The Chicago-based commodities giant, which trades, processes, and transports agricultural products, is working to diversify its business at a time when crop surpluses and trade disputes weigh on ADM’s bottom line. ADM, which saw 5.8% revenue growth in 2018, continued its push into the flavor and nutrition businesses—including through its $1.8 billion acquisition of Neovia, a leading animal feed company based in France. CEO Juan Luciano dismissed rumors in January that the company was interested in purchasing one of its largest competitors, Bunge; he added it was not the time to make monster deals. Devastating floods in the Midwest earlier this year disrupted business and have dampened expectations for 2019.
Company Info
| CEO | Juan R. Luciano |
| CEO Title | Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer |
| Sector | Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Industry | Food Production |
| HQ Location | Chicago, Ill. |
| Website | www.adm.com |
| Years on Fortune 500 List | 65 |
| Employees | 31,600 |
Key Financials (Last Fiscal Year)
| Revenues ($M) | $64,341 |
| Profits ($M) | $1,810 |
| Assets ($M) | $40,833 |
| Total Stockholder Equity ($M) | $18,981 |
Profit Ratios
| Profit as % of Revenues | 2.8% |
| Profits as % of Assets | 4.4% |
| Profits as % of Stockholder Equity | 9.5% |
Earnings Per Share (Last Fiscal Year)
| Earnings Per Share ($) | 3 |
| EPS % Change (from 2017) | 14.3% |
| EPS % Change (5 year annual rate) | 9.6% |
| EPS % Change (10 year annual rate) | 1.3% |
Total Return
| Total Return to Investors (2018) | 5.3% |
| Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized) | 1.5% |
| Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized) | 6.1% |
