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U.S. Agricultural Products Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 05, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies33
  • 7D1.5%
  • 3M29.4%
  • 1Y58.2%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Agricultural Products industry has risen 1.5%, driven by gains in Darling Ingredients and Archer-Daniels-Midland of 9.1% and 2.2%, respectively. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 58%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 24% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Agricultural Products Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 05 Apr 2026US$86.4bUS$169.2bUS$2.5b21.5x34.1x0.5x
Tue, 03 Mar 2026US$81.4bUS$169.5bUS$2.5b25.5x32.3x0.5x
Thu, 29 Jan 2026US$78.6bUS$162.0bUS$3.1b20.2x25.4x0.5x
Sat, 27 Dec 2025US$61.0bUS$162.0bUS$3.1b17.3x19.7x0.4x
Mon, 24 Nov 2025US$61.9bUS$162.0bUS$3.1b17.5x20x0.4x
Wed, 22 Oct 2025US$65.9bUS$152.4bUS$3.1b12x20.9x0.4x
Fri, 19 Sep 2025US$61.8bUS$152.9bUS$3.0b11.8x20.5x0.4x
Sun, 17 Aug 2025US$61.3bUS$152.9bUS$3.0b12x20.2x0.4x
Tue, 15 Jul 2025US$64.5bUS$154.5bUS$3.0b13.9x21.2x0.4x
Thu, 12 Jun 2025US$50.7bUS$154.5bUS$3.0b10.6x16.7x0.3x
Sat, 10 May 2025US$50.2bUS$154.4bUS$3.1b13.1x16x0.3x
Mon, 07 Apr 2025US$46.3bUS$158.0bUS$3.7b11.5x12.4x0.3x
Wed, 05 Mar 2025US$48.6bUS$158.0bUS$3.7b11.8x13.1x0.3x
Fri, 31 Jan 2025US$53.1bUS$161.2bUS$3.7b13.1x14.4x0.3x
Sun, 29 Dec 2024US$52.5bUS$161.2bUS$3.7b13.2x14.3x0.3x
Tue, 26 Nov 2024US$56.8bUS$161.2bUS$3.7b13.6x15.3x0.4x
Thu, 24 Oct 2024US$57.1bUS$164.6bUS$4.9b10x11.6x0.3x
Sat, 21 Sep 2024US$61.9bUS$164.6bUS$4.9b12.1x12.6x0.4x
Mon, 19 Aug 2024US$59.6bUS$164.5bUS$4.7b11.9x12.7x0.4x
Wed, 17 Jul 2024US$63.0bUS$169.8bUS$5.9b10.8x10.7x0.4x
Fri, 14 Jun 2024US$60.6bUS$169.8bUS$5.9b8.9x10.2x0.4x
Sun, 12 May 2024US$64.2bUS$170.0bUS$6.0b8.1x10.8x0.4x
Tue, 09 Apr 2024US$64.8bUS$174.8bUS$6.9b6.7x9.4x0.4x
Thu, 07 Mar 2024US$59.0bUS$177.8bUS$7.1b7.3x8.3x0.3x
Sat, 03 Feb 2024US$59.9bUS$179.8bUS$6.7b9.5x8.9x0.3x
Mon, 01 Jan 2024US$71.3bUS$179.8bUS$6.7b11.1x10.7x0.4x
Wed, 29 Nov 2023US$71.0bUS$179.8bUS$6.7b10x10.6x0.4x
Fri, 27 Oct 2023US$70.1bUS$179.8bUS$6.6b9.3x10.6x0.4x
Sun, 24 Sep 2023US$76.3bUS$185.3bUS$6.8b10.5x11.2x0.4x
Tue, 22 Aug 2023US$81.4bUS$184.8bUS$6.8b11.1x11.9x0.4x
Thu, 20 Jul 2023US$80.9bUS$189.7bUS$6.6b11.9x12.2x0.4x
Sat, 17 Jun 2023US$76.4bUS$189.7bUS$6.6b11.9x11.6x0.4x
Mon, 15 May 2023US$75.4bUS$189.6bUS$6.6b11.9x11.3x0.4x
Wed, 12 Apr 2023US$78.6bUS$189.1bUS$6.5b12.9x12.1x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

12.1x


Total Market Cap: US$78.6bTotal Earnings: US$6.5bTotal Revenue: US$189.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Agricultural Products Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 14.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Agricultural Products industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 34.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 14.7x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.38x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Agricultural Products industry have declined 27% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 3.6% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Agricultural Products compare with similar industries?

