Archer Daniels Midland Company

Latest Results (08.09.2025):

Archer Daniels Midland Company reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, highlighting a decrease in both net earnings and earnings per share compared to the same period last year. Despite these declines, the company has made significant strides in operational improvements and remains optimistic about future margins and overall performance.

Decline in Net Earnings and EPS

In the second quarter of 2025, Archer Daniels Midland Company reported net earnings of $219 million and adjusted net earnings of $452 million. The earnings per share (EPS) stood at $0.45, while adjusted EPS was $0.93, both of which represent decreases compared to the prior year quarter.

Strong Year-to-Date Cash Flow

The company achieved year-to-date cash flows provided by operating activities of $4.0 billion. Additionally, cash flows from operations before working capital amounted to $1.2 billion, indicating robust cash generation despite the challenges faced in the quarter.

Operational Improvements and Cost Savings

Archer Daniels Midland Company continued to advance its operational improvements in the second quarter, driving cost savings through targeted realignments and portfolio simplification opportunities. The company successfully remediated the previously identified material weakness in internal controls related to segment disclosures.

Adjusted EPS Guidance Tightened

The company has tightened its previously provided adjusted EPS guidance for the full year 2025 to approximately $4.00 per share. This outlook is based on the strong performance in the first half of the year and the expectation that recently improved margins will predominantly benefit the fourth quarter of 2025 and beyond.