Archer-Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM) Stock

Archer-Daniels Midland

Archer-Daniels Midland is a major processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other agricultural commodities. The company is also one of the largest grain merchandisers through its extensive network of logistical assets to store and transport crops around the globe. ADM also runs a nutrition business that focuses on both human and animal ingredients and is a large producer of corn-based sweeteners, starches, and ethanol.

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Morgan Stanley analyst Vincent Andrews maintains Archer-Daniels Midland (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $52 to $47.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Archer-Daniels Midland, Lowers Price Target to $47

B of A Securities analyst Salvator Tiano maintains Archer-Daniels Midland (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>) with a Underperform and lowers the price target from $54 to $48.

B of A Securities Maintains Underperform on Archer-Daniels Midland, Lowers Price Target to $48

7 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Archer-Daniels Midland (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $52.43, along with a high estimate of $56.00 and a low estimate of $49.00. Experiencing a 6.61% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $56.14. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738782023_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A clear picture of Archer-Daniels Midland's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Strelzik</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Theurer</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salvator Tiano</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Palmer</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Strelzik</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Theurer</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vincent Andrews</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Archer-Daniels Midland. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Archer-Daniels Midland compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Archer-Daniels Midland's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Archer-Daniels Midland's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Archer-Daniels Midland analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Archer-Daniels Midland: A Closer Look</h2>
Archer-Daniels Midland is a major processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other agricultural commodities. The company is also one of the largest grain merchandisers through its extensive network of logistical assets to store and transport crops around the globe. ADM also runs a nutrition business that focuses on both human and animal ingredients and is a large producer of corn-based sweeteners, starches, and ethanol.
<h3>Financial Insights: Archer-Daniels Midland</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Archer-Daniels Midland's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -8.1% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Archer-Daniels Midland's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.09% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Archer-Daniels Midland's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.08%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.03%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Archer-Daniels Midland's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.52.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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The Analyst Verdict: Archer-Daniels Midland In The Eyes Of 7 Experts

BMO Capital analyst Andrew Strelzik maintains Archer-Daniels Midland (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $51 to $49.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Archer-Daniels Midland, Lowers Price Target to $49

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China responded to President Donald Trump&#8216;s 10% import tariff with targeted countermeasures, including restrictions on key mineral exports to the U.S. and tariffs on American energy products.
Beijing is raising tariffs by 10%-15% on select U.S. imports, including coal, liquefied natural gas, crude oil, agricultural machinery and vehicles. Additionally, China added PVH Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) and Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>) to its &#8220;Unreliable Entity List,&#8221; citing the need to &#8220;safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests,&#8221; and opened an antitrust investigation on Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>).
Market participants had anticipated a call between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, but media reports indicated the conversation would not happen today.
The trade developments had an immediate impact on oil markets, with West Texas Intermediate crude futures plunging 3% overnight to as low as $70 per barrel. 
Yet, prices rebounded sharply Tuesday morning following reports that Trump is considering issuing a memorandum aimed at inflicting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/02/43469234/trump-prepares-maximum-pressure-on-iran-oil-jumps-above-73-energy-stocks-rally">maximum economic damage on Iran</a>, potentially leading to a sharp decline in Iranian oil production.
Energy stocks outperformed on the day, while utilities lagged. 
Among individual stocks, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) rocketed 22% after posting strong earnings and a revenue beat. 
In the commodities market, gold added more than 1%, extending its all-time high, and silver jumped 2.2%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) declined 2% to $99,000.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,281.54</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,495.31</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,029.97</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,501.00</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:55 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.5% to $600.53.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) inched 0.1% higher to $444.77.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.9% to $522.81.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.1% to $226.80.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 1.9%; the&nbsp;Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>): down 11.57%</li>
<li>Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>): down 3.58%</li>
<li>KKR &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>): down 7.90%</li>
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US Stocks Rise Despite China's Trade Fears, Palantir Defies Gravity, Gold Rallies Further: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?

