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U.S. Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies22
  • 7D5.1%
  • 3M22.5%
  • 1Y22.7%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals industry is up 5.1%, with CF Industries Holdings up 15%. In the same time, Scotts Miracle-Gro was down 8.9%. This means that the industry has gained 23% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 12 Mar 2026US$87.1bUS$48.9bUS$1.1b23.5x82x1.8x
Sat, 07 Feb 2026US$82.3bUS$48.3bUS$1.6b10.5x50.2x1.7x
Mon, 05 Jan 2026US$77.3bUS$48.5bUS$3.8b9.1x20.1x1.6x
Wed, 03 Dec 2025US$75.8bUS$48.5bUS$3.8b8.9x19.8x1.6x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025US$79.0bUS$47.2bUS$3.2b11.4x24.6x1.7x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025US$86.3bUS$47.7bUS$3.8b16.7x22.6x1.8x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025US$89.6bUS$47.8bUS$3.9b16.8x23.2x1.9x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025US$92.7bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b18.8x28.5x2x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025US$94.3bUS$46.8bUS$3.2b17.8x29.1x2x
Mon, 19 May 2025US$87.8bUS$46.8bUS$3.4b21.4x26x1.9x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025US$76.3bUS$46.8bUS$2.8b20x27.4x1.6x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025US$76.2bUS$46.8bUS$2.8b19.4x27.2x1.6x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025US$79.9bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b18.9x25.7x1.7x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025US$76.6bUS$47.0bUS$4.1b16.7x18.9x1.6x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024US$84.1bUS$47.0bUS$4.1b16x20.7x1.8x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024US$80.8bUS$48.2bUS$4.2b13.2x19.2x1.7x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024US$74.8bUS$41.0bUS$3.6b24.9x20.8x1.8x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024US$72.7bUS$40.9bUS$3.6b26.3x20.2x1.8x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024US$69.4bUS$41.7bUS$3.9b12.1x18x1.7x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024US$68.8bUS$41.7bUS$3.9b11.5x17.8x1.7x
Tue, 21 May 2024US$73.7bUS$41.7bUS$3.9b12.8x19.1x1.8x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024US$71.1bUS$44.1bUS$5.2b9.6x13.7x1.6x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024US$74.7bUS$44.1bUS$5.2b10.3x14.4x1.7x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024US$71.0bUS$46.5bUS$6.1b23.1x11.7x1.5x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024US$69.0bUS$47.3bUS$5.3b20.9x13x1.5x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023US$66.1bUS$47.3bUS$5.3b20.9x12.4x1.4x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023US$71.7bUS$49.4bUS$6.2b14.5x11.6x1.5x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023US$75.6bUS$50.8bUS$6.6b11.2x11.5x1.5x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023US$77.8bUS$50.8bUS$6.6b15.2x11.8x1.5x
Sat, 29 Jul 2023US$104.2bUS$66.1bUS$12.0b11.1x8.6x1.6x
Mon, 26 Jun 2023US$101.9bUS$66.1bUS$12.0b5.6x8.5x1.5x
Wed, 24 May 2023US$101.5bUS$66.1bUS$12.0b5.4x8.4x1.5x
Fri, 21 Apr 2023US$114.3bUS$66.8bUS$13.1b5.1x8.7x1.7x
Sun, 19 Mar 2023US$107.5bUS$66.8bUS$13.1b4.9x8.2x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

8.2x


Total Market Cap: US$107.5bTotal Earnings: US$13.1bTotal Revenue: US$66.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 19.5x202420252026
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 82.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 19.5x.
  • 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 57% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 9.8% 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-1.47%
Materials-4.32%
Chemicals-2.85%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals5.12%
Commodity Chemicals3.10%
Industrial Gases-2.53%
Diversified Chemicals-4.64%
Specialty Chemicals-5.95%
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
CF CF Industries HoldingsUS$120.1314.7%
+US$2.4b		54.6%PE12.7x
MOS MosaicUS$29.1512.1%
+US$997.0m		18.1%PE17.1x
CTVA CortevaUS$78.630.8%
+US$423.7m		33.3%PE44.3x
ICL ICL GroupUS$5.226.5%
+US$413.0m		-15.8%PE29.8x
IPI Intrepid PotashUS$44.1522.4%
+US$105.7m		70.8%PE51.8x

Latest News

CF
US$120.13
CF Industries Holdings
7D
14.7%
1Y
54.6%
ICL
US$5.22
ICL Group
7D
6.5%
1Y
-15.8%
IPI
US$44.15
Intrepid Potash
7D
22.4%
1Y
70.8%
MOS
US$29.15
Mosaic
7D
12.1%
1Y
18.1%
FMC
US$14.24
FMC
7D
4.1%
1Y
-64.3%

FMC: Slower Earnings Outlook And Sector Headwinds Will Restrain Future Upside Potential

Analysts have reduced their average price targets on FMC by a few dollars to align with updated earnings models that now assume slower revenue growth, lower profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Street research on FMC has centered on cutting price targets to reflect more cautious earnings assumptions, even when ratings remain Outperform or Neutral.
CTVA
US$78.63
Corteva
7D
0.8%
1Y
33.3%
SMG
US$62.78
Scotts Miracle-Gro
7D
-8.9%
1Y
1.2%

SMG: Reaffirmed Outlook And Buybacks Will Support Underappreciated Earnings Certainty

Narrative Update The analyst price target for Scotts Miracle-Gro has increased by $4 to $75.50. This change reflects analysts' updated models, which incorporate revised sector targets and what they identify as an underappreciated growth profile following recent research meetings and commentary.
NXTS
US$0.89
Nexentis Technologies
7D
-4.6%
1Y
-91.3%
GRO
US$3.89
Brazil Potash
7D
27.5%
1Y
60.1%
BIOX
US$0.52
Bioceres Crop Solutions
7D
-3.9%
1Y
-89.2%

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AVD
US$4.23
American Vanguard
7D
-8.8%
1Y
-9.8%

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