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FMC Corporation (FMC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: FMC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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
Highly popular stock, broad analyst coverage, trusted insights, strong investor interest.
1 Year Target Price $47.8
1 Year Target Price $47.8
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 12 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -54.59% | Avg. Invested days 22 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 5.21B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 13.6 | 1Y Target Price 47.8 |
Price to earnings Ratio 13.6 | 1Y Target Price 47.8 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 20 | Beta 0.78 | 52 Weeks Range 32.39 - 65.32 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 32.39 - 65.32 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 5.41% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.07 |
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 7.97% | Operating Margin (TTM) 9.6% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.13% | Return on Equity (TTM) 8.81% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 13.6 | Forward PE 12.71 | Enterprise Value 9048054930 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.27 |
Enterprise Value 9048054930 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.27 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.2 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.97 | Shares Outstanding 124909000 | Shares Floating 123931188 |
Shares Outstanding 124909000 | Shares Floating 123931188 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.92 | Percent Institutions 92.42 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 5 | Target Price 47.8 | Buy 2 | Strong Buy 5 |
Buy 2 | Strong Buy 5 | ||
Hold 12 | Sell 1 | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
FMC Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
FMC Corporation was founded in 1883 as the Bean Spray Pump Company, initially focusing on agricultural sprayers. Over time, it diversified into machinery and chemicals. In 2017, it completed a separation transaction, creating a new FMC focused on agricultural solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Agricultural Solutions: Develops, manufactures, and sells crop protection products, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. This is FMC's primary business segment. It also includes plant health and professional pest control.
Leadership and Structure
Mark Douglas serves as President and CEO. FMC operates with a global organizational structure, divided into regional business units (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and EMEA) and functional departments such as R&D, manufacturing, and sales.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Rynaxypyr: A broad-spectrum insecticide used to control a wide range of pests in various crops. Market share data is not publicly available but Rynaxypyr is a leading product in FMC's portfolio. Competitors include Syngenta, Bayer, and BASF insecticides.
- Bifenthrin: A pyrethroid insecticide used for crop protection and professional pest control. Market share varies regionally. Competitors include Bayer, Sumitomo Chemical, and ADAMA.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The crop protection industry is influenced by factors such as global population growth, changing dietary habits, increasing demand for food production, and climate change, impacting the demand for crop protection products.
Positioning
FMC is a leading agricultural sciences company focused on crop protection. Its competitive advantages include its innovation pipeline, strong market presence in key regions, and focus on differentiated products.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global crop protection market is estimated at over $70 billion. FMC is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market through its innovative products and global reach.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong portfolio of crop protection products
- Global presence with a diversified customer base
- Innovation pipeline with new product development
- Strong brand reputation
Weaknesses
- Reliance on agricultural cycles and weather patterns
- Exposure to regulatory risks and environmental concerns
- Potential for generic competition
- Impact of currency fluctuations
Opportunities
- Growing demand for crop protection products in emerging markets
- Adoption of precision agriculture technologies
- Development of sustainable crop protection solutions
- Expansion of product offerings through acquisitions and partnerships
Threats
- Increasing competition from generic manufacturers
- Stricter regulations on pesticide use
- Changing weather patterns and climate change
- Economic downturns and commodity price volatility
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BAYRY (Bayer AG)
- SYT (Syngenta)
- BASF (BASF SE)
Competitive Landscape
FMC competes with large, diversified companies and smaller, specialized players. FMC's focus on innovation and differentiated products helps it maintain a competitive edge. Syngenta and Bayer are bigger competitors while BASF is in a similar category.
Major Acquisitions
Pheromone Sciences
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 185
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded FMC's biologicals portfolio and precision agriculture capabilities by offering pheromone insect control technology.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been driven by product innovation, geographic expansion, and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates and data needed to generate future projections.
Recent Initiatives: Check recent press releases for strategic initatives.
Summary
FMC is a leading agricultural sciences company with a strong portfolio and global presence. Its financial performance has been volatile, but it has demonstrated growth through product innovation and acquisitions. It faces challenges from competition, regulation, and climate change, but also has opportunities in emerging markets and sustainable solutions. Overall, FMC appears to be well-positioned to capitalize on the long-term trends in the crop protection industry. Its competitors are giants and it should try to specialize more and find more strategic initiatives in order to stand out.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- FMC Corporation Investor Relations, Analyst Reports, Third-Party Market Research
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market data and competitor information may vary based on the source. Seek advice from 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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