FMC Full Year 2024 Earnings: Misses Expectations

FMC (NYSE:FMC) Full Year 2024 Results

Key Financial Results

• Revenue: US$4.25b (down 5.4% from FY 2023).
• Net income: US$402.9m (down 72% from FY 2023).
• Profit margin: 9.5% (down from 32% in FY 2023).
• EPS: US$3.22 (down from US$11.33 in FY 2023).

All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

FMC Revenues and Earnings Miss Expectations

Revenue missed analyst estimates by 2.3%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 34%.

In the last 12 months, the only revenue segment was Innovative Solutions contributing US$4.25b. Notably, cost of sales worth US$2.60b amounted to 61% of total revenue thereby underscoring the impact on earnings. The largest operating expense was General & Administrative costs, amounting to US$644.6m (52% of total expenses). Explore how FMC's revenue and expenses shape its earnings.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 4.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.3% growth forecast for the Chemicals industry in the US.

Performance of the American Chemicals industry.

The company's shares are down 36% from a week ago.

Risk Analysis

It's necessary to consider the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 3 warning signs with FMC (at least 1 which makes us a bit uncomfortable), and understanding them should be part of your investment process.

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