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.

ADM looks like a large and financially stable business, but with noticeably weakened operating profitability. On the one hand, the company has a low P/S, a moderate P/B, and a very low P/FCF relative to the industry, which usually supports the idea of undervaluation on the basis of revenue and cash flow. On the other hand, P/E is noticeably above the median, which means the market is already pricing in a higher level of earnings than current results confirm. Profitability looks weak: ROE, ROA, ROI, and return on tangible capital are significantly below industry benchmarks, and gross, operating, and net margins remain very thin. Margin trends over recent periods are more likely deteriorating or stagnating, which limits re-rating potential even with low sales and FCF multiples. Debt load looks acceptable: debt/equity is below the industry median, debt is declining, and equity is growing, which reduces financial risk. Liquidity is mixed: the current ratio is around normal, but the quick ratio is effectively zero, indicating dependence on working capital and inventories. Dividend yield has declined compared with last year, so the dividend argument for valuation has weakened. Revenue and earnings remain large in absolute terms, but their quality and conversion into operating profit do not look strong enough to justify an aggressive increase in the target valuation. Overall, the fundamentals send a mixed signal: the balance sheet and valuation on revenue/FCF support the price, but weak profitability and a high P/E limit upside. For an investor, this is more of a moderately cautious hold than a strong case for upward revaluation.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company

Сильный индекс, значительно упал. Быки в растерянности.

Strong index, significantly down. The bulls are confused.

Сильный индекс, без изменений. Рынок не поддерживает быков.

Strong index, flat. The market does not support the bulls.

Средний индекс, без изменений. Отток средств из лонгов на высоком уровне.

Medium index, flat. Outflow of funds from longs at a high level.

ADM appears undervalued on revenue and FCF, but weak profitability, a high P/E, and deteriorating margins limit upside potential.

Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.3 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.2 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +2.68%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this agriculture would post earnings of $1.18 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.5, delivering a surprise of +27.12%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Corteva, Inc., which belongs to the Zacks Agriculture - Operations industry, posted revenues of $6.38 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.66%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $6.46 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Corteva, Inc. shares have added about 35% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 6.9%.
What's Next for Corteva, Inc.?
While Corteva, Inc. has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Corteva, Inc. was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is -$0.25 on $2.68 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $3.76 on $18.27 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Agriculture - Operations is currently in the top 38% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 4.
This agribusiness giant is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.42 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +52.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.8% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.
Archer Daniels Midland's revenues are expected to be $22.38 billion, up 5.7% from the year-ago quarter.
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Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates

