FMC Corporation
FMCFMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company engaged in the development and production of innovative solutions for crop protection, plant health, and pest management. Founded in 1883, it originally started as a chemical manufacturing firm and has evolved to focus on sustainable agriculture practices, offering products such as insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. FMC aims to enhance crop yields and quality while minimizing environmental impact.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2026 | $0.08 | 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 |
| October 16, 2025 | $0.58 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 |
| July 17, 2025 | $0.58 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 |
| April 17, 2025 | $0.58 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-31 |
| January 16, 2025 | $0.58 | 2024-12-31 | 2024-12-31 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: FMC Corporation has rewarded shareholders with 80 dividend payments over the past 20 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held FMC shares during this period received a total of $21.95 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.08/share was paid 8 days ago, on January 15, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: FMC currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 11.36%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2006, the dividend payout has decreased by 55.6%, from $0.18 to $0.08.
Company News
The global alginates market is projected to grow from USD 0.76 billion in 2025 to USD 1.11 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 4.93%. Growth is driven by increasing demand for natural thickeners and gelling agents across food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Asia Pacific dominates with 43.78% market share, while North America shows the fastest...
Deere & Company is leading an agricultural revolution by integrating AI and automation into farming equipment, including self-driving tractors and smart sprayers that reduce pesticide use by 50%. Despite a challenging 2025, Deere showed momentum in Q4 with an 11% revenue increase. Meanwhile, FMC, a pesticide manufacturer, faces severe headwinds w...
FMC Corporation's stock plummeted 71.5% in 2025 due to missed revenue expectations, patent expirations leading to generic competition, high interest rates affecting South American customers, and a significant 86% dividend cut. The company is undergoing a multi-year turnaround with an India business sale, manufacturing consolidation, and debt redu...
FMC Corporation announced a major restructuring plan involving closing expensive manufacturing sites and consolidating operations, which will cost $560-$635 million but is expected to generate $175 million in ongoing cost savings by 2027. The stock plunged due to concerns about upfront costs and diminishing competitive advantages.
FMC stock has significantly underperformed the S&P 500, losing 75.8% in value over the past year. The company cut its quarterly dividend by over 86% and experienced declining revenue, making it an unattractive investment option.
