Farm Products

(BG) Bunge Limited Wraps Up Initial Moema Deal

Bunge Ltd. (BG), a leading global agribusiness and food company in the U.S., has recently completed the first phase of 100% acquisition of Usina Moema Participacoes S.A., a holding company that wholly owns one sugarcane mill in Brazil and has ownership interests in five others. With... 

8Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(ADM) Archer Daniels Midland Company Beats Estimates

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), one of the leading food processing companies in the world, reported fiscal 2010 second quarter earnings of $567 million or 88 cents per share, compared to $578 million or 90 cents per share in the year-earlier quarter. Earnings exceeded the... 

2Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(BG) Bunge Limited to Sell Brazil Fertilizer

Bunge Ltd. (BG), a leading integrated global agribusiness and food company in the U.S., is currently engaged in discussions with Vale S.A. (VALE), a diversified metals and mining company, to sell its fertilizer business in Brazil, including its 42.3% stake in fertilizer company... 

18Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(ADM) Institute for Supply Management’s Services Index Up

The Institute for Supply Management’s non-manufacturing (services) index rose to 50.1 in December from 48.7 in November, effectively saying that the service side of the economy is neither expanding nor contracting (50.0 is the dividing line). This is in marked contrast to the... 

6Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(BG) Bunge’s Expands With Sugarcane Mills in Brazil

Bunge Limited (BG), a leading global agribusiness and food company in the U.S., has recently acquired 100% ownership in Usina Moema Participacoes S.A., a holding company that wholly owns one sugarcane mill in Brazil and has ownership interests in five others. With the acquisition,... 

28Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(ANDE) The Andersons – Bear of the Day

The Andersons, Inc. (ANDE) reported third-quarter earnings of 7 cents per share, well below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 39 cents and the prior-year EPS of 70 cents. Apart from the Grain & Ethanol Group, all other segments posted an operating loss for the quarter. Revenue... 

28Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(ANDE) The Andersons – Bear of the Day

The Andersons (ANDE) reported third-quarter earnings of 7 cents per share, well below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 39 cents and the prior-year EPS of 70 cents per share. Apart from the Grain & Ethanol Group, all other segments at ANDE posted an operating loss for the quarter. Revenue... 

22Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

($ADM) Archer Daniels Midland Co. – Positive Earnings Revisions

Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) is rebounding steadily after the commodities bubble burst last year. Estimates moving forward are showing steady growth. Company Description Archer Daniels is a global agriculture company, processing crops into food ingredients, agricultural feed,... 

9Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(ANDE) The Andersons’ Earnings Report is Well Behind Estimates

The Andersons, Inc. (ANDE) reported third-quarter earnings of 7 cents per share, well below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 39 cents and prior-year earnings of 70 cents per share. Apart from the Grain & Ethanol Group, all other segments posted an operating loss for the quarter.... 

8Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(ADM) Archer Daniels Beats Midland Beats Estimates

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), the agricultural processor company, recently reported first-quarter 2010, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate on the heels of lower corn costs. The quarterly earnings of 77 cents a share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 56 cents... 

3Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(ANDE) The Andersons Inc. – Earnings Consensus Estimates Rise

The Andersons, Inc. (ANDE) is scheduled to report third quarter earnings after the bell on Nov 4. Despite a slowdown in the agriculture sector analysts are bullish on the quarter and expect 2009 year over year earnings growth of 23.80%. Company Description The Andersons is an... 

3Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(ANDE) The Andersons, Inc. – Analysts Optimistic

The Anderson’s, Inc. (ANDE) reported second quarter results on Aug 5 and missed on analysts’ estimates, yet third quarter and full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates continue to move higher. ANDE trades at 14x forward earnings. Company Description The Anderson’s... 

28Aug2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

($BG) Bunge Limited – Beat forecast by 213.24% in the Second Quarter

Bunge Limited (BG) sees a strong second half of the year as the agriculture sector rebounds with the fall harvest. Bunge recently reaffirmed its full year earnings guidance. BG trades with a forward P/E of 13.6. Company Description Bunge is an agribusiness and food company with... 

4Aug2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(ANDE) The Andersons, Inc – beat the Consensus Estimate by 28 cents reporting earnings per share of 27 cents

The Anderson’s, Inc. (ANDE) is expected to report second-quarter results next week after beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 28 cents in the first quarter. Can it keep the momentum? Analysts are expecting 19.55% year over year earnings growth in 2009. Company Description The... 

31Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(ANDE) Andersons Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy

Andersons Inc. (ANDE) is currently trading at 14X forward earnings with a very impressive 22% earnings growth projection for the next-year period to boot. Company Description The Anderson’s Inc., with its subsidiaries, operates in agriculture storage and transportation... 

