FMC Corporation

FMC · Basic Materials

About FMC Corporation (FMC)

FMC Corporation is a Agricultural Inputs company operating in the Basic Materials sector.

FMC trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Agricultural Inputs

Key Statistics

Current Price
$6.20
Market Cap
$964.46M
52-Week High
$18.29
52-Week Low
$4.37
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Agricultural Inputs

$1,000 Invested in FMC Corporation (FMC)

1 Year
$410
+-59%
3 Years
$122
+-88%
5 Years
$78
+-92%
10 Years
$191
+-81%
Since IPO
$15,853
+1485%

How much would $1,000 invested in FMC be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in FMC 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in FMC Corporation (FMC) in 2025 would be worth $410 as of November 2026, representing a -59.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in FMC 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in FMC Corporation (FMC) in 2023 would be worth $122 as of November 2026, representing a -87.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in FMC 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in FMC Corporation (FMC) in 2021 would be worth $78 as of November 2026, representing a -92.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in FMC 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in FMC Corporation (FMC) in 2016 would be worth $191 as of November 2026, representing a -80.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in FMC at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in FMC Corporation (FMC) at IPO would be worth $15,853 as of November 2026, representing a +1485.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.96%
Positive Months
305
55% of 559
Negative Months
246
44% of 559
Data Period
46+ years
559 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jul 1987 (+36.7%)
Best month on avg: March (+3.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2025 (-54.9%)
Worst month on avg: October (-2.6%)

Over the past 46+ years (559 months), FMC Corporation (FMC) has averaged a monthly return of +0.96% with a median return of +0.86%. The stock had 305 positive months (55%) and 246 negative months (44%). The best month in FMC's history was July 1987 with a +36.7% return, while the worst was October 2025 at -54.9%. Historically, March tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.6%), and October the weakest (-2.6%).

FMC's longest winning streak was 14 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1986 with a cumulative return of +76.1%, and the worst was 2025 at -84.6%.

Annual Returns

Over 46 years of trading history, FMC Corporation (FMC) has delivered an average annual return of +11.27% with a median return of +12.93%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +5.72%. The stock posted gains in 29 years (63%) and losses in 17 years (37%).

FMC's best year was 1986 with a +97.80% gain, while the worst was 2025 at -69.98%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. FMC achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 25 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 12 years.

Avg Return
+11.27%
Best Year
1986 (+97.80%)
Worst Year
2025 (-69.98%)
Positive Years
29/46
Year Return Start End
2026 -54.37% $13.59 $6.20
2025 -69.98% $45.27 $13.59
2024 -19.72% $56.39 $45.27
2023 -48.02% $108.50 $56.39
2022 +15.70% $93.78 $108.50
2021 -2.59% $96.27 $93.78
2020 +17.32% $82.06 $96.27
2019 +58.61% $51.74 $82.06
2018 -20.97% $65.47 $51.74
2017 +68.80% $38.78 $65.47
2016 +46.62% $26.45 $38.78
2015 -30.36% $37.98 $26.45
2014 -23.72% $49.79 $37.98
2013 +30.02% $38.30 $49.79
2012 +37.05% $27.95 $38.30
2011 +8.49% $25.76 $27.95
2010 +44.36% $17.84 $25.76
2009 +25.89% $14.17 $17.84
2008 -17.31% $17.14 $14.17
2007 +43.77% $11.92 $17.14
2006 +45.57% $8.19 $11.92
2005 +10.08% $7.44 $8.19
2004 +41.52% $5.26 $7.44
2003 +24.93% $4.21 $5.26
2002 -12.49% $4.81 $4.21
2001 -17.00% $5.79 $4.81
2000 +25.08% $4.63 $5.79
1999 +2.34% $4.53 $4.63
1998 -16.81% $5.44 $4.53
1997 -4.01% $5.67 $5.44
1996 +3.70% $5.47 $5.67
1995 +17.10% $4.67 $5.47
1994 +22.55% $3.81 $4.67
1993 -4.80% $4.00 $3.81
1992 +3.39% $3.87 $4.00
1991 +50.20% $2.58 $3.87
1990 -9.57% $2.85 $2.58
1989 +10.16% $2.59 $2.85
1988 -5.19% $2.73 $2.59
1987 +31.07% $2.08 $2.73
1986 +97.80% $1.05 $2.08
1985 +18.10% $0.89 $1.05
1984 +22.22% $0.73 $0.89
1983 +43.02% $0.51 $0.73
1982 +25.85% $0.40 $0.51
1981 -15.98% $0.48 $0.40

Frequently Asked Questions: FMC

What sector is FMC in? ▼

FMC operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Agricultural Inputs industry.

How has FMC performed historically? ▼

Over 46 years of trading history, FMC has posted gains in 29 years (63% of the time). The best year was 1986 with a +97.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in FMC? ▼

You can invest in FMC through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold FMC.

Last updated: 11/1/2026