crop flowing through that network and the margin earned on processing it. The key processing metric is the crush margin. When ADM crushes soybeans, it produces soybean meal (animal feed) and soybean oil (cooking oil and biodiesel), and the crush margin is the gap between what the beans cost and what the meal and oil sell for. A wide gap pays well whether soybeans are cheap or expensive; a narrow gap pressures earnings even in a big harvest.

At a recent price of $81.13, ADM yields 2.52% on a quarterly dividend of $0.52, or $2.08 annualized.

Dividend safety: Coverage is solid on a full-year view. In fiscal 2025, ADM generated $5.452 billion in operating cash flow against $1.248 billion of capital spending and $987 million in dividends. Quarter to quarter, the picture swings with inventory: first-quarter operating cash flow was just $150 million against $254 million in dividends, before the second quarter delivered $1.149 billion against $272 million of capex and $256 million in dividends. Raised fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $5.15 to $5.60 sits well above the payout. Shareholders’ equity stood at $22.81 billion after the first quarter. ADM has a long history of increases: the quarterly rate rose in every year of the record from $0.06 in 2003 to $0.52 today, though recent raises have been small, from $0.50 in 2024 to $0.51 in 2025.

Bull case: An earnings rebound is already underway. Second-quarter adjusted EPS came in at $1.84, up from $0.93 a year earlier, and Ag Services and Oilseeds operating profit rose 129% to $867 million. The driver was a stronger biofuels environment after the 2026/2027 Renewable Volume Obligations under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard were finalized. Those obligations set how much biofuel refiners must blend, which supports demand for the soybean oil ADM produces. The stock trades at about 16 times forward earnings. That compares with 22 times trailing, a sign the market expects profits to keep catching up to a share price that has gained 44.05% year to date.

Risk: Much of this rebound leans on government policy. Biofuel mandates and trade rules are set in capitals, and ADM flags tariff exposure as an ongoing risk, so if blending requirements relax or trade flows get disrupted, the margin boost behind the raised guidance can fade quickly.

Bunge Global: A Bigger Crusher After the Viterra Deal Bunge runs the same basic model as ADM with a heavier tilt toward oilseeds. It crushes soybeans and softseeds such as canola and sunflower into meal and oil, refines tropical and specialty oils, and trades and mills grain. Like ADM, it earns on crush margins and volume, and the completed Viterra acquisition added a lot of volume: second-quarter revenue rose 88.3% year over year to $24.04 billion.

At $108.99, Bunge yields 2.58%, the highest in this group, on a quarterly dividend of $0.72, or $2.88 annualized.

Dividend safety: Earnings coverage looks comfortable. Bunge raised fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $9.25 to $9.75, well above its annualized dividend. Cash flow is the weak spot. In fiscal 2025, operating cash flow of $844 million fell short of $1.723 billion in capital spending, with $459 million in dividends on top. Over the past two quarters, operating cash flow was negative at $541 million and $585 million, largely tied to inventory, including a $2.169 billion inventory swing in the first quarter. For now, the company is covering the dividend with its own resources while that inventory clears. The record shows long-term growth, from $0.095 per quarter in 2001 and 2002 to $0.72 now, including a raise from $0.70 this year. It also shows the payout held at $0.50 through the 2018 to 2021 stretch, so increases can pause.

Bull case: Investors get a cheaper multiple on a larger earnings base. Bunge trades at about 10 times forward earnings versus 23 times trailing. Second-quarter adjusted EPS of $2.00 beat the $1.95 estimate, and revenue topped expectations of $22.35 billion. Softseed Processing and Refining segment EBIT jumped to $255 million from $14 million, while Soybean Processing and Refining reached $445 million versus $304 million. Bunge also completed a $2 billion share repurchase program tied to Viterra, reducing the share count the dividend is spread across. The stock sits below its 52-week high of $134.02.

Risk: The bigger footprint carries a bigger fixed cost. Bunge guides to net interest expense of $620 million to $660 million this year, a heavy charge for a business whose operating cash flow can run negative for quarters at a time.

Deere: Paid Only When Farmers Open Their Wallets Deere holds a different point in the chain entirely. It builds tractors, combines, sprayers and precision agriculture technology, plus construction and forestry machinery, and runs a financial services arm that lends to buyers. Its revenue depends on farmers choosing to spend capital on equipment, a discretionary purchase that gets pushed back hard when farm income falls.