9Jul2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(ADM) Archer Daniels Midland Co. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy

Archer Daniels Midland Co.’s (ADM) share price continues to pressure a key level of resistance on the heels of strong earnings and mostly bullish earnings estimates. Second-Quarter Results ADM’s second-quarter results, reported on Feb 3, were solid. Revenue was up... 

30Mar2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(ADM) Archer Daniels Midland Company – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) recently stated that its able to execute on its growth strategy thanks to a strong balance sheet, global asset base, industry acumen and the company’s expertise in risk- and cost-management. Company Description Archer-Daniels-Midland,... 

24Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(ADM) Archer Daniels Midland – exceeding the consensus estimate 32%

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) recently declared a dividend of 14 cents per share, which represents a 1-cent increase. The company also delivered a solid second quarter, which included year-over-year net earnings growth of 24%. ADM’s 309th Dividend The company’s dividend... 

9Feb2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(ADM) Archer-Daniels-Midland – ROE of 18% fare well against a negative industry average figure

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) has seen earnings estimates climb 41% over the past 3 months for the fiscal year ending June 2009. The company recently announced its acquisition of Schokinag-Schokolade-Industrie Herrmann GmbH & Co. KG, one of Europe’s leading producers... 

29Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(ADM) Archer-Daniels-Midland – ROE of 18% against a negative industry ROE

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM) has seen bullish earnings estimate revisions from analysts, including a 3% boost in past week. Estimates are in the Rise For the year ending June 2009, the consensus estimate continues to stand at $3.40 per share as was the case when ADM was featured... 

14Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(ADM) Archer-Daniels-Midland – a record of 77 years of uninterrupted dividends

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM) posted record results in its fiscal first quarter. Earnings per share of $1.63 more than doubled the year-prior 68 cents and soared past the consensus estimate by astonishing 133%. Company Description Archer-Daniels-Midland, one of the largest... 

2Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(ADM) Archer Daniels Midland – current-year estimate up to $3.36 per share from $2.46 60 days ago

Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) is in the distinguished position of operating in the #1 Zacks Industry of Food. The company’s profits and share price have been rallying in response to the big dip in commodity prices. Company Description Archer Daniels Midland Co. operates... 

12Dec2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(BG) – Bunge – exceeded the consensus estimate by an average of 68% over the past 5 consecutive quarters

Analysts are bullish on Bunge (BG), which has exceeded the consensus estimate by an average of 68% over the past 5 consecutive quarters. The company recently announced that it satisfied a regulatory condition that allowed it to close its acquisition of Corn Products International.Company... 

19Sep2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(BG) – Bunge – exceeded the consensus estimate by an average of 68% over the past 5 consecutive quarters

Analysts are bullish on Bunge (BG), which has exceeded the consensus estimate by an average of 68% over the past 5 consecutive quarters. The company recently announced that it satisfied a regulatory condition that allowed it to close its acquisition of Corn Products International.Company... 

17Sep2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(BG) – Bunge – exceeded the consensus estimate by an average of 68% over the past 5 consecutive quarters

Analysts are bullish on Bunge (BG), which has exceeded the consensus estimate by an average of 68% over the past 5 consecutive quarters. The company recently announced that it satisfied a regulatory condition that allowed it to close its acquisition of Corn Products International.Company... 

10Sep2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(BG) – Bunge – exceeded the consensus estimate by an average of 68% over the past 5 consecutive quarters

Analysts are bullish on Bunge (BG), which has exceeded the consensus estimate by an average of 68% over the past 5 consecutive quarters. The company recently announced that it satisfied a regulatory condition that allowed it to close its acquisition of Corn Products International.Company... 

9Sep2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(ANDE) – The Andersons Inc – expected to earn between $4.40 – $4.80, up from $3.65 – $4.00 per share

The Andersons Inc. (ANDE) recently raised its full-year earnings guidance twice within a 30-day period, underscoring the strength of demand the company is experiencing in its plant nutrient segment. The Anderson’s second-quarter results were great and its share price has... 

12Aug2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(BG) – Bunge Limited – Beat Wall Street Second Quarter Estimates by 97.08%

Bunge continues to beat Wall Street estimates as fertilizers and agribusiness boom. The company has surprised on estimates 4 consecutive quarters on average of 73.91%. Bunge’s forward P/E is 8.40.Company Description Bunge Limited (BG) is an agriculture food company with... 

12Aug2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(BG) – Bunge Limited – current estimates at $9.58 per share, versus last month’s $7.47

Bunge Limited (BG) sees solid growth ahead as evidenced by the company’s recent increase of its full-year 2008 guidance from a range of $7.10 to $7.40 per share to $9.35 to $9.65 per share. Wall Street is in agreement, pegging current estimates at $9.58 per share, versus last... 

16Jul2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued