ADM Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
ADM posted a solid performance in Q1 2025 despite a significant year-over-year decline in profit metrics. The company reaffirmed its full-year EPS guidance while acknowledging it expects results at the lower end of the range.
Adjusted EPS of $0.70 and net income of $295 million reflected a sharp decline from the prior year.
Revenue fell to $20.175 billion, down from $21.847 billion in Q1 2024.
Ag Services & Oilseeds segment experienced a 52% drop in operating profit due to weak crushing margins and trade policy impacts.
Cash flow from operations was negative due to significant changes in working capital.
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Forward Guidance
ADM reaffirmed its adjusted full-year EPS guidance range of $4.00 to $4.75 but expects to finish at the lower end due to continued macroeconomic uncertainty.
Positive Outlook
- Full-year EPS guidance reaffirmed.
- Cost-saving initiatives and operational realignments underway.
- Improved profitability in Nutrition segment.
- Strong ethanol performance in Vantage Corn Processors.
- Positive mark-to-market adjustments in refined products and crushing helped mitigate declines.
Challenges Ahead
- Significant profit decline in Ag Services & Oilseeds, especially Crushing subsegment.
- Lower cash flow from operations, at -$342 million.
- Trade and tariff uncertainties weighing on margins.
- Higher manufacturing and restructuring costs.
- Equity earnings from Wilmar dropped by 52% year-over-year.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income