At $690.05, Deere yields 0.93% on a quarterly dividend of $1.62, or $6.48 annualized. This is the smallest income stream of the three and more of a dividend growth holding.

Dividend safety: Coverage is comfortable. Fiscal 2025 operating cash flow of $7.459 billion exceeded both $4.228 billion in capital spending and $1.72 billion in dividends. For fiscal 2026, Deere guides to equipment operations operating cash flow of $5.0 billion to $5.5 billion and net income of $4.75 billion to $5.00 billion, against quarterly dividend payments near $438 million. It also found room for $697 million in buybacks over the first nine months of the fiscal year. The first fiscal quarter regularly burns cash (operating cash flow was negative $890 million this year) before selling season refills the tank. The quarterly rate rose from $0.76 in 2019 and 2020 to $1.62 by late 2024 and has held there since, a pause that matches the downturn in farm equipment demand.

Bull case: Management says the bottom is here. Chief executive John May said “2026 will mark the bottom of the current ag equipment cycle.” Third-quarter EPS of $5.10 beat the $4.70 estimate, and revenue of $12.61 billion topped the $10.73 billion forecast. Construction and Forestry sales rose 18% to $3.62 billion, with operating margin expanding to 12.1% from 7.7%, evidence the non-farm side can carry weight while ag recovers. Shares are up 49.11% year to date and trade at 29 times forward earnings.

Risk: This is the biggest risk in the group. When farm income drops, farmers delay buying equipment, and Deere feels it immediately. Management expects large ag industry demand in the U.S. and Canada to fall 15% to 20% this fiscal year, with South America also down 15% to 20%. ADM and Bunge still process crops in a weak year. Deere needs farmers to spend.

How These Three Farm Dividends Fit Together ADM has a long raise history. It also has solid full-year cash coverage, while Bunge pays the highest yield on a cheap forward multiple with a thinner cash buffer, and Deere pays the least today while running the largest cash engine of the three. The processors earn on volume and margins across most harvests, while Deere makes when farmers feel flush enough to reinvest, and for income, ADM anchors this cyclical group, Bunge adds yield, and Deere is the recovery boost.

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The Consumer Staples group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Is Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) one of those stocks right now? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Consumer Staples peers, we might be able to answer that 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 sector groups. The average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups is measured, and the sectors are listed from best to worst.

The Zacks Rank is a successful stock-picking model that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions. The system highlights a number of different stocks that could be poised to outperform the broader market over the next one to three months. Archer Daniels Midland is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADM's full-year earnings has moved 22.4% higher within the past quarter. This signals that analyst sentiment is improving and the stock's earnings outlook is more positive.

Based on the latest available data, ADM has gained about 43.2% so far this year. In comparison, Consumer Staples companies have returned an average of 7.9%. 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 Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd. (RYKKY - Free Report) . The stock has returned 43.7% year-to-date.

For Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd., the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 8.5% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Looking more specifically, Archer Daniels Midland belongs to the Agriculture - Operations industry, which includes 11 individual stocks and currently sits at #172 in the Zacks Industry Rank. Stocks in this group have gained about 22% so far this year, so ADM is performing better this group in terms of year-to-date returns.

In contrast, Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd. falls under the Consumer Products - Staples industry. Currently, this industry has 35 stocks and is ranked #172. Since the beginning of the year, the industry has moved +1.7%.

Investors with an interest in Consumer Staples stocks should continue to track Archer Daniels Midland and Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd.. These stocks will be looking to continue their solid performance.

Key Takeaways ADM targets $80M-$100M in operating profit over time from natural-color solutions and partnerships.ADM has secured wins replacing artificial red, yellow and orange colors in foods and flavored beverages.Natural colors could broaden ADM's ingredient portfolio and support its shift toward higher-value businesses. Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM - Free Report) is expanding its natural colors business as part of its broader strategy to develop higher-value ingredients and capitalize on changing consumer preferences. Natural colors are increasingly used by food and beverage manufacturers seeking alternatives to synthetic colorants and products that align with clean-label trends. ADM’s focus on this area enables it to serve customers looking for naturally sourced ingredients while potentially strengthening its position in the growing specialty ingredients market.

ADM estimates that the U.S. natural colors market represents a roughly $1 billion revenue opportunity. The company expects to capture $80 million to $100 million in operating profit over time by partnering with customers to develop and launch natural-color solutions. ADM’s natural colors pipeline has grown significantly, with several customer wins already secured. These include contracts to replace artificial red, yellow and orange colors with natural alternatives in a packaged-food product line and flavored beverages.

