Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) Options Positioning, Max Pain & Unusual Sweeps

$76.91 +0.93% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $76.89

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 64/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C β€’ HOLD / WATCH Cap $37.07B
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As of 2026-11-03, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 64/100 at a spot price of $76.91 (+0.93% 1D, market cap $37.07B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 17/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20. Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, ADM ranks #32 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Staples sector (Packaged Foods), ADM carries a Roarable C (64/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 34.1x, gross margin of 20.2%, and ROIC of 3.2%. By comparison, KHC (The Kraft Heinz Company) holds a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -6.6%, cap $28.86B) and BG (Bunge Limited) posts a E grade (32/100 RQD, P/E 22.6x, ROIC 3.3%, cap $18.57B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BG leads on earnings multiple (22.6x) while MDLZ leads on capital efficiency (7.7% ROIC).

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Per ADM's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000007084), Archer-Daniels-Midland Company generated $24.96B in revenue (+2.4% YoY), $1.08B in net income, and $4.20B in free cash flow against $52.39B in total assets and $6.61B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $76.89 (-0.02%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) β€’ 16.8% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 64/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 55.2% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH β€’ C
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ Β· Rk B
Cash (12)Whales (9)SEC (12)Macro (17)CEO (14)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.7% Base Target
$93 Bull$79 Base$62 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ADM)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±4.8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (64/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY ADM SCORES 64/100 (C) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+17/20 pts (27% of score)

FRED Regime Γ— Technicals: 64% of 52W Range β€’ RSI-14 at 38.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+14/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 70% Net Buy β€’ Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-11 pts vs max)

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
72
Grade B$83.64-5.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
69
Grade B-$79.36-2.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
67
Grade B-$77.23-0.4% Next Q
Current
64
Grade C$76.91+1.1% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: B (72) β†’ C (64)Full Audit β†’
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Even with a 64/100 (C) score, ADM faces multiple-compression risk if 34.1x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares) β€” any gross margin slip below 17.7% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($81.71) or 200D SMA ($76.67) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($78.99) toward Bear Floor ($61.61).

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HISTORICAL 20D VOLATILITY SWING
Β±4.8%
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ADM // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +0.84%πŸ›‘οΈ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $76.20H $76.91L $76.20C $76.91VOL 4.14M
RES: $89.08SUP: $75.86SMA50: $81.71SMA200: $76.67
$90.53$83.16$75.80$68.43$61.06RES $89.08SUP $75.86$76.912026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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ADM Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
26.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +2.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Staples Rank #32 of 146 βš”οΈ KHC vs ADM Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Staples Peer Comparison (ADM vs. KHC, BG, GIS, MDLZ)

Industry: Packaged Foods (41 Tracked Issuers)

Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) ranks #32 by composite RQD confidence (64/100, grade C) and #18 by equity capitalization ($37.07B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BG leads on earnings valuation at 22.6x trailing P/E, while MDLZ leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 7.7% ROIC and 28.4% gross margin. MDLZ currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 72/100 (B) compared with ADM at 64/100 (C).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
ADM ACTIVE
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
C 64/100 34.1x 20.2% 3.2% +0.93% $37.07B Benchmark Subject
KHC
The Kraft Heinz Company
D+ 53/100 β€” 33.3% -6.6% +1.84% $28.86B /khc-vs-adm β†’
BG
Bunge Limited
E 32/100 22.6x 20.1% 3.3% +0.65% $18.57B /bg-vs-adm β†’
GIS
General Mills Inc.
D+ 53/100 β€” 33.6% 3.8% +2.91% $18.33B /gis-vs-adm β†’
MDLZ
Mondelez International Inc.
B 72/100 32.6x 28.4% 7.7% +3.85% $82.20B /mdlz-vs-adm β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0000007084

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) reported GAAP revenue of $24.96B (+2.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $24.37B , and -2.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.08B, operating cash flow of $5.45B, and free cash flow of $4.20B (+242.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, ADM closed FY2025 with $52.39B in total assets against $6.61B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.19, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $24.96B $1.08B $5.45B $4.20B $52.39B $6.61B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $24.37B $1.80B $2.79B $1.23B $53.27B $7.58B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $25.69B $3.48B $4.46B $3.30B $30.83B $7.21B

3. ADM Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is ADM stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 64/100 at a spot price of $76.91 (+0.93% 1D, market cap $37.07B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 17/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20. Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, ADM ranks #32 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ADM compare to KHC and BG in the Consumer Staples sector?

Within the Consumer Staples sector (Packaged Foods), ADM carries a Roarable C (64/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 34.1x, gross margin of 20.2%, and ROIC of 3.2%. By comparison, KHC (The Kraft Heinz Company) holds a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -6.6%, cap $28.86B) and BG (Bunge Limited) posts a E grade (32/100 RQD, P/E 22.6x, ROIC 3.3%, cap $18.57B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BG leads on earnings multiple (22.6x) while MDLZ leads on capital efficiency (7.7% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ADM?