ADM CEO Juan Luciano Says 2025 Guidance Does Not Include Impacts From U.S. Tariffs And Any Retaliatory Trade Measures

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43459108/adm-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results-provides-2025-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower on Tuesday.</a>
The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.14, missing the street view of $1.15. Quarterly sales of $21.50 billion missed the analyst consensus <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimate of $22.66 billion.</a>
Board Chair and CEO Juan Luciano commented, &#8220;With softer market conditions and policy uncertainty around the world going into 2025, we are focused on improving our operational performance, accelerating costs savings, and simplifying our portfolio.&#8221;
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Ag Services &amp; Oilseeds segment operating profit was $644 million during the fourth quarter of 2024, down 32% compared to the prior year quarter.
Carbohydrate Solutions segment operating profit was $319 million during the fourth quarter, up 3% compared to the prior year quarter.
Nutrition segment operating profit was $88 million during the fourth quarter, an increase from the segment operating loss of $10 million in the prior year quarter.
In 2024, cash flows from operating activities were $2.8 billion. Cash flows from operations before working capital were $3.3 billion. This compares to $4.5 billion and $4.7 billion in 2023, respectively.
&#8220;We are announcing targeted actions to deliver $500 – 750 million in cost savings over the next several years,&#8221; Luciano added.
Specifically, ADM expects to achieve most of the cost savings on an annual run-rate basis through improvement in manufacturing costs, reduced purchased materials and services, and targeted workforce reduction. The company currently expects a decrease of approximately 600 &#8211; 700 roles globally in 2025.
The company stated that it will continue to focus on disciplined capital allocation, prioritizing strategic investments with strong returns and returning cash to shareholders, including a 2% increase in its quarterly dividend.
The firm declared a cash dividend of 51.0 cents per share, up from 50.0 cents per share, on the company&#8217;s common stock. The dividend is payable on March 11.
Outlook: The company expects 2025 adjusted EPS of $4.00 to $4.75 (consensus $4.67), reflecting weaker market fundamentals and on-going biofuel and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">trade policy uncertainty.</a>
Price Action: ADM shares are trading lower by 2.92% to $48.56 at last check Tuesday.
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Archer-Daniels-Midland shares are trading lower after the company reported Q4 financial results and missed its adjusted EPS and revenue estimate.

ADM Expects FY25 Adjusted EPS Of $4.00 - $4.75 (Est $4.67), Reflecting Weaker Market Fundamentals And On-going Biofuel And Trade Policy Uncertainty

These proactive actions will further reduce the Company's costs in response to ongoing market challenges, including global legislative and regulatory policy uncertainty. Specifically, ADM expects to achieve the majority of the cost savings on an annual run-rate basis through improvement in manufacturing costs, reduction in purchased materials and services, and targeted workforce reduction.&nbsp;

ADM Reveals Targeted Actions To Deliver $500M - $750M In Cost Savings Over Next 3 - 5 Years; Currently Expects Targeted Workforce Reduction Of 600 - 700 Roles Globally In 2025

The dividend is payable on March 11, 2025 to shareholders of record on February 18, 2025. This is ADM's 93rd consecutive year of uninterrupted dividends.

ADM Boosts Cash Dividend From $0.50 To $0.51 Per Share

Archer-Daniels Midland (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.15 by 0.87 percent. This is a 16.18 percent decrease over earnings of $1.36 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $21.50 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $22.66 billion by 5.13 percent. This is a 6.44 percent decrease over sales of $22.98 billion the same period last year.

