Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:ADM) shares were trading higher in the premarket session on Tuesday after the company reported first-quarter results.
The company reported quarterly adjusted earnings per share of 70 cents, beating the Street view of 67 cents. Quarterly sales of $20.18 billion missed the analyst consensus estimate of $21.94 billion.
Earnings before income taxes were $353 million for the first quarter ended March 31, down 60% from the prior-year quarter.
The total segment operating profit was $747 million, down 38% from the prior year’s quarter. It excluded $49 million in specified items, primarily driven by restructuring charges.
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The Ag Services and Oilseeds segment operating profit was $412 million, down 52% year over year. The Carbohydrate Solutions segment operating profit was $240 million, down 3%. The Nutrition segment operating profit was $95 million, up 13%.
The company reported a trailing four-quarter average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.4% and an adjusted ROIC of 7.0% over the same period.
“Looking forward, the focused execution of our team will be foundational to navigating market uncertainty,” said Juan Luciano, CEO and board chair.
Outlook: “Based on our self-help agenda and execution agility, we are reaffirming our full-year guidance for 2025 but expect to deliver at the lower end of the range, given current market conditions,” Luciano added.
Archer-Daniels-Midland reaffirmed its full-year 2025 adjusted EPS guidance of $4.00 to $4.75, compared to the Street estimate of $4.10.
The firm noted signs of weakening customer demand, particularly in its Carbohydrate Solutions segment, and has lowered volume expectations for select markets and products.
Price Action: At last check on Tuesday, ADM shares were trading higher by 0.53% to $47.75 premarket.
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