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Analysts’ Price Target and Recommendations for FMC Corporation
Like Monsanto (MON), FMC Corporation (FMC) is in the business of crop protection products. The majority of FMC’s sales come from its Agricultural Solutions segment.
Monsanto: Earnings Estimates and Target Price
As of December 25, 2017, Monsanto stock was covered by 18 analysts according to Reuters. The current consensus rating on the stock stood at 2.56.
JANA Partners starts a new position in Rackspace Hosting
JANA Partners added a stake in Rackspace Hosting Inc. (RAX). The position accounted for 1.18% of the fund’s total third-quarter portfolio.
Analysts’ Recommendations and Price Target for SQM
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) has yet to announce its earnings, unlike most of the companies we’ve discussed so far in this series.
Reviewing Albemarle’s Stock Performance since 3Q17
Albemarle (ALB) is set to announce its 4Q17 results after the market closes on February 27, 2018.
Albemarle Strengthens Its Leverage Position
At the end of 3Q17, Albemarle (ALB) reported debt of ~$1.8 billion, its lowest point since 2014.
Analysts’ Estimates for Agribusiness Companies’ Earnings in 2018
Earnings per share Earlier, we discussed major agribusiness companies’ earnings, which have mostly fallen over the years. In 2018, their earnings are expected to rise. Next-12-month earnings As shown in the above chart, agribusiness companies’ NTM (next-12-month) EPS (earnings per share) are expected to improve year-over-year. FMC’s (FMC) EPS are expected rise 90% to $4.70, Agrium’s […]
Westlake Announces Optional Redemption of Senior Notes
On December 18, 2017, Westlake Chemical (WLK) announced that it had sent notices about the optional redemption of $688 million in senior notes.
Albemarle Launches New Granite Technology
On December 19, 2017, Albemarle (ALB) announced the launch of its new Granite technology.
What Could Boost RPM International’s Fiscal 2Q18 Revenue
Analysts’ revenue expectations As of December 20, 2017, analysts expected RPM International (RPM) to report revenue of $1.3 billion in fiscal 2Q18. The expected revenue represents growth of 6.7% year-over-year. In fiscal 2Q17, RPM reported revenue of $1.2 billion. Between 2012 and 2017, RPM’s second-quarter revenue grew at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of […]
Digging Deeper into Agriculture Stocks’ Dividend Yields: Part 2
In this part of the series, we’ll look at the dividend yield trends for PotashCorp (POT), Monsanto (MON), Mosaic (MOS), and FMC (FMC).
The Agriculture Industry: Our Top 4 Dividend Stocks
Among the companies that operate within the agriculture sector, FMC (FMC) has outperformed its peers with a total one-year return of 53.2% as of December 11, 2017.
H.B. Fuller Opens a New Facility in Germany
On November 28, 2017, H.B. Fuller (FUL) announced that it has started a new Automotive Competency Center in Mannheim, Germany.
H.B. Fuller Finalizes Its Adecol Deal
On November 6, 2017, H.B. Fuller (FUL) provided its acquisition plans for Adecol Indústria Química, a Brazilian company.
October Update: What Analysts Think about FMC
FMC (FMC) stock has risen 6.0% over the past month. The stock has significantly outperformed the benchmarks (SPY) (MOO) YTD with a 68.0% rise.
Agribusiness Stocks: Analyst Ratings, Price Targets in October
We’re nearing the end of the year, and most agribusiness stocks have underperformed the benchmark indexes.
H.B. Fuller Inducts Ruth Kimmelshue to Its Board of Directors
On October 4, 2017, H.B. Fuller (FUL) announced that Ruth Kimmelshue had been appointed to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.
Monsanto’s 4Q17 Gross Margins by Segment
The Seed and Genomics segment’s gross margins expanded from 34.0% in 4Q16 to 41.4% in 4Q17.
Can RPM International Outperform the Analysts’ Revenue Estimate for Fiscal 1Q18?
As of September 25, 2017, analysts have forecasted that RPM will report revenues of $1.32 billion for fiscal 1Q18, which would be a 5.5% rise over fiscal 1Q17.
Celanese Continues to Hike Its Product Prices
On September 14, 2017, Celanese (CE) announced that it’s increasing the prices for several of its products across different regions.
Tronox Will Raise $450 Million through Senior Notes
On September 14, 2017, Tronox (TROX) announced that it will raise $450 million through senior notes. The notes will mature in 2025.
Chemours: Analyzing Its 3Q17 Dividend
On September 15, 2017, Chemours (CC) will pay the 3Q17 dividend on its outstanding common shares. It has declared a cash dividend of $0.03 per share.
Celanese: Another Round of Price Hikes on Some Products
Celanese’s stock price fell 1.3% and closed at $96.78 for the week ending September 8, 2017. It traded 4.40% above the 100-day moving average price.
H.B. Fuller to Acquire Royal Adhesives and Sealants
On September 4, 2017, H.B. Fuller (FUL) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Royal Adhesives and Sealants.
