Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM – Get Free Report) had its target price upped by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $65.00 to $74.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “underweight” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price would indicate a potential downside of 5.17% from the company’s previous close.
Other research analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Barclays raised their price target on shares of Archer Daniels Midland from $77.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday. BMO Capital Markets reiterated a “market perform” rating and issued a $63.00 target price on shares of Archer Daniels Midland in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their target price on shares of Archer Daniels Midland from $65.00 to $77.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 6th. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on shares of Archer Daniels Midland from $54.00 to $58.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Archer Daniels Midland in a report on Monday, April 20th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $67.43.
Archer Daniels Midland Stock Down 1.5%
Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $0.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $20.49 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $21.35 billion. Archer Daniels Midland had a net margin of 1.34% and a return on equity of 7.39%. Archer Daniels Midland’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.70 EPS. Archer Daniels Midland has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.150-4.70 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Archer Daniels Midland will post 4.42 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity at Archer Daniels Midland
In related news, Director David R. Mcatee II acquired 7,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 5th. The shares were bought at an average price of $64.90 per share, for a total transaction of $486,750.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 7,500 shares in the company, valued at $486,750. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, SVP Jennifer L. Weber sold 25,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $67.04, for a total transaction of $1,676,000.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 123,668 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,290,702.72. The trade was a 16.82% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 109,106 shares of company stock worth $7,539,602. 0.60% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Woodline Partners LP increased its stake in Archer Daniels Midland by 40.8% in the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 40,429 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,941,000 after acquiring an additional 11,715 shares during the period. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. increased its stake in Archer Daniels Midland by 5.3% in the second quarter. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. now owns 83,983 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,433,000 after acquiring an additional 4,224 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co. increased its stake in Archer Daniels Midland by 40.0% in the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 191,633 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,116,000 after acquiring an additional 54,746 shares during the period. Glenview Trust co bought a new stake in Archer Daniels Midland in the second quarter valued at about $203,000. Finally, Treasurer of the State of North Carolina increased its stake in Archer Daniels Midland by 2.3% in the second quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 223,280 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,785,000 after acquiring an additional 5,051 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 78.28% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Archer Daniels Midland
Here are the key news stories impacting Archer Daniels Midland this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 adjusted EPS beat estimates ($0.71 vs. $0.66) driven by stronger ethanol margins and better crush economics, providing near‑term earnings support. Archer Daniels Q1 Earnings Beat on Ethanol Strength
- Positive Sentiment: ADM raised its FY‑2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.15–$4.70 (up from prior), signaling management confidence in sustained biofuel demand and improved margins. This guidance lift underpinned recent upside in the stock. ADM Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
- Positive Sentiment: New U.S. biofuels rules boosting mandated blending have increased demand visibility for ethanol and soybean crush products — a structural tailwind for ADM’s origination/crush and biofuels businesses. ADM Raises Profit Outlook as US Biofuel Policy Boosts Demand
- Positive Sentiment: Market reaction: the stock recently hit a 52‑week high after the beat and guidance raise, showing investor appetite for the upside case. Archer-Daniels-Midland Stock Hits 52-Week High
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are mixed: consensus estimates sit near ADM’s guidance midpoint (Street ~4.42 EPS), so further share moves may hinge on margin sustainability and macro commodity flows. Archer Daniels Midland Stock Forecast
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed expectations for Q1 (reported ~$20.49B vs. ~$21.35B est.), reflecting weaker Ag Services & Oilseeds volumes and weighing on top‑line momentum. ADM Misses Q1 Sales Expectations
- Negative Sentiment: Q1 results included ~ $275M of negative mark‑to‑market and timing impacts that reduced reported net earnings — a reminder of earnings volatility tied to commodity pricing and accounting. WSJ: ADM Raises Outlook After New U.S. Biofuels Policy
- Negative Sentiment: Despite gains, ADM has underperformed some peers on a recent relative basis, suggesting some investors are booking profits or preferring alternative exposure to the ag/energy complex. MarketWatch: ADM Underperforms Peers
Archer Daniels Midland Company Profile
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is a global agricultural processor and food-ingredient provider that sources, transports and processes oilseeds, corn, wheat and other agricultural commodities. The company operates large-scale crushing, refining and processing facilities that produce vegetable oils, protein meals, corn sweeteners, starches, ethanol, animal feeds and a wide range of food and industrial ingredients. ADM also develops specialty ingredients and solutions for human and animal nutrition, food and beverage formulation, and industrial applications such as bio-based materials and renewable fuels.
ADM’s business combines commodity origination and merchandising with downstream manufacturing and ingredient formulation.
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