FMC Corporation

What FMC Corporation does

FMC Corporation is a US-based agricultural sciences company headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1883 and publicly listed on the NYSE under ticker FMC. The company develops and markets crop protection chemicals (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides) and a growing biologicals portfolio serving row crop growers (corn, soybean, wheat, cotton, rice) and specialty crop producers (fruits, vegetables, citrus) across approximately 35 countries, supported by a workforce of roughly 6,000-7,000 employees and operations spanning North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific.

FMC's technology platform rests on proprietary Group 28 diamide insecticides (Rynaxypyr and Cyazypyr) that anchor brands such as Prevathon, Coragen, Exirel, and Vantacor, alongside a next-generation pipeline featuring Isoflex (bixlozone, Group 13) and rimisoxafen, a dual-mode-of-action herbicide holding the first HRAC Groups 12 and 32 classification. The "Biologicals by FMC" brand extends the portfolio into bionematicides (Quartzo, Presence, Zironar), biostimulants (Accudo, Seamac Rhizo), biofertilizers (Furagro Legend), and pheromone mating-disruption products (Sofero) produced via a proprietary yeast-fermentation process acquired through the $200 million BioPhero deal in 2022. FMC also operates the Arc Farm Intelligence digital agriculture platform and runs FMC Ventures, an investment vehicle backing adjacent agtech including drones, robotics, and AI-enabled decision tools.

FMC generates revenue primarily through product sales to agricultural retailers, distributors, and direct commercial operations, supplemented by technology licensing — most notably a 2026 10-year co-exclusive Corteva agreement for rimisoxafen in Americas corn and soybean carrying a $200 million prepurchase payment — and recurring revenue from the Arc platform. Full-year 2025 revenue was $3.47 billion, down 18% year-over-year, with FY2026 guided to $3.60-$3.80 billion. The company is carrying approximately $4.66 billion of total debt, has cut its dividend, is executing Project Foundation cost restructuring with manufacturing shifting to lower-cost Asian sites by Q1 2027, and is exploring strategic alternatives including a potential sale with five to ten interested parties as of mid-2026.

Name

FMC Corporation

Legal name

FMC Corporation

Website

https://fmc.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

FMC Corporation is a US-based agricultural sciences company developing herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, biologicals, and pheromone crop-protection products for row and specialty crop growers across more than 35 countries, generating $3.47 billion in FY2025 revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crop Protection Chemicals (Agricultural Sciences)

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Crop Protection Chemicals (Herbicides/Insecticides/Fungicides) (IMAEAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biologicals Distribution & Field Application Services (AFABAEAN), Grain Protectants & Post-Harvest Insecticide Application (AFAOAIAF)

Keywords

• Crop protection chemicals
• Agricultural herbicides
• Insecticide products
• Biological crop solutions
• Precision agriculture technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Crop Protection Chemicals: Herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides for row crops and specialty crops. Revenue generated from product sales through distributors, retailers, and direct commercial operations across global markets.
2. Biologicals: Biopesticides, bionematicides, biostimulants, biofertilizers, and pheromone solutions for sustainable farming. Growing revenue stream from biological products portfolio.
3. Digital/Precision Agriculture: Precision agriculture solutions including digital platforms and technologies that enhance crop protection and plant health throughout growing season.
4. Technology Licensing and Supply: Licensing of proprietary herbicide technology (rimisoxafen) to partners like Corteva, including active ingredient supply and premix formulation rights. $200 million prepurchase payment from Corteva for North and South American corn and soybean markets.
5. Pheromone Products: Sustainable pheromone insect control technology with patented fermentation process producing pheromones at lower costs for row crop applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FMC Corporation manufactures and sells crop protection products, including proprietary insecticides (Rynaxypyr, Cyazypyr brands), herbicides, fungicides, and an expanding biologicals portfolio (bionematicides, biostimulants, biofertilizers, pheromone solutions) sold to agricultural growers and retailers across more than 35 countries. The company also licenses proprietary active ingredients and supplies digital precision agriculture tools.

Product overview

FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company offering a comprehensive crop protection portfolio alongside biologicals, crop nutrition, and precision agriculture solutions. The product ecosystem centers on proprietary insecticides featuring Rynaxypyr and Cyazypyr active ingredients (Prevathon, Coragen, Exirel, Vantacor), herbicides including Command Plus, Overwatch, and the new Isoflex and Rimisoxafen technologies, fungicides (Flint Pro, Rovral, Kivalo), and a growing biologicals portfolio under the Biologicals by FMC brand encompassing bionematicides (Quartzo, Presence, Zironar), biostimulants (Accudo, Seamac Rhizo), biofertilizers (Furagro Legend), and pheromone solutions (Sofero Fall, Sofero Frugi). The company also offers digital agriculture through Arc Farm Intelligence platform and crop nutrition products including Agrogain. FMC Ventures invests in emerging agricultural technology companies including drone systems (Guardian Agriculture), AI/robotics (Niqo Robotics, Traive), biologicals (AgroSpheres, SOLASTA Bio), and micropeptides (Micropep Technologies). The recent $200M acquisition of BioPhero brought pheromone mating disruption technology produced via yeast fermentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Biologicals by FMC: Overarching brand for FMC's new generation of award-winning biologicals including biopesticides, crop and soil enhancers, biostimulants, biofertilizers, and pheromones.
• Sofero
• Quartzo Bionematicide
• Presence Bionematicide
• Accudo Biostimulant
• Zironar Biofungicide/Bionematicide
• Rynaxypyr
• Cyazypyr
• FMC Ventures

