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Compare Stocks

Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Asahi Kasei Co. stock logo
AHKSY
Asahi Kasei
$14.24
+0.4%
$14.32
$11.80
$15.56
$9.88B0.6623,649 shs16,724 shs
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
$57.23
+0.5%
$58.70
$49.49
$124.61
$7.14B0.871.97 million shs352,648 shs
Huntsman Co. stock logo
HUN
Huntsman
$23.64
-0.3%
$25.21
$22.14
$29.90
$4.09B1.121.96 million shs488,380 shs
Johnson Matthey stock logo
JMPLY
Johnson Matthey
$43.64
-0.9%
$43.01
$35.07
$50.05
$4.00B1.241,607 shs1,593 shs
Kuraray Co., Ltd. stock logo
KURRY
Kuraray
$34.04
-0.7%
$31.38
$27.75
$36.47
$3.82B0.32,206 shs295 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Asahi Kasei Co. stock logo
AHKSY
Asahi Kasei
+0.42%-3.33%-4.11%-5.44%+1.79%
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
+1.57%-7.49%-7.67%+2.32%-53.99%
Huntsman Co. stock logo
HUN
Huntsman
+0.19%-3.50%-4.38%+1.37%-14.63%
Johnson Matthey stock logo
JMPLY
Johnson Matthey
-0.87%-2.92%+0.59%+7.73%-11.17%
Kuraray Co., Ltd. stock logo
KURRY
Kuraray
-0.70%+6.38%+10.38%+10.46%+20.41%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Asahi Kasei Co. stock logo
AHKSY
Asahi Kasei
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
4.4752 of 5 stars
3.11.03.30.02.63.33.1
Huntsman Co. stock logo
HUN
Huntsman
3.8466 of 5 stars
2.13.02.50.22.31.73.1
Johnson Matthey stock logo
JMPLY
Johnson Matthey
3.6615 of 5 stars
3.33.01.70.00.60.03.1
Kuraray Co., Ltd. stock logo
KURRY
Kuraray
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Asahi Kasei Co. stock logo
AHKSY
Asahi Kasei
N/AN/AN/AN/A
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
2.24
Hold$71.7525.37% Upside
Huntsman Co. stock logo
HUN
Huntsman
2.10
Hold$26.5512.29% Upside
Johnson Matthey stock logo
JMPLY
Johnson Matthey
2.67
Moderate Buy$88.95103.82% Upside
Kuraray Co., Ltd. stock logo
KURRY
Kuraray
3.00
BuyN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest FMC, AHKSY, JMPLY, HUN, and KURRY Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/9/2024
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
KeyCorp
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$76.00 ➝ $79.00
3/20/2024
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
UBS Group
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$61.00 ➝ $84.00
3/19/2024
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
Loop Capital
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Boost Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$55.00 ➝ $65.00
3/5/2024
Huntsman Co. stock logo
HUN
Huntsman
The Goldman Sachs Group
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Boost Price TargetSell ➝ Sell$25.00 ➝ $28.00
3/1/2024
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
Wolfe Research
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Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
2/23/2024
Huntsman Co. stock logo
HUN
Huntsman
Royal Bank of Canada
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Boost Price TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$20.00 ➝ $24.00
2/23/2024
Huntsman Co. stock logo
HUN
Huntsman
Wells Fargo & Company
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UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$25.00 ➝ $32.00
2/12/2024
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
Loop Capital
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$68.00 ➝ $55.00
2/8/2024
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
Royal Bank of Canada
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$61.00 ➝ $59.00
2/7/2024
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
BMO Capital Markets
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Lower Price TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$63.00 ➝ $61.00
2/7/2024
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
KeyCorp
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Lower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$80.00 ➝ $76.00
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Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Asahi Kasei Co. stock logo
AHKSY
Asahi Kasei
$20.18BN/A$2.87 per share4.97$18.01 per shareN/A
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
$4.49B1.59$5.39 per share10.62$35.53 per share1.61
Huntsman Co. stock logo
HUN
Huntsman
$6.11B0.67$1.98 per share11.96$19.96 per share1.18
Johnson Matthey stock logo
JMPLY
Johnson Matthey
$18.00B0.22$6.68 per share6.53$33.36 per share1.31
Kuraray Co., Ltd. stock logo
KURRY
Kuraray
$5.57B0.68$8.07 per share4.22$46.85 per share0.73

