FMC Corporation (FMC) Fell After Disappointing Results

Pzena Investment Management recently released its fourth-quarter 2025 commentary for “Pzena Focused Value Strategy.” A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fourth quarter was defined by strong AI momentum and continued market dominance by mega-cap stocks. In this environment, Pzena Focused Value Strategy underperformed the Russell 1000® Value Index, delivering a net return of 2.5% vs. 3.8% for the Index. Given the limited leadership in the market, the firm still observes appealing valuation differences and believes the current environment is favorable for long-term value investors. In addition, you can check the Fund’s top five holdings to see its best picks for 2025.

In its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter, Pzena Focused Value Strategy highlighted FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) as one of its leading individual detractors.  FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) is an agricultural science company delivering crop protection solutions. On January 30, 2026, FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) stock closed at $15.80 per share. FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) delivered a 0.17% return in the past month, and its shares are down 71.23% over the past twelve months. FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) has a market capitalization of $1.97 billion.

Pzena Focused Value Strategy stated the following regarding FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) in its fourth quarter 2025 investor letter:

“Basic materials, health care, and technology were the largest detracting sectors during the quarter. The largest individual detractor was crop protection chemical company FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC), which declined following disappointing third-quarter results, as management cut both guidance and the dividend. Delayed customer collections in Brazil, the sale of the India business, and increased generic competition drove the revisions.”

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FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. According to our database, 35 hedge fund portfolios held FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) at the end of the third quarter, compared to 43 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

In another article, we covered FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) and shared the list of best fertilizer stocks to invest in. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q4 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors.

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