FMC (FMC) Stock Overview
An agricultural sciences company, develops, markets, and sells crop protection chemicals in Latin America, North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 1/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$10.94 |
| 52 Week High | US$44.28 |
| 52 Week Low | US$10.72 |
| Beta | 0.39 |
| 1 Month Change | -1.44% |
| 3 Month Change | -36.43% |
| 1 Year Change | -74.93% |
| 3 Year Change | -88.54% |
| 5 Year Change | -89.80% |
| Change since IPO | 21.56% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jul 06
FMC: Equity Raise And Deleveraging Focus Will Shape Future Stock Outlook
FMC's updated fair value price target has shifted from $13.00 to $12.00 as analysts factor in the recent $400M equity raise and a stronger focus on balance sheet stability and de-leveraging. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around FMC highlights a mix of views, but the most recent updates lean cautious as analysts reassess valuation after the US$400m equity raise and the company’s focus on balance sheet stability.Seeking Alpha • Jul 01
FMC Corporation: Upside From A New Shareholder (Rating Upgrade)
Summary FMC Corporation is upgraded to 'Hold' with a new price target of $10.8/share, reflecting incremental debt reduction and strategic investment. The recent $400 million minority stake from Tessenderlo signals external confidence and provides liquidity to address FMC's high leverage, though net debt remains elevated. Operational positives include strong new product pipeline performance, EU approval for Isoflex, and resilient branded product sales offsetting generic weakness. Despite improvements, FMC remains speculative with ongoing EBITDA, revenue, and FCF pressures; upside is clearer, but risks and execution uncertainty persist. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 06
FMC: Equity Raise And Deleveraging Focus Will Shape Future Stock Outlook
FMC's updated fair value price target has shifted from $13.00 to $12.00 as analysts factor in the recent $400M equity raise and a stronger focus on balance sheet stability and de-leveraging. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around FMC highlights a mix of views, but the most recent updates lean cautious as analysts reassess valuation after the US$400m equity raise and the company’s focus on balance sheet stability.Seeking Alpha • Jul 01
FMC Corporation: Upside From A New Shareholder (Rating Upgrade)
Summary FMC Corporation is upgraded to 'Hold' with a new price target of $10.8/share, reflecting incremental debt reduction and strategic investment. The recent $400 million minority stake from Tessenderlo signals external confidence and provides liquidity to address FMC's high leverage, though net debt remains elevated. Operational positives include strong new product pipeline performance, EU approval for Isoflex, and resilient branded product sales offsetting generic weakness. Despite improvements, FMC remains speculative with ongoing EBITDA, revenue, and FCF pressures; upside is clearer, but risks and execution uncertainty persist. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jun 18
FMC: Herbicide Deals And Cautious Broker Views Will Shape Stock Outlook
The analyst price target for FMC has increased by a few dollars into the mid-range, as analysts cite modest adjustments in the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions reflected in recent research updates from several major firms. Analyst Commentary on FMC Stock Recent Street research on FMC shows a cluster of price target revisions by major firms such as JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Citi, BofA and others, alongside at least one downgrade to a more cautious rating.Analysis Article • Jun 17
FMC (FMC) Stock Could Be 34% Undervalued After Its Recent Pullback
FMC (FMC) has drawn investor attention after recent trading left the stock down about 18% over the past month and about 20% over the past 3 months, raising questions about valuation and expectations. See our latest analysis for FMC. Looking beyond the recent pullback, FMC’s 1-year total shareholder return is down 71.11% and its 5-year total shareholder return is down 88.15%. Shorter term share price momentum has also faded despite a 1-day share price return of 0.78% and a 7-day share price...
Narrative Update • Jun 04
FMC: Refinancing And Margin Execution Will Support Depressed Crop Protection Valuation
Analysts have nudged FMC's updated price target higher by a few dollars to reflect a slightly lower fair value estimate of about $23.48, along with assumptions of a higher discount rate, modestly softer revenue growth, stronger profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple that align with recent target increases from several major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on FMC has clustered around a series of upward price target revisions, with several bullish analysts adjusting their numbers by between US$1 and US$4.Narrative Update • May 18
FMC: Refreshed 2026 Guidance And Mixed Broker Views Will Shape Share Performance
FMC's updated analyst price target edges higher by a few dollars. This reflects analysts' recent model tweaks around revenue growth, profit margins, and a more conservative future P/E assumption after a flurry of target changes across major banks.