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Asahi Kasei Co. stock logo
AHKSY
Asahi Kasei
-$675.71M-$1.13N/AN/A-4.01%4.00%1.99%N/A
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
$1.32B$10.535.4311.801.8129.45%12.98%4.08%5/6/2024 (Confirmed)
Huntsman Co. stock logo
HUN
Huntsman
$101M$0.5344.6014.16N/A1.65%1.92%0.96%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)
Johnson Matthey stock logo
JMPLY
Johnson Matthey
$332.66MN/A0.009.550.91N/AN/AN/AN/A
Kuraray Co., Ltd. stock logo
KURRY
Kuraray
$301.36M$2.6912.65N/A5.46%6.74%3.91%N/A

Latest FMC, AHKSY, JMPLY, HUN, and KURRY Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/6/2024N/A
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
$0.4940N/A-$0.4940N/AN/AN/A  
5/2/2024N/A
Huntsman Co. stock logo
HUN
Huntsman
-$0.0720N/A+$0.0720N/AN/AN/A  
2/22/2024Q4 2023
Huntsman Co. stock logo
HUN
Huntsman
-$0.14-$0.21-$0.07-$0.01$1.33 billion$1.40 billion    
2/8/2024Q4 2023
Kuraray Co., Ltd. stock logo
KURRY
Kuraray
N/A$0.53+$0.53$0.70N/A$1.40 billion
2/7/2024Q3 2024
Asahi Kasei Co. stock logo
AHKSY
Asahi Kasei
N/A$0.24+$0.24$0.21N/A$4.86 billion
2/6/202412/31/2023
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
$1.08$1.07-$0.01-$6.63$1.25 billion$1.15 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Asahi Kasei Co. stock logo
AHKSY
Asahi Kasei
$0.292.04%N/AN/A N/A
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
$2.324.05%+8.83%22.03%N/A
Huntsman Co. stock logo
HUN
Huntsman
$1.004.23%+13.48%188.68%4 Years
Johnson Matthey stock logo
JMPLY
Johnson Matthey
$1.062.43%N/AN/AN/A
Kuraray Co., Ltd. stock logo
KURRY
Kuraray
$0.692.03%N/A25.65%N/A

Latest FMC, AHKSY, JMPLY, HUN, and KURRY Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/27/2024
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
quarterly$0.584.4%3/27/20243/28/20244/18/2024
2/21/2024
Huntsman Co. stock logo
HUN
Huntsman
Quarterly$0.253.82%3/14/20243/15/20243/29/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Asahi Kasei Co. stock logo
AHKSY
Asahi Kasei
0.38
1.70
1.01
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
0.68
1.52
1.01
Huntsman Co. stock logo
HUN
Huntsman
0.48
1.97
1.23
Johnson Matthey stock logo
JMPLY
Johnson Matthey
0.57
1.51
0.91
Kuraray Co., Ltd. stock logo
KURRY
Kuraray
0.30
2.75
1.61

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Asahi Kasei Co. stock logo
AHKSY
Asahi Kasei
N/A
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
91.86%
Huntsman Co. stock logo
HUN
Huntsman
84.81%
Johnson Matthey stock logo
JMPLY
Johnson Matthey
N/A
Kuraray Co., Ltd. stock logo
KURRY
Kuraray
N/A

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Asahi Kasei Co. stock logo
AHKSY
Asahi Kasei
N/A
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
0.85%
Huntsman Co. stock logo
HUN
Huntsman
5.60%
Johnson Matthey stock logo
JMPLY
Johnson Matthey
N/A
Kuraray Co., Ltd. stock logo
KURRY
Kuraray
N/A

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Asahi Kasei Co. stock logo
AHKSY
Asahi Kasei
48,897N/AN/ANot Optionable
FMC Co. stock logo
FMC
FMC
6,600124.82 million123.76 millionOptionable
Huntsman Co. stock logo
HUN
Huntsman
6,000173.00 million163.31 millionOptionable
Johnson Matthey stock logo
JMPLY
Johnson Matthey
12,60091.73 millionN/ANot Optionable
Kuraray Co., Ltd. stock logo
KURRY
Kuraray
11,906111.56 millionN/ANot Optionable

