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Adecoagro S.A. is a company operating in the consumer staples sector, classified within the agriculture and food production industry. It was founded in 2002 by a group of investors led by Compass Group, with the purpose of developing high-efficiency farming operations in South America.
The company operates in the integrated production of food and renewable energy, including grains, dairy products, sugar, ethanol, and bioelectricity. Its portfolio covers agricultural activities, industrial processing, and energy generation from biomass, positioning Adecoagro as one of the largest producers in the region.
Its operations are primarily located in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, with large-scale farms and industrial units dedicated to crops such as soybeans, corn, rice, and sugarcane. In Brazil, the company owns sugar and ethanol mills and renewable-energy assets, reinforcing its role in the sustainable energy matrix.
Relevant market factors include global commodity prices, weather conditions, biofuel policies, and the demand for food and clean energy. Adecoagro invests in innovation, precision irrigation, natural resource management, and technologies that enhance productivity and operational efficiency.
Its operational structure consists of large farms, processing facilities, ethanol mills, dairy operations, and bioenergy systems. The company employs thousands of workers across its operations and maintains sustainability initiatives focused on responsible land and water use.
Adecoagro S.A. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker AGRO.
History and foundation of Adecoagro S.A.
Adecoagro S.A. was founded in 2002 with the goal of developing a modern and sustainable agricultural model in South America.
The company was created by a group of investors who identified the region’s strong production potential, driven by favorable climate, land availability, and increasing global demand for food and biofuels.
In its early years, Adecoagro focused on acquiring strategically located farming assets and implementing advanced management technologies. Beginning in 2005, the company expanded into industrial processing, including rice milling and dairy production.
In 2011, Adecoagro completed its initial public offering (IPO) on the NYSE, raising capital to expand its bioenergy operations and strengthen its sugar and ethanol business in Brazil.
Throughout the 2010s, the company grew into one of the largest agricultural producers in the region, advancing irrigation systems, seed genetics, and high-performance farming practices.
Between 2020 and 2024, Adecoagro expanded its renewable energy projects, increased ethanol production capacity, and advanced sustainability initiatives focused on emissions reduction and efficient natural resource use.
Additional Information
The Company Adecoagro SA (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market cap of $ 3.82 Billions, having an equity of $ 1.37 Billion.
The Company está listadathe in the sector of Others and categorized in industry of Others.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 1.37 Billion, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 23.40 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 163.37, a P/BV ratio of 2.79 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of AGRO was at 6.92%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker AGRO.
