Considering investing in wheat stocks? While the best wheat stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some wheat stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the grain sector. Keep reading to learn more about wheat stocks and how to start investing.
We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the grain industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.
| Best stock | 1-year return | Market cap | Exchange | Volume | Buy on Questrade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM.US) | 40.09% | $36.2 billion (USD) | NYSE | 8,293,100 | Buy now |
| Post (POST.US) | -21.41% | $4 billion (USD) | NYSE | 1,154,400 | Buy now |
| Bunge Global (BG.US) | 31.86% | $21.8 billion (USD) | NYSE | (data unavailable) | Buy now |
| Adecoagro (AGRO.US) | -1.60% | $1.3 billion (USD) | NYSE | 2,011,100 | Buy now |
| General Mills (GIS.US) | -36.93% | $17.8 billion (USD) | NYSE | 13,995,700 | Buy now |
| MGP Ingredients (MGPI.US) | -44.31% | $351.3 million (USD) | NASDAQ | 278,100 | Buy now |
| The Andersons (ANDE.US) | 93.53% | $2.4 billion (USD) | NASDAQ | 706,200 | Buy now |
The grain industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering wheat stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.
Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.
A lot of factors go into picking the best wheat stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong wheat stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.
That said, we rounded up this list of popular wheat stocks in or related to the grain industry to help narrow down your options:
Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some wheat stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.
We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each wheat stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company provides human and animal nutrition ingredients and solutions in the United States, Switzerland, the Cayman Islands, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates in three segments: Ag Services and Oilseeds; Carbohydrate Solutions; and Nutrition.
The company engages in the origination, merchandising, transportation, and storage of agricultural raw materials, as well as the crushing and processing of oilseeds, including soybeans and soft seeds, such as cottonseed, sunflower seed, canola, rapeseed, and flaxseed; produces and markets vegetable oils and oilseed protein meals used by food, feed, energy, and industrial customers; sale of crude and partially refined vegetable oils; supplies peanuts and peanut-derived ingredients; and manufactures cotton cellulose pulp.
| Closing stock price | $75.10 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $36.2 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $5.1 billion |
| Profit margin | 1.34% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $80.6 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $2.24 |
| 52-week stock price range | $49.77 – $85.37 |
Post Holdings, Inc. operates as a consumer packaged goods holding company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Post Consumer Brands, Weetabix, Foodservice, and Refrigerated Retail segments.
The Post Consumer Brands segment manufactures, markets, and sells branded and private label ready-to-eat (RTE) cereals under Honey Bunches of Oats, Pebbles, and Malt-O-Meal brands; hot cereal; peanut butter under the Peter Pan brand; and branded and private label pet food under Rachael Ray Nutrish, Nature's Recipe, 9Lives, Kibbles 'n Bits and Gravy Train brands.
| Closing stock price | $88.41 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $4 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $2.5 billion |
| Profit margin | 4.01% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $8.4 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $5.96 |
| 52-week stock price range | $86.85 – $117.28 |
Bunge Global SA operates as an agribusiness and food company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Soybean Processing and Refining, Softseed Processing and Refining, Other Oilseeds Processing and Refining, and Grain Merchandising and Milling.
The Soybean Processing and Refining segment is involved in the purchase, storage, transportation, processing, distribution, refining, marketing, and sale of soybeans and soybean related products, as well as biodiesel and fertilizer production and distribution for the food, animal feed and biofuel industries.
| Closing stock price | $112.58 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $21.8 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $3.6 billion |
| Profit margin | 0.85% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $80.5 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $3.80 |
| 52-week stock price range | $69.64 – $134.87 |
Adecoagro S. A., engages in agricultural and agro-industrial activities in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay.
The company operates through three segments: Sugar, Ethanol and Energy, Fertilizers and Farming.
| Closing stock price | $9.24 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $1.3 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $318.7 million |
| Profit margin | 0.91% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.5 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $0.02 |
| 52-week stock price range | $6.83 – $15.75 |
General Mills, Inc. manufactures and markets branded consumer foods in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: North America Retail; International; North America Pet; and North America Foodservice.
It offers grain, ready-to-eat cereals, refrigerated yogurt, soup, meal kits, refrigerated and frozen dough products, dessert and baking mixes, bakery flour, frozen pizza and pizza snacks, snack bars, fruit and savory snacks, ice cream and frozen desserts, unbaked and fully baked frozen dough products, frozen hot snacks, ethnic meals, side dish mixes, frozen breakfast and entrees, nutrition bars, and frozen and shelf-stable vegetables.
| Closing stock price | $33.42 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $17.8 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $6.1 billion |
| Profit margin | 12.05% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $18.4 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $4.09 |
| 52-week stock price range | $31.75 – $51.27 |
MGP Ingredients, Inc. produces and supplies distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredients worldwide. It operates in three segments: Distillery Solutions, Branded Spirits, and Ingredient Solutions.
The Distillery Solutions segment processes corn and other grains, including rye, barley, wheat, barley malt, and milo into food grade alcohol and distillery co-products, such as dried distillers' grain; and offers food-grade alcohol for beverage applications, that include bourbon, rye, and other whiskeys, as well as grain neutral spirits, including vodka and gin.
| Closing stock price | $16.44 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $351.3 million |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $189.7 million |
| Profit margin | -45.97% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $521.1 million |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | -$11.15 |
| 52-week stock price range | $15.72 – $32.65 |
The Andersons, Inc. operates as an agriculture and renewable fuels company in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through Agribusiness and Renewables segments.
The Agribusiness segment sells commodities, such as corn, wheat, and soybeans.
| Closing stock price | $71.22 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $2.4 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $720 million |
| Profit margin | 1.17% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $11 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $3.75 |
| 52-week stock price range | $31.48 – $82.11 |
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