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FMC Corp.'s 10-K, read.
Bob rates FMC Corp. (FMC) 28/100, bearish, on the 10-K filed February 27, 2026, updated through the 10-Q filed July 30, 2026.
FMC faces severe near-term financial stress from restructuring charges, declining revenues, and mounting debt, though it retains valuable IP and a strategic shareholder in Tessenderlo. The company is exploring a sale while executing painful cost restructuring, creating high execution risk and uncertainty that outweighs the strength of its crop protection portfolio.
- Revenue declined 21% YoY to $1,626M in H1 2026; restructuring charges of $299M in H1 2026 versus $55M in H1 2025 signal ongoing operational challenges and margin pressure
- Operating loss of $200.7M from continuing operations before non-operating items in H1 2026 versus profit of $184.6M in H1 2025; net loss of $467.5M for H1 2026
- Project Foundation restructuring (exiting high-cost plants, $70.6M receivable write-offs in Latin America, asset impairments of $43.6M on India business) creates execution risk with unclear timing and cost realization
- Debt increased significantly: long-term debt rose from $2,770M to $3,954M; issued $1.2B of 8.0% Senior Secured Notes in June 2026; short-term debt obligations create refinancing pressure
- India commercial business sale announced for $252M (signed May 2026, closing expected in 2026), but carrying value declined from $450M to $350M, signaling distressed valuation and ongoing market challenges
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