Archer-Daniels-Midland Company engages in the procurement, transportation, storage, processing, and merchandising of agricultural commodities, ingredients, flavors, and solutions in the United States, Switzerland, the Cayman Islands, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates in three segments: Ag Services and Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, and Nutrition. The company originates, merchandises, stores, and transports agricultural raw materials, such as oilseeds and soft seeds. It also engages in the agricultural commodity and feed product import, export, and distribution; and various structured trade finance activities. In addition, the company offers soybean meal and oil; vegetable and salad oils and protein meals; ingredients for the food, feed, energy, and industrial customers; margarine, shortening, and other food products; and partially refined oils to produce biodiesel and glycols for use in chemicals, paints, and other industrial products. Further, it provides peanuts, peanut-derived ingredients, and cotton cellulose pulp; sweeteners, corn and wheat starches, syrup, glucose, wheat flour, and dextrose; alcohol, and other food and animal feed ingredients; ethyl alcohol and ethanol; corn gluten feed and meal; distillers' grains; corn germ; and citric acids. Additionally, the company provides proteins, natural flavors, flavor systems, natural colors, emulsifiers, soluble fiber, polyols, hydrocolloids, probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, enzymes, and botanical extracts; and other specialty food and feed ingredients; edible beans; formula feeds, and animal health and nutrition products; and contract and private label pet treats and food products. It also offers futures commission merchant; commodity brokerage services; cash margins and securities pledged to commodity exchange clearinghouse; and cash pledged as security under certain insurance arrangements. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Archer Daniels Midland Co. (Symbol: ADM), where a total of 22,734 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 2.3 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 64.2% of ADM's average daily trading volume over the past month of 3.5 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $65 strike call option expiring October 17, 2025, with 10,723 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.1 million underlying shares of ADM. Below is a chart showing ADM's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $65 strike highlighted in orange:
Spotify Technology SA (Symbol: SPOT) saw options trading volume of 8,708 contracts, representing approximately 870,800 underlying shares or approximately 61.3% of SPOT's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 1.4 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $730 strike call option expiring October 17, 2025, with 320 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 32,000 underlying shares of SPOT. Below is a chart showing SPOT's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $730 strike highlighted in orange:
And Coupang Inc (Symbol: CPNG) options are showing a volume of 51,108 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 5.1 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 61.1% of CPNG's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 8.4 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $30 strike call option expiring September 19, 2025, with 14,509 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.5 million underlying shares of CPNG. Below is a chart showing CPNG's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $30 strike highlighted in orange:
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Noteworthy Monday Option Activity: ADM, SPOT, CPNG

Mission Produce, Inc. AVO stock experienced a slowdown in August, following 15% growth in July. The AVO stock recorded a gain of 2.5% in August, underperforming the Zacks Agriculture – Operations industry and the Consumer Staples sector’s increases of 6.6% and 3%, respectively. However, the AVO stock marginally outperformed the S&P 500’s growth of 2.4% in the same period.
AVO’s performance is also notably weaker than that of its close competitors, Archer Daniels Midland Company ADM and Corteva Inc. CTVA, which posted growth of 15.6% and 3%, respectively, in August. However, the AVO stock has slightly surpassed Dole Plc DOLE, which rose 2.4% in August.
Mission Produce’s Price Performance
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Currently at $12.65, the AVO stock trades 32.3% above its 52-week low of $9.56. The Mission Produce stock’s price also stands 17% below its 52-week high of $15.25, reflecting upside potential.
The stock trades above its 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages (SMA), indicating a bullish sentiment. SMA is an essential tool in technical analysis that helps investors evaluate price trends by smoothing out short-term fluctuations. This approach provides a clearer perspective on a stock's long-term direction.
AVO Stock Trades Above 50 & 200-Day Moving Averages
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What’s Behind AVO’s Slowed Stock Performance
Mission Produce’s stock momentum has slowed despite record second-quarter fiscal 2025 revenues, reflecting concerns over profitability and near-term headwinds. The company benefited from elevated avocado pricing, but volumes were flat year over year due to persistent supply constraints in Mexico. This limited distribution growth and pressured margins, as higher prices were offset by lower per-unit profitability. Gross profit declined, weighed down by tariffs, costs from Canadian facility closures and challenges in sourcing fruit to meet customer demand.
