Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$50.49 +1.11 (+2.25%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

Archer-Daniels-Midland - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Reduce

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
14

Buy
0

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Archer-Daniels-Midland in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 15 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 14 have given a hold rating for ADM.

Consensus Price Target

$60.62
20.05% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Archer-Daniels-Midland, the average price target is $60.62. The highest price target for ADM is $74.00, while the lowest price target for ADM is $51.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.05% from the current price of $50.49.

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ADM Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	14 Hold rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	14 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$60.62	$62.83	$65.62	$89.80
Forecasted Upside	20.05% Upside	18.22% Upside	6.94% Upside	25.65% Upside
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Reduce	Hold

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ADM Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

ADM Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Archer-Daniels-Midland	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	1.93	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	20.05% Upside	46.09% Upside	14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ADM News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/11/2024	Stephens 4 of 5 stars	P. Sharma Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Equal Weight	$55.00	+5.60%
12/4/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$51.00 ➝ $55.00	+4.86%
12/4/2024	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$55.00 ➝ $51.00	-4.14%
12/4/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$60.00 ➝ $56.00	+5.26%
11/12/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$57.00 ➝ $52.00	-0.69%
9/9/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$60.00 ➝ $64.00	+6.84%
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7/31/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$65.00 ➝ $66.00	+6.71%
3/14/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$85.00 ➝ $74.00	+21.67%
3/13/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$70.00 ➝ $65.00	+7.03%
1/23/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
1/22/2024	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Wright Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
1/22/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$116.00 ➝ $56.00	+1.84%
1/22/2024	Roth Mkm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$98.00 ➝ $66.00	-3.21%
1/22/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$96.00 ➝ $61.00	-10.54%
1/22/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$90.00 ➝ $67.00	-1.75%

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Should I Buy Archer-Daniels-Midland Stock? ADM Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Archer-Daniels-Midland pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Archer-Daniels-Midland
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Archer-Daniels-Midland Company:

The company has a solid current ratio of 1.40, indicating good short-term financial health and the ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company recently announced a stock repurchase program, allowing it to buy back 100 million shares. This often signals that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued, potentially leading to an increase in stock price.
The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50, which translates to an annualized dividend of $2.00 and a dividend yield of 3.82%. This consistent dividend payment can attract income-focused investors.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" with a target price of approximately $60.62, suggesting that the stock may have room for growth based on current market conditions.
With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company maintains a low level of debt compared to its equity, indicating a lower financial risk and greater stability for investors.

Archer-Daniels-Midland
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Archer-Daniels-Midland Company for these reasons:

Recent analyst reports show mixed opinions, with Barclays reducing their price objective from $60.00 to $56.00, indicating some analysts are cautious about the stock's near-term performance.
The quick ratio of 0.84 suggests that the company may struggle to meet its short-term obligations without selling inventory, which could be a concern for liquidity.
One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, which may indicate potential risks or concerns about the company's future performance.
Insider transactions show that the CEO sold a significant number of shares, which could raise concerns about the company's future prospects and the confidence of its leadership.
The stock has a 1-year low of $48.92, which may suggest volatility and potential risks for investors looking for stable investments.

ADM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Archer-Daniels-Midland is $60.62, with a high forecast of $74.00 and a low forecast of $51.00.
: 15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Archer-Daniels-Midland in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating and 14 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" ADM shares.
: According to analysts, Archer-Daniels-Midland's stock has a predicted upside of 20.05% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Archer-Daniels-Midland has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, and Stephens in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Archer-Daniels-Midland less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Archer-Daniels-Midland is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how ADM compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:ADM) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) Stock Forecast & Price Target