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Illinois Gov.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/jb-pritzker"> J.B. Pritzker</a> reaffirmed his commitment to protecting immigrant residents lacking permanent legal status in response to President Donald Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43084601/trump-day-1-executive-order-tsunami-incoming-energy-inflation-immigration-in-focus-but-what-about-tariffs">promised crackdown</a>, which was expected to get underway in Chicago.
Pritzker says he supports deporting individuals convicted of violent crimes but not law-abiding workers who are living in the country without permission. 
"I want criminals off the streets, and law enforcement officers to do their jobs," the Democratic governor <a href="https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/pritzker-promises-to-uphold-states-immigration-laws-amid-possible-ice-raids/3652713/">said</a> in an interview with NBC Chicago published Tuesday. "Undocumented people who are law-abiding and holding down jobs shouldn't be arrested just because they're undocumented."
Pritzker's remarks counter plans by Tom Homan, Trump's proposed border czar, who has pledged to dismantle state and local policies limiting federal enforcement. While fears of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids have intensified, no verified reports of immediate actions had surfaced as of Wednesday, <a href="https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2025/01/21/despite-reports-of-tuesday-immigration-raid-chicago-was-quiet-on-trumps-first-full-day-in-office">according</a> to WBEZ Chicago.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Negative Impact On Chicago&#8217;s Economy Could &#8216;Last For Years&#8217; </h2>
Trump's deportation policies are expected to disrupt key sectors of Chicago&#8217;s economy, heavily reliant on immigrant labor. The hospitality and restaurant industry is preparing for potential ICE raids, though fears and misinformation have already reduced business activity and patronage. 
Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-21/threat-of-immigration-raids-turns-chicago-hub-into-ghost-town?sref=TBDibEcD">reported</a> the second busiest retail corridor in Chicago, normally a bustling area with taco shops and Mexican grocery stores, is like a ghost town.
"It's going to be disastrous," said Jennifer Aguilar, who heads the local chamber of commerce and spoke with a number of the 400 or so businesses in the area. "If raids happen and people are too afraid to go out, it's going to be an impact that's going to last for years." 
McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), which is headquartered in Chicago, could face operational challenges and decreased consumer spending as the result of fear within immigrant communities.
Beyond Chicago, Illinois' agricultural and food processing industries could also experience supply chain disruptions.
Companies like Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) and Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>), which rely on global as well migrant workforces in their supply chains, could be affected by Trump&#8217;s threatened deportations.
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Private prison operators like GEO Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) and CoreCivic (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXW#NYSE">CXW</a>), the two largest in the U.S., both have contracts with ICE to house detained undocumented individuals. According to a 2023 ACLU <a href="https://wp.api.aclu.org/news/immigrants-rights/unchecked-growth-private-prison-corporations-and-immigration-detention-three-years-into-the-biden-administration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a>, over 90% of migrants detained by ICE are held in privately owned facilities. As such, both companies&#8217; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42692787/private-prisons-poised-to-prosper-in-second-trump-term">stocks are on the rise</a> over the last year. Geo and CoreCivic were trading lower Wednesday.
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Barclays analyst Benjamin Theurer maintains Archer-Daniels Midland (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $56 to $50.

Barclays Maintains Underweight on Archer-Daniels Midland, Lowers Price Target to $50