At the same time, adjusted EBITDA declined, highlighting weaker performance in the Marketing & Distribution segment despite solid gains in mangoes and blueberries. Rising SG&A expenses, including legal costs and employee-related compensation, further pressured earnings. The cash flow was also negative, reflecting seasonal working capital needs and increased investments in farming assets. Looking ahead, management flagged expectations for lower avocado pricing due to a strong Peruvian harvest, which may temper revenue growth.
While Mission Produce’s global sourcing network, diversification into mangoes and blueberries, and strategic investments in Europe position it for long-term growth, investors remain cautious. Margin volatility, supply-chain risks, and elevated capital spending may continue to weigh on near-term sentiment, leaving limited visibility on a sustained rebound in the stock.
Mission Produce’s Estimate Revision Trend
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVO’s fiscal 2025 and 2026 EPS was unchanged in the last 30 days. For fiscal 2025, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVO’s sales implies year-over-year growth of 8.1%, while the estimate for EPS indicates a 20.3% fall. The consensus mark for fiscal 2026 sales and earnings suggests year-over-year declines of 8% and 20.3%, respectively.
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AVO’s Premium Valuation
Mission Produce is currently trading at a forward 12-month P/E multiple of 30.8X, exceeding the industry average of 15.59X and the S&P 500’s average of 22.88X.
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At 30.8X P/E, Mission Produce trades at a significant premium to its industry peers. The company’s peers, such as Archer Daniels, Corteva and Dole, are delivering growth and trade at more reasonable multiples. Archer Daniels, Corteva and Dole have forward 12-month P/E ratios of 13.8X, 21.64X and 11X — all significantly lower than that of AVO.
Although the current valuation may seem expensive, it suggests that investors have high expectations for AVO's future performance and growth potential. The company’s capability to execute its strategy and capitalize on a favorable pricing environment is essential for ensuring profitability and consistent performance in its Marketing and Distribution segment. While success in these areas can strengthen its market leadership, its failure can pose serious challenges for AVO.
Can AVO’s Solid Fundamentals Help Regain Momentum?
Mission Produce’s fundamentals suggest solid momentum ahead despite recent margin pressures. The company’s vertically integrated operations and extensive global sourcing network remain a significant competitive advantage, enabling it to navigate supply disruptions while fulfilling customer demand. Record fiscal second-quarter revenue growth highlights its strong market position, supported by higher avocado pricing and steady consumption trends.
Mission Produce’s diversification into mangos and blueberries adds resilience, with mango operations gaining U.S. market share and blueberry volumes rising on expanded acreage. Management’s confidence is underscored by recent share repurchases, signaling belief in the company’s undervalued stock and long-term growth trajectory.
Looking ahead, a robust Peruvian avocado harvest and expanding international presence, particularly in the U.K., position the company for sustained top-line momentum. Investors are likely to draw confidence from Mission Produce’s ability to balance elevated costs with effective execution across segments, while capitalizing on strong demand and pricing tailwinds. Overall, Mission Produce’s fundamentals, supported by operational resilience and promising industry dynamics, point to a trajectory of continued growth and shareholder value creation.
Mission Produce: Strong Fundamentals, But Patience Required
AVO presents a mixed picture for investors. On the one hand, the stock has slowed recently, weighed down by muted estimate revisions, margin volatility, and a premium valuation that exceeds industry peers. Supply challenges, elevated costs, and expectations of lower avocado pricing in the near term may further pressure profitability, warranting a cautious stance in the short run.
On the other hand, AVO’s strong fundamentals provide a compelling long-term story. Its vertically integrated operations, global sourcing network, and diversification into mangoes and blueberries create resilience and a competitive edge. Strategic expansion into Europe and steady consumption trends highlight its growth runway, while share repurchases signal management’s confidence in unlocking shareholder value.
Ultimately, while near-term sentiment suggests a wait-and-watch approach, Mission Produce’s structural advantages and market position point to strong potential for long-term momentum once near-term headwinds stabilize. The company currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Mission Produce's Momentum Fades in August: Buy Now or Stay Cautious?