FMC, AHKSY, JMPLY, HUN, and KURRY Headlines

SourceHeadline
Kuraray Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:KURRY) Short Interest UpdateKuraray Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:KURRY) Short Interest Update
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 5:31 PM
Kuraray plans Singapore ethylene vinyl alcohol plantKuraray plans Singapore ethylene vinyl alcohol plant
cen.acs.org - April 6 at 2:13 PM
Japans Kuraray plans Singapore plant for packaging that cuts food wasteJapan's Kuraray plans Singapore plant for packaging that cuts food waste
asia.nikkei.com - March 27 at 12:53 AM
Kuraray Co Ltd 3405Kuraray Co Ltd 3405
morningstar.com - March 2 at 1:08 AM
Kuraray Co. Ltd. ADRKuraray Co. Ltd. ADR
wsj.com - February 15 at 10:01 PM
Heres what Wall Street expects from Kurarays earnings reportHere's what Wall Street expects from Kuraray's earnings report
markets.businessinsider.com - February 8 at 1:19 PM
Kuraray Group Establishes Subsidiary in SpainKuraray Group Establishes Subsidiary in Spain
glassmagazine.com - January 22 at 7:52 PM
Cosby programs outlast Hancock for rivalry victoriesCosby programs outlast Hancock for rivalry victories
newportplaintalk.com - January 6 at 3:08 PM
Tweedy, Browne Fund Q3 2023 CommentaryTweedy, Browne Fund Q3 2023 Commentary
seekingalpha.com - November 15 at 2:06 PM
Kuraray Co Ltd ADR KURRYKuraray Co Ltd ADR KURRY
morningstar.com - November 10 at 2:13 AM
Kuraray Co. Ltd - ADR (KURRY) Price Target Increased by 5.21% to 36.47Kuraray Co. Ltd - ADR (KURRY) Price Target Increased by 5.21% to 36.47
msn.com - October 31 at 11:42 PM
Co-owners of Garage and Time plan new concept in former Kensington dive bar spaceCo-owners of Garage and Time plan new concept in former Kensington dive bar space
bizjournals.com - October 26 at 7:15 PM
2 new Dunkin stores to open near Jefferson Hospital as franchisee looks to aggressively expand2 new Dunkin' stores to open near Jefferson Hospital as franchisee looks to 'aggressively' expand
bizjournals.com - October 23 at 6:56 PM
Kuraray Co. Ltd - ADR (KURRY) Price Target Increased by 16.78% to 34.67Kuraray Co. Ltd - ADR (KURRY) Price Target Increased by 16.78% to 34.67
msn.com - October 5 at 10:53 PM
Football coach unbroken by family cancer battleFootball coach unbroken by family cancer battle
msn.com - September 29 at 12:44 AM
Kuraray to expand EVOH production capacities in the U.S. and EuropeKuraray to expand EVOH production capacities in the U.S. and Europe
chemengonline.com - August 11 at 2:35 AM
Kuraray adding production in Texas, Europe; cutting jobs in IndianaKuraray adding production in Texas, Europe; cutting jobs in Indiana
plasticsnews.com - August 11 at 2:35 AM
SentryGlas® in Secrets the Vine Hotel and ResortSentryGlas® in Secrets the Vine Hotel and Resort
archdaily.com - August 10 at 2:40 AM
Kuraray anticipates 2023 operating loss for isoprene unitKuraray anticipates 2023 operating loss for isoprene unit
rubbernews.com - June 7 at 6:45 PM
Kuraray earnings preview: what Wall Street is expectingKuraray earnings preview: what Wall Street is expecting
markets.businessinsider.com - May 11 at 1:01 PM
Arab Thobe Fabric Market is Booming Worldwide – Kuraray, Toyobo, ShikiboArab Thobe Fabric Market is Booming Worldwide – Kuraray, Toyobo, Shikibo
marketwatch.com - May 3 at 6:56 PM
High Performance Laminated Glazing - SentryGlas®High Performance Laminated Glazing - SentryGlas®
archdaily.com - April 27 at 9:27 PM
Kuraray on LCAs, paper vs plastic, and collaborating with key brand ownersKuraray on LCAs, paper vs plastic, and collaborating with key brand owners
packagingeurope.com - April 24 at 8:57 AM
Laminated Glass - BirdSecure® ProLaminated Glass - BirdSecure® Pro
archdaily.com - April 15 at 2:13 AM

