Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) has returned 27.39% so far this year and 56.75% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ADM has returned 10.37% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 5, 1983, ADM's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Nov 2008 with a return of +32.8%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -27.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, ADM closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +17.3%, while the worst single day was Jan 22, 2024 at -24.2%.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company has an annualized alpha of 3.53%, beta of 0.82, and R² of 0.24 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 06, 1983.

• This stock participated in 85.37% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 80.29% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.24 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ADM ranks 89 for risk / return — in the top 89% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company provided a 2.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.05 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 37 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Archer-Daniels-Midland Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Archer-Daniels-Midland Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Archer-Daniels-Midland Company was 68.01%, occurring on Oct 9, 2008. Recovery took 1307 trading sessions.

The current Archer-Daniels-Midland Company drawdown is 17.41%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Archer-Daniels-Midland Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Archer-Daniels-Midland Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Farm Products industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.