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
$14.23
Market Cap
$1.78B
52-Week High
$44.78
52-Week Low
$12.17
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Agricultural Inputs

$1,000 Invested in FMC Corporation (FMC)

1 Year
$361
+-64%
3 Years
$138
+-86%
5 Years
$152
+-85%
10 Years
$527
+-47%
Since IPO
$35,645
+3464%

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 $361 as of May 2026, representing a -63.9% 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 $138 as of May 2026, representing a -86.2% 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 $152 as of May 2026, representing a -84.8% 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 $527 as of May 2026, representing a -47.3% 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 $35,645 as of May 2026, representing a +3464.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.10%
Positive Months
303
55% of 552
Negative Months
241
44% of 552
Data Period
46+ years
552 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jul 1987 (+36.7%)
Best month on avg: April (+3.4%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2025 (-54.9%)
Worst month on avg: October (-2.0%)

Over the past 46+ years (552 months), FMC Corporation (FMC) has averaged a monthly return of +1.10% with a median return of +0.95%. The stock had 303 positive months (55%) and 241 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, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.4%), and October the weakest (-2.0%).

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 +12.51% with a median return of +12.93%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +7.60%. The stock posted gains in 30 years (65%) and losses in 16 years (35%).

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 3 years. FMC achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 25 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 11 years.

Avg Return
+12.51%
Best Year
1986 (+97.80%)
Worst Year
2025 (-69.98%)
Positive Years
30/46
Year Return Start End
2026 +2.60% $13.87 $14.23
2025 -69.98% $46.21 $13.87
2024 -19.72% $57.56 $46.21
2023 -48.02% $110.75 $57.56
2022 +15.70% $95.73 $110.75
2021 -2.59% $98.27 $95.73
2020 +17.32% $83.77 $98.27
2019 +58.61% $52.81 $83.77
2018 -20.97% $66.83 $52.81
2017 +68.80% $39.59 $66.83
2016 +46.62% $27.00 $39.59
2015 -30.36% $38.77 $27.00
2014 -23.72% $50.83 $38.77
2013 +30.02% $39.09 $50.83
2012 +37.05% $28.53 $39.09
2011 +8.49% $26.29 $28.53
2010 +44.36% $18.21 $26.29
2009 +25.89% $14.47 $18.21
2008 -17.31% $17.50 $14.47
2007 +43.77% $12.17 $17.50
2006 +45.57% $8.36 $12.17
2005 +10.08% $7.59 $8.36
2004 +41.52% $5.37 $7.59
2003 +24.93% $4.30 $5.37
2002 -12.49% $4.91 $4.30
2001 -17.00% $5.91 $4.91
2000 +25.08% $4.73 $5.91
1999 +2.34% $4.62 $4.73
1998 -16.81% $5.55 $4.62
1997 -4.01% $5.79 $5.55
1996 +3.70% $5.58 $5.79
1995 +17.10% $4.76 $5.58
1994 +22.55% $3.89 $4.76
1993 -4.80% $4.08 $3.89
1992 +3.39% $3.95 $4.08
1991 +50.20% $2.63 $3.95
1990 -9.57% $2.91 $2.63
1989 +10.16% $2.64 $2.91
1988 -5.19% $2.78 $2.64
1987 +31.07% $2.12 $2.78
1986 +97.80% $1.07 $2.12
1985 +18.10% $0.91 $1.07
1984 +22.22% $0.74 $0.91
1983 +43.02% $0.52 $0.74
1982 +25.85% $0.41 $0.52
1981 -15.98% $0.49 $0.41

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 30 years (65% 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: 3/24/2026