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Archer-Daniels-Midland CompanyADM
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Flavors business drives Human Nutrition growth with strong sales in key regions.
Archer Daniels Midland Company's Flavors business is emerging as a key growth driver for its Human Nutrition segment, with operating profit in the segment surging 51% year over year to $139 million in the second quarter of 2026. Flavors sales increased in every key region, particularly in EMEA and Asia Pacific, where growth has been about 20% annually, driven by local customers in China and other Asian markets. Management expects Flavors to deliver at least mid-single-digit growth over the medium term, with operating profit likely to grow slightly higher due to operating leverage. The company is also building additional growth engines in Human Nutrition, such as Specialty Ingredients, which is improving with recovering volumes at Decatur East and better emulsifier performance. ADM shares have gained 26% in the past six months, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 EPS indicates 52.2% year-over-year growth.
Archer-Daniels-Midland CompanyFlavors business drives Human Nutrition growth with strong sales in key regions.