Products and services

• Prevathon 5SC Insect Control Insect control product based on Rynaxypyr active technology for superior pest control across multiple crops.
• Coragen Insect Control Insecticide brand featuring Rynaxypyr for controlling destructive pests including fall armyworm in fruits, vegetables, and other crops.
• Exirel Insecticide Group 28 insecticide with 100 g/L Cyantraniliprole (Cyazypyr active) for control of insect pests in canola, citrus, cotton, and forage brassicas.
• Vantacor Insecticide Advanced insecticide product based on Cyazypyr technology for crop protection applications.
• Command Plus 600EC Weed Control Herbicide for control of rice weeds including broadleaves, sedges, and grasses.
• Overwatch Herbicide Herbicide for pre-emergent weed control in winter cereals, providing knockdown and post-harvest program support.
• Isoflex Active Herbicide Group 13 herbicide (bixlozone) providing new mode of action for weed control in cereals, corn, oilseed rape, and potatoes. First new EU herbicide since 2019.
• Rimisoxafen Herbicide Technology Breakthrough dual mode of action herbicide (HRAC Groups 12 and 32) targeting herbicide-resistant weeds including Palmer amaranth and waterhemp in corn and soybean. First-ever dual mode of action classified by HRAC.
• Flint Pro 64.8 WG Fungicide Fungicide product for crop disease protection.
• Rovral Aquaflo SC500 Fungicide Fungicide for disease control in crops.
• Kivalo 400 SC Fungicide Fungicide product launched in Indonesia.
• Quartzo Bionematicide Bionematicide using Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus subtilis for in-furrow application in Brazilian sugarcane and other crops. Awarded Best New Biological Product at 2020 Crop Science Forum.
• Presence Bionematicide Bionematicide seed treatment using Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus subtilis primarily for soybean applications in Brazil. Offers alternative mode of action for nematode control.
• Zironar Biofungicide/Bionematicide Root-colonizing biological using Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus subtilis for season-long protection against fungal diseases and soil nematodes in cotton, corn, soybean, and sugarbeets. Launched in the U.S. in 2022.
• Accudo Biostimulant Bio-fertilizer first registered in South Korea for fruits and vegetables. Enhances root development and provides anti-fungal tolerance with superior yield increase. Winner of Best Biostimulant Product at 2022 World BioProtection Awards.
• Seamac Rhizo Biostimulant Unique blend of amino acids, nutrients and seaweed for alleviation of abiotic stress across wide range of crops. Available in multiple countries in Europe and Asia. Launched in Mexico in 2022.
• Furagro Legend Biofertilizer Biofertilizer powered by SURGE Technology (Selective Upregulation of Gene Expression) that improves plant gene activation. Helps farmers in India improve crop response to drought.
• Sofero Pheromone Solutions Proprietary, sprayable pheromone formulations for row crops using yeast fermentation production and proprietary microencapsulation technology. Mating disruption approach for pest control in corn, soybean, and cotton.
• Sofero Fall Pheromone Pheromone product targeting fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in corn. First product registration in Brazil in April 2025.
• Sofero Frugi Pheromone Pheromone product targeting fall armyworm in corn. Registration obtained in Côte d'Ivoire in October 2025, marking entry into EMEA region.
• Arc Farm Intelligence Digital agriculture platform providing farmers with data-driven insights for crop management decisions. Available on iOS and Android app stores.
• Agrogain Crop Nutrition Crop nutrition product for enhancing plant growth and yield.
• Attract Soil Amendment Soil amendment product under Biologicals by FMC brand for soil health improvement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rimisoxafen dual mode of action creates higher barrier to resistance development compared to single mode herbicides
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Corteva, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 202610-year co-exclusive strategic supply and license agreement for FMC's rimisoxafen herbicide technology across North and South American corn and soybean markets. Corteva made $200 million initial prepurchase payment. Both companies developing exclusive premix formulations while FMC retains ownership of active ingredient and continues global development. First commercial sales anticipated by end of decade pending regulatory approvals.
• Crystal Crop Protection LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 May 2026Definitive agreement for Crystal to acquire FMC's India commercial business (FMC India Private Limited) for $252 million. Crystal acquires commercial crop protection operations, brand licenses, and receives preferred supply agreement for active ingredients and pipeline access. FMC maintains global R&D and manufacturing operations in India.
• Orica LimitedminorOthers · 7 May 2026Orica acquired FMC's Danafloat product range as part of FMC's portfolio optimization and deleveraging strategy. Transaction part of broader asset divestiture program.
• Bayer AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 April 2026Partnership for distribution of Isoflex herbicide across EU and UK markets. Bayer commercializing Isoflex products in Europe targeting approximately 30 million hectares of winter cereals. Collaboration supports FMC's global rollout of Isoflex active.