US Market3.46%
Consumer Staples1.41%
Food0.67%
Agricultural Products1.53%
Packaged Foods and Meats0.44%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
DAR Darling IngredientsUS$64.659.1%
+US$852.4m		121.3%PE163.4x
ADM Archer-Daniels-MidlandUS$73.832.2%
+US$771.0m		70.4%PE33x
BG Bunge GlobalUS$129.420.5%
+US$135.5m		76.8%PE30.6x
INGR IngredionUS$112.760.6%
+US$40.9m		-13.9%PE9.7x
LOCL Local BountiUS$1.6450.5%
+US$12.3m		-65.5%PS0.8x

Latest News

EDBL
US$1.01
Edible Garden
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-95.5%
BG
US$129.42
Bunge Global
7D
0.5%
1Y
76.8%
VFF
US$2.74
Village Farms International
7D
2.2%
1Y
430.2%
DAR
US$64.65
Darling Ingredients
7D
9.1%
1Y
121.3%

DAR: EPA RFS Mandates And Q4 Execution Will Shape Balanced Risk Reward

Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Darling Ingredients by about $2 to roughly $64, citing a series of higher price targets tied to updated views on profit potential, revenue growth, and sector support following recent EPA volume mandates. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Darling Ingredients has been largely constructive, with several firms adjusting price targets higher and highlighting updated views on earnings power, regulatory support and execution in key segments such as Feed and Diamond Green Diesel (DGD).
LOCL
US$1.64
Local Bounti
7D
50.5%
1Y
-65.5%
AVX
US$0.58
Avax One Technology
7D
3.6%
1Y
-94.4%
RKDA
US$1.35
Arcadia Biosciences
7D
-8.0%
1Y
-50.5%
INGR
US$112.76
Ingredion
7D
0.6%
1Y
-13.9%

INGR: Health And Affordability Positioning Will Support Future Earnings Recovery

The analyst price target for Ingredion has edged up by about $0.43 to roughly $127.43, with analysts citing the company’s exposure to health and affordability trends, along with expectations for site-specific improvements, as key supports for this slight reset in valuation assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Ingredion highlights a mix of optimism and caution, with fresh coverage, adjusted price targets, and a focus on how current headwinds could influence execution and valuation over the next few years.
ADM
US$73.83
Archer-Daniels-Midland
7D
2.2%
1Y
70.4%
ALCO
US$42.16
Alico
7D
3.8%
1Y
43.5%
FDP
US$41.25
Fresh Del Monte Produce
7D
-1.6%
1Y
35.0%

FDP: Share Buybacks And Sponsorship Exposure Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have left their $52.00 price target on Fresh Del Monte Produce unchanged, reflecting consistent assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E multiple. What's in the News Fresh Del Monte Produce returned as the official sponsor of the Miami Open, offering three branded smoothie combinations at the Courtside Smoothie experience at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, from March 15 to March 29 (Key Developments).
LMNR
US$13.01
Limoneira
7D
-4.5%
1Y
-23.9%

LMNR: Finance Leadership Transition Will Support Upside As Profitability Assumptions Improve

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Limoneira from $18 to $17, citing updated assumptions that now reflect softer revenue expectations, a slightly higher projected profit margin, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Chief Financial Officer Mark Palamountain plans to step down to pursue interests outside Limoneira, with the timing of his departure still to be determined (Key Developments).
SEED
US$1.22
Origin Agritech
7D
-15.9%
1Y
-32.6%