FMC Corporation Cuts Prices and Resets US Pricing Model Amid Weak Quarter

FMC Corporation now expects third-quarter 2026 revenue of $65 million to $125 million and Adjusted EBITDA of negative $565 million to negative $510 million, including an estimated $625 million to $675 million impact from commercial actions. The company is lowering prices on select products held by channel customers in Brazil, Argentina, the United States and Canada, and is shifting its United States model from high gross-price, high-rebate sales toward a narrower gap between gross and net pricing. FMC will report third-quarter earnings on October 29, 2026, and share preliminary 2027 and 2028 expectations on October 30, 2026.

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Crop protection chemicals such as herbicides, insecticides and fungicides protect corn, soybean, cotton, fruit and vegetable crops from pests, weeds and disease, and demand for them tracks farm incomes, planting areas and weather. Large markets include Brazil, Argentina, the United States and Canada, where grower purchases are heavily shaped by distributor inventories and seasonal buying windows. When a major agrochemical supplier lowers prices on products held by channel customers, it can clear excess inventory and pull prices lower across the category, while generics makers and rival brands may need to respond. Shifting from high list prices and large rebates toward a narrower gap between gross and net prices changes how margins are reported and how distributors plan purchases. Buyers often read such moves as a sign of softer demand or competitive pressure, and investors watch them closely for effects on sales volumes and profitability across the sector.

Source: official release on fmc.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.