Archer-Daniels-Midland Co

ADM|Consumer Defensive|Farm Products|$71.44|P/E 32.0|MCap 34.0B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Archer-Daniels-Midland Co

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company is an American multinational food processing and commodities trading corporation founded in 1902 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It operates over 270 plants and 420 crop procurement facilities worldwide, processing cereal grains and oilseeds into products for food, beverage, nutraceutical, industrial, and animal feed markets. The company provides agricultural storage and transportation services through subsidiaries like American River Transportation Company and ADM Trucking. Its business segments include oilseeds processing for vegetable oils and protein meals, corn processing for sweeteners, starches, and bioproducts, agricultural services for merchandising commodities, and investor services as a futures commission merchant. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company leads in human, pet, and animal nutrition, regenerative agriculture, and sustainability efforts, such as carbon sequestration and emission reductions. Ranked No. 35 on the 2023 Fortune 500, it connects farmers to global markets, powering industries from biofuels to pet treats while innovating in plant-based solutions.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

2.90%

Annual Dividend

$2.05

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

91.48%

FCF Payout Ratio

23.48%

Stock Price

$71.44

52-Week Range

$40.98 – $73.72

Dividend Health Score

Safe

Dividend Health Assessment

ADM's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 23.5% fcf payout ratio & 25.1% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 91.5% earnings payout ratio & 4.7% return on equity. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, ADM has a proven commitment to shareholders.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

91.5%Warning

FCF Payout Ratio

23.5%Very Safe

CFO Payout Ratio

25.1%Very Safe

Interest Coverage

3.1xCaution

Balance Sheet

Safe

Net Debt / Total Assets

16.7%Safe

Current Ratio

1.4xCaution

Debt-to-Equity

42.4Very Safe

Profitability

Warning

Return on Equity

4.7%Warning

Operating Margin

1.8%Danger

Gross Margin

6.5%Danger

Profit Margin Stability

VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe

Dividend Streak

Aristocrat (25+ yrs)Very Safe

Dividend Cut

NoneVery Safe

5-Year Dividend CAGR

7.2%Safe

Earnings Stability

StableSafe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

ADM annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

ADM earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

February 17, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 10, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

8.44%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

7.21%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

6.18%

3-Year Total Growth

27.50%

5-Year Total Growth

41.67%

10-Year Total Growth

82.14%

Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs)

This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

$7,144.00

Annual Income

$205.00

Quarterly Income

$51.25

Monthly Income

$17.08

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ADM's current dividend yield?

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) currently has a dividend yield of 2.90%, based on a stock price of $71.44 and an annual dividend of $2.05.

When is ADM's next dividend payment date?

ADM's next ex-dividend date is 2026-02-17 and the next payment date is 2026-03-10. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does ADM pay in dividends per year?

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co paid $2.04 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.

Has ADM been increasing its dividend?

Yes, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co is a Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs). Its dividend has grown at a 5-year CAGR of 7.21%, a 3-year CAGR of 8.44% and a 10-year CAGR of 6.18%.

Is ADM's dividend safe?

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co has a payout ratio of 91.48%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 23.48%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.

How is ADM's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer defensive companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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