Is LyondellBasell Stock Undervalued Compared to Its Peer?
As of September 7, 2017, LyondellBasell’s one-year forward PE multiple stands at 9.80x, while Eastman Chemical has one-year forward PE multiple of 10.70x.
Tronox Completes the Sale of Alkali Chemicals Business
On September 1, 2017, Tronox (TROX) announced that it had completed the previously announced sale of its alkali chemicals business to Genesis Energy (GEL).
Celanese Increased Vinyl Acetate Monomer Prices
Celanese stock fell 1.0% and closed at $95.77. Despite the fall in the prices, the stock was trading 4.3% above the 100-day moving average price of $91.78.
Albemarle’s 2Q17 Revenues Rose on Higher Volumes
ALB has guided its fiscal 2017 revenues to be in the range of ~$2.9 billion–$3.1 billion.
Celanese Impacts Price Hikes on Acetyl Intermediates
On August 2, 2017, Celanese (CE) announced that it’s increasing the prices of a few acetyl intermediates. The price increase will be effective immediately.
Chemours Stock Fell despite Strong Earnings in 2Q17
Chemours (CC) reported its 2Q17 earnings on August 2, 2017, after the markets closed. The company’s management held a conference call on August 3, 2017.
Why Air Products & Chemicals’ Revenue Rose in 3Q17
Air Products & Chemicals (APD) follows October 1–September 30 as its fiscal year. The company reported revenue of $2.11 billion.
H.B. Fuller Will Acquire Adecol
H.B. Fuller had a quiet week with a meager gain of 0.1% for the week ending July 21, 2017. The stock closed at $51.50.
Inside Celanese’s Price Hikes Products
On July 12, 2017, Celanese (CE) announced that it will be increasing the prices of a few of its acetyl intermediate products.Company & Industry Overviews Tronox Hikes Soda Ash Price with Immediate Effect
On July 5, 2017, Tronox (TROX) announced that it’s increasing the price of soda ash by $6 per short ton, applicable to bulk and packaged products.
International Flavors and Fragrances Launches New Company
IFF fell 0.8% for the week ended June 30, 2017, and closed at $135.00.
Why LyondellBasell Is Trading at a Discount to Peers
As of June 26, 2017, LyondellBasell’s one-year forward PE (price-to-earnings) multiple stood at 8.50x.
Analysts’ View on International Flavors & Fragrances
For International Flavors & Fragrances, 33% of the analysts recommended a “buy,” 60% recommended a “hold,” and 7% recommended a “sell.”
Celanese Raises Product Prices in Europe and Asia
On June 13, 2017, Celanese (CE) increased the prices of methyl isobutyl carbinol (or MIBC) in Europe.
PolyOne Acquired Rutland Holding Company
On June 8, 2017, PolyOne (POL) announced that it acquired Rutland Holding Company. The acquisition will help PolyOne expand its portfolio.
Why Did IFF’s Earnings Beat Analysts’ Estimates?
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) announced its 1Q17 earnings on May 8, 2017, after the market closed. It reported adjusted EPS of $1.52 in 1Q17.
Air Products & Chemicals Stock: 2017 Performance So Far
As of March 29, 2017, Air Products & Chemicals’ (APD) year-to-date stock performance was negative, falling 4.9% to date.
HB Fuller Expands in India with New R&D Center
On March 21, 2017, HB Fuller (FUL) announced that it had officially opened its new business office and research and development center at its Shirwal manufacturing facility in India.
Why Monsanto’s Operating Margins Improved in 1Q17
Monsanto reported operating income or EBIT of $247 million, which rose from -$272 million in fiscal 1Q16.
How Monsanto’s Stock Has Tracked Its Historical Price-to-Earnings
The price-to-earnings ratio is a popular multiple investors use to determine the value of their investments in companies such as Monsanto (MON).
Company Overview: A Look at Monsanto’s Key Executives
In 2016, Monsanto (MOO) had 21,000 employees. Let’s take a look at some of the company’s key executives.
What Geographic Segments Contribute to Monsanto’s Sales?
Including the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Monsanto’s total North American sales contribution stood close to 68% of its 2016 sales.
This Segment Has Become Important for Monsanto in the Last Decade
Monsanto (MON) conducts its global sales through two broad segments known as the Seeds & Genomics and Agricultural Productivity segments.
Monsanto Has a Huge Presence in Over 150 Countries
For over 100 years, Monsanto (MON) has been spread across several countries, with some of its brands being sold and used in over 150 countries.
Understanding Monsanto’s Products and Brands
Back in 1901, Monsanto’s (MON) first product was saccharin. However, the company’s Agricultural Chemicals business only arrived in 1945.
Monsanto’s History Dates Back to 1901
In 1964, Monsanto introduced its first herbicide by the name of Ramrod. Four years later, in 1968, the company commercialized an herbicide called Lasso.