Skylands Capital LLC has significantly reduced its holding in Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM), divesting 16,235 shares. This sale represents a 33.6% reduction in its stake, leaving the firm with 32,040 shares valued at approximately $1.914 million. The divestment comes as ADM reported a mixed third quarter, with earnings per share reaching $0.87, surpassing analyst estimates. However, the company's Q3 revenue fell short of expectations, coming in at $18.56 billion, marking a notable year-over-year decline. Despite the revenue miss, ADM demonstrated confidence by increasing its quarterly dividend to $0.52 per share. Financial analysts maintain a cautious outlook on ADM, assigning a consensus "Reduce" rating with an average target price of $57.00.
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