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Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM)

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Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for Archer-Daniels-Midland.

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for ADM.

ADM reports Q4 2025 earnings and 2026 outlook
ADM
Earnings
Guidance Update
Dividends
  • ADM reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.87 and FY 2025 adjusted EPS of $3.43, with total segment operating profit of $821 million in Q4 and $3.2 billion for the full year.
  • Generated $2.7 billion in operating cash flow before working capital changes, realized $1.5 billion benefit from inventory reduction, and delivered a 6.3% trailing-four-quarter adjusted ROIC.
  • Carbohydrate Solutions segment operating profit was $256 million (down 16% YoY), Vantage Corn Processors profit $43 million (up 187% YoY), and Nutrition segment revenues of $1.8 billion (flat YoY) with operating profit of $78 million (down 11% YoY, impacted by lower insurance proceeds).
  • For 2026, ADM expects to invest $1.3–$1.5 billion in capital expenditures, maintain an 18–20% effective tax rate, target $500–$750 million in cost savings over three to five years, and sees Q1 crush margins similar to Q4 2025.
  • Announced the closure of government investigations, achieved a key decarbonization milestone via carbon capture infrastructure, and paid the 376th consecutive quarterly dividend.
1 day ago
ADM reports mixed Q4 2025 results and provides 2026 guidance
ADM
Earnings
Guidance Update
Demand Weakening
  • Q4 2025 segment operating profits: AS&O $444 M (-31% yoy), Carbohydrate Solutions $299 M (-6% yoy); Nutrition revenues $1.8 B (flat yoy) and operating profit $78 M (-11% yoy).
  • FY 2025 segment results: AS&O $1.6 B (-34% yoy), Carbohydrate Solutions $1.2 B (-12% yoy); Human Nutrition $319 M (-2% yoy), Animal Nutrition $98 M (+66% yoy).
  • Full-year 2026 outlook: adjusted EPS $3.60–$4.25, capital expenditures of $1.3–$1.5 B, an 18–20% effective tax rate, and continuation of a $500–750 M cost-savings program.
  • Management notes continued weakness in Starches & Sweeteners from consumer and pricing pressures, partially offset by stronger ethanol margins and anticipated U.S. biofuel policy clarity.
1 day ago
ADM reports Q4 2025 financial results
ADM
Earnings
Guidance Update
  • Adjusted EPS of $0.87 for Q4 and $3.43 for full-year 2025.
  • Total segment operating profit of $821 M in Q4 and $3.2 B for FY 2025.
  • AS&O segment operating profit was $444 M, down 31% YoY in Q4, and $1.6 B, down 34% YoY for the full year.
  • Carbohydrate Solutions segment operating profit was $299 M, down 6% YoY in Q4, and $1.2 B, down 12% YoY for the full year.
  • 2026 adjusted EPS guidance set at $3.60–$4.25.
1 day ago
ADM reports Q4 2025 results and 2026 guidance
ADM
Earnings
Guidance Update
Dividends
  • Q4 2025 GAAP EPS of $0.94 and adjusted EPS of $0.87, with net earnings of $456 M (adjusted $422 M); full-year 2025 GAAP EPS of $2.23 and adjusted EPS of $3.43; operating cash flow of $5.5 B
  • Full-year 2025 net earnings were $1.1 B (adjusted $1.7 B) and total segment operating profit declined 23% to $3.2 B versus 2024
  • Q4 segment operating profit was $821 M, down 22% year-over-year, with Ag Services & Oilseeds down 31% and Carbohydrate Solutions down 6%
  • 2026 guidance set for adjusted EPS of $3.60–$4.25, assuming constructive trade policies and U.S. biofuel policy clarity, and capital expenditures of $1.3–$1.5 B
  • Quarterly dividend increased by 2%, marking 53 consecutive years of dividend growth
1 day ago
ADM reports Q4 and full-year 2025 results; provides 2026 guidance
ADM
Earnings
Guidance Update
Dividends
  • Q4 2025 net earnings were $456 million (adjusted net earnings $422 million); EPS was $0.94 (adjusted EPS $0.87).
  • FY 2025 net earnings were $1.1 billion (adjusted net earnings $1.7 billion); EPS was $2.23 (adjusted EPS $3.43).
  • 2026 adjusted EPS is expected to be approximately $3.60 to $4.25, reflecting potential biofuel policy clarity and margin improvements.
  • Quarterly dividend increased to 52.0 cents per share, marking 53 consecutive years of dividend growth.
1 day ago