Narrative Update • May 01
FMC: Future Cash Flow Repair Will Follow Crop Protection Pipeline Progress
The updated analyst price target for FMC moves to $17.53 from $18.12, with the shift reflecting analyst models that now assume slightly lower fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, and profit margin. This is partly offset by a higher future P/E multiple following a mix of recent target increases and reductions across the Street.Narrative Update • Apr 17
FMC: Depressed Share Price Will Benefit From Improving Crop Protection Pipeline Execution
Analysts have lifted FMC's average price target by a few dollars as updated models, reflected in a lower assumed discount rate, higher revenue growth and profit margin estimates, and a reduced future P/E, point to a revised fair value of about $24.78 from about $44.05. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on FMC has been mixed, with several target trims clustered earlier in the period and more recent reports pointing to higher targets.Narrative Update • Apr 03
FMC: Sector Revisions And 2026 Guidance Will Constrain Future Share Performance
Analysts have modestly adjusted their FMC price targets, with several firms trimming expectations by $1 to $3 and one recently lifting its target by $1. These changes reflect updated earnings models, sector wide chemicals reassessments, and a more mixed view on agriculture and macro conditions.Narrative Update • Mar 20
FMC: Sector Headwinds And 2026 Outlook Will Limit Near Term Upside
Analyst price targets for FMC have been trimmed by a few dollars into a lower trading range, with recent research citing refreshed post earnings models and a more cautious sector backdrop as key reasons for the reset. Analyst Commentary Recent research on FMC has centered on a series of price target cuts that cluster in a relatively tight band, pointing to a more restrained view of upside even among analysts who still see potential.Narrative Update • Mar 06
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.Narrative Update • Feb 19
FMC: Future Cash Flow Repair Will Follow Portfolio And Balance Sheet Actions
FMC's implied fair value price target has moved lower to about $18 from roughly $25, as analysts update their models following recent earnings and a series of Street target cuts, while also adjusting assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Street research on FMC has been active, with several firms revisiting their models and trimming price targets following the latest earnings update.Narrative Update • Feb 05
FMC: Depressed Share Price Will Benefit From Potential Agricultural Demand Recovery
Analysts have trimmed their average FMC price targets by a few dollars, with several recent cuts and one increase contributing to a slightly lower implied fair value of about $44.05 as they factor in updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research on FMC has been mixed, with several firms trimming price targets and a few highlighting potential upside scenarios.Narrative Update • Jan 21
FMC: Weaker Margins And Cash Flows Will Drive Future Downside Risk
The updated analyst price target for FMC has been reduced by $24, with analysts generally pointing to weaker expected margins, a higher required return, and recent cuts and resets to price targets across the Street as key factors behind the change. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around FMC has tilted cautious, with several price target cuts and rating downgrades highlighting execution questions, balance sheet pressure, and softer demand signals.Narrative Update • Jan 07
FMC: Depressed Share Price Will Offer Upside As Cash Discipline Improves
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for FMC to $44.31 from about $51.98. This reflects lower assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, along with a higher forward P/E multiple in light of recent price target cuts and more cautious views on cash flow visibility and industry demand.Narrative Update • Dec 21
FMC: Depressed Share Price Will Offer Upside As Cash Generation Gradually Improves
We are lowering our FMC fair value estimate from $74.11 to $51.98, as analysts reset price targets into the mid teens to low $30s. This reflects weaker visibility on earnings, softer near term agribusiness demand, and a more challenging cash flow environment, despite expectations for modest growth and margin recovery over time.Analysis Article • Dec 19
FMC (NYSE:FMC) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year
FMC Corporation ( NYSE:FMC ) is reducing its dividend from last year's comparable payment to $0.08 on the 15th of...Narrative Update • Dec 07
FMC: Future Cash Flow Repair Will Restore Confidence After Severe Selloff
Our FMC analyst price target is lowered by approximately $0.58 per share to about $24.92 as analysts trim valuation multiples and profit expectations in light of weaker near term agribusiness demand, intensified competitive pressures, and reduced cash flow visibility, even as they acknowledge some offset from a strong U.S. harvest and modestly better long term growth assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a materially reset expectations framework for FMC, with most valuation work gravitating toward the mid to high teens and a narrower band of rating outcomes clustered around Neutral or Equal Weight.Narrative Update • Nov 23
FMC: Confidence Will Recover As Market Overreaction Unwinds After 50% Selloff
The analyst price target for FMC has been reduced from $27.44 to $25.50 per share. Analysts cite ongoing softness in demand, heightened competitive pressures, and weaker cash flow generation as key drivers behind the downward adjustment.Narrative Update • Nov 06
FMC: Confidence Will Gradually Rebuild After Equity Selloff and Dividend Reduction
FMC's fair value estimate has been sharply reduced from $45.56 to $27.44. Analysts cite a weakened cash flow outlook, lower expected earnings growth, and ongoing uncertainty following recent operational and market challenges.Narrative Update • Oct 23
