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FMC Corporation (FMC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: 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 $48.94
1 Year Target Price $48.94
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 12 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -57.54% | 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 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.66B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 35.84 | 1Y Target Price 48.94 |
Price to earnings Ratio 35.84 | 1Y Target Price 48.94 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 20 | Beta 0.77 | 52 Weeks Range 32.39 - 65.13 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 32.39 - 65.13 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 6.27% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.04 |
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 2.42% | Operating Margin (TTM) 15.53% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.08% | Return on Equity (TTM) 2.93% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 35.84 | Forward PE 9.87 | Enterprise Value 8350576029 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.13 |
Enterprise Value 8350576029 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.13 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.02 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.78 | Shares Outstanding 124911586 | Shares Floating 123904799 |
Shares Outstanding 124911586 | Shares Floating 123904799 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.92 | Percent Institutions 96.86 |
Upturn AI SWOT
FMC Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
FMC Corporation was founded in 1883 as the Bean Spray Pump Company. It initially focused on agricultural sprayers but diversified into various industries over time, including industrial chemicals and defense. In recent years, FMC has refocused on agricultural sciences, selling off other businesses to concentrate on crop protection.
Core Business Areas
- Crop Protection: Develops, manufactures, and sells crop protection products, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
Leadership and Structure
The current CEO is Mark Douglas. FMC operates with a functional organizational structure, with global teams responsible for research and development, manufacturing, sales, and marketing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Bifenthrin: Broad-spectrum insecticide used in agriculture and pest control. Market share is strong. Competitors include Bayer CropScience, Syngenta, and Corteva Agriscience.
- Rynaxypyr and Cyazypyr: Insecticides used to control a wide range of pests in various crops. These products contribute significantly to FMC's revenue. Competitors include Bayer CropScience, Syngenta, and Corteva Agriscience. Market share is estimated to be a high percentage of the insect control market.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The crop protection industry is driven by the need for increased food production and the increasing incidence of pest and disease outbreaks. The industry is highly competitive and regulated, with ongoing consolidation and technological advancements.
Positioning
FMC is a leading crop protection company with a strong focus on innovation and a diversified product portfolio. Its competitive advantages include its proprietary chemistry, global reach, and strong customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global crop protection market is estimated to be over $70 billion. FMC is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its innovative products and strong market presence.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong product portfolio
- Global presence
- Proprietary chemistry
- Focus on innovation
- Strong customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
- Dependence on regulatory approvals
- Competition from larger players
- Geopolitical risk exposure
Opportunities
- Growing demand for crop protection products
- Expanding into new markets
- Developing new technologies
- Strategic acquisitions
Threats
- Increasing regulatory scrutiny
- Generic competition
- Climate change
- Economic downturns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BAYRY
- SYT
- CTVA
Competitive Landscape
FMC faces competition from larger and more diversified players. However, FMC's focus on crop protection and its proprietary chemistry provide a competitive advantage.
Major Acquisitions
Pest Patches
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 300
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded FMC's portfolio of biological crop protection products.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: FMC has grown through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. The company's focus on crop protection has driven growth in recent years.
Future Projections: Analysts project moderate revenue growth for FMC in the coming years, driven by new product launches and expansion into emerging markets.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in research and development, strategic acquisitions, and cost-cutting measures.
Summary
FMC is a focused crop protection company with a strong product portfolio and global reach. While facing competition and regulatory challenges, FMC is positioned for growth through innovation and expansion. Recent financial performance has been mixed but long term prospects look good. It needs to look out for increasing generic competition in certain segments.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Company Presentations
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Market data is as of November 15, 2024, and is subject to change.
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.
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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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