ADM closes SEC and DOJ investigations
ADM
Legal Proceedings
Financial Restatement
Accounting Changes
  • ADM agreed to a $40 million settlement with the SEC over prior intersegment sales reporting, without admitting or denying wrongdoing.
  • The DOJ has closed its investigation into ADM with no further action, ending both probes.
  • ADM restated its 2023 Form 10-K and Q1 & Q2 2024 Forms 10-Q to correct segment reporting errors, which had no impact on consolidated earnings or cash flows.
  • The company has implemented significant enhancements to its financial leadership team and controls to strengthen reporting accuracy.
8 days ago
ADM settles SEC charges, pays $40M penalty
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Legal Proceedings
Accounting Changes
  • ADM agreed to pay a $40 million civil penalty to resolve SEC allegations of inflated Nutrition segment performance via non-market intersegment transactions; settlement concluded after nearly three years and is not expected to have a material financial impact.
  • The SEC alleged that improper non-market intersegment transfers shifted profit to Nutrition to meet targets in fiscal years 2019–2022.
  • Former executives Vince Macciocchi and Ray Young agreed to pay disgorgement and penalties totaling $1.18 million, with Macciocchi also facing a three-year officer/director ban; former CFO Vikram Luthar declined to settle and faces a separate SEC lawsuit.
  • ADM cooperated with regulators and has implemented enhanced financial controls and leadership changes following the investigation.
  • The company has a market capitalization of $32.79 billion and reported revenue of $83.21 billion, with operating margin of 1.83%, net margin of 1.43%, and an Altman Z-Score of 3.16.
8 days ago
ADM settles SEC probe for $40M
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Legal Proceedings
Financial Restatement
Accounting Changes
  • Archer-Daniels-Midland agreed to pay the SEC $40 million to settle an investigation into intersegment sales without admitting wrongdoing.
  • The SEC’s complaint alleges retroactive rebates and price changes inflated the Nutrition segment’s operating profit to hit internal targets.
  • ADM has restated prior segment reporting (including fiscal 2023 and parts of 2024) and implemented new internal controls and policies.
  • The company expects the settlement to have no material impact on consolidated results and to allow it to move past the investigations.
8 days ago
ADM closes SEC and DOJ investigations over intersegment reporting
ADM
Legal Proceedings
Accounting Changes
Financial Restatement
  • ADM agreed to pay $40 million to settle an SEC investigation without admitting or denying wrongdoing.
  • The DOJ closed its investigation of ADM with no further action.
  • In March 2024 and November 2024, ADM restated its 2023 Form 10-K and Q1/Q2 2024 Form 10-Qs to correct segment reporting errors, which did not affect consolidated earnings or cash flows.
  • ADM has implemented significant enhancements to its financial controls and leadership following internal and external reviews.
8 days ago
ADM outlines 2025 performance and 2026 outlook at Goldman Sachs conference
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Dividends
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
  • ADM generated robust cash flow in 2025 through portfolio optimization and manufacturing improvements, enabling a 2% dividend increase for the 376th consecutive quarter.
  • Achieved a carbon capture milestone, connecting the Columbus, Nebraska ethanol plant to the Tallgrass Trailblazer pipeline, marking ADM’s second biofuel facility with CCS capability.
  • Ag Services & Oilseeds margins were pressured by delayed RVO/SRE policy; ADM expects EPA to finalize volumes in early 2026, which should boost biofuel and crush margins thereafter.
  • Nutrition segment delivered sequential improvements in Q3 with record flavors sales, animal nutrition growth, and launched a North American joint venture with Alltech in specialty segments.
  • On track to realize $500 M–$750 M in cost savings over 3–5 years from SG&A reduction, plant consolidations (e.g., Bushnell shutdown, Decatur East restart) and simplification measures.
Dec 3, 2025, 8:30 PM