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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
🇺🇸 ADM · NYSE/NASDAQ · US0394831020
Consumer
Scores
Key Metrics
Powered by EODHDP/E (TTM)
22.0
P/E (Price-to-Earnings)Shows how much investors pay for each $1 of profit. We display the TTM P/E (Trailing Twelve Months) which uses actual earnings from the last 4 quarters. This is more reliable than Forward P/E which uses analyst estimates.
Net Debt/EBITDA (TTM)
-0.1x
Latest quarter: -0.2x
Net Debt / EBITDAA leverage ratio showing how many years of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) it would take to repay net debt. EBITDA approximates operating cash generation. Lower ratios (e.g., <3x) are generally safer; higher (e.g., >5x) may indicate more financial risk.
Latest quarter (2026-06-30): -0.2x
The quarterly value can spike when quarterly EBITDA is very low (e.g., one-time charges).
Quick guide: <2x manageable, >4x can be risky (sector-dependent).
ROE
7.6%
ROE (Return on Equity)A profitability measure: how much profit is generated from shareholders’ equity. Higher isn’t always better if it comes from high debt.
EV/EBITDA
12.1x
EV/EBITDAA valuation ratio that compares total business value (including debt) to EBITDA. Lower can mean cheaper, but context matters.
Dividend Summary
Powered by EODHDDividend Yield (Fwd)
2.77%
TTM: 2.58%
Dividend YieldThe Forward yield (Fwd) shows the next announced annual dividend / current price — what you'd earn going forward. The Trailing yield (TTM) in the tooltip shows dividends actually paid in the last 12 months. Forward is shown as primary because it reflects the company's current commitment to shareholders.
Forward Yield (estimated): 2.77%
Trailing Yield (TTM, last 12 months): 2.58%
Payout Ratio (Fwd)
47.7% TTM
Payout RatioDividends as a percentage of earnings. The Forward payout (Fwd) uses the announced dividend divided by actual past earnings (TTM) — it tells you if the company can afford what it promised. Very high payouts can be risky, especially if profits fall.
Announced dividend / actual earnings (TTM)
Dividend History
EODHD Dividends API| Status | Type | Decl. Date | Ex-Div Date | Pay Date | Currency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 20 May 2027 | — | USD | 0.52 |
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 17 Feb 2027 | — | USD | 0.52 |
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 19 Nov 2026 | — | USD | 0.51 |
| Declared | Quarterly | 05 Aug 2026 | 19 Aug 2026 | 09 Sep 2026 | USD | 0.52 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 06 May 2026 | 20 May 2026 | 10 Jun 2026 | USD | 0.52 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 02 Feb 2026 | 17 Feb 2026 | 10 Mar 2026 | USD | 0.52 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 06 Nov 2025 | 19 Nov 2025 | 11 Dec 2025 | USD | 0.51 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 06 Aug 2025 | 20 Aug 2025 | 10 Sep 2025 | USD | 0.51 |
* Extrapolated from past dividend history. Not an official announcement — treat as an estimate, not a confirmed date or amount.
Summary
Archer-Daniels-Midland remains a dominant, high-quality force in global agribusiness, boasting secure cash flows and a reliable dividend profile. While recent Q2 earnings strength and the settlement of the SEC accounting probe are encouraging, elevated valuation multiples and ongoing civil litigation risks limit immediate upside. Existing holders should maintain, but wait for a more attractive entry point before initiating new positions.
Sector Context
As a major player in the Consumer (Farm Products) sector, ADM provides critical infrastructure and processing for global agricultural commodities. For DGI investors, such companies offer recession-resistant demand, though margins can be cyclically influenced by crop yields, commodity prices, and biofuel mandates.
Temporary Opportunity Identified
ADM's stock and reputation were recently impacted by an SEC investigation into its Nutrition segment's accounting. While the regulatory probe was settled and operations are demonstrating strength, overhang from residual civil lawsuits continues.
📊 Strategy Analysis
- • Operates as a highly essential business within an agricultural processing oligopoly, ensuring long-term demand resilience.
- • Dividend is securely funded by robust free cash flow, indicated by a strong 1.67x FCF dividend coverage and a 35.85% cash flow payout ratio.
- • Financial stability is solid, with a conservative Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40 and Net Debt/EBITDA of -0.06x.
- • The core SEC accounting probe has been resolved with a $40M settlement, and the company recently posted a strong Q2 earnings surge.
⚠ What to Watch
- • Valuation multiples remain stretched for value-focused buyers, with a TTM P/E of 21.98x.
- • The trailing dividend yield of 2.58% is relatively modest for investors prioritizing immediate income.
- • While the primary SEC probe is settled, ongoing class-action lawsuits over ethanol pricing and environmental liabilities concerning carbon capture (CCS) leaks present lingering legal exposure.
📊 Historical Trends (10 Years)
Powered by EODHDThese charts show how key metrics have evolved over the past decade, helping you identify if the company is improving or deteriorating.
Debt Evolution (Net Debt / EBITDA)
Lower values are better. A declining trend indicates the company is reducing its debt (deleveraging).
Revenue & Earnings Growth
Consistent growth in revenueRevenue
The money a company brings in from selling its products or services. It’s the top line before costs. (blue) and earningsEarnings (Profit)
What’s left after expenses. Positive earnings mean the business made a profit; negative means a loss. (green) indicates a healthy business. Look for upward trends and recoveries after temporary dips.
Dividend Sustainability (FCF vs Dividends Paid)
Free cash flowFree Cash Flow
Cash left after the company pays for running the business and maintaining it. Often used to fund dividends, pay debt, or buy back shares. (FCFFCF (Free Cash Flow)
Short for Free Cash Flow: cash left after operating needs and maintenance spending., blue) should cover dividends paidDividends Paid
Cash the company paid out to shareholders. It’s not guaranteed and can change over time. (green). If dividends consistently exceed FCFFCF (Free Cash Flow)
Short for Free Cash Flow: cash left after operating needs and maintenance spending., the dividend may be at risk.
Analysis date: 2026-08-15
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Not financial advice.