• BioPhero ApScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2022FMC agreed to acquire Danish pheromone company BioPhero for approximately $200 million. Deal aimed at expanding portfolio with sustainable pheromone insect control technology leveraging BioPhero's patented fermentation process to produce pheromones at lower costs for row crop applications.
• AgroSpheresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMC Ventures portfolio company developing novel biodegradable encapsulation technologies for biological-based crop protection products and biomanufacturing double-stranded RNAi for pest/pathogen silencing.
• Guardian AgricultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMC Ventures portfolio company developing systems for drone-based precision applications in agriculture - first integrated, US-manufactured commercial-scale eVTOL system purpose-built for agriculture.
• Micropep TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMC Ventures portfolio company and strategic collaboration partner developing bioherbicide solutions using proprietary micropeptide technology for precise plant trait enhancement.
• TraiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMC Ventures portfolio company providing credit and financing solutions for growers using agronomic performance factors beyond traditional credit scores.
• Trace GenomicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMC Ventures portfolio company combining DNA sequencing with machine learning to explain soil disease emergence and identify beneficial microorganisms for biological product development.
• Niqo RoboticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMC Ventures portfolio company working at intersection of robotics and AI-assisted computer vision for automating manual agricultural tasks and spray applications.
• Scanit TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMC Ventures portfolio company creator of SporeCam wireless sensor for capturing and processing disease spore data through machine learning with alerts for harmful spore count thresholds.
• SOLASTA BiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMC Ventures portfolio company developing UK-based bioinsecticide platform using naturally occurring insect-specific neuropeptides for pollinator-friendly crop protection.
• Biological Products Industry AllianceminorOthersFMC participates as member of industry association for biological products supporting sustainable agriculture and biological crop protection adoption.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Syngenta Group: Syngenta is one of the world's largest crop protection companies with overlapping portfolios in herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Named alongside FMC in paraquat mass tort litigation, making it a direct comparator on both commercial and liability dimensions.
• UPL Limited: UPL is a global crop protection company with strong presence in herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and increasingly biologicals. Competes head-to-head with FMC in row crops across Latin America, India (where UPL acquired FMC's India business interests indirectly via market dynamics), and other emerging markets.
• Sumitomo Chemical: Sumitomo Chemical operates a global crop protection and pest management business overlapping with FMC's insecticides and herbicides. Its diversified chemical platform and Asian manufacturing footprint mirror aspects of FMC's strategic challenge around cost competitiveness.
• American Vanguard Corporation: American Vanguard (AMVAC) is a US-based crop protection company competing with FMC in crop chemicals, especially in North American corn, soybean, and cotton markets. Smaller scale but comparable focus on specialty and row crop protection chemistry.
• Nufarm Limited: Nufarm is a crop protection specialist competing with FMC across herbicides and insecticides, with significant overlap in Australian, Latin American, and European markets. Both companies face similar generic erosion dynamics in non-differentiated chemistries.
• Corteva, Inc. Corteva is a global pure-play agriculture company competing directly with FMC in crop protection chemicals and seed. Recently entered a co-exclusive licensing partnership with FMC for rimisoxafen, validating FMC's technology while positioning Corteva as both ally and competitor in row crop herbicides.
• ADAMA Ltd. ADAMA is a leading off-patent crop protection company competing directly with FMC's non-diamide portfolio. Its generics-heavy positioning contrasts with FMC's proprietary focus but they overlap meaningfully in herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides for row and specialty crops globally.

Broad incumbents

• Bayer Crop Science: Bayer's Crop Science division (including the former Monsanto) is the largest crop protection and seeds platform globally. Currently co-distributes FMC's Isoflex herbicide across EU/UK, illustrating the overlap; Bayer's broader portfolio and seed integration exceed FMC's crop protection-only scope.
• BASF Agricultural Solutions: BASF's agricultural solutions segment competes with FMC in herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides across the same global row crop and specialty crop markets. Operates as part of BASF's broader chemical conglomerate, giving it scale advantages in R&D and distribution versus FMC.

Emerging players

• Marrone Bio Innovations: Marrone Bio (now part of Bioceres Crop Solutions) is a biologicals-focused company competing with FMC's Biologicals by FMC portfolio in biopesticides, bionematicides, and biofungicides. Smaller scale and emerging-player status make it a partial-overlap peer rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A14 records

Investments

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