FMC Corporation, a diversified chemical company, provides solutions, applications, and products for the agricultural, consumer, and industrial markets worldwide. The company operates in two segments, FMC Agricultural Solutions and FMC Lithium. The FMC Agricultural Solutions segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells crop protection chemicals, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides that 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 FMC Lithium segment manufactures lithium for use in batteries, polymers, pharmaceuticals, greases and lubricants, glass and ceramics, and other industrial applications. FMC Corporation was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Chemicals & allied products
Sub-IndustryDiversified Chemicals
SectorBasic Materials
Phone215-299-6000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$4.73 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees7,300
Next Earnings Date5/6/2019 (Confirmed)
OptionableOptionable
FMC (NYSE:FMC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is FMC's stock symbol?
FMC trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "FMC."
How often does FMC pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for FMC?
FMC declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 29th will be paid a dividend of $0.40 per share on Thursday, April 18th. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.01%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 28th. View FMC's Dividend History.
How will FMC's stock buyback program work?
FMC declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock buyback program on Monday, December 3rd 2018, which permits the company to buyback $1,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to repurchase up to 9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were FMC's earnings last quarter?
FMC Corp (NYSE:FMC) released its earnings results on Monday, February, 11th. The basic materials company reported $1.69 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.64 by $0.05. The basic materials company earned $1.22 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.20 billion. FMC had a return on equity of 27.73% and a net margin of 10.62%. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.10 earnings per share. View FMC's Earnings History.
When is FMC's next earnings date?
How can I listen to FMC's earnings call?
FMC will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, May 7th at 8:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8002301059.
What guidance has FMC issued on next quarter's earnings?
FMC updated its first quarter 2019 earnings guidance on Monday, February, 11th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.58-1.68 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $1.79. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.18-1.21 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.22 billion.FMC also updated its FY 2019 guidance to $5.55-5.75 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for FMC?
12 brokers have issued twelve-month price targets for FMC's shares. Their forecasts range from $81.00 to $112.00. On average, they anticipate FMC's stock price to reach $96.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 21.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for FMC.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for FMC?
12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for FMC in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for FMC.
Has FMC been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about FMC stock have been trending somewhat negative recently, according to InfoTrie. The research group identifies positive and negative media coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. FMC earned a media sentiment score of -1.4 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news coverage about the basic materials company a news buzz of 2.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is very unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are some of FMC's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to FMC include Koninklijke DSM (RDSMY), ASAHI KASEI COR/ADR (AHKSY), Chemours (CC), Huntsman (HUN), W. R. Grace & Co (GRA), Ashland Global (ASH), KURARAY CO LTD/ADR (KURRY), Ingevity (NGVT), Olin (OLN), Univar (UNVR), Balchem (BCPC), PQ Group (PQG), Innospec (IOSP), GCP Applied Technologies (GCP) and KMG Chemicals (KMG).
What other stocks do shareholders of FMC own?
Who are FMC's key executives?
FMC's management team includes the folowing people:
- Dr. Pierre R. Brondeau, Chairman & CEO (Age 61)
- Mr. Mark A. Douglas, Pres & COO (Age 57)
- Mr. Andrew D. Sandifer, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 49)
- Ms. Andrea E. Utecht, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 70)
- Mr. Nicholas L. Pfeiffer, VP, Corp. Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Who are FMC's major shareholders?
FMC's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Strs Ohio (0.18%), Chartwell Investment Partners LLC (0.17%), CWM LLC (0.08%), Weybosset Research & Management LLC (0.07%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.05%) and Gulf International Bank UK Ltd (0.02%). Company insiders that own FMC stock include Andrea E Utecht, Dirk A Kempthorne, Eduardo E Cordeiro, Eric Norris, Mark Douglas, Nicholas Pfeiffer, Paul W Graves, Pierre R Brondeau, Robert C Pallash and William Howard Powell. View Institutional Ownership Trends for FMC.
Which institutional investors are selling FMC stock?
FMC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Tandem Investment Advisors Inc., Weybosset Research & Management LLC, Murphy Capital Management Inc., Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, Kanawha Capital Management LLC, Manning & Napier Group LLC, Cambridge Trust Co. and New Mexico Educational Retirement Board. Company insiders that have sold FMC company stock in the last year include Andrea E Utecht, Nicholas Pfeiffer, Paul W Graves, Pierre R Brondeau and Robert C Pallash. View Insider Buying and Selling for FMC.
Which institutional investors are buying FMC stock?
FMC stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Chartwell Investment Partners LLC, CWM LLC, Pennsylvania Trust Co, Pennsylvania Trust Co, Moody Lynn & Lieberson LLC, Brinker Capital Inc., DNB Asset Management AS and Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV. Company insiders that have bought FMC stock in the last two years include Dirk A Kempthorne, Eduardo E Cordeiro and Mark Douglas. View Insider Buying and Selling for FMC.
How do I buy shares of FMC?
Shares of FMC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is FMC's stock price today?
One share of FMC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $79.66.
How big of a company is FMC?
FMC has a market capitalization of $10.48 billion and generates $4.73 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $502.10 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.29 on an earnings per share basis. FMC employs 7,300 workers across the globe.
What is FMC's official website?
How can I contact FMC?
FMC's mailing address is 2929 WALNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19104. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at 215-299-6000 or via email at [email protected]
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