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U.S. Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies23
  • 7D0.3%
  • 3M-7.2%
  • 1Y1.9%
  • YTDn/a

The Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but ICL Group has stood out, gaining 6.9%. Furthermore, the industry has been flat for the past year as well. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 6.7% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 01 Jan 2026US$75.9bUS$48.5bUS$3.8b8.7x19.7x1.6x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025US$76.4bUS$48.5bUS$3.8b8.9x19.9x1.6x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025US$80.8bUS$47.7bUS$3.8b17.2x21.2x1.7x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025US$85.9bUS$47.7bUS$3.8b16.4x22.5x1.8x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025US$88.3bUS$47.8bUS$3.9b16.5x22.9x1.8x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025US$92.3bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b18.2x28.4x2x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025US$92.4bUS$46.8bUS$3.2b18x28.5x2x
Thu, 15 May 2025US$86.9bUS$46.8bUS$3.4b21.6x25.8x1.9x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025US$73.0bUS$46.8bUS$2.8b19.9x26.2x1.6x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025US$77.4bUS$46.8bUS$2.8b19.2x27.6x1.7x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025US$85.7bUS$47.0bUS$4.1b19.2x21.1x1.8x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025US$76.5bUS$47.0bUS$4.1b15.8x18.9x1.6x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024US$82.6bUS$47.0bUS$4.1b16.4x20.4x1.8x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024US$80.3bUS$48.0bUS$4.0b15.1x19.9x1.7x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024US$73.6bUS$41.0bUS$3.6b23.7x20.4x1.8x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024US$71.0bUS$40.9bUS$3.6b26.1x19.7x1.7x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024US$70.6bUS$41.7bUS$3.9b12.3x18.3x1.7x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024US$68.0bUS$41.7bUS$3.9b11.6x17.6x1.6x
Fri, 17 May 2024US$73.8bUS$41.7bUS$3.9b12.8x19x1.8x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024US$75.1bUS$44.1bUS$5.2b9.6x14.5x1.7x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024US$74.9bUS$44.1bUS$5.2b10.5x14.5x1.7x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024US$69.8bUS$46.5bUS$6.0b23.2x11.5x1.5x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024US$70.8bUS$47.3bUS$5.3b20.9x13.3x1.5x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023US$68.6bUS$47.3bUS$5.3b20.9x12.9x1.5x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023US$69.5bUS$50.4bUS$6.5b14.3x10.7x1.4x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023US$75.4bUS$50.8bUS$6.6b11.6x11.5x1.5x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023US$76.2bUS$50.8bUS$6.6b15.2x11.6x1.5x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023US$104.7bUS$66.1bUS$12.0b10.8x8.7x1.6x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023US$105.0bUS$66.1bUS$12.0b5.8x8.7x1.6x
Sat, 20 May 2023US$102.1bUS$66.1bUS$12.0b5.3x8.5x1.5x
Mon, 17 Apr 2023US$116.1bUS$66.8bUS$13.1b5.2x8.9x1.7x
Wed, 15 Mar 2023US$112.9bUS$66.8bUS$13.1b5.3x8.6x1.7x
Fri, 10 Feb 2023US$124.3bUS$63.6bUS$12.4b6.9x10x2x
Sun, 08 Jan 2023US$117.9bUS$63.5bUS$12.5b6.3x9.4x1.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

9.4x


Total Market Cap: US$117.9bTotal Earnings: US$12.5bTotal Revenue: US$63.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 17.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 19.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 17.3x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals industry have declined 33% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 8.6% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals compare with similar industries?

US Market-1.43%
Materials-2.00%
Chemicals-0.43%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals0.34%
Diversified Chemicals0.81%
Industrial Gases0.38%
Commodity Chemicals0.29%
Specialty Chemicals-1.33%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
ICL ICL GroupUS$5.716.7%
+US$464.6m		15.6%PE20x
FMC FMCUS$13.874.1%
+US$67.5m		-71.5%PS0.5x
SMG Scotts Miracle-GroUS$58.350.9%
+US$31.3m		-12.0%PE23.3x

Latest News

CF
US$77.34
CF Industries Holdings
7D
-0.3%
1Y
-9.4%

CF: Tight Nitrogen And Ammonia Markets Will Support Future Shareholder Returns

Analysts have nudged their blended price target for CF Industries Holdings slightly lower, trimming it by about $0.45 to reflect a modestly softer valuation backdrop. At the same time, they highlight supportive nitrogen fundamentals, tight ammonia markets, and continued free cash flow and clean energy investment as key offsets.
MOS
US$24.09
Mosaic
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-2.0%

Mosaic (NYSE:MOS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.22

Dec 25
Mosaic (NYSE:MOS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.22
FMC
US$13.87
FMC
7D
4.1%
1Y
-71.5%
ICL
US$5.71
ICL Group
7D
6.7%
1Y
15.6%
SMG
US$58.35
Scotts Miracle-Gro
7D
0.9%
1Y
-12.0%
AVD
US$3.82
American Vanguard
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-17.5%

American Vanguard Corporation's (NYSE:AVD) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Revenues

Dec 18
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CTVA
US$67.03
Corteva
7D
-0.4%
1Y
17.7%

CTVA: Planned Seed And Pesticide Split Will Unlock Future Earnings Power

The analyst price target for Corteva has been nudged higher by approximately $0.05 to about $77.76, as analysts factor in a slightly lower discount rate and modestly improved long term growth expectations, despite broadly cautious sector commentary and recent target reductions. Analyst Commentary Street research on Corteva reflects a divided but generally constructive view, with price targets drifting lower but ratings remaining skewed toward positive as investors reassess the company’s post breakup trajectory and near term earnings backdrop.
BIOX
US$1.31
Bioceres Crop Solutions
7D
-3.7%
1Y
-78.5%

BIOX: Portfolio Recapitalization Progress Will Eventually Overcome Argentina Liquidity Headwinds

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Bioceres Crop Solutions by roughly $0.10 per share, citing heightened Argentina-related liquidity volatility and increased uncertainty around the company’s portfolio recapitalization efforts. Analyst Commentary Analysts acknowledge that Bioceres retains a differentiated portfolio and strategic exposure to key agricultural markets, but sentiment has turned more cautious as near term risks have become more prominent in their valuation work.
GRO
US$1.89
Brazil Potash
7D
-5.5%
1Y
-75.5%
NITO
US$1.68
N2OFF
7D
-26.3%
1Y
-80.6%
IPI
US$27.73
Intrepid Potash
7D
-2.0%
1Y
26.5%