The Dividend Kings Ranked By Quality Scores (September 2026)

Dividend Kings have a 50+ year track record of increasing dividends, showcasing resilience through economic challenges. I rank the Dividend Kings using my 9F Quality Scores, blending qualitative and quantitative factors for a robust, investment-grade assessment. ADP stands out as the best total-return candidate. It is undervalued, high-quality, and offering a strong projected dividend growth rate and Adjusted Chowder Number.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 18, 2026

Zacks Industry Outlook Corteva, Archer Daniels Midland, The Scotts Miracle-Gro, Mission Produce and Dole

Corteva, Archer Daniels Midland, The Scotts Miracle-Gro, Mission Produce and Dole have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 18, 2026

Fed Hikes Interest Rates, Signals Another: 4 Low-Beta Defensive Picks

Fed hikes rates and signals another, putting MGEE, ADM, DOLE and DGX in focus as low-beta defensive picks.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 17, 2026

5 Agriculture Operations Stock Picks to Tap Long-Term Growth Trends

The Agriculture - Operations industry is positioned to tap innovation, automation and shifting food demand despite persistent cost and commodity pressures. CTVA, ADM, SMG, AVO and DOLE look promising.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 17, 2026

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors

In the most recent trading session, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) closed at $85, indicating a -1.86% shift from the previous trading day.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 16, 2026

September Syndrome in Full Swing: 3 Picks to Safeguard Your Portfolio

September's market jitters highlight defensive stocks, ADM, AMGN and SUN, with low betas, high yields, raising 2026 guidance and improving earnings estimates.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 16, 2026

ADM's Fourth Annual Regenerative Agriculture Report Highlights Growing Resilience Across the Food System

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, today released its fourth annual regenerative agriculture report, showing how its programs are supporting farmers, strengthening agricultural supply chains and delivering measurable environmental outcomes around the world. “Resilience starts on the farm. By improving and protecting soil health, farmers can be better equipped to adapt to changing conditions and maintain productive operations,” said Gr.

Business Wire • Sep 15, 2026

4 Defensive Stocks to Take Refuge in as Consumer Sentiment Plummets

ADM, COCO, AMGN and CNC offer defensive exposure as inflation, oil prices and weak consumer sentiment fuel market volatility.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 15, 2026

2 Non-AI Giants to Buy on Solid Guidance and Lucrative Valuation

CNC's and ADM's strong 2026 guidance, estimate revisions and attractive valuations offer fresh reasons to watch these non-AI stocks.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 15, 2026

3 Defensive-Styled Stocks to Help Weather Volatility

During lengthy periods of heightened volatility, defensive-natured stocks can offer a nice level of steadiness thanks to consistent demand trends.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 15, 2026