How does Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) make money?

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) primarily makes money through Ag Services and Oilseeds, which accounts for 77.1% of total revenue. For TTM through Q4 2025, Archer-Daniels-Midland generated $80.29B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 1.3%.

What is Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) gross profit margin?

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) reported a gross profit margin of 5.8% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $4.66B in gross profit. This means Archer-Daniels-Midland retains 5.8% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) operating profit margin?

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) reported an operating profit margin of 1.3% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $1.06B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) net profit margin?

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) reported a net profit margin of 1.3% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $1.08B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

How much does Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) spend on capital expenditures?

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) spent $1.25B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q4 2025 (1.6% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) free cash flow?

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) generated $4.20B in free cash flow for TTM through Q4 2025 (5.2% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

What is Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) effective tax rate?

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) had an effective tax rate of 14.5% for TTM through Q4 2025. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

How Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) generated $80.29B in revenue, earning $1.08B in net profit (1.3% margin). Its largest revenue source is Ag Services and Oilseeds (77.1% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q4 2025

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending December 31, 2025 (reported February 17, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) make money?: Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) primarily makes money through Ag Services and Oilseeds, which accounts for 77.1% of total revenue. For TTM through Q4 2025, Archer-Daniels-Midland generated $80.29B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 1.3%.
What is Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) gross profit margin?: Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) reported a gross profit margin of 5.8% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $4.66B in gross profit. This means Archer-Daniels-Midland retains 5.8% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) operating profit margin?: Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) reported an operating profit margin of 1.3% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $1.06B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) net profit margin?: Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) reported a net profit margin of 1.3% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $1.08B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) spend on capital expenditures?: Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) spent $1.25B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q4 2025 (1.6% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) free cash flow?: Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) generated $4.20B in free cash flow for TTM through Q4 2025 (5.2% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
What is Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) effective tax rate?: Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) had an effective tax rate of 14.5% for TTM through Q4 2025. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q4 2025.