(RTTNews) - Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) announced Friday that it will restructure its global soy protein production network as part of its ongoing portfolio optimization strategy.
The move includes ceasing operations at its Bushnell, Illinois facility while expanding output at its recently recommissioned Decatur, Illinois plant and other international sites.
The restructuring is designed to enhance efficiency, improve cash flow, and better position ADM to meet rising global demand for soy-based ingredients. The company said consolidating production into its more advanced and strategically located facilities will strengthen operational leverage and sharpen its competitive edge.
The company emphasized its commitment to supporting customers through a "smooth, planned transition" as Bushnell operations are phased out. ADM said it will continue to serve those customers from other invested facilities in its global network.
The decision forms part of ADM's broader strategy to simplify operations, pursue targeted growth, and sustain returns. By consolidating production and leveraging its stronger facilities, ADM aims to balance innovation with financial discipline while responding to growing global demand for plant-based proteins.
ADM is currently trading at $62.75, up $0.09 or 0.14 percent on the New York Stock Exchange.
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ADM Streamlines Global Soy Protein Network, Shifts Production To Decatur Facility

Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, ADM rates highest using our Multi-Factor Investor model based on the published strategy of Pim van Vliet. This multi-factor model seeks low volatility stocks that also have strong momentum and high net payout yields.
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO (ADM) is a large-cap growth stock in the Food Processing industry. The rating using this strategy is 75% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
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ADM Quantitative Stock Analysis

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 8/20/25, Hasbro, Inc. (Symbol: HAS), Allison Transmission Holdings Inc (Symbol: ALSN), and Archer Daniels Midland Co. (Symbol: ADM) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Hasbro, Inc. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.70 on 9/3/25, Allison Transmission Holdings Inc will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.27 on 8/29/25, and Archer Daniels Midland Co. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.51 on 9/10/25. As a percentage of HAS's recent stock price of $81.14, this dividend works out to approximately 0.86%, so look for shares of Hasbro, Inc. to trade 0.86% lower — all else being equal — when HAS shares open for trading on 8/20/25. Similarly, investors should look for ALSN to open 0.31% lower in price and for ADM to open 0.85% lower, all else being equal.
Below are dividend history charts for HAS, ALSN, and ADM, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.
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Allison Transmission Holdings Inc (Symbol: ALSN):
Archer Daniels Midland Co. (Symbol: ADM):
In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 3.45% for Hasbro, Inc., 1.24% for Allison Transmission Holdings Inc, and 3.41% for Archer Daniels Midland Co..
In Monday trading, Hasbro, Inc. shares are currently up about 0.7%, Allison Transmission Holdings Inc shares are down about 2.1%, and Archer Daniels Midland Co. shares are up about 0.7% on the day.
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Ex-Dividend Reminder: Hasbro, Allison Transmission Holdings and Archer Daniels Midland

Archer Daniels Midland Company ADM is slated to report second-quarter 2025 results on Aug. 5, before market open. The company is likely to report bottom and top-line declines when it posts the quarterly results.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s earnings is pegged at 88 cents per share, which indicates a plunge of 14.6% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. The consensus mark has fallen 7.4% in the past 30 days. For revenues, the consensus mark is pegged at $21.1 billion, implying a 5.1% dip from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.
In the last reported quarter, the company delivered an earnings surprise of 1.5%. Its earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.4%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Key Factors to Influence ADM’s Upcoming Results
Archer Daniels is grappling with tough market conditions. One of the key factors contributing to its underperformance is the sluggishness in its Ag Services and Oilseeds segment. The company has been affected by numerous headwinds in the agriculture cycle, with some market dislocations and increased cost inflation. Depressed vegetable oil demand and low prices, owing to higher market supply and uncertainty, are likely to have hurt the Crushing subsegment.
In Refined Products and Other, margins have been pressured by biofuel and trade policy uncertainties, which have hurt biodiesel margins. Weak oil demand and higher crush capacity are also expected to have affected refining margins in the to-be-reported quarter.
On the last reported quarter’searnings call management stated that it has been monitoring the global trade and biofuel policy landscape, within Ag Services and Oilseeds segment, to enable the export market for its vast origination footprint and leverage increasing demand conditions later in the year. Given the continued pressure on crush margins, the company expects the AS&O segment’s results to be lower year over year through the rest of 2025. ADM noted that the current crush margins for the second quarter have been trending lower than those reported in the first quarter.
