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Sep 30, 2024
FMC Q3 2024 Earnings Report
FMC reported strong growth in the third quarter and confirmed its full-year outlook adjusted for the expected sale of the GSS business.
Key Takeaways
FMC Corporation reported a 9% increase in revenue to $1.07 billion, with organic revenue up 12%. Net income increased to $66 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, compared to a net loss in Q3 2023. Adjusted earnings per diluted share rose by 57% to $0.69. The company confirmed its full-year outlook, adjusted for the expected sale of its Global Specialty Solutions (GSS) business.
Revenue increased by 9% versus Q3 2023, and was up 12% organically.
GAAP net income was $66 million, up from a net loss of $4 million in Q3 2023.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 15% versus Q3 2023, reaching $201 million.
Adjusted earnings per diluted share increased by 57% versus Q3 2023, reaching $0.69.
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Forward Guidance
FMC is confirming its full-year 2024 outlook for sales and EBITDA and updating its outlook for adjusted EPS. For the fourth quarter, revenue is expected to be in the range of $1.30 billion to $1.41 billion, adjusted EBITDA is forecasted to be in the range of $321 million to $351 million, and adjusted earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $1.47 to $1.83.
Positive Outlook
- Strong fourth quarter growth is expected.
- Robust sales of new products are anticipated.
- Additional cost benefits from the restructuring program are expected.
- Further earnings growth is expected in 2025 from cost tailwinds.
- Moderate top line growth is expected as market conditions improve.
Challenges Ahead
- Full-year revenue guidance has tightened to be in the range of $4.33 billion to $4.44 billion, representing a 2 percent decrease at the midpoint versus 2023.
- Mid-single digit volume growth is expected to be more than offset by price and, to a lesser extent, FX headwinds.
- Full-year adjusted EBITDA range has been narrowed and is expected to be $885 million to $915 million, an 8 percent decline at the midpoint versus prior year.
- The range for 2024 adjusted earnings per share is updated to be $3.16 to $3.52 per diluted share, representing a decrease of 12 percent year-over-year.
- The tax rate range is narrowed to 13 to 15 percent, a 150 bps reduction versus prior guidance at the midpoint.