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Nov. 4, 2025 Source: ADM news release Chicago, IL -- "During the third quarter, we made solid progress in areas within our control, as we navigated a highly dynamic global environment. We advanced our portfolio optimization initiatives, accomplished cost savings through targeted streamlining, efficiently ran our plants, and generated robust cash flow," said Chair of the Board and CEO Juan Luciano. "In AS&O, we achieved several volume records and sharpened our inventory management, both contributing to our overall cash flow. In Carbohydrate Solutions, we delivered another sequentially steady quarter, with uplift from improved ethanol margins. In Nutrition, we achieved sequential growth in operating profit, with record revenue achieved in Flavors North America. Looking forward, we expect biofuel policy clarity and trade policy evolution to provide demand signals for our industry. However, based on the environment since our last earnings call, we are revising our 2025 full-year expectations primarily to reflect lower crush margins. We are a company built to endure cycles, and our asset network, combined with our skilled workforce, will remain a source of reliable strength for our farmers, customers, partners and investors." Agriculture Services and Oilseeds Summary (AS&O) AS&O segment operating profit was $379 million during the third quarter of 2025, down 21% compared to the prior year quarter. Ag Services subsegment operating profit was 78% higher versus the prior year quarter, driven primarily by higher export activity in North America. In addition, results for South America improved as the prior year quarter was negatively impacted by higher costs related to industry-wide logistics take-or-pay contracts. There were approximately $4 million of net positive mark-to-market timing impacts during the quarter, compared to approximately $50 million of net negative impacts in the prior year quarter. Crushing subsegment operating profit was 93% lower versus the prior year quarter, driven by lower margins as a result of muted demand due to the deferral of U.S. biofuel policy and challenges with international trade flows. The company has focused on optimizing its operations, and as a result, global crush volumes increased by 2.6% sequentially and 2.2% as compared to the prior year quarter. There were approximately $41 million of net positive mark-to-market timing impacts during the quarter, compared to approximately zero of net impacts in the prior year quarter. Additionally, the prior year quarter benefited from $24 million of insurance proceeds. Refined Products and Other subsegment operating profit was 3% lower versus the prior year quarter, primarily due to biodiesel and refining margins being negatively impacted by deferred biofuel policy, which has restrained North American demand. There were approximately $8 million of net negative mark-to-market timing impacts during the quarter, compared to approximately $20 million of net negative impacts in the prior year quarter. Equity earnings from the company's investment in Wilmar were approximately 10% lower versus the prior year quarter and exclude the $163 million penalty charge, which has been treated as a specified item. To read the entire report click here. Tweet |
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