Management remains cautious about the second-half outlook for crush margin improvement, as the present domestic crush replacement margins are below the company’s outlook. ADM has seen some signs of weakening customer demand, mainly in carb solutions and has cut its volume expectations for certain markets and products. With the uncertainty associated with tariff policy and macroeconomic conditions, management has not issued the segment operating profit outlook for the upcoming quarters.
Archer Daniels Midland Company Price and EPS Surprise
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the Ag Services and Oilseeds segment’s revenues is pegged at $16.2 billion, suggesting a 6.7% year-over-year decline. The consensus mark for the Carbohydrate Solutions segment is $2.9 billion, indicating a year-over-year decline of 0.9%.
However, ADM has been seeing a recovery in its Nutrition business for a while now, driven by its focus on optimizing the organizational and operational structure across Human and Animal Nutrition. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the Nutrition segment’s revenues is pegged at $1.9 billion, suggesting 0.8% year-over-year growth.
The company has also been actively managing productivity and innovation as well as aligning work to the interconnected trends in food security, health and wellbeing. Its processing capacities are improving across its production operations, which consist of the ramp-up of Green Bison to full capacity and growing production. Additionally, the company has been advancing key innovation initiatives in areas like biosolutions, and health and wellness, supporting increasing customer demand in these parts of the business. The company’s focus on strategic simplification is expected to have aided margins in the to-be-reported quarter.
What the Zacks Model Unveils
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Archer Daniels this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. But that is not the case here. You can uncover the best stocks before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Archer Daniels currently has an Earnings ESP of +6.55% and a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Valuation Picture
From a valuation perspective, Archer Daniels offers an attractive opportunity, trading at a discount relative to historical and industry benchmarks. With a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 12.29X, which is below the five-year high of 18.93X and the Agriculture - Operations industry’s average of 14.77X, the stock offers compelling value for investors seeking exposure to the sector.
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The recent market movements show that ADM’s shares have rallied 13.4% in the past three months compared with the industry's 11.6% growth.
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Archer Daniels Q2 Earnings: Will Soft Segment Trends Mar Results?

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) closed at $54.76 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.07% move from the prior day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.02%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.14%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.33%.
Shares of the agribusiness giant have appreciated by 6.48% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Consumer Staples sector's gain of 1.1%, and the S&P 500's gain of 4.93%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Archer Daniels Midland in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on August 5, 2025. In that report, analysts expect Archer Daniels Midland to post earnings of $0.88 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 14.56%. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $21.11 billion, indicating a 5.13% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $4.03 per share and revenue of $84.15 billion, which would represent changes of -14.98% and -1.61%, respectively, from the prior year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Archer Daniels Midland. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.44% lower. As of now, Archer Daniels Midland holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Archer Daniels Midland is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.72. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 16.31, which means Archer Daniels Midland is trading at a discount to the group.
Investors should also note that ADM has a PEG ratio of 3.09 right now. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The average PEG ratio for the Agriculture - Operations industry stood at 1.72 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Agriculture - Operations industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 208, positioning it in the bottom 16% of all 250+ industries.
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Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) closed at $55.50 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.28% move from the prior day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.07%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.7%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.18%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the agribusiness giant had gained 7.5% outpaced the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 0.29% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.71%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Archer Daniels Midland in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on August 5, 2025. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.88, indicating a 14.56% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $21.11 billion, down 5.13% from the prior-year quarter.
ADM's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $4.03 per share and revenue of $84.15 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -14.98% and -1.61%, respectively.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Archer Daniels Midland. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.44% lower. Archer Daniels Midland is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.
Investors should also note Archer Daniels Midland's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 13.94. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 16.48, so one might conclude that Archer Daniels Midland is trading at a discount comparatively.
Investors should also note that ADM has a PEG ratio of 3.14 right now. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. Agriculture - Operations stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.73 based on yesterday's closing prices.
The Agriculture - Operations industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 218, which puts it in the bottom 12% of all 250+ industries.
