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 .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $76.91
- Market Cap
- $37.07B
- 52-Week High
- $88.75
- 52-Week Low
- $55.58
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Farm Products
$1,000 Invested in Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)
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 $1,304 as of November 2026, representing a +30.4% 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 $1,183 as of November 2026, representing a +18.3% 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 $1,330 as of November 2026, representing a +33.0% 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 $2,440 as of November 2026, representing a +144.0% 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 $88,610 as of November 2026, representing a +8761.0% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 46+ years (559 months), Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) has averaged a monthly return of +1.10% with a median return of +1.03%. The stock had 306 positive months (55%) and 249 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 +3.6%), and June the weakest (-0.9%).
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 +12.34% with a median return of +11.36%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +9.39%. 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.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +36.54% | $56.33 | $76.91 |
| 2025 | +18.24% | $47.64 | $56.33 |
| 2024 | -27.52% | $65.73 | $47.64 |
| 2023 | -20.42% | $82.60 | $65.73 |
| 2022 | +39.98% | $59.01 | $82.60 |
| 2021 | +37.33% | $42.97 | $59.01 |
| 2020 | +12.44% | $38.21 | $42.97 |
| 2019 | +17.10% | $32.63 | $38.21 |
| 2018 | +5.28% | $31.00 | $32.63 |
| 2017 | -9.48% | $34.24 | $31.00 |
| 2016 | +28.39% | $26.67 | $34.24 |
| 2015 | -27.70% | $36.89 | $26.67 |
| 2014 | +22.33% | $30.16 | $36.89 |
| 2013 | +61.90% | $18.63 | $30.16 |
| 2012 | -1.84% | $18.97 | $18.63 |
| 2011 | -2.91% | $19.54 | $18.97 |
| 2010 | -1.93% | $19.93 | $19.54 |
| 2009 | +10.81% | $17.98 | $19.93 |
| 2008 | -36.89% | $28.50 | $17.98 |
| 2007 | +47.18% | $19.36 | $28.50 |
| 2006 | +31.00% | $14.78 | $19.36 |
| 2005 | +12.26% | $13.17 | $14.78 |
| 2004 | +49.14% | $8.83 | $13.17 |
| 2003 | +25.11% | $7.06 | $8.83 |
| 2002 | -12.12% | $8.03 | $7.06 |
| 2001 | +1.90% | $7.88 | $8.03 |
| 2000 | +32.35% | $5.95 | $7.88 |
| 1999 | -24.60% | $7.90 | $5.95 |
| 1998 | -16.20% | $9.42 | $7.90 |
| 1997 | +6.63% | $8.84 | $9.42 |
| 1996 | +29.66% | $6.82 | $8.84 |
| 1995 | -7.69% | $7.38 | $6.82 |
| 1994 | +43.41% | $5.15 | $7.38 |
| 1993 | -9.49% | $5.69 | $5.15 |
| 1992 | -15.68% | $6.75 | $5.69 |
| 1991 | +53.53% | $4.39 | $6.75 |
| 1990 | +3.76% | $4.23 | $4.39 |
| 1989 | +75.11% | $2.42 | $4.23 |
| 1988 | +4.85% | $2.31 | $2.42 |
| 1987 | +22.03% | $1.89 | $2.31 |
| 1986 | +11.91% | $1.69 | $1.89 |
| 1985 | +43.69% | $1.18 | $1.69 |
| 1984 | +1.19% | $1.16 | $1.18 |
| 1983 | -1.87% | $1.18 | $1.16 |
| 1982 | +17.27% | $1.01 | $1.18 |
| 1981 | -18.33% | $1.24 | $1.01 |
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: 11/1/2026