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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company earnings call
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Full-year 2026 EPS guidance raised to $5.15-$5.60
ADM raised its full-year 2026 EPS guidance by ~$1.00 on the back of a very strong second quarter driven by robust biofuel margins, strong Ag Services, and improving Nutrition results. Management highlighted the positive tailwinds from global energy volatility and policy support (RVO, 45Z), while emphasizing uncertainties around Q4 crush margins and geopolitical risks. Second quarter adjusted EPS of $1.84 significantly beat street expectations, aided by strong crush and ethanol margins.
Buzzberg read Full-year 2026 EPS guidance raised to $5.15-$5.60 ADM raised its full-year 2026 EPS guidance by ~$1.00 on the back of a very strong second quarter driven by robust biofuel margins, strong Ag Services, and improving Nutrition results. Management highlighted the positive tailwinds from global energy volatility and policy support (RVO, 45Z), while emphasizing uncertainties around Q4 crush margins and geopolitical risks. Second quarter adjusted EPS of $1.84 significantly beat street expectations, aided by strong crush and ethanol margins. Read full analysisCollapse analysis
ADM raised its full-year 2026 EPS guidance by ~$1.00 on the back of a very strong second quarter driven by robust biofuel margins, strong Ag Services, and improving Nutrition results. Management highlighted the positive tailwinds from global energy volatility and policy support (RVO, 45Z), while emphasizing uncertainties around Q4 crush margins and geopolitical risks. Second quarter adjusted EPS of $1.84 significantly beat street expectations, aided by strong crush and ethanol margins.
- Full-year adjusted EPS guidance raised to $5.15-$5.60, up from $4.15-$4.70.
- Company is investing in low-cost de-bottlenecking at four U.S. crush plants, which has capital intensity about one-fourth of greenfield costs.
- Net benefit from 45Z tax credit raised to $250 million for 2026, up from $150 million.
Revenue$22.681B+11% QoQ
EPS$1.84Reported
Gross margin8.53%Reported
Operating margin3.95%Reported
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What matters now
The highest-signal changes from the call.
Growth
Natural colors market target of $80-100M operating profit
Biofuels
Biofuel margins constructive, 45Z benefit raised to ~$250M
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Margins
Q3 crush margins 90% booked, Q4 30% open
Buybacks
Share repurchases being evaluated later this year
Nutrition
Flavors growth strong in Asia and EMEA
Reported period
Actuals
| Metric | Reported | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $22.681B | +11% QoQ |
| EPS | $1.84 | Reported |
| Gross margin | 8.53% | Reported |
| Operating margin | 3.95% | Reported |
| Free cash flow | $0.877B | Reported |
| Capex | $0.272B | Reported |
Forward-looking
Forward guidance
| Metric | Period | Range | Midpoint | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capex | FY2026 | $1.3B–$1.5B | $1.4B | Guided |
| EPS | FY2026 | $5.15–$5.60 | $5.38 | Raised |
| Operating marginETHANOL | FY2026 | $250 | $250 | Raised |
AI, capex & demand read
Management read
Upbeat
Management highlights strong execution, raises guidance for the full year, and expresses confidence in continued favorable margin environments and growth in nutrition.
Management AI read
AI is not explicitly discussed in this earnings call.
Investment and capacity
Management raised full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance and outlined organic investments, including expanding domestic crushing and ethanol capacity at existing facilities, building precision fermentation capabilities, and expanding natural colors footprint. Capex is expected to remain in the $1.3-$1.5 billion range; the four US crush facility expansions are estimated to cost around $100 million ov
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Investees
Investees
Monish Patolawala
ADM's equity earnings from Wilmar declined, reflecting weaker performance in Wilmar's operations or market conditions.
Evidence
“For our investment in Wilmar, equity earnings were $60 million for the quarter, down 22% compared to the prior year quarter.”
Supply chain
Supply chain
Juan Luciano
ADM hires Syngenta's CEO as COO, indicating a strategic focus on agricultural technology and operational excellence.
Evidence
“He joins us from Syngenta, where he serves as CEO of one of the world's largest agricultural technology companies”
External signals
Supply-chain alpha · 3returns since call
ADM has de-bottlenecked four U.S. crush facilities, with capital intensity about one-fourth of greenfield costs, and plans further expansions to meet strong biofuel demand.
Evidence
“we have identified 10 plants with potential for capacity unlocks... capital intensity is about one fourth of what we will cost to build Greenfield.”
ADM expects the constructive biofuels environment to continue, supported by disruptive global energy prices and policy support, but notes unpredictability in Q4 crush margins as they are only 30% locked in.
Evidence
“it will largely depend on where crush margins get locked in for Q4 because we just said we are 30% locked in in North America for Q4.”
ADM's natural colors business is gaining momentum with notable customer wins, targeting an $80-100M operating profit opportunity from a ~$1B US market.
Evidence
“We have a well-established global colors business that helped bring similar solutions to our European customers over a decade ago.”
Methodology & coverage
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