ADM stock holds firm after a $22.68 billion quarter
Published on 08/28/2026 at 21:10 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Archer Daniels Midland Company (US0394831020) stock opened at $79.12 on August 28, 2026, after the latest full-quarter update showed $22.68 billion in revenue and $1.84 in adjusted EPS for the second quarter of 2026.
The same report put revenue 7.2% above the prior-year period and beat the $1.49 consensus EPS estimate by $0.35, while FY 2026 guidance was set at 5.150-5.600 EPS.
Quarterly numbers stay in view
Market data on August 28, 2026 showed a $38.13 billion market cap, a $79.12 opening price, a 52-week range of $55.58 to $88.46, and volume of 2.68 million shares.
That leaves the stock close to the average price target of $79.67 and inside a consensus rating of Hold, which means the market is still treating the quarter as solid but not enough to force a re-rating.
What the latest report said
The second-quarter 2026 comparison matters because ADM's revenue rose from the prior-year period and EPS climbed from $0.93 to $1.84, a large year-over-year step that lifted the current earnings base.
Net margin was 2.16% and return on equity was 9.21% in the latest results summary, while the annualized dividend stands at $2.08 per share after the $0.52 quarterly payout.
Food ingredients remain the core
ADM's business still centers on global agricultural processing, with oilseeds, corn, wheat, vegetable oils, protein meals, starches, ethanol, animal feed and food ingredients all part of the portfolio.
That mix matters because the quarter's 7.2% revenue growth suggests the company is still converting commodity flow into earnings even as analysts keep a lid on valuation expectations.
Price and setup
ADM stock traded at $79.12 on August 28, 2026, with the 52-week high at $88.46 and the low at $55.58. The stock's average price target is $79.67, so the latest quote leaves it essentially aligned with the Street's central view.
Fact box
Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company
ISIN: US0394831020
Ticker: ADM
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of August 28, 2026, 4:15 p.m. ET): $79.10 USD
Market cap: $38.13 billion (as of August 28, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Food Products
Index membership: S&P 500
Next earnings date: November 3, 2026
