Archer-Daniels-Midland Co vs Ares Capital Corporation — how do they compare? Archer-Daniels-Midland Co trades at $80.23 (market cap $38.78B), while Ares Capital Corporation trades at $19.95 (market cap $14.34B). The key difference: Archer-Daniels-Midland Co is far larger — about 2.7× Ares Capital Corporation's market cap, and Ares Capital Corporation pays the higher dividend (9.61%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ADM | ARCC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $38.78B | $14.34B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Financials |
52-Week High | $87.32 | $22.68 |
52-Week Low | $56.00 | $17.45 |
Enterprise Value | $47.03B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.59% | 9.61% |
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Archer-Daniels Midland is a major processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other agricultural commodities. Additionally, the company owns an 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. The company is also a large producer of corn-based sweeteners, starches, and ethanol.
Read more on ADM →Ares Capital Corp is a United States-based closed-ended specialty finance company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company focuses on investing primarily in U.S. middle-market companies with investment opportunities as well as in larger companies. Its portfolio comprises of first lien senior secured loans, second lien senior secured loans, and mezzanine debt (subordinated unsecured loan), which may include equity components that are diversified by industry and sector. The company may invest in preferred and common equity investments to a lesser proportion. Its revenue mainly consists of interest and dividend income received from the investment made.
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