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Archer-Daniels-Midland stock trades at 15 times forward earnings after Q2 profit jump

10/5/2026

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) stock is trading at approximately 15 times its expected 2026 adjusted earnings, a multiple that sits near the higher end of its recent historical range following a sharp recovery in quarterly results.

The company’s shares have surged nearly 32% over the past year, significantly outpacing the S&P 500’s 15% return, as investors react to improving profitability across its agricultural and food processing segments.

In the second quarter of 2026, operating profit from the Ag Services & Oilseeds segment increased by 129% compared to the same period a year earlier.

The Carbohydrate Solutions segment saw a 22% rise in operating profit, while the Nutrition segment grew by 51%.

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