Archer Daniels Midland Profit Margin

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) currently reports a profit margin of 1.34% as of March 2026. That compares with 1.63% in the prior-year period — down 17.7% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.42%. Use the charts on this page to explore Archer Daniels Midland's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Archer Daniels Midland's profit margin decreased from 1.63% to 1.34% — a 17.7% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Archer Daniels Midland's profit margin of 1.34% is lower than the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.42%. That is roughly 90.7% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Archer Daniels Midland's current 1.34% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 14.42%) and against ADM's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 1.34%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 14.42%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Archer Daniels Midland, and consider following ADM for alerts when major investors trade the stock.