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8. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:ADM)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 39

On May 7, UBS raised its price recommendation on Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:ADM) to $90 from $70. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares.

During the company’s Q1 2026 earnings call, Chairman, CEO, and President Juan Luciano said ADM reported adjusted EPS of $0.71 and total segment operating profit of $764 million for the quarter. He also said the company’s trailing four-quarter adjusted return on invested capital stood at 6.4%. Cash flow from operations before working capital changes totaled $442 million.

Luciano noted that market conditions improved for ADM’s biofuels-related businesses during the quarter. He said the crushing and ethanol segments benefited from a more favorable commodity and margin environment. According to Luciano, soybean crush and ethanol margins improved significantly as markets anticipated the finalization of renewable volume obligations for 2026 and 2027.

He also announced a higher outlook for 2026. ADM raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance range to between $4.15 and $4.70, up from the prior range of $3.60 to $4.25.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:ADM) manages and processes agricultural supply chains worldwide. The company provides food security services and also operates as a provider of human and animal nutrition products.