Written Commentary
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ADM (NYSE: ADM) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and updated its full-year 2026 outlook.
First-quarter 2026 Key Takeaways:
- Net earnings of $298 million, with adjusted net earnings 1 of $345 million; results included net negative mark-to-market and timing impacts 3 of approximately $275 million
- EPS 2 of $0.62, with adjusted EPS 1,2 of $0.71
“Within a dynamic global landscape, ADM delivered robust operating performance in the first quarter, with our crushing and ethanol businesses capitalizing on a constructive biofuels environment and our Nutrition business benefiting from higher Flavors sales, the ongoing Decatur East plant recovery, and continued improvements in Animal Nutrition. With U.S. biofuels policy clarity now providing a stable regulatory framework, combined with our team’s solid execution, we are raising our earnings expectations for 2026,” said Juan Luciano, Chair of the Board and CEO.
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