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Company Descriptions

Asahi Kasei logo

Asahi Kasei

OTCMKTS:AHKSY
Asahi Kasei Corporation manufactures and sells chemicals. It offers caustic soda, chemical fertilizers, nitric acid, ammonia, acrylonitrile, methyl methacrylate, styrene, adipic acid, hexamethylene diamine, AH salt, propionitrile, sodium cyanide, acetonitrile, methacrylonitrile, cyclohexyl methacrylate, polyethylenes, polyethylenes powder, PMMA resin, polystyrene, polybutadiene rubbers, styrene/butadiene rubbers, clear styrenic copolymer, styrenic thermoplastic elastomer, hydrogenated styrenic elastomers, membranes and systems, functional materials, foams, purging compound, polyisocyanates, polycarbonatediol, aluminum paste, latex, photopolymers and platemaking systems, films, cyclohexanol, cyclohexane, and cyclohexene. The company also offers lithium-ion battery and lead-acid battery separators, plastic optical fibers, artificial suede, nylon 66 filament, polyamide 66, polyacetal, polyphenyene ether, polypropylene compounds, 3D cubic knitted fabric, noise suppression sheets, audio devices, photosensitive polyimide/PBO precursor, latent hardeners, glass fabrics, specialty products, explosion-bonded metal clads, lining fabrics, cupro and stretch fibers, oil-water separators, cellulose nanobeads, and flame-resistant and synthetic fiber; magnetic, current, and gas sensors; deodorizing, spunbond, cupro, multifunctional, and heat-press formable thermoplastic nonwoven; and ecorise, biocradle, and bemliese products. It provides bags and containers; cooking products; cleaners; plastic packet cutting products; cyclohexyl methacrylate, bonded anchors, and microcrystalline cellulose; pharmaceuticals and diagnostic reagents, dialyzers, therapeutic apheresis, virus removal filters, defibrillators, AEDs, automated CPRs, fluid resuscitation pumps, wearable defibrillators, temperature management systems, and data solutions; construction materials; and remodeling services, as well as develops homes and apartments. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
FMC logo

FMC

NYSE:FMC
FMC Corporation, an agricultural sciences company, provides crop protection, plant health, and professional pest and turf management products. It develops, markets, and sells crop protection chemicals that includes insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides; and 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 diseases, 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. It operates in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Huntsman logo

Huntsman

NYSE:HUN
Huntsman Corporation manufactures and sells diversified organic chemical products worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Polyurethanes, Performance Products, and Advanced Materials. The Polyurethanes segment offers polyurethane chemicals, including methyl diphenyl diisocyanate, polyether and polyester polyols, and thermoplastic polyurethane; and aniline, benzene, nitrobenzene and other co-products. The Performance Products segment manufactures amines, such as polyetheramines, ethyleneamines, DGA Agent, JEFFCAT catalysts, and E-GRADE specialty amines and carbonates; and maleic anhydrides. The Advanced Materials segment offers epoxy, phenoxy, acrylic, polyurethane, and acrylonitrile-butadiene-based polymer formulations; and thermoset resins, curing and toughening agents, and carbon nanomaterials. The company provides pre-and post-sales technical service support to customers. Its products are used in a range of applications, including adhesives, aerospace, automotive, construction products, durable and non-durable consumer products, electronics, insulation, packaging, coatings and construction, power generation, and refining, as well as serves the elastomers, insulation, footwear, furniture, industrial, oil and gas, liquid natural gas transport, printed circuit boards, consumer, appliances, electrical power transmission and distribution, recreational sports equipment, and medical appliances markets. The company sells its products through a network of distributors and agents. Huntsman Corporation was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
Johnson Matthey logo

Johnson Matthey

OTCMKTS:JMPLY
Johnson Matthey is a global leader in science that enables a cleaner and healthier world. With over 200 years of sustained commitment to innovation and technological breakthroughs, they improve the function, performance and safety of their customers' products. Their science has a global impact in areas such as low emission transport, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing and making the most efficient use of the planet's natural resources. Today more than 13,000 Johnson Matthey professionals collaborate with their network of customers and partners to make a real difference to the world around us.
Kuraray logo

Kuraray

OTCMKTS:KURRY
Kuraray Co., Ltd. engages in the production and sale of resins, chemicals, fibers, activated carbon, and high-performance membranes and systems worldwide. The Vinyl Acetate segment manufactures and markets functional resins and films, including PVA, PVB and EVAL. The Isoprene segment engages in the manufacture and marketing of SEPTON thermoplastic elastomer, isoprene-related products, and GENESTAR. The Functional Materials segment manufactures and markets methacrylic resin, medical products, and carbon materials. The Fibers and Textiles segment manufactures and sells synthetic fibers and textiles, CLARINO manmade leather, non-woven fabrics, and other products. The Trading segment mainly processes and sells synthetic fibers and manmade leathers. It is also involved in the engineering business; design and construction of various plants; outsourcing of logistics services; temporary staffing/introduction business; design, manufacture, construction, and sale of water treatment equipment; travel and insurance agency business; golf course management; management of accommodation facilities and restaurants; manufacture and sale of hook-and loop fasteners and related products; manufacture and sale of dental materials; warehousing and logistics; and manufacturing and sales of methacrylic resin sheets, as well as provides consulting services. The company was incorporated in 1926 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.