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Fair Value Measurements
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements
The Company measures the fair value of certain assets and liabilities in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value as the price that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Company uses the market approach valuation technique to measure the majority of its assets and liabilities carried at fair value. 

Three levels are established within the fair value hierarchy that may be used to report fair value:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs.

Level 2: Observable inputs, including Level 1 prices that have been adjusted; quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are less active than traded exchanges; and other inputs that are observable or can be substantially corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are a significant component of the fair value of the assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.
The following tables set forth, by level, the Company’s assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 (in millions).

 Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2026
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:    
Inventories carried at market$— $4,328 $3,242 $7,570 
Unrealized derivative gains:    
Commodity contracts— 333 540 873 
Foreign currency contracts— 314 — 314 
Interest rate contracts— 13 — 13 
Cash equivalents65 — — 65 
Marketable securities33 — — 33 
Segregated investments and restricted cash equivalents1,583 — — 1,583 
Total Assets$1,681 $4,988 $3,782 $10,451 
Liabilities:    
Unrealized derivative losses:    
Commodity contracts$— $568 $634 $1,202 
Foreign currency contracts— 166 — 166 
Inventory-related payables— 1,467 30 1,497 
Total Liabilities$— $2,201 $664 $2,865 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2025
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:    
Inventories carried at market$— $3,549 $2,673 $6,222 
Unrealized derivative gains:    
Commodity contracts— 310 512 822 
Foreign currency contracts— 108 — 108 
Interest rate contracts— 17 — 17 
Cash equivalents280 — — 280 
Marketable securities32 — — 32 
Segregated investments and restricted cash equivalents1,771 — — 1,771 
Total Assets$2,083 $3,984 $3,185 $9,252 
Liabilities:    
Unrealized derivative losses:    
Commodity contracts$— $300 $313 $613 
Foreign currency contracts— 144 — 144 
Inventory-related payables— 714 16 730 
Total Liabilities$— $1,158 $329 $1,487 
Inventories Carried at Market and Inventory-Related Payables

Estimated fair values for inventories and inventory-related payables stated at market are based on exchange-quoted prices, adjusted for differences in local markets and quality, referred to as basis. Market valuations for the Company’s inventories are adjusted for location and quality (basis) because the exchange-quoted prices represent contracts with standardized terms for commodity, quantity, future delivery period, delivery location, and commodity quality or grade. The basis adjustments are generally determined using inputs from competitor and broker quotations or market transactions and are considered observable. Basis adjustments are impacted by specific local supply and demand characteristics at each facility and the overall market. Factors such as substitute products, weather, fuel costs, contract terms, and futures prices also impact the movement of these basis adjustments.

Inventory is classified as Level 2, except in certain cases, where the basis adjustments are unobservable, and unobservable inputs have a significant impact (more than 10%) on the measurement of fair value. In such cases the inventory is classified as Level 3.

Changes in the fair value of inventories and inventory-related payables are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings as a component of Cost of products sold.

Unrealized Derivative Gains and Losses

Derivative contracts include exchange-traded commodity futures and options contracts, forward physical commodity purchase and sale contracts, and over-the-counter (“OTC”) instruments related primarily to agricultural commodities, energy, interest rates, and foreign currencies. Substantially all of the Company’s exchange-traded commodity futures and options contracts are cash-settled on a daily basis and, therefore, are not included in these tables. 

Fair value for forward commodity purchase and sale contracts is estimated based on exchange-quoted prices adjusted for differences in local markets. Market valuations for the Company’s physical commodity purchase and sale contracts are adjusted for location (basis) because the exchange-quoted prices represent contracts that have standardized terms for commodity, quantity, future delivery period, delivery location, and commodity quality or grade. The basis adjustments are generally determined using inputs from competitor and broker quotations or market transactions and are considered observable. Basis adjustments are impacted by specific local supply and demand characteristics at each facility and the overall market. Factors such as substitute products, weather, fuel costs, contract terms, and futures prices also impact the movement of these basis adjustments.

Physical commodity purchase and sale contracts are classified as Level 2, except in certain cases, where the basis adjustments are unobservable, and unobservable inputs have a significant impact (more than 10%) on the measurement of fair value. In such cases the contract is classified as Level 3.

Except for certain derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of commodity-related derivatives are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings as a component of Cost of products sold. 

Except for certain derivatives designated as net investment hedges, changes in the fair value of foreign currency-related derivatives are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings as a component of Revenues, Cost of products sold, and Other (income) - net, depending upon the purpose of the contract. 

