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Dec 31, 2024
ADM Q4 2024 Earnings Report
ADM reported mixed Q4 2024 results with GAAP EPS up but adjusted EPS and segment operating profit down year-over-year. The company announced cost-saving initiatives and a dividend increase.
Key Takeaways
ADM's Q4 2024 earnings showed a mixed performance. GAAP EPS increased, but adjusted EPS and total segment operating profit decreased compared to the prior year. The company is focusing on cost savings and has announced a dividend increase.
GAAP earnings per share were $1.17, up 10% from the prior year quarter.
Adjusted earnings per share were $1.14, down 16% versus the prior year quarter.
Total segment operating profit was $1,051 million, down 16% versus the prior year quarter.
Announced targeted actions to deliver $500 – 750 million in cost savings over the next several years.
Forward Guidance
ADM expects adjusted earnings per share in the range of $4.00 to $4.75 per share for the full year 2025, reflecting weaker market fundamentals and on-going biofuel and trade policy uncertainty.
Positive Outlook
- Focused on improving operational performance
- Accelerating costs savings
- Simplifying our portfolio
- Targeted actions to deliver $500 – 750 million in cost savings over the next several years.
- Maintaining disciplined and balanced approach to capital allocation
Challenges Ahead
- Softer market conditions going into 2025
- Policy uncertainty around the world going into 2025
- Weaker market fundamentals
- On-going biofuel policy uncertainty
- Trade policy uncertainty
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