The company’s natural colors portfolio can support applications across beverages, dairy products, confectionery, bakery items, sauces and other food categories. By combining ingredient expertise, formulation capabilities and customer partnerships, ADM can help food manufacturers develop products with appealing colors while meeting evolving labeling and ingredient expectations.

The expansion also fits ADM’s strategy of moving toward businesses that offer greater value-added opportunities rather than relying solely on commodity-oriented operations. Investments in natural colors, innovation and application development could broaden the company’s ingredient portfolio and create additional avenues for growth.

However, the success of this strategy will depend on customer adoption, market demand, pricing, production efficiency and ADM’s ability to compete with established specialty-ingredient suppliers. If demand for naturally sourced color solutions continues to increase, the business could provide ADM with an incremental growth opportunity while supporting its longer-term shift toward higher-value nutrition and specialty ingredients.

ADM’s PeersDole plc (DOLE - Free Report) is benefiting from resilient demand for fresh produce, disciplined pricing and improved operational execution. DOLE is enhancing its vertically integrated supply chain through investments in farming operations, packing facilities, ripening centers and logistics infrastructure, which are helping drive greater efficiency, improve product quality and strengthen supply reliability. In addition, Dole is investing in high-growth categories, including cherries and citrus, by expanding production capacity and upgrading packing facilities to capitalize on growing customer demand.

Adecoagro S.A. (AGRO - Free Report) is a major South American agribusiness and renewable energy company, strengthening its presence across the agricultural and consumer markets. AGRO’s ability to flex its production mix between sugar and ethanol based on market conditions provides operational flexibility and enables it to optimize returns. Adecoagro is also leveraging digital transformation, renewable energy and precision agriculture to boost productivity, enhance operational efficiency and control costs.

ADM’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesArcher Daniels shares have gained 25.6% in the past six months compared with the industry’s 7.4% growth.

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From a valuation standpoint, ADM trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 15.71X compared with the industry’s average of 14.89X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADM’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share (EPS) indicates year-over-year growth of 52.2% and 3.5%, 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 sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. 

In the latest trading session, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) closed at $85.00, marking a -1.86% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.45% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 1.21%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.01%.

The agribusiness giant's shares have seen an increase of 5.05% over the last month, surpassing the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 0.85% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.43%.

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 $1.53, marking a 66.3% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $21.85 billion, up 7.24% from the year-ago period.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $5.22 per share and a revenue of $85.55 billion, demonstrating changes of +52.19% and +6.58%, respectively, from the preceding 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.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. 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, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Currently, Archer Daniels Midland is carrying a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).

Looking at its valuation, Archer Daniels Midland is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 16.58. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 12.92.

Also, we should mention that ADM has a PEG ratio of 2.76. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. Agriculture - Operations stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 2.56 based on yesterday's closing prices.

The Agriculture - Operations industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 107, placing it within the top 44% of over 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.

Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, today released its fourth annual regenerative agriculture report, showing how its programs are supporting farmers, strengthening agricultural supply chains and delivering measurable environmental outcomes around the world. “Resilience starts on the farm. By improving and protecting soil health, farmers can be better equipped to adapt to changing conditions and maintain productive operations,” said Gr.

Archer Daniels stock's 50.5% year-to-date rally is backed by stronger crushing and ethanol margins, improving Nutrition profits and favorable biofuel economics.

Arizona State Retirement System grew its holdings in shares of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:ADM – Free Report) by 5.8% during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 138,165 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,544 shares during the period. Arizona State Retirement System’s holdings in Archer Daniels Midland were worth $10,556,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Archer Daniels Midland during the second quarter valued at approximately $3,409,089,000. California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its position in Archer Daniels Midland by 7,551.0% in the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 42,784,458 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,268,733,000 after purchasing an additional 42,225,256 shares during the period. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. lifted its position in Archer Daniels Midland by 2.4% in the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 18,829,140 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,082,487,000 after purchasing an additional 449,815 shares during the period. Wellington Management Group LLP boosted its stake in Archer Daniels Midland by 2.2% during the 2nd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 17,670,220 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,350,005,000 after purchasing an additional 382,460 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Dodge & Cox increased its position in shares of Archer Daniels Midland by 13.4% during the 4th 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 during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.28% of the company’s stock.