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Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade

Investors in Archer Daniels Midland Co. (Symbol: ADM) saw new options become available today, for the September 5th expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the ADM options chain for the new September 5th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $53.00 strike price has a current bid of $1.00. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $53.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $52.00 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of ADM, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $55.77/share today.
Because the $53.00 strike represents an approximate 5% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 67%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract. Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 1.89% return on the cash commitment, or 16.02% annualized — at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost.
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for Archer Daniels Midland Co., and highlighting in green where the $53.00 strike is located relative to that history:
Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $59.00 strike price has a current bid of 80 cents. If an investor was to purchase shares of ADM stock at the current price level of $55.77/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $59.00. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 7.23% if the stock gets called away at the September 5th expiration (before broker commissions). Of course, a lot of upside could potentially be left on the table if ADM shares really soar, which is why looking at the trailing twelve month trading history for Archer Daniels Midland Co., as well as studying the business fundamentals becomes important. Below is a chart showing ADM's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $59.00 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $59.00 strike represents an approximate 6% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 64%. On our website under the contract detail page for this contract, Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change and publish a chart of those numbers (the trading history of the option contract will also be charted). Should the covered call contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 1.43% boost of extra return to the investor, or 12.18% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost.
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 41%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 38%.
Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 250 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $55.77) to be 27%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Interesting ADM Put And Call Options For September 5th

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.47%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25) are up +0.25%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25) are up +0.51%.
Stocks are climbing today on signs the US economy is holding up, despite tariff uncertainty. Positive economic news today included a decline in weekly jobless claims to a 3-month low, a stronger-than-expected retail sales report, and a rise in the Philadelphia Fed index to a 5-month high.
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Strength in airline stocks is also lifting the broader market, as United Airlines Holdings jumped more than 3% after CEO Kirby said the second half of the year has become more predictable and the company has potential “upside” to beat its earnings targets, as customers return to booking flights.
On the negative side, health insurers are retreating today, led by an -11% plunge in Elevance Health after the company cut its earnings outlook for the year. Also, hawkish comments from Fed Governor Adriana Kugler were bearish for stocks when she said the Fed should keep interest rates on hold “for some time,” citing accelerating inflation as tariffs start to boost prices.
US weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell -7,000 to a 3-month low of 221,000, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of an increase to 233,000.
US June retail sales rose +0.6% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.1% m/m, and June retail sales ex-autos rose +0.5% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.3% m/m.
The US June import price index ex-petroleum was unchanged m/m, weaker than expectations of +0.2% m/m.
The US July Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey rose +19.9 to a 5-month high of 15.9, stronger than expectations of -1.0.
The US July NAHB housing market index rose +1 to 33, right on expectations.
On the trade front, President Trump said late Wednesday that he intends to send a tariff letter to more than 150 countries notifying them their tariff rates could be 10% or 15%, effective August 1, and that the group was “not big countries who don’t do that much business with the US.”
Also, signs that the US could ease some of its export restrictions on semiconductor chips to China are bullish for chip makers. Commerce Secretary Lutnick said Nvidia could soon resume sales of its less advanced H20 chips to China, and Advanced Micro Devices received similar assurances from the Commerce Department, a sign that the US may be in the process of negotiating a grand trade deal with China. Treasury Secretary Bessent is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart, Vice Premier He Lifeng, within “the next couple of weeks” and signaled the US will likely extend an August 12 deadline for the easing of sky-high tariffs.
However, stocks were undercut by negative trade news that emerged last week and during this past weekend. Over the weekend, President Trump announced that the US will impose 30% tariffs on US imports from the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1. Mr. Trump said last Thursday that a 35% tariff on some Canadian products would take effect on August 1, up from the current 25%. Last week, Mr. Trump imposed a 50% tariff on copper imports, which will include semi-finished goods, and stated that drug companies could face tariffs as high as 200% on imports if they don’t relocate production to the US within the next year.
Federal funds futures prices are discounting the chances for a -25 bp rate cut at 3% at the July 29-30 FOMC meeting and 58% at the following meeting on Sep 16-17.
