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U.S. Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 28, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies22
  • 7D2.5%
  • 3M3.4%
  • 1Y3.6%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals industry is up 2.5%, with Corteva up 3.7%. This means that the industry has gained 3.6% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 19% 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
Fri, 28 Aug 2026US$92.9bUS$50.5bUS$151.1m24x614.5x1.8x
Sun, 26 Jul 2026US$96.3bUS$50.3bUS$806.9m28.5x119.3x1.9x
Tue, 23 Jun 2026US$85.7bUS$50.3bUS$806.9m28x106.2x1.7x
Thu, 21 May 2026US$91.5bUS$50.3bUS$806.9m34.1x113.4x1.8x
Sat, 18 Apr 2026US$92.8bUS$48.9bUS$1.1b22.2x81.4x1.9x
Mon, 16 Mar 2026US$93.5bUS$48.9bUS$1.1b23.9x88.3x1.9x
Wed, 11 Feb 2026US$84.8bUS$48.3bUS$1.6b10.9x51.8x1.8x
Fri, 09 Jan 2026US$77.3bUS$48.5bUS$3.8b9.2x20.1x1.6x
Sun, 07 Dec 2025US$74.3bUS$48.5bUS$3.8b8.8x19.4x1.5x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025US$76.0bUS$47.2bUS$3.2b10.5x23.5x1.6x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025US$85.5bUS$47.7bUS$3.8b16.4x22.4x1.8x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025US$90.6bUS$47.8bUS$3.9b17x23.5x1.9x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025US$93.0bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b18.3x28.6x2x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025US$92.5bUS$46.8bUS$3.2b18x28.5x2x
Fri, 23 May 2025US$88.0bUS$46.8bUS$3.4b21x26.2x1.9x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025US$76.6bUS$46.8bUS$2.8b20.2x27.5x1.6x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025US$77.3bUS$46.8bUS$2.8b20.1x27.6x1.7x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025US$80.9bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b19x26x1.7x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025US$77.4bUS$47.0bUS$4.1b16.6x19.1x1.6x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024US$80.3bUS$47.0bUS$4.1b15.9x19.8x1.7x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024US$81.9bUS$48.2bUS$4.2b13.5x19.5x1.7x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024US$75.2bUS$41.0bUS$3.6b25.1x20.9x1.8x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024US$74.1bUS$40.9bUS$3.6b26.1x20.6x1.8x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024US$71.9bUS$41.7bUS$3.9b12.1x18.6x1.7x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024US$69.8bUS$41.7bUS$3.9b12.3x18.1x1.7x
Sat, 25 May 2024US$73.1bUS$41.7bUS$3.9b12.8x18.9x1.8x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024US$72.8bUS$44.1bUS$5.2b9.8x14.1x1.7x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024US$74.7bUS$44.1bUS$5.2b10.6x14.4x1.7x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024US$70.8bUS$45.5bUS$5.5b23.8x13x1.6x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024US$67.8bUS$47.3bUS$5.3b20.9x12.7x1.4x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023US$67.8bUS$47.3bUS$5.3b20.9x12.7x1.4x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023US$69.6bUS$47.5bUS$5.4b14.2x13x1.5x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023US$72.6bUS$50.8bUS$6.6b10.8x11x1.4x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023US$78.2bUS$50.8bUS$6.6b14.8x11.9x1.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

11.9x


Total Market Cap: US$78.2bTotal Earnings: US$6.6bTotal Revenue: US$50.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 42.1x202420252026
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 615x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 42.1x.
  • 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 72% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

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

US Market1.16%
Materials2.67%
Chemicals0.42%
Fertilizers and Agricultural Chemicals2.51%
Industrial Gases1.04%
Specialty Chemicals0.70%
Diversified Chemicals-4.21%
Commodity Chemicals-5.94%
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
CTVA CortevaUS$82.403.7%
+US$2.0b		10.9%PE50.7x
ICL ICL GroupUS$5.672.7%
+US$193.6m		-13.3%PE24x
MOS MosaicUS$23.761.8%
+US$130.3m		-30.0%PS0.6x
GRO Brazil PotashUS$2.573.2%
+US$5.0m		38.9%PB0.7x
CF CF Industries HoldingsUS$125.710.008%
+US$1.5m		44.0%PE9.1x

Latest News

MOS
US$23.76
Mosaic
7D
1.8%
1Y
-30.0%
CF
US$125.71
CF Industries Holdings
7D
0.008%
1Y
44.0%
CTVA
US$82.40
Corteva
7D
3.7%
1Y
10.9%
SMG
US$60.59
Scotts Miracle-Gro
7D
-0.9%
1Y
-1.1%
GRO
US$2.57
Brazil Potash
7D
3.2%
1Y
38.9%
ICL
US$5.67
ICL Group
7D
2.7%
1Y
-13.3%
Seeking Alpha • Aug 21

ICL Group Remains Fundamentally Attractive, But My Caution Was Correct

Summary ICL remains fundamentally attractive, with a raised price target to $5.4/share but is still rated a 'HOLD' due to risk/reward balance. Recent outperformance in potash and industrial products offset weaker phosphate and growing solutions, highlighting ICL's segment diversification and earnings resilience. China's continued potash import demand and disruptions from Belarus and Russia have supported ICL's export volumes and pricing, defying earlier bearish assumptions. Despite cost efficiencies and improved outlook, sector volatility and geopolitical risks warrant caution; ICL is close to a 'BUY' but not yet compelling at current levels. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
FMC
US$10.66
FMC
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-72.9%
Narrative Update • Aug 18

FMC: Balance Sheet Repair And Herbicide Pipeline Are Expected To Restore Cash Flow

Analysts have trimmed their average FMC price target by a few dollars into the low teens, reflecting a mix of ongoing competition, sector wide pricing pressure and balance sheet priorities, even as recent models factor in slightly higher revenue growth, margins and a lower future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent research on FMC points to a cautious stance on the stock, with most firms trimming price targets into a tight range and keeping ratings clustered around Neutral type views.
AVD
US$2.18
American Vanguard
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-58.6%
IPI
US$37.68
Intrepid Potash
7D
-1.6%
1Y
18.9%
NXTS
US$1.91
Nexentis Technologies
7D
6.1%
1Y
-96.6%
BIOX
US$0.40
Bioceres Crop Solutions
7D
-10.2%
1Y
-85.9%