ADM

ADM stock declined 2.54% to $80.51 on October 19, 2026, underperforming the broader market which gained 0.41%. The stock has depreciated 3.02% over the past month, lagging the Consumer Staples sector's 3.59% gain.

However, upcoming earnings on November 3 are expected to show strong growth with EPS of $1.44 (up 56.52% YoY) and revenue of $22.67 billion (up 11.3% YoY). ADM currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 15.03, trading at a premium to its industry average.

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) reported a 22% year-over-year increase in Carbohydrate Solutions operating profit to $411 million in Q2 2026, driven by strong ethanol margins and policy incentives that offset weakness in liquid sweeteners. ADM raised its expected 2026 benefit from the 45Z policy to $250 million from $150 million, supporting its outlook despite ongoing challenges in North American sweetener volumes.