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Dec 31, 2019

FMC Q4 2019 Earnings Report

FMC Corporation delivered strong results for the fourth quarter and full year 2019.

Key Takeaways

FMC Corporation reported fourth quarter 2019 revenue of $1.2 billion, an increase of 9 percent versus recast fourth quarter 2018, driven by higher volumes across all regions. Fourth quarter adjusted earnings were $1.76 per diluted share, an increase of 21 percent versus recast fourth quarter 2018. Total company adjusted EBITDA was $320 million, an increase of 17 percent versus recast fourth quarter 2018 and at the top end of guidance.

Revenue of $1.2 billion, up 9 percent versus recast Q4 2018

Consolidated GAAP net loss of $3 million, or $0.02 per diluted share

Total company adjusted EBITDA of $320 million, up 17 percent versus recast Q4 2018 and at the top end of guidance range

Consolidated adjusted earnings per diluted share of $1.76, up 21 percent versus recast Q4 2018

Total Revenue
$1.2B
Previous year: $1.22B
-1.8%
EPS
$1.76
Previous year: $1.69
+4.1%
Gross Profit
$556M
Previous year: $492M
+13.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$339M
Previous year: $134M
+152.3%
Free Cash Flow
$302M
Total Assets
$9.87B
Previous year: $9.97B
-1.0%

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Forward Guidance

FMC full-year revenue is forecasted to be in the range of $4.8 to $4.95 billion, an increase of 6 percent at the midpoint versus 2019 driven by volume and pricing in all regions. Total company adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $1.3 to $1.34 billion, an increase of 8 percent at the midpoint versus 2019. Full-year adjusted earnings are expected to be in the range of $6.45 to $6.70 per diluted share, an increase of 8 percent at the midpoint versus 2019 and assuming weighted average diluted shares outstanding (WADSO) of approximately 131 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue of $4.8 to $4.95 billion
  • Increase of 6 percent at the midpoint versus 2019 driven by volume and pricing in all regions
  • Total company adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $1.3 to $1.34 billion
  • Increase of 8 percent at the midpoint versus 2019
  • Adjusted earnings are expected to be in the range of $6.45 to $6.70 per diluted share