The markets will focus on any fresh news regarding tariffs or trade deals during the remainder of this week. Later today, the July NAHB housing market index is expected to rise +1 to 33. On Friday, June housing starts are expected to climb +3.3% m/m to 1.298 million, and June building permits are expected to slip -0.6% m/m to 1.386 million. Also, the University of Michigan’s US July consumer sentiment index is expected to climb +0.8 to 61.5.
Earnings season began in earnest this week with a focus on big bank earnings results. The consensus is for S&P 500 companies to show Q2 earnings growth of +2.8% y/y, the smallest increase in two years, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. Also, only six of the eleven S&P 500 sectors are projected to post an increase in earnings, the fewest since Q1 of 2023, according to Yardeni Research.
Overseas stock markets today are higher. The Euro Stoxx 50 is up +1.23%. China’s Shanghai Composite closed up +0.37%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 closed up +0.60%.
Interest Rates
September 10-year T-notes (ZNU25) today are up +3 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is down -2.4 bp to 4.431%. T-notes recovered from early losses today and moved higher on carryover support from late Wednesday when President Trump said he has “no plans” on firing Fed Chair Powell. T-notes also found support on signs of easing price pressures after today’s news showed the June import price index ex-petroleum rose less than expected.
T-notes initially moved lower today on stronger-than-expected US economic news, including June retail sales, weekly initial unemployment claims, and the July Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey, which signaled strength in the US economy that was hawkish for Fed policy. Also, strength in stocks today has reduced safe-haven demand for T-notes. In addition, hawkish comments from Fed Governor Adriana Kugler limited gains in T-notes when she said the Fed should keep interest rate on hold “for some time.”
European government bond yields today are moving lower. The 10-year German bund yield is down -2.0 bp to 2.667%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell from a 6-week high of 4.678% and is down -0.1 bp to 4.638%.
Swaps are discounting the chances at 1% for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at the July 24 policy meeting.
US Stock Movers
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) is up more than +3% to lead airline stocks higher after CEO Kirby said the second half of the year has become more predictable and the company has potential “upside” to beat its earnings targets as customers returned to booking flights. Also, Alaska Air Group (ALK) is up more than +3% and American Airlines Group (AAL) is up more than +2%. In addition, Delta Air Lines (DAL) is up more than +1%.
PepsiCo (PEP) is up more than +6% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 after reporting Q2 net revenue of $22.73 billion, above the consensus of $22.32 billion.
Snap-on (SNA) is up more than +5% after reporting Q2 net sales of $1.18 billion, stronger than the consensus of $1.16 billion.
CSX Corp (CSX) is up more than +2% after Semafor reported that Union Pacific is exploring an acquisition of the company.
Steven Madden Ltd (SHOO) is up more than +5% after Citigroup upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $32.
Travelers Cos (TRV) is up more than +2% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials after reporting Q1 core EPS of $6.51, well above the consensus of $3.60.
Mondelez International (MDLZ) is up more than +2% after Jefferies upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $78.
Health insurance providers are sliding today, led by an -11% plunge in Elevance Health (ELV) to lead losers in the S&P 500 after cutting its earnings outlook for the year to “approximately” $30 per share, well below a previous forecast of $34.15 to $34.85 per share. Also, Molina Healthcare (MOH) is down more than -3%. In addition, Humana (HUM), Centene (CNC), and Cigna Group (CI) are down more than -2%. Finally, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) is down more than -1% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials.
Sonic Automotive (SAH) is down more than -8% after JPMorgan Chase downgraded the stock to underweight from overweight with a price target of $72.
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is down more than -7% after reporting Q2 organic sales of +6.90%, below the consensus of +7.03% and forecasting full-year organic sales of +6% to +7%, weaker than the consensus of +7.37%.
Starwood Property Trust (STWD) is down more than -4% after selling over 25.5 million shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering overnight between $19.91 to $20.33 a share, below Wednesday’s closing price of $20.85.
Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) is down more than -2% after President Trump said Coca-Cola has agreed to use “real cane sugar” in Coke soda in the US, which could reduce demand for ADM’s corn syrup and hurt its corn-processing business.
Shake Shack (SHAK) is down more than -2% after Jeffries downgraded the stock to underperform from hold with a price target of $120.
MP Materials (MP) is down more than -1% after it said it commenced a $500 million underwritten public offering of its common stock to fund its expansion.
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