FMC saw an 8.5% price increase over the past month amid several key developments. The company was removed from the S&P 500 Value Index and the S&P 500 as a whole, with subsequent inclusion in other indices like the S&P 1000 and S&P 600. Additionally, FMC declared a quarterly dividend of 58 cents per share, impacting shareholder returns. The broader market also showed resilience, with the Dow and other indexes seeing gains largely due to positive investor sentiment following news on tariffs, which may have supported the company's share price momentum despite its exclusion from the S&P 500.

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Over the past year, FMC Corporation's total shareholder return, including share price and dividends, saw a decline of 31.20%. This underperformance contrasts sharply with the broader US market, which returned 8.1% during the same period. Notably, FMC also lagged behind the US Chemicals industry's return of 7.9%. Key events impacting the company's share performance included a significant net loss of US$16.3 million in Q4 2024, compared to a net income of US$1,098.5 million the previous year, and legal challenges with a class-action lawsuit filed in February 2025.

Contributing to the operational adjustments, FMC made several changes in leadership with the appointment of Pierre R. Brondeau as CEO in mid-2024. Additionally, it entered strategic collaborations in Brazil to improve sustainability and pest management, reflecting a broader focus on new market strategies. Index realignments, including the removal from the S&P 500 and addition to the S&P 1000 and S&P 600, further illustrate the changes within the company's broader financial landscape.

Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of FMC shares in the market.

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