NYSE: ADM
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Consumer Defensive · Agricultural Farm Products
After hours: $80.50(+0.06%) · as of 4:54 PM ET
Market Cap
$38.77B
52w High
$88.46
52w Low
$55.58
P/E
22.04
Volume
1.39M
Outstanding Shares
481.96M
Performance
Return analysis
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 35.5% over the last year. Revenue declined 0.84% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 1.48% to 2.46%. Free cash flow declined 59.19% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock is rising despite deteriorating fundamentals and now sits at the 73rd percentile of its historical P/FCF range. This is a momentum-driven move — the market may be front-running a recovery that has not yet appeared in reported numbers.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin (currently 2.46%) would need to stabilize or improve to justify the move. Revenue is declining 0.84% — a trend reversal in the next report would be the key signal to watch. This read is wrong if the next period shows operating metrics turning the corner. At that point the price would be anticipating real improvement rather than running ahead of it.
Company profile
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) stands as a major global enterprise in the agricultural sector, focused on the sourcing, transportation, storage, processing, and distribution of a wide array of agricultural commodities, finished goods, and essential ingredients.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 20 shares became 21
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Every 2 shares became 3
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
12
Buy
22
Hold
2
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Nov 3, 2026
Q4 FY26 · EPS est $1.53 · Revenue est $22.48B
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Dividends
$2.07/shareQuarterlyDividend Aristocrat · 27yrEx-div Aug 19, 2026 · in 5dSafeADM pays a dividend with a 2.57% declared yield, 27 consecutive years of growth, growing at 7.09% annually, covered 4.3× by free cash flow.
Declared Yield
2.57%
Annual Div / Share
$2.07
5yr CAGR
+7.09%
Doubles every ~10.1yr
Payout Ratio
56.61%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+5.76%
5yr CAGR
+7.09%
10yr CAGR
+5.78%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$2/mo
In 5 yrs
$3/mo
In 10 yrs
$4/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$26/yr $2/mo | $36/yr+41% $3/mo | $51/yr+98% $4/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 2.57% → 5.1% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Aristocrat
ADM has raised its dividend for 27 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Aristocrat, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 4.3× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 7.09% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.