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Archer Daniels (ADM) Q1 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates, Stock Up
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Shares of Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM - Free Report) rose more than 2% before the trading session on Apr 26, following impressive first-quarter 2021 results, wherein both top and bottom lines advanced year over year. Despite the tough ongoing environment, it reported the sixth straight quarter of adjusted operating profit growth. Also, solid demand for majority of its products contributed to quarterly growth. Management expects strong momentum to continue as governments in several regions are easing restrictions with the acceleration of vaccine rollout. Apart from these, it remains on track with its transformation strategy, which focuses on productivity and innovation.
Encouragingly, the company remains optimistic about 2021 and envisions another year of strong earnings growth. Moreover, it anticipates significant year-over-year growth across all its segments in 2021.
Q1 Highlights
Adjusted earnings of $1.39 per share in the first quarter outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.00. The figure also improved more than two folds compared to 64 cents in the year-ago quarter. On a reported basis, the company’s earnings were $1.22 per share, up 77% from the prior-year quarter’s 69 cents.
Revenues advanced 26.2% year over year to $18,893 million and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $16,779 million. Solid sales across majority of the segments contributed to the top line.
Segment-wise, revenues for the Nutrition and the Ag Services & Oilseeds segments improved 35.5% and 6.3% year over year to $1,563 million and $15,007 million, respectively. Meanwhile, the metric declined 4% to $2,223 million for the Carbohydrate Solutions unit.
Gross profit increased 62.8% year over year to $1,548 million, while gross margin expanded 180 basis points (bps) to 8.2% in the quarter under review. SG&A expenses rose 12.8% to $749 million.
Moreover, Archer Daniels reported an adjusted segment operating profit of $1,199 million in first-quarter 2021, up 86.5% from the year-ago quarter. On a GAAP basis, the company’s segmental operating profits grew nearly 85% year over year to $1,105 million.
Archer Daniels Midland Company Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Adjusted operating profit at Ag Services & Oilseeds increased 84.1% year over year to $777 million. Operating results gained from solid performance in North America, driven by robust demand in China. On the flip side, a slow-selling season for Brazilian farmers as compared to the first quarter of 2020 along with dismal margins and rising freight costs led to the sluggishness in South America. Also, unfavorable timing acted as a deterrent.
Moreover, strong margins in soybean and softseed crushing on the back of healthy demand for vegetable oil and tight soybean stocks contributed positively to the crushing business. Operating results for Refined Products and Other improved year over year, driven by solid margins in North America and EMEAI refined oils.
The Carbohydrate Solutions segment’s adjusted operating profit surged 281% to $259 million. Starches and sweeteners gained from better pricing in ethanol, solid performance in corn oil as well as favorable co-product values. Moreover, Vantage Corn Processors performed well year over year on higher demand for USP-grade alcohol and sturdy margins on the distribution of fuel ethanol.
In the Nutrition segment, adjusted operating profit of $154 million grew 8.5% from $154 million in the year-ago quarter owing to significant gains in Human and Animal Nutrition units. The Human Nutrition division gained from higher sales across various segments, particularly beverages. Also, positive product mix in both North America and strong margins in EMEAI regions remained upsides. Further, Health and Wellness performed well year over year, driven by demand for probiotics and fibers. Meanwhile, the Animal Nutrition unit remained drab year over year due to sluggish demand and rising input costs stemming from COVID-19 impacts, particularly in South America. This was somewhat offset by improved performance in amino acids and a positive product mix.
Other Financials
Archer Daniels ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $694 million, long-term debt, including current maturities, of $8,437 million and shareholders’ equity of $20,861 million.
In the quarter ending Mar 31, 2021, the company provided $298 million in cash for operating activities. Additionally, it paid out dividends of $208 million in the said period.
Price Performance
In the past three months, shares of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company have gained 18.4% compared with the industry’s 18.5% growth.
Corteva (CTVA - Free Report) has a long-term earnings growth rate of 14.1% and currently, a Zacks Rank #2.
The Hain Celestial Group (HAIN - Free Report) — another Zacks Rank #2 stock — delivered an earnings surprise of 26.7%, on average, over the trailing four quarters.
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Archer Daniels (ADM) Q1 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates, Stock Up
Shares of Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM - Free Report) rose more than 2% before the trading session on Apr 26, following impressive first-quarter 2021 results, wherein both top and bottom lines advanced year over year. Despite the tough ongoing environment, it reported the sixth straight quarter of adjusted operating profit growth. Also, solid demand for majority of its products contributed to quarterly growth. Management expects strong momentum to continue as governments in several regions are easing restrictions with the acceleration of vaccine rollout. Apart from these, it remains on track with its transformation strategy, which focuses on productivity and innovation.