Primo Brands Corporation PRMB is slated to report second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 5, before market open. The company is likely to report a top-line increase when it posts the quarterly results.
For revenues, the consensus mark is pegged at $1.8 billion, implying a rise of 1.8% in the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s earnings is pegged at 34 cents per share, which reflects a decline of 5.6% from the year-ago quarter’s figure. The consensus mark has dipped a penny in the past 30 days.
In the last reported quarter, the company delivered a negative earnings surprise of 4.2%. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.4%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Key Factors to Influence PRMB’s Q2 Results
Primo Brands’ quarterly performance is likely to have benefited from strong consumer demand and positive consumer trends like healthy lifestyle choices resonating with the wellness of its products. The company specializes in healthy hydration, offering responsibly sourced beverages across diverse formats, channels and price points to meet a wide range of consumer needs. The company is also emphasizing brand building, innovation and premiumization to drive growth.
Primo Brands is focused on strengthening its direct delivery business by improving service levels, customer retention and the overall customer experience. The company is investing in a warehouse management system, better supply-chain execution, digital and mobile capabilities, and a more efficient customer contact center. It is also working to expand its retail business by increasing points of distribution, improving in-store displays and shelf presence, and expanding exchange and refill locations.
The company is developing a more strategic revenue growth management approach across pricing, package sizes and channels. It intends to balance consumer value, competitive positioning and margin objectives while using pricing and productivity initiatives to offset commodity inflation. In addition, the company is expanding its e-commerce presence, including through Amazon Grocery, to reach more consumers and increase household penetration. Such factors are likely to have aided the company’s top-line performance during the quarter under review.
On the flip side, the company remains exposed to cost inflation tied to oil-related inputs such as plastic resins, PET, diesel and propane. Recent volatility in oil prices has increased cost uncertainty. The company is also dealing with elevated freight, transportation and logistics costs. Primo Brands is also carrying a higher-than-normal route count to improve service levels, which has increased operating costs and weighed on margins. Such factors are likely to have hurt the company’s profitability during the quarter under review.
Primo Brands Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
What the Zacks Model Unveils for PRMB
Our proven model predicts an earnings beat for Primo Brands 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. You can uncover the best stocks before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Primo Brands currently has an Earnings ESP of +16.51% and a Zacks Rank of 2.
Valuation Picture
Primo Brands has a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 16.55X, lower than the Beverages - Soft drinks industry’s average of 19.98X. The stock is trading slightly above its median of 16.52X.
The recent market movements show that PRMB’s shares have surged 22.2% in the past six months compared with the industry's 9.7% growth.
Other Stocks With the Favorable Combination
Here are some other companies, which according to our model, also have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting cycle.
Archer Daniels Midland Company ADM currently has an Earnings ESP of +11.52% and a Zacks Rank of 2. The consensus estimate for ADM’s quarterly revenues is pinned at $22.4 billion, which calls for 5.7% growth from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Archer Daniels’ upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at $1.27, which implies a 36.6% rise year over year. ADM delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 5.4%, on average.
Coty COTY has an Earnings ESP of +0.03% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present. The company is expected to register bottom and top-line declines when it reports fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 numbers. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for COTY’s quarterly bottom line has remained unchanged in the past 30 days at a loss of a cent per share. The consensus mark for earnings indicates an improvement of 80% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter.
The consensus estimate for quarterly revenues is pegged at $1.2 billion, which indicates a drop of 4.8% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. COTY has delivered a negative earnings surprise of 214.1%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Monster Beverage Corporation MNST currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.61% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The company is likely to register bottom and top-line growth when it reports second-quarter 2026 numbers.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Monster Beverage’s quarterly revenues is pegged at $2.4 billion, indicating an increase of 14.5% from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter. The consensus estimate for MNST’s quarterly earnings of 59 cents per share implies a rise of 13.5% from the year-ago quarter’s level. MNST has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9.6%, on average.
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Primo Brands' Q2 Earnings Coming Up: Here's What Lies Ahead

Archer Daniels Midland Company ADM is slated to release second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 4, before market open. The company is likely to report growth in its top and bottom lines when it posts the quarterly results.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ADM’s earnings is pegged at $1.42 per share, which indicates growth of 52.7% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. The consensus mark has remained stable in the past seven days. For revenues, the consensus mark is pegged at $22.4 billion, implying 5.7% growth from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.
