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Archer Daniels Midland Company Q4 2025 earnings summary

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Q4 2025 earnings summary3 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • Q4 2025 adjusted EPS was $0.87, down 24% year-over-year; full-year adjusted EPS was $3.43, down 28% year-over-year; total segment operating profit was $821 million for Q4 and $3.2 billion for the year, both down over 20%.

  • Achieved $200 million in cost savings, restored Decatur East plant operations, and reached a decarbonization milestone by connecting to the Tallgrass Trailblazer Pipeline.

  • Closed government investigations related to prior intersegment sales reporting and remediated material weakness in segment disclosures.

  • Paid 376th consecutive quarterly dividend, increased dividend by 2%, and returned $987 million to shareholders in 2025.

  • Generated $1.5 billion cash flow benefit from inventory reduction and achieved record crush volumes in South America.

Financial highlights

  • FY 2025 revenue was $80.3 billion, down $5.3 billion from 2024; Q4 2025 revenue was $18.6 billion, down $2.9 billion year-over-year.

  • FY 2025 net earnings attributable to shareholders were $1.08 billion, down from $1.8 billion in 2024; adjusted EBITDA for FY 2025 was $3.7 billion, down from $4.5 billion in 2024.

  • Cash flows from operations before working capital were $2.7 billion in 2025.

  • Q4 AS&O segment operating profit was $444 million, down 31% year-over-year; full-year AS&O profit was $1.6 billion, down 34%.

  • Carbohydrate Solutions Q4 operating profit was $299 million, down 6% year-over-year; full-year profit was $1.2 billion, down 12%.

Outlook and guidance

  • 2026 adjusted EPS guidance is $3.60–$4.25, reflecting growth over 2025 and dependent on U.S. biofuel policy clarity and crush margin trends.

  • Capital expenditures for 2026 expected at $1.3–$1.5 billion, up from $1.2 billion in 2025.

  • Key factors for 2026: timing of U.S. biofuel policy clarity, RVO requirements, ethanol export opportunities, and continued growth in Nutrition.

  • Expect robust ethanol exports, margin expansion in animal nutrition, and continued cost savings initiatives.

  • Targeting $500–$750 million in aggregate cost savings over the next 3–5 years.

Specific 2026 EPS uplift from biofuel clarity?
What 2025 cost reduction achievements were made?
What drove Nutrition's 2025 segment profit growth?
How does RVO timing impact realized crush margins?
What are key drivers for Nutrition's organic growth?
Address North America's higher manufacturing costs.
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Food Processing Giants

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co, more often than not referred to simply as ADM is an American multinational company focusing on food processing as well as trading of commodities. The company operates hundreds of plants and facilities worldwide, in which ADM processes grains and seeds into finished products that are used in food & beverages, industry, animal feed, and more. The company’s headquarters are located in Chicago, and its shares trade on the NYSE.

Over 100 Years in Business

Founded in 1902 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Archer-Daniels-Midland initially operated as a linseed crushing business. As it progressively evolved, the company delved into the processing of various agricultural commodities, expanding its reach and influence in the agricultural sector. In the mid-20th century, ADM significantly diversified its offerings to include oilseeds, corn, and wheat, continuously expanding and diversifying, something that eventually led the company to become one of the leaders in its field. that saw it become a global leader in its field. The company began establishing its presence internationally, responding to the growing demand for agricultural products and food ingredients worldwide.

Food Processing Experts

plays a significant role in the global food processing industry, dealing with a wide range of agricultural commodities. Among its main activities is oilseed processing, where soybeans, canola, cottonseed, sunflower seeds, and other oilseeds are transformed into various oils and meals suitable for human and animal consumption. Corn processing is another primary operation of ADM, through which they produce products like high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, and ethanol. The company's wheat milling processes result in flour and other wheat-derived ingredients. Additionally, ADM produces specialty ingredients, encompassing proteins, emulsifiers, and certain health and nutrition products like fibers. When looking at the company’s peers, we find names such as Bunge and Ingredion.

Commodities Trading

ADM is not just known for its food processing capabilities but also as a significant player in commodities trading. With its extensive global footprint, ADM's trading operations span multiple commodities, including grains, oilseeds, and more. Their vast network of assets, such as storage facilities, transport systems, and processing plants, supports their trading activities. ADM acts as an intermediary, buying crops from farmers and selling them to end-users while managing the associated price risks through hedging strategies.

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