Analysts Revise FMC Price Targets Amid Uncertain Outlook and Ongoing Industry Challenges
The analyst price target for FMC was reduced from $47.78 to $45.56. Analysts cite weaker agricultural sentiment, ongoing industry challenges, and tempered earnings outlooks as key factors driving the revision.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Global Expansion And Sustainable Farming Will Drive Opportunity
FMC's analyst price target has been lowered from approximately $48.94 to $47.78 per share, as analysts cite cautious near-term guidance and a concentration of 2025 free cash flows in the latter part of the year. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on FMC reflects a blend of optimism and caution regarding the company's outlook, guidance, and valuation.Analysis Article • Sep 26
FMC (NYSE:FMC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.58
The board of FMC Corporation ( NYSE:FMC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 16th of October, with...Analysis Article • Sep 25
Some Confidence Is Lacking In FMC Corporation's (NYSE:FMC) P/S
There wouldn't be many who think FMC Corporation's ( NYSE:FMC ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1x is worth a...Analysis Article • Sep 09
Capital Allocation Trends At FMC (NYSE:FMC) Aren't Ideal
If you're looking at a mature business that's past the growth phase, what are some of the underlying trends that pop...Analysis Article • Jul 21
FMC (NYSE:FMC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.58
The board of FMC Corporation ( NYSE:FMC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.58 per share on the 16th of...Analysis Article • Jul 05
FMC (NYSE:FMC) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...Analysis Article • Jun 20
FMC (NYSE:FMC) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.58
The board of FMC Corporation ( NYSE:FMC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 17th of July, with investors...Analysis Article • Jun 17
Fewer Investors Than Expected Jumping On FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC)
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 18x, you may...Analysis Article • May 04
FMC (NYSE:FMC) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.58
The board of FMC Corporation ( NYSE:FMC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 17th of July, with investors...Analysis Article • Apr 30
Are Investors Undervaluing FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) By 41%?
Key Insights FMC's estimated fair value is US$70.79 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity FMC's US$41.74 share...Analysis Article • Apr 07
Be Wary Of FMC (NYSE:FMC) And Its Returns On Capital
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Typically...Analysis Article • Mar 20
FMC (NYSE:FMC) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.58
FMC Corporation ( NYSE:FMC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.58 per share on the 17th of April. Based...Analysis Article • Mar 19
FMC (NYSE:FMC) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Mar 01
Is There Now An Opportunity In FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC)?
While FMC Corporation ( NYSE:FMC ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...Shareholder Returns
| FMC | US Chemicals | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -0.09% | -1.9% | -0.4% |
| 1Y | -74.9% | 2.6% | 18.4% |
Return vs Industry: FMC underperformed the US Chemicals industry which returned 2.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: FMC underperformed the US Market which returned 18.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| FMC volatility | |
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| FMC Average Weekly Movement | 8.0% |
| Chemicals Industry Average Movement | 6.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: FMC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: FMC's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | 5,500 | Pierre Brondeau | www.fmc.com |
FMC Corporation, an agricultural sciences company, develops, markets, and sells crop protection chemicals in Latin America, North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company offers crop protection chemicals, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. It also provides biologicals, crop nutrition, and seed treatment products.
FMC Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| FMC fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$1.45b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$2.46b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.43b |
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P/S Ratio-0.6x
P/E RatioIs FMC overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| FMC income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$3.43b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$2.33b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.10b |
| Other Expenses | US$3.56b |
| Earnings | -US$2.46b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 29, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -19.64 |
| Gross Margin | 32.09% |
| Net Profit Margin | -71.52% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 245.1% |
How did FMC perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.9%
Current Dividend Yield-7%
Payout RatioDoes FMC pay a reliable dividends?
See FMC dividend history and benchmarks| FMC dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 30 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jul 16 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 9 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 7 days |
Does FMC pay a reliable dividends?
See FMC dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/08 02:07 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
FMC Corporation is covered by 33 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Benjamin Kallo | Baird |
| Benjamin Theurer | Barclays |
| Jonas Oxgaard | Bernstein |