Archer Daniels Midland
About: Archer-Daniels-Midland is a major processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other agricultural commodities. The company is also one of the largest grain merchandisers through its extensive network of logistical assets to store and transport crops around the globe. ADM also runs a nutrition business that focuses on both human and animal ingredients and is a large producer of corn-based sweeteners, starches, and ethanol.
Employees: 44,043
0
Funds holding %
of 7,311 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
0.17% more ownership
Funds ownership: 80.85% [Q4 2024] → 81.02% (+0.17%) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q4 2024] → 5 (+0) [Q1 2025]
5% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 109 | Existing positions closed: 115
5% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 324 | Existing positions reduced: 342
6% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $245M | Put options by funds: $260M
3% less funds holding
Funds holding: 949 [Q4 2024] → 925 (-24) [Q1 2025]
42% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $31.9B [Q4 2024] → $18.7B (-$13.2B) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$45
17%
downside
Avg. target
$51
6%
downside
High target
$60
10%
upside
4 analyst ratings
1 positive
25%
1 neutral
25%
2 negative
50%
Barclays Benjamin Theurer | 8%downside $50 | Underweight Maintained | 2 Jul 2025 |
UBS Manav Gupta | 10%upside $60 | Buy Upgraded | 19 May 2025 |
B of A Securities Salvator Tiano | 17%downside $45 | Underperform Downgraded | 8 May 2025 |
Citigroup Thomas Palmer | 10%downside $49 | Neutral Maintained | 15 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 14 articles about ADM published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
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Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
In the closing of the recent trading day, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) stood at $55.31, denoting a -1.06% move from the preceding trading day.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
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Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
5 days ago
ADM ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Archer-Daniels-Midland Company on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
NEW YORK, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against ADM on January 24, 2024 with a Class Period from April 30, 2020 through January 22, 2024. Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of ADM have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
Archer-Daniels-Midland: Waiting For The Weather To Break
Archer-Daniels-Midland faces near-term headwinds from weak soybean margins, policy uncertainty, and trade tensions, but management is aggressively cutting costs and optimizing operations. The company's recovery hinges on Washington's biofuel mandates and trade negotiations; regulatory clarity could quickly boost margins and earnings. Despite a tough first half, ADM's diversified business, improving Nutrition segment, and strong balance sheet offer resilience and upside potential.
Positive
MarketBeat
6 days ago
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1 week ago
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Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
In the most recent trading session, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) closed at $51.98, indicating a -2.24% shift from the previous trading day.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
ADM Named One of America's Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing 2025
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, has been recognized as one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing 2025. The list recognizes the greatest workplaces in the United States based on their performance on a range of relevant metrics from the perspective of employees, including corporate culture, working conditions, and other aspects of their current employer. “We are incredibility proud to be recognized by Newsweek.
Positive
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