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The firm acquired Cheminova in 2015 and DuPont's crop chemical portfolio in 2017, which included the blockbuster diamide insecticides. At the same time, it divested its nonagriculture businesses.

They are branded diamide products that are sold directly to the market by FMC. In 2024, this was about 75% of diamide sales. Then there are partner sales, which are solo molecules sold to competitors.

UBS downgraded FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) to "Neutral" from "Buy" given increased execution risks tied to the company's strategic pivot and ongoing pressure from declining crop chemical demand. The ...

UBS analyst Joshua Spector believes this leads to sustained near-term pressure on the stock and potentially a structural de-rating as debates on diamide patents persist for years to come.

BofA Securities slashed its rating from Neutral to Underperform, trimming its price target to $48 from $61, citing a weak Q1 outlook and rising competition in FMC's high-margin diamide business.

FMC (NYSE:FMC) just got hammered, plunging over 33.6% at 12.02pm today, after its Q4 earnings report left investors unimpressed. The company beat profit expectations with adjusted earnings of $1.79 ...

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The company anticipates pricing headwinds in 2025, primarily due to cost-plus contract adjustments with diamide partners. Volume growth will be driven by new products and expanded sales channels ...