Archer-Daniels-Midland Company

Archer-Daniels-Midland had a mixed first quarter as the company failed to meet the revenue expectations of Wall Street despite delivering healthy earnings and cash flows. ADM’s portfolio and integrated value chain enabled them to respond promptly to emerging opportunities in line with the enduring trends of food security, health and well-being, and sustainability. Despite macroeconomic challenges such as inflationary and recessionary pressures, changes in global demand and trade activity, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the management claims to have found innovative ways to meet its customers’ needs. ADM has achieved several milestones in its growth and innovation strategy, including the establishment of the world’s first facility for probiotic and postbiotic production in Valencia, Spain, collaborations with ADM venture partners, Brightseed and Believer Meats, and a definitive agreement with Tallgrass to enable carbon capture from ADM’s Columbus, Nebraska Complex. ADM attributes its operational and financial success to its culture and people, as demonstrated by its recognition as one of Fortune’s most admired companies for 15 years and receiving its fourth consecutive Ethisphere award. Despite constantly evolving macroeconomic conditions, ADM’s productivity playbook and commitment to decarbonization continue to position them well in a dynamic external environment. Archer-Daniels-Midland and Believer Meats, a pioneer in grown meat from Israel, signed a non-exclusive memorandum of understanding to develop and sell cultivated meat products. We give Archer Daniels Midland a ‘Hold’ rating with a revised target price.