Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)
NYSE:ADM
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 28, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.42Last Year’s EPS
0.93Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a constructive and improving picture: ADM raised full-year guidance, delivered record crush volumes, strong ethanol and nutrition profitability, and advanced strategic growth and decarbonization initiatives. These positives were partially offset by a significant ($275M) mark-to-market/timing headwind that depressed AS&O results in Q1, ongoing softness in starches & sweeteners, and near-term leverage seasonality. Management expects most mark-to-market impacts to reverse and is confident in execution and policy-driven tailwinds, supporting an overall positive outlook.Company Guidance
Raised Full-Year Guidance
ADM raised 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.15–$4.70 (up from $3.60–$4.25), reflecting improved commodity/margin environment and strong execution.
Strong Q1 Financials
Reported adjusted EPS of $0.71 and total segment operating profit of $764 million for Q1 2026; trailing four-quarter adjusted ROIC of 6.4%.
Carbohydrate Solutions Outperformance
Carbohydrate Solutions segment operating profit was $356 million, up 48% year-over-year, driven primarily by strengthening ethanol margins.
Ethanol Margin Strength and Policy Tailwinds
Ethanol margins strengthened materially due to RVO clarity and other policy incentives; base ethanol EBITDA margins rose ~$0.18/gal vs. prior-year quarter and ADM expects sustained ethanol strength.
Record Global Crush Volumes
Oilseeds tonnage increased 2% YoY and ADM achieved best overall global site crush production on record; North American crush rates in March rose (~6% sequentially; ~10% higher YoY).
Ag Services Momentum
Ag Services operating profit was $200 million, up 26% YoY, supported by higher North American export activity (soybeans, sorghum, strong corn export program) and improved trade with China.
Nutrition Profitability Improvement
Nutrition operating profit rose 42% YoY to $135 million despite flat revenue; human nutrition revenue +3% and operating profit +39%; animal nutrition operating profit +55% due to portfolio and cost optimization actions.
Cash Flow, Dividend and Capital Discipline
Cash flow from operations before working capital was $442 million (roughly flat YoY); distributed $254 million in dividends (377th consecutive quarterly dividend); Q1 CapEx of $194 million and full-year CapEx guide $1.3–$1.5 billion.
Sustainability and Innovation Progress
Sequestered ~300,000 metric tonnes CO2 in Q1; advanced growth platforms including advanced nutrition, precision fermentation and decarbonization; completed trial for scalable animal-free protein for pet food.
Cost Savings and Strategic Actions
On track to achieve targeted aggregate cost savings of $500–$750 million over a 3–5 year period; improved throughput and reduced unplanned downtime across manufacturing footprint.
ADM Earnings History
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ADM Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 05, 2026 | $75.77 | $78.67 | +3.83% |
Dec 31, 2025 | $57.36 | $56.69 | -1.17% |
Nov 04, 2025 | $58.75 | $58.78 | +0.05% |
Aug 05, 2025 | $52.70 | $55.86 | +6.00% |
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FAQ
When does Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) report earnings?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 28, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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ADM EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 1.42.