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FMC Corporation (FMC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/31/2025: FMC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
20 Analysts rated it
Well-followed company, solid analyst reports, reliable data for confident investing.
1 Year Target Price $30.28
1 Year Target Price $30.28
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 12 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -58.03% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/31/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.90B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 30.28 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 30.28 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 20 | Beta 0.76 | 52 Weeks Range 14.65 - 62.55 | Updated Date 11/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 14.65 - 62.55 | Updated Date 11/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 14.94% | Basic EPS (TTM) -3.85 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-10-29 | When After Market | Estimate 0.88 | Actual 0.89 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -14.81% | Operating Margin (TTM) -18.78% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.76% | Return on Equity (TTM) -11.46% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 8.38 | Enterprise Value 7651071147 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.53 |
Enterprise Value 7651071147 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.53 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.85 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.8 | Shares Outstanding 124920067 | Shares Floating 123915710 |
Shares Outstanding 124920067 | Shares Floating 123915710 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.92 | Percent Institutions 97.46 |
Upturn AI SWOT
FMC Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
FMC Corporation was founded in 1883 as the Bean Spray Pump Company. Initially focused on agricultural spraying equipment, it diversified into various industrial and specialty chemicals. Over time, FMC spun off many of its non-agricultural businesses to focus solely on agricultural solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Agricultural Solutions: Discovery, development, and marketing of crop protection products including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides; plant health; and professional pest control.
Leadership and Structure
Mark Douglas serves as President and CEO. The organizational structure is based on global regions and product lines, with a functional matrix supporting operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Rynaxypyr insecticide: A broad-spectrum insecticide used to control a variety of pests in numerous crops. Competitors include Bayer (BAYRY), Syngenta (part of ChemChina), and Corteva (CTVA). Market share difficult to pinpoint as a single product, but it is a leading product within FMC's Insecticide portfolio.
- Bifenthrin insecticide: A pyrethroid insecticide used in agriculture and structural pest control. Competitors include Bayer (BAYRY), Syngenta (part of ChemChina), and Corteva (CTVA). Market share difficult to pinpoint as a single product, but it is a leading product within FMC's insecticide portfolio.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The agricultural chemicals industry is characterized by consolidation, technological innovation (including precision agriculture and biologicals), increasing regulatory scrutiny, and fluctuating commodity prices.
Positioning
FMC is a global leader in crop protection. It focuses on innovation and customer service in order to secure strong competitive advantages.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global crop protection market is estimated to be worth approximately $70-80 billion. FMC aims to capture a significant portion of this TAM through innovative products and services. They are considered top 5 player in this market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong R&D capabilities
- Global market presence
- Diverse product portfolio
- Established distribution network
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
- Dependence on regulatory approvals
- Intellectual property risk
- High debt levels
- Seasonality of agricultural demand
Opportunities
- Growing demand for crop protection products in emerging markets
- Development of biological crop protection solutions
- Expansion into precision agriculture technologies
- Strategic acquisitions to expand product portfolio
- Partnerships with agricultural technology companies
Threats
- Increasing regulatory restrictions on pesticides
- Rise of generic crop protection products
- Climate change impacts on agricultural production
- Economic downturns affecting farmer profitability
- Geopolitical instability affecting supply chains
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Corteva (CTVA)
- Bayer (BAYRY)
- Syngenta (Part of ChemChina)
Competitive Landscape
FMC competes with larger and more diversified companies. FMC differentiates itself through innovation, customer service, and focus on specific market segments. Bayer and Corteva are both bigger and have larger product lines.
Major Acquisitions
Piemonte S.r.l.
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: Acquired to enhance FMC's bio solutions portfolio
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is not provided. Please consult financial sources for the historical growth of the company.
Future Projections: Future projections are not provided. Please consult analyst estimates to provide financial projections for FMC.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives for FMC include investments in R&D for sustainable crop protection solutions, strategic acquisitions to expand their product portfolio, and partnerships with agricultural technology companies to develop precision agriculture solutions.
Summary
FMC is a key player in the crop protection industry, leveraging its innovative products and global presence. The company needs to address risks related to commodity price volatility, regulatory changes, and competition from generic products. FMC's focus on R&D and strategic acquisitions is critical for future growth. Strong innovation pipeline to capitalize on market needs is essential. FMC is smaller than its main competitors and needs to continue to solidify its position.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- FMC Corporation Investor Relations
- Industry Analyst Reports
- Company SEC Filings
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly, so consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About FMC Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Philadelphia, PA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1985-07-01 | CEO & Non-Executive Chairman of the Board Dr. Pierre R. Brondeau Ph.D. | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Agricultural Inputs | Full time employees 5700 | Website https://www.fmc.com |
Full time employees 5700 | Website https://www.fmc.com | ||
FMC Corporation, an agricultural sciences company, provides crop protection solutions to farmers in Latin America, North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. It develops, markets, and sells crop protection chemicals, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, as well as biologicals, crop nutrition, and seed treatment products, which are used in agriculture to enhance crop yield and quality by controlling a range of insects, weeds, and disease, as well as in non-agricultural markets for pest control. The company markets its products through its own sales organization and through alliance partners, independent distributors, and sales representatives. FMC Corporation was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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