Archer Daniels Midland Company Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
In the last reported quarter, the company delivered an earnings surprise of 7.6%. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.4%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Key Points to Note Ahead of ADM’s Q2 Results
ADM’s second-quarter 2026 results are likely to reflect a significantly improved operating environment in its Ag Services & Oilseeds segment, supported by stronger soybean crush margins and healthy export activity. Demand for soybean oil has benefited from favorable renewable fuel policies, while robust global soybean meal consumption has supported crush economics. In addition, higher North American corn exports and expectations for more normalized soybean purchases from China are likely to have aided merchandising performance. The anticipated reversal of a majority of the first-quarter mark-to-market impacts is also expected to provide a meaningful boost to reported earnings.
Strength in the Carbohydrate Solutions segment is expected to remain a key driver of second-quarter performance. Ethanol margins have continued to improve, supported by favorable policy incentives, healthy domestic blending demand and solid export activity. While the starches and sweeteners business is likely to remain under pressure from weak consumer demand and softer industry conditions, the strength in ethanol is expected to more than offset these headwinds, supporting overall segment profitability.
ADM’s Nutrition segment is likely to maintain its recovery momentum in the quarter to be reported. Higher Flavors sales, continued normalization of operations at the Decatur East facility and ongoing portfolio optimization efforts are expected to support earnings growth. The company’s focus on higher-margin product offerings, cost optimization initiatives and improved operational execution across Human Nutrition and Animal Nutrition is also likely to contribute to margin expansion.
Operational discipline and productivity initiatives are expected to provide additional support to second-quarter results. ADM continues to advance its multiyear cost-savings program through manufacturing efficiencies, automation, AI-enabled workflows and supply chain optimization. These initiatives are likely to improve operating leverage and partially offset external challenges, including persistent weakness in starches and sweeteners, energy cost volatility, foreign exchange fluctuations and evolving global trade dynamics.
However, continued softness in starches and sweeteners volumes and margins is likely to have partly offset these positives. Higher energy and input costs, foreign currency volatility, global trade uncertainty and tariff-related disruptions also remain concerns. Nevertheless, the expected reversal of most of the first-quarter mark-to-market and timing impacts is likely to have provided a significant boost to second-quarter results.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the Ag Services and Oilseeds segment’s revenues is pegged at $17.5 billion, suggesting 8.3% year-over-year growth. The consensus mark for the Carbohydrate Solutions segment is $2.9 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 0.2%.
What the Zacks Model Unveils for ADM
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’s not the case here.
Archer Daniels currently has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #2. You can uncover the best stocks before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Valuation Picture
The company has a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 16.22X, which is below the five-year high of 18.93X and above the Agriculture - Operations industry’s average of 15.84X.
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The recent market movements show that ADM shares have risen 18.1% in the past six months compared with the industry's 16.2% growth.
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Stocks With the Favorable Combination
Here are some companies that, according to our model, have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting cycle.
Newell Brands Inc. NWL has an Earnings ESP of +5.36% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
NWL is likely to register a bottom-line decline when it releases second-quarter 2026 results. The consensus estimate for Newell Brands’ quarterly earnings currently stands at 19 cents per share, down 20.8% from the year-ago quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its quarterly revenues is pegged at about $1.97 billion, implying a rise of 1.7% from the year-ago quarter. NWL has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 9.7%.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation KMB currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.43% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kimberly-Clark’s upcoming quarterly revenues is pegged at $4.23 billion. The figure implies a 1.7% increase from the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kimberly-Clark’s quarterly EPS is pegged at $2, indicating a 4.2% gain from the year-ago period. KMB delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 19.1%, on average.
Monster Beverage Corporation MNST currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.61% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The consensus estimate for Monster Beverage’s quarterly revenues is pinned at $2.42 billion, which indicates 14.5% growth from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at 59 cents, which implies a 13.5% increase year over year. MNST delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9.6%, on average.
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Archer Daniels to Post Q2 Earnings: What Should Investors Expect?

