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 uses. 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$2.88 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees7,000
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 Monday, December 3rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 28th will be given a dividend of $0.40 per share on Thursday, January 17th. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.98%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 27th. This is a positive change from FMC's previous quarterly dividend of $0.17. View FMC's Dividend History.
How will FMC's stock buyback program work?
FMC declared that its board has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Monday, December 3rd 2018, which authorizes the company to repurchase $1,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to purchase up to 9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually a sign that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
How were FMC's earnings last quarter?
FMC Corp (NYSE:FMC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November, 5th. The basic materials company reported $0.98 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.92 by $0.06. The basic materials company earned $1.04 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.01 billion. FMC had a net margin of 22.28% and a return on equity of 26.26%. FMC's revenue was up 60.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.70 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, February 12th at 9:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8005535275.
What guidance has FMC issued on next quarter's earnings?
FMC updated its fourth quarter earnings guidance on Monday, November, 5th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.40-1.50 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.51. FMC also updated its Q4 2018 guidance to $1.33-1.43 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for FMC?
13 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for FMC's stock. Their predictions range from $90.00 to $118.00. On average, they expect FMC's share price to reach $102.2727 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 26.8% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for FMC.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for FMC?
13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for FMC in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 12 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for FMC.
Has FMC been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about FMC stock have been trending positive recently, InfoTrie reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. FMC earned a media sentiment score of 2.8 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media headlines about the basic materials company a news buzz of 5.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are some of FMC's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to FMC include Koninklijke DSM (RDSMY), ASAHI KASEI COR/ADR (AHKSY), Johnson Matthey (JMPLY), Chemours (CC), KURARAY CO LTD/ADR (KURRY), Huntsman (HUN), Ashland Global (ASH), W. R. Grace & Co (GRA), Olin (OLN), Ingevity (NGVT), Univar (UNVR), Balchem (BCPC), PQ Group (PQG), GCP Applied Technologies (GCP) and Innospec (IOSP).
Who are FMC's key executives?
FMC's management team includes the folowing people:
- Dr. Pierre R. Brondeau, Chairman & CEO (Age 60)
- Mr. Mark A. Douglas, Pres & COO (Age 56)
- Ms. Andrea E. Utecht, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 69)
- Mr. Andrew D. Sandifer, Exec. VP & CFO
- 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 Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.07%), RPG Investment Advisory LLC (0.04%), Gulf International Bank UK Ltd (0.02%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.02%), DNB Asset Management AS (0.02%) and Addison Capital Co (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 and William Howard Powell. View Institutional Ownership Trends for FMC.
Which major investors are selling FMC stock?
FMC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Gulf International Bank UK Ltd, First Midwest Bank Trust Division, Addison Capital Co, RPG Investment Advisory LLC and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System. Company insiders that have sold FMC company stock in the last year include Mark Douglas, Nicholas Pfeiffer, Paul W Graves and Pierre R Brondeau. View Insider Buying and Selling for FMC.
Which major investors are buying FMC stock?
FMC stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including DNB Asset Management AS, Fulton Bank N.A., Cerebellum GP LLC, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC, First Hawaiian Bank, State of Alaska Department of Revenue and North Star Investment Management Corp.. 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 $80.65.
How big of a company is FMC?
FMC has a market capitalization of $10.66 billion and generates $2.88 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $535.80 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.71 on an earnings per share basis. FMC employs 7,000 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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