Archer-Daniels-Midland Co vs CSX Corporation — how do they compare? Archer-Daniels-Midland Co trades at $80.23 (market cap $38.78B), while CSX Corporation trades at $50.03 (market cap $92.55B). The key difference: CSX Corporation is far larger — about 2.4× Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's market cap, and Archer-Daniels-Midland Co pays the higher dividend (2.59%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ADM | CSX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $38.78B | $92.55B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Industrials |
52-Week High | $87.32 | $53.21 |
52-Week Low | $56.00 | $32.05 |
Enterprise Value | $47.03B | $110.52B |
Dividend Yield | 2.59% | 1.12% |
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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 →Operating in the Eastern United States, Class I railroad CSX generated revenue near $12.5 billion in 2021. On its more than 21,000 miles of track, CSX hauls shipments of coal (13% of consolidated revenue), chemicals (22%), intermodal containers (16%), automotive cargo (9%), and a diverse mix of other bulk and industrial merchandise.
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