The Clorox Company CLX is scheduled to report fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Aug. 3, after market close, and is likely to have registered declines in the top and bottom lines.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $1.91 billion, indicating a drop of 4.1% from the prior-year quarter’s reported figure. The consensus mark for quarterly earnings has moved down 5.2% in the past 30 days to $1.64 per share. The consensus mark indicates a decline of 42.9% from the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Clorox’s quarterly revenues is pegged at $6.7 billion, implying a 5.9% decline from the year-ago quarter’s reported number. For fiscal 2026, the consensus mark is pegged at $5.52 per share, suggesting 28.5% growth from the prior-year reported figure. The consensus mark has moved down 2.1% in the past 30 days.
The consumer and professional product company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 11.3%, on average. CLX surpassed earnings estimates by 10.8% in the last reported quarter.
Factors Likely to Influence CLX’s Q4 Results
Clorox entered fiscal 2026 with expectations that the back half of the year would mark a return to stronger execution after ERP-related disruptions. However, on the last reported quarter’searnings call management acknowledged that the anticipated recovery has been slower than expected, with the fiscal third-quarter results falling short of internal expectations. While the company cited continued strength in cleaning products and international markets, several businesses failed to recover at the expected pace, resulting in weaker-than-planned market share gains and margin performance.
Several of Clorox's important categories continue to experience operational and competitive headwinds despite heavy investments. Fresh Step litter, one of the company's largest turnaround priorities, is undergoing a complete product reset involving new formulations, packaging, pricing architecture and SKU conversions. Meanwhile, the Food segment faces declining category demand, aggressive competitive discounting and potential consumer shifts related to GLP-1 weight-loss drug adoption. Although Hidden Valley has launched products and adjusted packaging, management admitted category weakness remains a drag.
On the last reported quarter’searnings call management admitted that the turnaround in its Litter business will be a "multi-year process," suggesting that a meaningful recovery remains some distance away. The company also admitted that Food categories have been underperforming due to weaker category demand and heightened promotional intensity. Although management remains optimistic about fiscal 2027, the latest commentary suggests that restoring consistent organic sales momentum will require more time than previously anticipated.
Clorox has been confronting multiple layers of cost pressure that threaten profitability in the fiscal fourth quarter and beyond. Management highlighted higher-than-expected supply-chain expenses, delayed productivity savings due to ERP stabilization and a sharp increase in commodity costs following higher oil prices.
For fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 alone, the company expects $20-$25 million in incremental input-cost headwinds, equivalent to roughly 130 basis points (bps) in gross margin pressure, without any meaningful mitigation actions yet in place. While management emphasized confidence in their pricing and productivity toolkit, it also admitted that fiscal 2027 remains highly uncertain, given volatile energy markets and geopolitical developments.
The Clorox Company Price and EPS Surprise
Apart from inflationary pressures, the GOJO acquisition introduces temporary gross-margin dilution and one-time integration costs, further weighing on profitability. The combination of elevated commodity inflation, deferred cost savings and acquisition-related expenses creates a difficult earnings backdrop, leaving investors exposed to additional estimate revisions if cost inflation persists longer than management currently anticipates.
Clorox expects fiscal 2026 net sales to decline 6%, including a slightly less than 3-percentage-point benefit from the GOJO Industries acquisition, less than one point of headwind from the VMS divestiture and a modest foreign exchange tailwind. Organic sales are projected to decline 9%, reflecting a 7.5-point drag from the reversal of incremental shipments made ahead of last year’s ERP transition.
For fiscal 2026, management expects the gross margin to fall 250-300 bps, including about 60 bps of headwinds from the GOJO acquisition, 100 bps tied to the ERP shipment reversal and additional headwinds from higher energy costs tied to the Middle East conflict. This setup raises the bar for execution in productivity and revenue management.
Our model predicts gross profit to decline 14.7% year over year to $788.2 million in fourth-quarter fiscal 2026. The gross margin is expected to have contracted 540 bps to 41.1% in the quarter under review. Our model expects operating income to decline 37.9% year over year in the fiscal fourth quarter, with an 820-bps contraction in operating margin.
What the Zacks Model Unveils for CLX
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Clorox this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat, which is not the case here. You can uncover the best stocks before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Clorox has an Earnings ESP of -3.52% and a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) at present.
CLX’s Valuation & Price Performance
From the valuation standpoint, Clorox has a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 16.43X, which is below the industry’s average of 18.93X. Also, the stock is trading below its five-year high of 35.61X.
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CLX shares have risen 14.4% in the past three months compared with the industry’s growth of 5.3%.
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Stocks With the Favorable Combination
Here are companies that, according to the model, have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting cycle.
Archer Daniels Midland Company ADM currently has an Earnings ESP of +3.43% and a Zacks Rank #2. ADM is anticipated to register top- and bottom-line growth when it reports second-quarter 2026 results. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Archer Daniels’ quarterly revenues is pegged at $22.4 billion, indicating growth of 5.7% from the year-ago quarter. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The consensus estimate for Archer Daniels’ earnings is pegged at $1.27 per share, which indicates growth of 36.6% from the year-ago quarter. ADM delivered an earnings surprise of 5.4% in the trailing four quarters, on average.
Newell Brands Inc. NWL has an Earnings ESP of +5.36% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present. NWL is likely to register top-line growth when it releases second-quarter 2026 results. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its quarterly revenues is pegged at $1.97 billion, implying growth of 1.7% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus estimate for Newell Brands’ quarterly earnings currently stands at 19 cents per share, suggesting a decline of 20.8% from the year-ago quarter. NWL has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 9.7%.
Church & Dwight Co. CHD has an Earnings ESP of +3.53% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present. CHD is likely to register top- and bottom-line declines when it releases second-quarter 2026 results. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its quarterly revenues is pegged at $1.5 billion, implying a decline of 0.2% from the year-ago quarter’s actual.
The consensus estimate for Church & Dwight’s quarterly earnings of 89 cents per share indicates a decline of 5.3% from the year-ago quarter’s reported number. CHD has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 6.5%.
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Clorox Q2 Earnings Around the Corner: What Should Investors Know?