Encouragingly, the company remains optimistic about 2021 and envisions another year of strong earnings growth. Moreover, it anticipates significant year-over-year growth across all its segments in 2021.
Q1 Highlights
Adjusted earnings of $1.39 per share in the first quarter outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.00. The figure also improved more than two folds compared to 64 cents in the year-ago quarter. On a reported basis, the company’s earnings were $1.22 per share, up 77% from the prior-year quarter’s 69 cents.
Revenues advanced 26.2% year over year to $18,893 million and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $16,779 million. Solid sales across majority of the segments contributed to the top line.
Segment-wise, revenues for the Nutrition and the Ag Services & Oilseeds segments improved 35.5% and 6.3% year over year to $1,563 million and $15,007 million, respectively. Meanwhile, the metric declined 4% to $2,223 million for the Carbohydrate Solutions unit.
Gross profit increased 62.8% year over year to $1,548 million, while gross margin expanded 180 basis points (bps) to 8.2% in the quarter under review. SG&A expenses rose 12.8% to $749 million.
Moreover, Archer Daniels reported an adjusted segment operating profit of $1,199 million in first-quarter 2021, up 86.5% from the year-ago quarter. On a GAAP basis, the company’s segmental operating profits grew nearly 85% year over year to $1,105 million.
Archer Daniels Midland Company Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Segment Operating Profit Discussion
Adjusted operating profit at Ag Services & Oilseeds increased 84.1% year over year to $777 million. Operating results gained from solid performance in North America, driven by robust demand in China. On the flip side, a slow-selling season for Brazilian farmers as compared to the first quarter of 2020 along with dismal margins and rising freight costs led to the sluggishness in South America. Also, unfavorable timing acted as a deterrent.
Moreover, strong margins in soybean and softseed crushing on the back of healthy demand for vegetable oil and tight soybean stocks contributed positively to the crushing business. Operating results for Refined Products and Other improved year over year, driven by solid margins in North America and EMEAI refined oils.
The Carbohydrate Solutions segment’s adjusted operating profit surged 281% to $259 million. Starches and sweeteners gained from better pricing in ethanol, solid performance in corn oil as well as favorable co-product values. Moreover, Vantage Corn Processors performed well year over year on higher demand for USP-grade alcohol and sturdy margins on the distribution of fuel ethanol.
In the Nutrition segment, adjusted operating profit of $154 million grew 8.5% from $154 million in the year-ago quarter owing to significant gains in Human and Animal Nutrition units. The Human Nutrition division gained from higher sales across various segments, particularly beverages. Also, positive product mix in both North America and strong margins in EMEAI regions remained upsides. Further, Health and Wellness performed well year over year, driven by demand for probiotics and fibers. Meanwhile, the Animal Nutrition unit remained drab year over year due to sluggish demand and rising input costs stemming from COVID-19 impacts, particularly in South America. This was somewhat offset by improved performance in amino acids and a positive product mix.
Other Financials
Archer Daniels ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $694 million, long-term debt, including current maturities, of $8,437 million and shareholders’ equity of $20,861 million.
In the quarter ending Mar 31, 2021, the company provided $298 million in cash for operating activities. Additionally, it paid out dividends of $208 million in the said period.
Price Performance
In the past three months, shares of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company have gained 18.4% compared with the industry’s 18.5% growth.
Other Stocks to Consider
Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. (CCU - Free Report) , a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock, has an expected long-term earnings growth rate of 10.2%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Corteva (CTVA - Free Report) has a long-term earnings growth rate of 14.1% and currently, a Zacks Rank #2.
The Hain Celestial Group (HAIN - Free Report) — another Zacks Rank #2 stock — delivered an earnings surprise of 26.7%, on average, over the trailing four quarters.
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If you’re looking for big gains, there couldn’t be a better time to get in on a young industry primed to skyrocket from $17.7 billion back in 2019 to an expected $73.6 billion by 2027.
After a clean sweep of 6 election referendums in 5 states, pot is now legal in 36 states plus D.C. Federal legalization is expected soon and that could be a still greater bonanza for investors. Even before the latest wave of legalization, Zacks Investment Research has recommended pot stocks that have shot up as high as +285.9%
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