Investors love high-growth stories, and they should.
Companies that are growing rapidly have the potential to deliver massive gains.
The problem is that Wall Street and most observers are not always using the right metrics to determine growth.
The most used metric is earnings per share growth. Nothing excites people more than a massive year-over-year earnings gain.
Once you have been at this for a while, you realize that a competent accountant can make the earnings per share numbers be almost anything their boss wants them to be.
Earnings management and even outright fraud can go on for longer than one would think.
Just as with people who bought into Enron, WorldCom, or any other companies that were Wall Street darlings until the ugly truth was revealed.
Many companies have been accused of other forms of accounting misconduct that led investors down a primrose path over the years, including stalwarts like Kraft Heinz (Ticker: KHC), Chemours Chemical (Ticker: CC) (Teflon manufacturer), and Archer Daniels Midland (Ticker: ADM), which have been accused of irregularities that made things look better than they were.
I tend to ignore reported earnings most of the time.
One of the greatest lessons I have learned over the years is that everything eventually shows up on the balance sheet.
I like to look at top-line revenue growth and then skip everything in between to look at book value growth.
This allows me to see what happens once management gets their hands on the money.
Did they use the cash wisely and invest the excess cash flow to increase the company&#8217;s value?
Or did they waste it and not create much value along the way?
If you want to see this theory in action, the three companies with the fastest book value growth in the S&amp;P 500(Ticker: SPY) are NVIDIA (Ticker: NVDA), Amazon (Ticker: AMZN), and Tesla (Ticker: TSLA).
Management received the cash, paid the bills, and grew the value of the business.
In this case, it does not matter what the price-to-book ratio value is.
We are not measuring valuations.
We are simply determining if management is converting revenues to real value at a high rate.
It is no accident that Warren Buffett has measured his success at Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) by the growth in book value.
It is the best way to measure growth.
Very few people look at stocks this way, so we can use the combination of revenue and book value growth to find some potential gems that are well under Wall Street&#8217;s radar.
Velocity Financial (Ticker: VEL) is a business that is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the housing affordability crisis.
Thanks to higher mortgage rates and a lack of inventory, people are renting for longer.
Velocity Financial (VEL) operates in an often-overlooked but highly lucrative niche of the real estate finance world, specializing in loans for real estate investors. This is not your typical Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac lending operation; Velocity thrives in the non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) space, targeting small- to mid-sized investors who need financing for rental properties and small commercial ventures. This is the bread and butter of the real estate world—the individuals who are rehabbing houses, growing rental portfolios, and breathing life into small business properties.
Velocity is not competing with big banks or institutions chasing the cookie-cutter borrower. Instead, it is laser-focused on a niche that is too small for the big institutions to care about but too complex for the smaller entities to handle. It offers tailored financing for single-family rentals, small multifamily properties, and even small commercial buildings like retail or mixed-use spaces. Borrowers are often small investors with solid property cash flow but not the financial profile big banks want to consider.
The loans are short- to medium-term, high-yield, and relatively low balance, which means Velocity captures some attractive interest income compared to traditional lenders. Velocity has built a scalable origination platform, using brokers and direct relationships to keep the deals flowing while maintaining tight underwriting standards. Their proprietary process focuses on the property&#8217;s cash flow, an approach that fits this market perfectly.
The business is growing impressively.
Revenue is growing at over 20% annually, and tangible book value has grown by about 25% over the past five years.
Given the niche market Velocity serves, I would expect the company to continue to grow at an above-average rate for several years. As Wall Street discovers this company, we could see buying pressure push the stock to much higher prices in the years ahead.
Red Violet, Inc. (Ticker: RDVT) is one of those under-the-radar plays that quietly builds an impressive moat in a high-growth niche. At its core, this is a data and technology company with a focus on identity intelligence and data fusion. In simpler terms, Red Violet takes massive amounts of data, turns it into actionable insights, and sells it to industries that need help solving some of their biggest problems—fraud, compliance, risk, and verification.
This is the kind of company that thrives in today&#8217;s data-driven world. It is not flashy, but it is indispensable to its customers. Red Violet operates through two key platforms: IDI Core and Forewarn, both of which are designed to make the complex world of data analytics simple and accessible for its users.
IDI Core is the workhorse of the operation. This platform is used by a variety of industries—financial services, insurance, government, legal—to verify identities, detect fraud, and conduct investigations. Think of it as the Swiss Army knife for anyone needing to sift through mountains of data quickly and accurately. It is the platform that makes businesses smarter, faster, and more compliant in an increasingly regulated world.
Then there is Forewarn, which takes a different tack by focusing on the real estate industry. Real estate agents use this tool to screen potential clients and assess risks instantly. With safety concerns on the rise in the field, Forewarn has carved out a strong niche in a growing vertical.
What sets Red Violet apart is its proprietary technology. They have built a scalable infrastructure capable of analyzing billions of records and turning them into something useful.
That is not just tech buzz. It is the foundation for why customers keep coming back and why the company&#8217;s business model works.
Sales and earnings are both growing at around 30% a year and have the potential to continue to grow at a very high rate.
As the dollars come in the door, Red Violet Management is using them to increase the value of the company at a rapid pace.

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