Archer-Daniels-Midland Company

ADM · Consumer Defensive

About Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company is a Farm Products company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.

ADM trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Farm Products

Key Statistics

Current Price
$67.99
Market Cap
$32.72B
52-Week High
$73.72
52-Week Low
$40.98
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Farm Products

$1,000 Invested in Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)

1 Year
$1,527
+53%
3 Years
$1,011
+1%
5 Years
$1,355
+36%
10 Years
$2,502
+150%
Since IPO
$77,329
+7633%

How much would $1,000 invested in ADM be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in ADM 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) in 2025 would be worth $1,527 as of May 2026, representing a +52.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ADM 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) in 2023 would be worth $1,011 as of May 2026, representing a +1.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ADM 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) in 2021 would be worth $1,355 as of May 2026, representing a +35.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ADM 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) in 2016 would be worth $2,502 as of May 2026, representing a +150.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ADM at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) at IPO would be worth $77,329 as of May 2026, representing a +7632.9% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.09%
Positive Months
301
55% of 552
Negative Months
247
45% of 552
Data Period
46+ years
552 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 2008 (+32.8%)
Best month on avg: October (+3.7%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 1987 (-27.4%)
Worst month on avg: June (-0.8%)

Over the past 46+ years (552 months), Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) has averaged a monthly return of +1.09% with a median return of +0.96%. The stock had 301 positive months (55%) and 247 negative months (45%). The best month in ADM's history was November 2008 with a +32.8% return, while the worst was October 1987 at -27.4%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.7%), and June the weakest (-0.8%).

ADM's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1989 with a cumulative return of +59.7%, and the worst was 2008 at -35.8%.

Annual Returns

Over 46 years of trading history, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) has delivered an average annual return of +11.96% with a median return of +11.36%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +9.08%. The stock posted gains in 30 years (65%) and losses in 16 years (35%).

ADM's best year was 1989 with a +75.11% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -36.89%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 8, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. ADM achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 24 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 9 years.

Avg Return
+11.96%
Best Year
1989 (+75.11%)
Worst Year
2008 (-36.89%)
Positive Years
30/46
Year Return Start End
2026 +19.16% $57.06 $67.99
2025 +18.24% $48.26 $57.06
2024 -27.52% $66.59 $48.26
2023 -20.42% $83.67 $66.59
2022 +39.98% $59.77 $83.67
2021 +37.33% $43.53 $59.77
2020 +12.44% $38.71 $43.53
2019 +17.10% $33.06 $38.71
2018 +5.28% $31.40 $33.06
2017 -9.48% $34.69 $31.40
2016 +28.39% $27.02 $34.69
2015 -27.70% $37.37 $27.02
2014 +22.33% $30.55 $37.37
2013 +61.90% $18.87 $30.55
2012 -1.84% $19.22 $18.87
2011 -2.91% $19.80 $19.22
2010 -1.93% $20.19 $19.80
2009 +10.81% $18.22 $20.19
2008 -36.89% $28.87 $18.22
2007 +47.18% $19.61 $28.87
2006 +31.00% $14.97 $19.61
2005 +12.26% $13.34 $14.97
2004 +49.14% $8.94 $13.34
2003 +25.11% $7.15 $8.94
2002 -12.12% $8.13 $7.15
2001 +1.90% $7.98 $8.13
2000 +32.35% $6.03 $7.98
1999 -24.60% $8.00 $6.03
1998 -16.20% $9.54 $8.00
1997 +6.63% $8.95 $9.54
1996 +29.66% $6.90 $8.95
1995 -7.69% $7.48 $6.90
1994 +43.41% $5.22 $7.48
1993 -9.49% $5.76 $5.22
1992 -15.68% $6.83 $5.76
1991 +53.53% $4.45 $6.83
1990 +3.76% $4.29 $4.45
1989 +75.11% $2.45 $4.29
1988 +4.85% $2.34 $2.45
1987 +22.03% $1.91 $2.34
1986 +11.91% $1.71 $1.91
1985 +43.69% $1.19 $1.71
1984 +1.19% $1.18 $1.19
1983 -1.87% $1.20 $1.18
1982 +17.27% $1.02 $1.20
1981 -18.33% $1.25 $1.02

Frequently Asked Questions: ADM

What sector is ADM in?

ADM operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Farm Products industry.

How has ADM performed historically?

Over 46 years of trading history, ADM has posted gains in 30 years (65% of the time). The best year was 1989 with a +75.1% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in ADM?

You can invest in ADM through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold ADM.

Last updated: 3/24/2026