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) closed at $80.38 in the latest trading session, marking a -3.37% move from the prior day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 1.52%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 2.19%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 1.74%.
Coming into today, shares of the agribusiness giant had gained 8.87% in the past month. In that same time, the Consumer Staples sector gained 2.93%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.92%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Archer Daniels Midland in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on August 4, 2026. On that day, Archer Daniels Midland is projected to report earnings of $1.27 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 36.56%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $22.38 billion, indicating a 5.71% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $4.76 per share and a revenue of $84.48 billion, indicating changes of +38.78% and +5.25%, respectively, from the former year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Archer Daniels Midland. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 6.61% higher. Currently, Archer Daniels Midland is carrying a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
In the context of valuation, Archer Daniels Midland is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 17.48. This denotes a premium relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 14.14.
The Agriculture - Operations industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 96, putting it in the top 40% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know

Tyson Foods, Inc. TSN is likely to witness the growth of both top and bottom lines when it reports third-quarter 2026 earnings on Aug. 3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $14.1 billion, indicating growth of 1.8% from the prior-year quarter’s reported figure.
The consensus mark for earnings has decreased a penny in the past 30 days to $1.03 per share, which implies a 13.2% increase from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. TSN has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 18.1%, on average.
Tyson Foods, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Factors Likely to Influence TSN’s Upcoming Results
Tyson Foods is likely to have benefited from resilient demand for animal protein, with consumers continuing to prioritize affordable, protein-rich meal options. Its diversified portfolio across chicken, beef, pork and value-added products is expected to have supported demand across both retail and foodservice channels. Continued strength in branded offerings and healthy consumer preference for convenient, high-protein foods is also likely to have aided the company’s top-line performance in the upcoming quarter.
The Prepared Foods segment is expected to have remained a key contributor to performance. Continued momentum across Tyson Foods’ branded portfolio, supported by product innovation, expanded distribution and efficient promotional investments, is likely to have driven market share gains. Strength in value-added products, favorable product mix and solid customer demand are expected to have supported volumes. Pricing actions and ongoing productivity initiatives are also likely to have helped offset inflationary pressures on raw materials and packaging costs.
The Chicken segment is likely to have remained a bright spot, supported by steady consumer demand and disciplined operational execution. Improvements in live production, yield, labor productivity and supply-chain efficiencies are expected to have aided profitability. Strength across retail and foodservice channels, coupled with favorable product mix and continued momentum in the chicken genetics business, is likely to have supported segment performance despite a relatively normalized commodity pricing environment.
However, persistent challenges in the Beef segment are likely to have remained a drag on overall profitability. Tight cattle supplies and elevated live cattle costs are expected to have continued pressuring margins, even amid resilient beef demand. Ongoing manufacturing footprint optimization and capacity rationalization efforts might have provided some operational benefits, though these are unlikely to have fully offset industry-wide cost pressures. Meanwhile, relatively balanced conditions in the Pork business are likely to have supported stable operating performance in the third quarter.
Earnings Whispers for TSN
Our proven model doesn’t conclusively predict an earnings beat for Tyson Foods this time. 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, which is not the case here.
Tyson Foods carries a Zacks Rank #3 and has an Earnings ESP of -2.91%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Stocks With the Favorable Combination
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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company ADM currently has an Earnings ESP of +11.52% and a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Archer-Daniels’ upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at $1.27, which implies a 36.6% rise year over year. The consensus estimate for ADM’s quarterly revenues is pinned at $22.38 billion, which calls for 5.7% growth from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter. ADM delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 5.4%, on average.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation KMB currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.43% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kimberly-Clark’s upcoming quarterly revenues is pegged at $4.23 billion. The figure implies a 1.7% increase from the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kimberly-Clark’s quarterly earnings per share is pegged at $2.00, indicating a 4.2% gain from the year-ago period. KMB delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 19.1%, on average.
Monster Beverage Corporation MNST currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.61% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The consensus estimate for Monster Beverage’s quarterly revenues is pinned at $2.42 billion, which indicates 14.5% growth from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at 59 cents, which implies a 13.5% increase year over year. MNST delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9.6%, on average.
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Tyson Foods Q3 Earnings Coming Up: What Should Investors Expect?

