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Archer Daniels Midland’s 129% Profit Surge: Is Biofuels The Next Big Catalyst!
Archer Daniels Midland Company reported a solid financial performance in the second quarter of 2026, highlighted by adjusted earnings per share of $1.84 and a total segment operating profit of $1.5 billion. The company’s trailing four-quarter adjusted return on invested capital reached 7.8%, while cash flow from operations before working capital changes totaled $1.8 billion during the first half of the year. The results reflect favorable contributions from a constructive biofuels margin environment, strong commercial and operational execution, elevated global energy prices, and momentum in the Nutrition segment. The Ag Services & Oilseeds (AS&O) segment posted a 129% increase in operating profit to $867 million, benefiting from a positive mark-to-market effect of approximately $100 million.