Archer Daniels Midland Price Performance ADM stock opened at $86.47 on Thursday. Archer Daniels Midland Company has a one year low of $55.58 and a one year high of $88.46. The company has a current ratio of 1.39, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. The firm has a market capitalization of $41.68 billion, a PE ratio of 23.69, a P/E/G ratio of 2.58 and a beta of 0.62. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $81.49 and a two-hundred day moving average of $76.71.

Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $1.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.35. Archer Daniels Midland had a return on equity of 9.21% and a net margin of 2.16%.The firm had revenue of $22.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.75 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.93 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.2% on a year-over-year basis. Archer Daniels Midland has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.150-5.600 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Archer Daniels Midland Company will post 5.46 earnings per share for the current year. Archer Daniels Midland Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 19th were issued a $0.52 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, August 19th. This represents a $2.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.4%. Archer Daniels Midland’s dividend payout ratio is currently 56.99%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of analysts have recently commented on the company. Barclays boosted their price objective on Archer Daniels Midland from $85.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Wall Street Zen lowered Archer Daniels Midland from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Archer Daniels Midland from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. UBS Group upped their price target on shares of Archer Daniels Midland from $90.00 to $95.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 15th. Finally, Morgan Stanley upgraded shares of Archer Daniels Midland from an “underweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and raised their price objective for the company from $60.00 to $79.00 in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $79.67.

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Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) is a global agricultural origination and processing company. Founded in 1902, ADM connects farmers and agricultural markets with food, beverage, animal nutrition and industrial customers by sourcing, transporting, storing and processing crops and other agricultural commodities.

The company’s operations include the processing of oilseeds such as soybeans, canola and sunflower seeds into vegetable oils, protein meals and other ingredients. ADM also produces corn and wheat-based sweeteners, starches, flours, fibers and other carbohydrate products, along with plant-based proteins, flavors, emulsifiers and specialty ingredients used in food and beverage manufacturing.

ADM serves customers in markets around the world through its agricultural services, commodity merchandising, transportation, processing and storage networks.

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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference September 9, 2026 9:45 AM EDT

Company Participants

Monish Patolawala - CFO & Executive VP
Ian Pinner - Senior Vice President, President of Nutrition, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer
Juan Luciano - Chairman, CEO & President

Conference Call Participants

Benjamin Theurer - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division

Presentation

Benjamin Theurer
Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division

All right. Well, first of all, good morning, everyone. Thanks for joining us for next on stage with ADM, global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company.

With us today are Monish Patolawala, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; as well as Ian Pinner, Senior Vice President and President of ADM's Nutrition business as well as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer.

So Monish, you're going to start off with some opening remarks, and then we'll get into our questions.

Monish Patolawala
CFO & Executive VP

Sounds great. Thanks for having us, Ben. It's always great to be back here. And Ian, thanks for joining me on stage, and we got my 2 IR friends, Greg and Kate joining us, too. I just thought I'll do a quick recap of the second quarter and where we stand at the first half, and then we'll take the questions the way you see fit.

The team executed well. We delivered $1.84 of adjusted EPS at the end of Q2. For the first half, when you look at where we are, our adjusted EPS is up 50% on a year-over-year basis. Good execution, I would say, across all the 3 businesses. I would say on the commercial and operational side, including manufacturing, the teams have done a nice job of driving volume, capturing some of the opportunities that existed.

When I

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Key Takeaways ADM targets $500-$750 million in cumulative savings over three to five years.ADM has generated about $200 million in savings by improving efficiency and streamlining operations.ADM's Q2 2026 segment profit jumped 75%, while adjusted earnings nearly doubled year over year. Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM - Free Report) is focused on cost reduction and operational efficiency to strengthen profitability amid challenging market conditions. The company is aiming to reduce its costs by $500-$750 million in cumulative savings over a three- to five-year period, with the goal of improving its cost structure and supporting earnings growth.

ADM expects to achieve these savings by improving manufacturing efficiency, streamlining its supply chain, reducing administrative and operating costs, and improving productivity across its businesses. The company is also focusing on simplifying its portfolio and directing resources toward businesses and opportunities with stronger growth potential and better returns. Archer Daniels is further seeking to reduce spending in areas where returns are lower, helping create a more efficient cost structure and improve overall profitability.

Achieving these savings could be particularly important as ADM navigates challenges such as commodity-price volatility, changing market conditions, trade uncertainty and uneven demand across some businesses. A lower cost base could help the company better protect margins during periods of market pressure. The savings could also give ADM greater flexibility to invest in higher-growth businesses, technology and capacity expansion while maintaining a disciplined approach to spending and capital allocation.

