FMC Corporation Overview
Pro stress-test →FMC is an agricultural sciences company that develops, markets, and sells crop protection chemicals including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, as well as biologicals, crop nutrition, and seed treatment products used in agriculture. The company is undergoing significant restructuring as it navigates portfolio patent expirations, market pricing pressure, and elevated debt levels.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →FMC is focused on executing 2026 operational priorities including strengthening the balance sheet by paying down $1 billion in debt through asset sales and licensing agreements. Sales of new active ingredients are expected to be between $300 million and $400 million in 2026, representing growth of over 75 percent at the midpoint versus prior year.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →FMC competes in the global crop protection chemicals market with major players including Corteva Agriscience, Syngenta (ChemChina), BASF, and Bayer. The industry faces headwinds from oversupply, farmer economics constraints, and patent expirations. FMC's competitive position has weakened due to portfolio off-patent status and pricing power erosion, particularly in Latin America.
Industry Context
FMC Corporation operates in Agricultural Chemicals / Crop Protection.
Key facts
Founded: 1883 · Headquarters: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Revenue: $3.47B (2025) · Market cap: $2.11B