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FMC Corporation(FMC)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$5.21
11/13/2026
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Advisory History & Simulated Performance *

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FMC

11/13/2026: FMC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

FMC Corporation is a global agricultural science company focused on providing crop protection products like insecticides and herbicides. It maintains a strong competitive position due to its proprietary R&D and specialized focus on chemical and biological solutions. The primary investment story centers on the company’s ability to drive growth through its innovation pipeline and the long-term adoption of sustainable biologicals. However, investors must consider the risks of cyclical demand in the farming sector, regulatory pressures, and intense competition from larger industry peers. FMC may suit value-oriented or income-focused investors who can tolerate the sector's inherent volatility and cyclical nature while monitoring management's success in margin expansion and debt reduction.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitFMC offers growth potential through innovation, but it is currently navigating cyclical headwinds.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has experienced significant volatility and is not currently demonstrating a clear upward momentum signal.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at valuations that may appeal to investors looking for an entry point in a cyclical, high-quality agricultural player.
Dividend investorStrong fitFMC provides a reliable dividend stream, making it suitable for income-oriented portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitAgricultural chemical stocks are subject to regulatory and commodity-related risks, which may exceed the risk tolerance of conservative investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highChanges in global agricultural demand can cause significant swings in the stock price.
Valuation riskMediumThe stock's valuation is sensitive to cyclical earnings expectations and industry growth rates.
Competition risk (Agrochemical competition)HighFMC faces intense competition from larger, more diversified global peers in the crop protection space.
Business qualityStrongFMC maintains a strong proprietary portfolio and high R&D capability, which serves as a core competitive moat.
Dividend incomeMediumWhile consistent, dividends are subject to board approval and depend on sufficient cash flow generation.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully managing the R&D pipeline and global supply chains is essential for meeting financial targets.

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 810.46M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 7.65
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 7.65
Volume (30-day avg) 8.3M shares
Beta 0.52
52 Weeks Range 4.37 - 18.00
Updated Date 11/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 4.37 - 18.00
Updated Date 11/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 6.32%
Basic EPS (TTM) -32.83

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Basic Materials

Defensive
Sentiment
Bearish
Momentum
Momentum Steady
BUY participation
23.1%
Active BUY / eligible
9 / 39
30-Day BUY Count Change
+2
Market state
Bearish

The number of qualifying BUY stocks has remained relatively stable.

Industry

Industry classification is unavailable for this snapshot.

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -73.6%
Avg. Invested days 22
Today’s Advisory PASS
Upturn Advisory Rating upturn star rating icon
Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 1.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/13/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
FMC receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
FMC has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-756.4%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -5.1%), negative revenue growth (-18.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
FMC's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 12.4%). Operating efficiency is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
FMC's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -18.3% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-756.4%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-129.3%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 86.8% and approximately 74.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 20.74% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 13.84%
AQR Capital Management LLC 5.16%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.96%
State Street Corp 4.18%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.70%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
FMC generates approximately $370 of gross profit, $-544 of operating income, and $-51 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -18.67% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
FMC has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Crop Protection ChemicalsInsecticides, herbicides, and fungicides sales globally.FMC makes money by selling essential chemicals that help farmers protect crops from pests and diseases.
BiologicalsPlant health and natural crop protection solutions.This is a smaller but faster-growing part of their business focused on sustainable farming practices.
Geography (Global)Revenue distribution across North America, Latin America, EMEA, and Asia.Revenue is diversified globally, helping mitigate risks from localized weather or regulatory events.

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 2026-10-29
When After Market
Estimate 0.08
Actual -4.41

Profitability

Profit Margin -151.18%
Operating Margin (TTM) -15.72%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -2.77%
Return on Equity (TTM) -218.93%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 4.08
Enterprise Value 4.23B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.29
Enterprise Value 4.23B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.29
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.5
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.8
Shares Outstanding 155.56M
Shares Floating 115.19M
Shares Outstanding 155.56M
Shares Floating 115.19M
Percent Insiders 20.74
Percent Institutions 86.79

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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