Per ADM's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000007084), Archer-Daniels-Midland Company generated $24.96B in revenue (+2.4% YoY), $1.08B in net income, and $4.20B in free cash flow against $52.39B in total assets and $6.61B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is ADM trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ADM last traded at $76.91 (+0.93% on volume of 4,139,049 shares), positioning the stock -5.87% below its 50-day simple moving average ($81.71) and +0.31% above its 200-day simple moving average ($76.67). Across its 52-week range of $55.58 to $88.75, ADM sits at the 64.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 38.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±4.8% ($73.22 to $80.60).

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 64/100 (C) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

ADM β€” Archer-Daniels-Midland Company: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:11:55Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, ADM scores 59 out of 100, a letter grade of C-, with a verdict label of "Roarable Hold β€” Cautious Neutral." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 (ROIC 3.2%; FCF yield 11.45%), Whale 13F Flow at 8/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 14/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 13/20 (Beta 0.96; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 12/20 (Altman Z 2.19; Piotroski F 6/9; Debt/Equity 0.24).

Read together, the pillars describe a company with a strong cash-generation profile relative to its return on capital, a below-median score on institutional flow, and a moderate balance sheet. The highest-scoring pillar is insider conviction, while whale 13F flow is the weakest, which suggests that the institutional picture is less supportive than the insider signal. A beta near 1.0 means the stock has tended to move in line with the broad market, so macro regime fit scores as neutral rather than a source of either tailwind or headwind. The C- grade and "Hold" label frame the rating as a cautious neutral: the scoring does not point to a strong buy or sell case, and upside depends on whether the cash-flow strength translates into improved returns on capital. Valuation is a central tradeoff: the trailing P/E of 34.1 and EV/EBITDA of 17.8 are elevated relative to the thin 3.2% ROIC, so an investor is paying a premium for cash flow whose durability is not yet demonstrated by returns. These are educational observations drawn from the rating, not a personalized recommendation.

Business

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company is listed on the NYSE and classified in the Consumer Staples sector, Packaged Foods industry,

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, six items reference ADM. Two are flagged as CATALYST (GREEN) and four as MARKET WIRE (YELLOW). Headlines describe a stock decline on a day the market improved, an earnings preview framed around "caution warranted amid recent financial volatility," a reduction in holdings by Kieckhefer Group LLC as reported by MarketBeat, and general market-action coverage. The catalyst items are labeled as such in the feed, but their specific content is not detailed in the source summaries. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Risk watch items in the feed are limited to the volatility and earnings-preview framing; β€” for any further quantified catalyst.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as NONE, with no upstream or downstream links and no sector correlations listed. Upstream dependencies: β€” Downstream dependencies: β€” Sector correlations: β€” Second-order bottlenecks: β€” The only sector placement available is Consumer Staples / Packaged Foods, which is the basis for the macro regime pillar's sector sensitivity reference.

Open Questions

  • What drove the decline in net income from $3.48B in FY 2023 to $1.08B in FY 2025 while revenue stayed in a narrow band, and is margin recovery expected?
  • Why is EPS reported as N/A across all three periods when trailing EPS is listed at 2.24, and how does that reconcile with net income?
  • What are the specific contents of the two CATALYST-flagged news items, and what does the upcoming earnings preview anticipate?
  • What is the cash balance for FY 2023, which is recorded as N/A, and how does it affect the liquidity picture?
  • What are the analyst consensus ratings, price targets, and any insider or 13F holder positions behind the whale and insider pillar scores?

ADM Live News Feed, Press Releases & Catalyst Wire

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FY 2025 free cash flow of $4204.0M exceeded net income of $1078.0M, and the FCF yield of 11.45% signals substantial cash generation rel

Picked up a starter position in ADM in my $100K Virtual Cash book at $76.91. FY 2025 free cash flow of $4204.0M exceeded net income of $1078.0M, and the FCF yield of 11.45% signals substantial cash generation relative to the market price.. Trading inside a $55.58–$88.75 52-week range with 11.45% FCF yield gives solid downside support if Packaged Foods multiples expand this quarter.

CapAlloc_Nerd πŸ‚ BULL

@BreakoutHunter Agree on the RQD 64/100 quality, though with 0.96 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $76.91 and keeping dry powder in case we test $71.53.

FO ForensicBear 10-K Footnote Auditor 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $58.45 (-24.0%)
Spot @ $76.91

ROIC of 3.2% and a trailing P/E of 34.1 leave the stock priced at a premium for returns that remain thin, with whale 13F flow scoring o

ROIC of 3.2% and a trailing P/E of 34.1 leave the stock priced at a premium for returns that remain thin, with whale 13F flow scoring only 8/20.. Look at the math on ADM: paying 34.1x trailing P/E for 3.2% ROIC and 5.3% operating margins leaves zero margin of safety if Packaged Foods demand softens. I'd wait for a retest of $67.68 before getting long.

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