Archer-Daniels-Midland Co vs British American Tobacco PLC — how do they compare? Archer-Daniels-Midland Co trades at $80.75 (market cap $38.78B), while British American Tobacco PLC trades at $56.8 (market cap $122.36B). The key difference: British American Tobacco PLC is far larger — about 3.2× Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's market cap, and British American Tobacco PLC pays the higher dividend (5.88%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ADM | BTI | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $38.78B | $122.36B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $87.32 | $66.70 |
52-Week Low | $56.00 | $50.39 |
Enterprise Value | $47.03B | $166.31B |
Dividend Yield | 2.59% | 5.88% |
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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 →Following the acquisition of Reynolds American, British American Tobacco is neck-and-neck with Philip Morris International to be the largest listed global tobacco company--slightly larger than PMI on net revenue, but slightly smaller on total tobacco volume. British American's Global Drive Brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans, and it also owns Newport and Camel in the U.S. The firm also sells vapor e-cigarettes, including its Vype brand, heated tobacco, with Glo, as well as roll- your-own and smokeless tobacco products. The company holds 31% of ITC Limited, the leading Indian cigarette-maker.
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