ADM Stock Recent News

Stock valuation requires a long-term perspective, focusing on earnings and growth rather than short-term price movements and market sentiment. My previous "Sell" rating on Archer-Daniels-Midland predicted a 2.56% CAGR, aligning with its actual 5-year annual return of 3%. Using the Time Until Payback method, ADM's current valuation suggests a 12-year payback period, making it a "Hold" relative to the S&P 500.

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF kicks off 2025 on a bright note with a gain of 2.81% in January. I present 3 strategies that can theoretically beat the dividend aristocrat index in the long term. After 43 months of tracking these strategies, one strategy is generating a CAGR superior to NOBL.

Archer-Daniels-Midland offers a strong investment opportunity under $50 per share, driven by its critical role in the global food supply chain. ADM's vertically integrated model spans Ag Services & Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, and Nutrition, with key drivers being supply constraints, biofuel demand and population growth. A resilient, simple and predictable business, ADM has historically delivered exceptional returns, aligning with value investing principles.

Seven of the top-ten Dividend Kings by yield offer annual dividends from a $1K investment exceeding their single share prices, making them attractive buys. Six Dividend Kings, including Altria Group and Hormel Foods, are currently fair-priced, with dividends meeting or exceeding their single-share prices. Analysts predict net gains between 15% and 45.53% for the top-ten Dividend Kings by February 2026, based on target prices.

The Dividend Kings are outperforming the S&P 500 in 2025, up 4% YTD versus 1.39% for SPY. Ten Dividend Kings have already achieved double-digit returns, led by National Fuel Gas (+22.08%) and Abbott Laboratories (+20.71%). 2025 Dividend growth is looking promising, with ABM Industries and Walmart leading with 17.78% and 15.69% increases, respectively.

Dublin, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Vegetable Oil Market by Oil Type (Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil, Canola Oil, Coconut Oil, Palm Kernel Oil), Application (Food Industry, Biofuels, Others) and Region 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global vegetable oil market size reached USD 280.5 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, the market is forecast to reach USD 408.4 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.81% during 2025-2033. The rising shift towards healthier eating habits, increasing industrial uses of vegetable oils, advances in agricultural practices, rising disposable income, and increased awareness about the health benefits of certain cooking oils are some of the major factors propelling the market.

Five of the ten lowest-priced Dividend Aristocrats - Franklin Resources, Realty Income, Amcor, Hormel, and Kenvue - are recommended buys, offering dividends exceeding their single share prices. Analysts project net gains of 15.84% to 46.98% by February 2025 for the Top Ten Aristocrat Dogs, with an average gain of 21.63%. Ten Aristocrats show negative free cash flow margins, making them unsafe buys; Federal Realty, Kenvue, and PepsiCo are among them.

This week's dividend increases feature three Dividend Kings: Archer-Daniels-Midland, Consolidated Edison, and Black Hills Corporation, with streaks of 50, 51, and 55 years, respectively. Consistently rising dividends indicate strong cash flow and financial stability, making such companies attractive long-term investments that often outperform benchmarks. My strategy focuses on stocks with consistent dividend growth and market outperformance, using data from U.S. Dividend Champions and NASDAQ.

Archer-Daniels-Midland is solidly in the value range, presenting a solid entry point for value and income investors despite recent challenges. ADM's cost-cutting initiatives and targeted investments in high-growth areas like bio-solutions and plant digitization are expected to drive future profitability. ADM has a strong focus on shareholder returns, with a 4.4% dividend yield, consistent dividend growth, and a substantial share buyback program.

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