Darling Ingredients Inc. DAR is likely to witness a top-and bottom-line increase when it reports second-quarter 2026 earnings on July 30. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $1.8 billion, suggesting growth of 21.8% from the year-ago period figure.
The consensus mark for earnings has risen from $1.28 to $1.45 over the past seven days, which implies substantial growth from 9 cents reported in the year-ago period. DAR has a trailing four-quarter surprise of 16.1%, on average.
Factors Likely to Influence DAR’s Upcoming Results
Darling Ingredients’ second-quarter performance is likely to have benefited from a more favorable operating environment, improving commodity markets and continued operational execution across its global platform. Management expected earnings momentum to strengthen as 2026 progressed and projected core ingredients EBITDA of $260-$275 million for the quarter.
Higher fat and protein prices are expected to have supported revenues and margins, with the acceleration in North American fat prices beginning in March and expected to flow through during May and June. Strong poultry volumes, healthy global raw-material availability, improved product quality and sales into higher-value markets are likely to have provided additional support.
Growing collagen demand in Europe and Asia, broader applications across food, nutrition and health products, and favorable pricing and product mix are likely to have aided the Food business. Fuel results may also have increased sharply, as Diamond Green Diesel was expected to produce roughly 320 million gallons and operate near full capacity amid constructive renewable-diesel margins. Higher European energy prices may have supported non-DGD operations as well.
However, stagnant cattle supplies, commodity-price realization lags and early-quarter tariff-related pressure in Brazil may have limited some margin upside.
Earnings Whispers for DAR
Our proven model doesn’t conclusively predict an earnings beat for Darling Ingredients this time. 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, which is not the case here.
Darling Ingredients currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 and has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Stocks With the Favorable Combination
Here are some companies worth considering, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting cycle.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company ADM currently has an Earnings ESP of +11.52% and a Zacks Rank of 2. The consensus estimate for ADM’s quarterly revenues is pinned at $22.4 billion, which calls for 5.7% growth from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Archer-Daniels’ upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at $1.27, which implies a 36.6% rise year over year. ADM delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 5.4%, on average.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation KMB currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.43% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kimberly-Clark’s upcoming quarterly revenues is pegged at $4.2 billion. The figure indicates a 1.7% increase from the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kimberly-Clark’s quarterly earnings per share is pegged at $2.00, suggesting a 4.2% gain from the year-ago period figure. KMB delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 19.1%, on average.
Monster Beverage Corporation MNST currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.61% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The consensus estimate for Monster Beverage’s quarterly revenues is pinned at $2.4 billion, which implies 14.5% growth from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at 59 cents, which calls for a 13.5% jump year over year. MNST delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9.6%, on average.
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Darling Ingredients Q2 Earnings on Deck: What to Expect From DAR?

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. CHD is likely to witness a top-and bottom-line decline when it reports second-quarter 2026 earnings on July 31. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $1.5 billion, marginally lower than the year-ago period’s revenues of $1.51 billion.
The consensus mark for earnings has remained unchanged over the past 30 days at 89 cents a share, which suggests a decline of 5.3% from the figure reported in the year-ago period. CHD has a trailing four-quarter surprise of 6.5%, on average.
Factors Likely to Influence CHD’s Upcoming Results
Church & Dwight’s second-quarter results are likely to reflect the continued impact of the company’s 2025 strategic portfolio actions. Management expects reported sales to decrease about 1% year over year, despite forecasting organic sales growth of roughly 3%, with the reported decline attributable entirely to the portfolio changes.
The company is also likely to have faced continued pressure from higher commodity and transportation costs related to the Middle East conflict. Although management expects gross margin to expand by approximately 50 basis points in the quarter, transportation-cost inflation ahead of planned mitigation efforts may have limited margin expansion.
Higher operating expenses are also expected to have weighed on earnings. Management expects increased marketing investments and higher SG&A expenses, including Touchland-related amortization, to more than offset gross-margin gains. As a result, the company projected adjusted EPS of 88 cents for the quarter while indicating that earnings growth would remain back-half weighted.
On the positive side, innovation-led volume growth is likely to have supported organic sales. Strength in brands such as THERABREATH, ARM & HAMMER and HERO, backed by distribution gains, market-share expansion and new product launches, may have aided demand. Productivity initiatives could also have partially offset inflationary pressures, supporting the modest gross-margin expansion anticipated for the quarter.
Earnings Whispers for CHD
Our proven model predicts an earnings beat for Church & Dwight this time. 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, which is exactly the case here.
Church & Dwight currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 and has an Earnings ESP of +0.65%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Other Stocks With the Favorable Combination
Here are some other companies worth considering, as our model shows that these, too, have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting cycle.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company ADM currently has an Earnings ESP of +11.52% and a Zacks Rank of 2. The consensus estimate for ADM’s quarterly revenues is pinned at $22.4 billion, which calls for 5.7% growth from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Archer-Daniels’ upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at $1.27, which implies a 36.6% rise year over year. ADM delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 5.4%, on average.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation KMB currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.43% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kimberly-Clark’s upcoming quarterly revenues is pegged at $4.2 billion. The figure indicates a 1.7% increase from the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kimberly-Clark’s quarterly earnings per share is pegged at $2.00, suggesting a 4.2% gain from the year-ago period figure. KMB delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 19.1%, on average.
Monster Beverage Corporation MNST currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.61% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The consensus estimate for Monster Beverage’s quarterly revenues is pinned at $2.4 billion, which suggests 14.5% growth from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at 59 cents, which calls for a 13.5% jump year over year. MNST delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9.6%, on average.
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Is Church & Dwight Positioned for a Beat in Q2 Earnings Release?

