FMC Reports Q4 Loss, Tops Earnings Expectations

FMC Corp. (FMC) reported a fourth-quarter loss of $16.3 million, translating to a per-share loss of 13 cents. Adjusted earnings per share reached $1.79, exceeding analyst estimates of $1.61.

Revenue for the quarter fell short of expectations at $1.22 billion, below the $1.32 billion projected by analysts.

For the full year, FMC recorded a profit of $341.1 million ($2.72 per share) and revenue of $4.25 billion.

Looking ahead, FMC anticipates first-quarter per-share earnings between 5 cents and 15 cents. Revenue is forecasted within the range of $750 million to $800 million.

For the full year, FMC estimates earnings between $3.26 and $3.70 per share, with revenue projections ranging from $4.15 billion to $4.35 billion.