Cash Equivalents

The Company’s cash equivalents are comprised of money market funds valued using quoted market prices and are classified as Level 1.

Marketable Securities

The Company's marketable securities are comprised of foreign government securities and foreign term deposits with original maturities greater than 90 days. These securities are valued using quoted market prices and are classified as Level 1.
Segregated Investments and Restricted Cash Equivalents

The Company’s segregated investments and restricted cash equivalents are primarily comprised of U.S. Treasury securities purchased using ADM Investor Services customer funds and segregated to meet regulatory requirements. U.S. Treasury securities are valued using quoted market prices and are classified as Level 1.

Level 3 Assets and Liabilities

The following table presents a roll forward of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended March 31, 2026 (in millions).

 AssetsLiabilities
March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
 Inventories
 Carried at
 Market		Commodity
Derivative
Contracts
Gains
 
Total
Assets
Inventory-related PayablesCommodity
Derivative
Contracts
Losses
 
Total 
Liabilities
Opening balance, January 1, 2026$2,673 $512 $3,185 $16 $313 $329 
Increase in unrealized gains included in Cost of products sold
375 290 665 — — — 
Increase in unrealized losses included in Cost of products sold
— — — 1 554 555 
Realized (decreases) included in Cost of products sold
(246)— (246)(2)— (2)
Purchases4,550 — 4,550 15 — 15 
Sales(4,421)— (4,421)(1)— (1)
Settlements— (249)(249)— (222)(222)
Transfers into Level 3495 10 505 1 28 29 
Transfers out of Level 3(184)(23)(207)— (39)(39)
Closing balance, March 31, 2026$3,242 $540 $3,782 $30 $634 $664 
The following table presents a roll forward of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the three months ended March 31, 2025 (in millions).

 AssetsLiabilities
March 31, 2025March 31, 2025
 Inventories
 Carried at
 Market		Commodity
Derivative
Contracts
Gains		 
Total
Assets		Inventory-related PayablesCommodity
Derivative
Contracts
Losses
 
Total 
Liabilities
Opening balance, January 1, 2025$3,031 $427 $3,458 $88 $405 $493 
Increase in unrealized gains included in Cost of products sold
97 213 310 — — — 
Increase (decrease) in unrealized losses included in Cost of products sold— — — (1)194 193 
Realized increases (decreases) included in Cost of products sold55 — 55 (2)— (2)
Purchases4,086 — 4,086 3 — 3 
Sales(4,578)— (4,578)(36)— (36)
Settlements— (228)(228)— (277)(277)
Transfers into Level 3571 113 684 — 35 35 
Transfers out of Level 3(159)(17)(176)— (5)(5)
Closing balance, March 31, 2025$3,103 $508 $3,611 $52 $352 $404 

Transfers into Level 3 of assets and liabilities previously classified in Level 2 were due to the relative value of unobservable inputs to the total fair value measurement of certain products and derivative contracts rising above the 10% threshold. Transfers out of Level 3 were primarily due to the relative value of unobservable inputs to the total fair value measurement of certain products and derivative contracts falling below the 10% threshold and thus permitting reclassification to Level 2.

In some cases, the price components that result in differences between exchange-traded prices and local prices for inventories and physical commodity purchase and sale contracts are observable based upon available quotations for these pricing components, and in some cases, the differences are unobservable. These price components primarily include transportation costs and other basis adjustments required due to location, quality, or other contract terms. The changes in unobservable price components are determined by specific local supply and demand characteristics at each location and the overall market. Factors such as substitute products, weather, fuel costs, contract terms, and futures prices also impact the movement of these unobservable price components.

The following table sets forth the weighted average percentage of the unobservable price components included in the Company’s Level 3 valuations as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025. The Company’s Level 3 measurements may include basis only, transportation cost only, or both price components.
Weighted Average % of Total Price
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Component TypeAssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities
Inventories and Inventory-Related Payables
Basis19.4 %11.4 %21.1 %9.0 %
Transportation cost14.4 %— %22.4 %— %
Commodity Derivative Contracts
Basis20.0 %20.5 %23.3 %23.6 %
Transportation cost20.4 %23.3 %25.7 %— %
In certain of the Company’s principal markets, the Company relies on price quotes from third parties to value its inventories and physical commodity purchase and sale contracts. These price quotes are generally not further adjusted by the Company in determining the applicable market price. In some cases, availability of third-party quotes is limited to only one or two independent sources. In these situations, absent other corroborating evidence, the Company considers these price quotes as 100% unobservable and, therefore, the fair value of these items is reported in Level 3.