The market expects Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on August 4, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on theearnings call it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus Estimate
This agribusiness giant is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.27 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +36.6%.
Revenues are expected to be $22.38 billion, up 5.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions Trend
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.3% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings Whisper
Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for ADM?
For ADM, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +11.52%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination indicates that ADM will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?
While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that ADM would post earnings of $0.66 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.71, delivering a surprise of +7.58%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom Line
An earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
ADM appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Expected Results of an Industry Player
Among the stocks in the Zacks Agriculture - Operations industry, Corteva, Inc. (CTVA), is soon expected to post earnings of $2.24 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +1.8%. This quarter's revenue is expected to be $6.62 billion, up 2.6% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for Corteva, Inc. has been revised 89.9% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a higher Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +1.13%.
This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), suggests that Corteva, Inc. will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
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Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Altria Group, Inc. MO is likely to register growth in both top and bottom lines when it reports second-quarter 2026 earnings on July 30.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter revenues is pinned at $5.36 billion, indicating a 1.4% increase from the same period last year. Meanwhile, the consensus mark for earnings has remained unchanged in the past 30 days at $1.50 per share, indicating 4.2% growth from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. Altria has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 2.9%.
Altria Group, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Things to Consider About Altria’s Upcoming Results
Altria’s second-quarter performance is likely to have been supported by continued pricing strength across its smokeable products business, despite an industry environment marked by declining cigarette volumes. Strong net price realization, disciplined revenue management and resilient demand for premium brands are likely to have helped offset lower shipment volumes. However, persistent macroeconomic pressures and consumer downtrading toward discount offerings might have remained a drag on overall volume and product mix.
The company’s oral tobacco business is likely to have remained a key area of support, driven by continued momentum in nicotine pouches. The nationwide rollout of on! PLUS, broader retail availability and sustained consumer interest in smoke-free alternatives are likely to have supported shipment growth during the quarter. However, heightened competition in the nicotine pouch category, along with higher promotional spending and product mix pressures, is likely to have weighed on segment margins. The Zacks Consensus Estimate indicates a decrease of 1.7% in the Oral Tobacco Products revenues.
The Smokeable Products segment is likely to have remained the primary contributor to quarterly performance. Cigarette shipment volumes are likely to have continued declining year over year, although the pace of decline might have remained more moderate amid reduced cross-category movement to illicit disposable e-vapor products. Strong pricing, stable premium brand performance and disciplined portfolio execution are likely to have supported revenues and earnings, partially offsetting the impact of volume softness and a value-seeking consumer environment. The Zacks Consensus Estimate implies an increase of 1% in the Smokeable Products revenues.
Earnings Whispers for MO Stock
Our proven model doesn’t conclusively predict an earnings beat for Altria 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, which is not the case here.
Altria currently has a Zacks Rank #2 and an Earnings ESP of -1.34%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Stocks With the Favorable Combination
Here are some companies worth considering, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting cycle.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company ADM currently has an Earnings ESP of +11.52% and a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Archer-Daniels’ upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at $1.27, which implies a 36.6% rise year over year. The consensus estimate for ADM’s quarterly revenues is pinned at $22.38 billion, which calls for 5.7% growth from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter. ADM delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 5.4%, on average.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation KMB currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.43% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kimberly-Clark’s upcoming quarterly revenues is pegged at $4.23 billion. The figure implies a 1.7% increase from the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kimberly-Clark’s quarterly earnings per share is pegged at $2.00, indicating a 4.2% gain from the year-ago period figure. KMB delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 19.1%, on average.
Monster Beverage Corporation MNST currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.61% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The consensus estimate for Monster Beverage’s quarterly revenues is pinned at $2.42 billion, which indicates 14.5% growth from the figure reported in the prior-year quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the upcoming quarter’s EPS is pegged at 59 cents, which implies a 13.5% increase year over year. MNST delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9.6%, on average.
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