FMC Corporation (FMC)

FMC's stock price has declined significantly, dropping by 49.61% over the past year and 9.03% in the last six months as of October 5, 2025, influenced by lower sales volumes and prices, particularly in South America. Channel destocking by distributors also impacted sales. In February 2025, the company slashed its financial forecast, contributing to a substantial market value loss. Foreign exchange headwinds have also been a persistent challenge. Analyst ratings have been adjusted, with some lowering price targets and others maintaining or upgrading ratings.

Demand for FMC Corporation's products and services is subject to seasonal variations in the agricultural crop protection market and the specific geographic regions where it operates. Factors such as adverse weather conditions, pest pressures, and other market dynamics can significantly impact demand. In 2023, the crop protection market experienced severe destocking, which negatively impacted FMC's performance, particularly in Latin America and North America. FMC anticipates a recovery, projecting second-half revenue growth in 2025, driven by new active ingredients and expanded market access.

FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company providing innovative solutions for crop protection, plant health, and pest control. The company develops, markets, and sells chemical products for the agricultural sector, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. FMC also invests in plant health programs, biological crop protection products, seed treatments, and micronutrients, and serves non-agricultural markets for professional pest control.

FMC Corporation has a significant global presence, operating in over 50 countries. Its corporate headquarters are in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with regional headquarters in Singapore for APAC, Vernier, Switzerland, for EMEA, and Campinas, Brazil, for LATAM. FMC operates facilities across Asia, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

FMC Corporation has maintained a positive brand reputation, particularly in ESG. In December 2023, FMC was recognized for the third consecutive year on Newsweek's 2024 Most Responsible Companies list, ranking 60th out of 600 U.S. companies and 8th in the Materials and Chemicals industry. This recognition highlights FMC's commitment to sustainability, including its industry-leading net-zero by 2035 target.

FMC Corporation's ownership structure includes institutional, retail, and individual investors. Institutional investors hold a substantial portion of the company's stock, ranging from approximately 42.67% to 73.55%. Major institutional shareholders include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc, IJR - iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, Wellington Management Group Llp, State Street Corp, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc, and Morgan Stanley. Insider ownership is relatively small, typically around 0.71% to 1.4%.