Encouragingly, ADM has already made meaningful progress toward its cost-saving target, indicating that its efficiency initiatives are beginning to deliver tangible results. The company has generated approximately $200 million in savings in 2025, putting it on a solid path toward its broader goal. ADM’s improving financial performance also highlights the potential benefits of these initiatives. In the second quarter of 2026, total segment operating profit jumped 75% year over year to $1.5 billion, reflecting broad-based growth across all three operating segments. Adjusted earnings nearly doubled, increasing 98% year over year during the quarter.

Overall, ADM’s progress on its savings program is encouraging. If management continues to execute effectively, the initiative could become an important driver of margin improvement, earnings growth and long-term shareholder value, particularly when combined with investments in its higher-growth businesses.

ADM’s PeersDole plc (DOLE - Free Report) is benefiting from resilient demand for fresh produce, disciplined pricing and improved operational execution. DOLE is enhancing its vertically integrated supply chain through investments in farming operations, packing facilities, ripening centers and logistics infrastructure, which are helping drive greater efficiency, improve product quality and strengthen supply reliability. In addition, Dole is investing in high-growth categories, including cherries and citrus, by expanding production capacity and upgrading packing facilities to capitalize on growing customer demand.

Adecoagro S.A. (AGRO - Free Report) is a major South American agribusiness and renewable energy company, strengthening its presence across the agricultural and consumer markets. AGRO’s ability to flex its production mix between sugar and ethanol based on market conditions provides operational flexibility and enables it to optimize returns. Adecoagro is also leveraging digital transformation, renewable energy and precision agriculture to boost productivity, enhance operational efficiency and control costs.

ADM’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesArcher Daniels shares have gained 26.2% in the past six months compared with the industry’s 12.1% growth.

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From a valuation standpoint, ADM trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 15.6X compared with the industry’s average of 15.49X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADM’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share (EPS) indicates year-over-year growth of 52.2% and 3.5%, 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 sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. 

Key Takeaways ADM's Human Nutrition profit rose 51% as Flavors posted strong sales across every key region.Flavors is growing about 20% year over year in Asia Pacific, led by local customers across Asian markets.ADM expects Flavors to deliver mid-single-digit growth, with operating profit growing slightly faster. Archer Daniels Midland Company’s (ADM - Free Report) Flavors business is emerging as an important growth driver for its Human Nutrition segment. Strong demand for flavor solutions, particularly from beverages such as energy drinks and ready-to-drink products, is supporting sales and profitability. The company is also benefiting from growing consumer preference for natural, clean-label and healthier food and beverage products, which is increasing demand for innovative flavor solutions.

The company’s Human Nutrition business delivered strong improvement in second-quarter 2026, with operating profit increasing 51% year over year to $139 million, primarily driven by immense strength in Flavors. Flavors sales increased in every key region, with particularly strong performance in EMEA and a record quarter in Asia Pacific. The strongest indication that Flavors can remain a growth driver comes from Asia Pacific, where Flavors has been growing about 20% year over year, driven by local customers across China and other Asian markets.

ADM’s investments and acquisitions have strengthened its Flavors capabilities and broadened its product portfolio, enabling it to cater to a wider range of customer applications. Management expects Flavors to deliver at least mid-single-digit growth over the medium term, with operating profit likely to grow slightly higher due to operating leverage. This underscores ADM’s view of Flavors as a sustainable, long-term growth driver for the business.

Archer Daniels is building additional Human Nutrition growth engines. Specialty Ingredients is improving, with Decatur East recovering volumes and emulsifiers performing better. The company is also seeing increased interest in postbiotics and fiber, although the supplement market has faced some pressure as consumers become more affordability-conscious and shift toward functional foods and beverages.

Archer Daniels’ broader Nutrition segment continues to exhibit strength, driven by strong execution in Human Nutrition’s Flavors business and the ongoing progress at Decatur East. Flavors is therefore well-positioned to sustain growth in Human Nutrition, supported by robust regional demand, particularly in Asia Pacific, and an expanding applications pipeline. Continued demand for innovative, healthier food and beverage products could enable Flavors to further support Human Nutrition’s revenue growth, margins and overall performance.

ADM’s PeersDole plc (DOLE - Free Report) is benefiting from strong demand for fresh produce, disciplined pricing actions and improved operational execution. The company is strengthening its vertically integrated supply chain by investing in farming operations, packing facilities, ripening centers and logistics infrastructure, helping improve efficiency, product quality and supply reliability. Dole is also investing in high-growth categories such as cherries and citrus by increasing production capacity and upgrading packing operations to meet rising customer demand.

Adecoagro S.A. (AGRO - Free Report) is a leading South American agribusiness and renewable energy player, strengthening its position across the broader consumer and agricultural markets. AGRO’s ability to flex production between sugar and ethanol based on market conditions provides greater operational flexibility and helps optimize returns. Adecoagro is also investing in digital transformation, renewable energy and precision agriculture to enhance productivity, improve efficiency and optimize costs.

ADM’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesArcher Daniels shares have gained 26% in the past six months compared with the industry’s 7.2% growth.

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From a valuation standpoint, ADM trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 15.58X compared with the industry’s average of 14.91X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADM’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share (EPS) indicates year-over-year growth of 52.2% and 3.5%, respectively. The company’s EPS estimate for 2026 and 2027 has increased in the past 30 days.

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Archer Daniels currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. 

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Let's take a look at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM - Free Report) , which was added to the Zacks Rank #1 list on August 7, 2026. 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.

Three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.41 to $5.22 per share. ADM boasts an average earnings surprise of 11.3%.

Earnings are forecasted to see growth of 52.2% for the current fiscal year, and sales are expected to increase 6.6%.

Additionally, ADM has climbed higher over the past four weeks, gaining 4.1%. The S&P 500 is up 2.7% in comparison.

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Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:ADM – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 3,369,035 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $257,394,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned 0.70% of Archer Daniels Midland as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Kelleher Financial Advisors acquired a new stake in shares of Archer Daniels Midland in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Motiv8 Investments LLC acquired a new position in Archer Daniels Midland during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Sankala Group LLC acquired a new position in Archer Daniels Midland during the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Nalls Sherbakoff Group LLC purchased a new position in Archer Daniels Midland in the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Global Trust Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Archer Daniels Midland in the first quarter valued at $29,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 78.28% of the company’s stock.

Archer Daniels Midland Price Performance Archer Daniels Midland stock opened at $80.10 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $38.60 billion, a PE ratio of 21.95 and a beta of 0.62. Archer Daniels Midland Company has a 52 week low of $55.58 and a 52 week high of $88.46. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $79.89 and its 200 day simple moving average is $75.33. The company has a quick ratio of 0.86, a current ratio of 1.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27.

Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $1.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.49 by $0.35. Archer Daniels Midland had a net margin of 2.16% and a return on equity of 9.21%. The company had revenue of $22.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.75 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.93 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 7.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Archer Daniels Midland has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.150-5.600 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Archer Daniels Midland Company will post 5.46 EPS for the current fiscal year. Archer Daniels Midland Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be given a dividend of $0.52 per share. This represents a $2.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 19th. Archer Daniels Midland’s payout ratio is currently 56.99%.

Analyst Ratings Changes A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Zacks Research raised shares of Archer Daniels Midland from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Morgan Stanley raised shares of Archer Daniels Midland from an “underweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and boosted their price objective for the stock from $60.00 to $79.00 in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Archer Daniels Midland from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Archer Daniels Midland from $65.00 to $74.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Archer Daniels Midland from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Archer Daniels Midland currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $79.67.

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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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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 one of 185 individual stocks in the Consumer Staples sector. Collectively, these companies sit at #16 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank gauges the strength of our 16 individual sector groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups.

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 #1 (Strong Buy).

Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADM's full-year earnings has moved 23.3% higher. This means that analyst sentiment is stronger and the stock's earnings outlook is improving.

Based on the latest available data, ADM has gained about 42.1% so far this year. At the same time, Consumer Staples stocks have gained an average of 10.5%. This shows that Archer Daniels Midland is outperforming its peers so far this year.

Another stock in the Consumer Staples sector, Coca-Cola (KO - Free Report) , has outperformed the sector so far this year. The stock's year-to-date return is 29.5%.

In Coca-Cola's case, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year increased 1% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Looking more specifically, Archer Daniels Midland belongs to the Agriculture - Operations industry, a group that includes 11 individual stocks and currently sits at #164 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, this group has gained an average of 20.5% so far this year, meaning that ADM is performing better in terms of year-to-date returns.

On the other hand, Coca-Cola belongs to the Beverages - Soft drinks industry. This 20-stock industry is currently ranked #107. The industry has moved +17.8% year to date.

Investors interested in the Consumer Staples sector may want to keep a close eye on Archer Daniels Midland and Coca-Cola as they attempt to continue their solid performance.