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FMC Corporation’s $672 Million Pricing Reset — Can It Unlock a 2027 Turnaround?

FMC Corporation reported third quarter 2026 results that fell below expectations due primarily to weaker end-market demand and a sharp reduction in customer replenishment orders late in the quarter. The company cited a significant decline in inventory levels held by channel customers, driven by elevated financing costs, perceptions of ample supply, and demand uncertainty. These factors constrained sales, particularly in North America, where the business model’s reliance on higher gross prices followed by rebates led to elevated inventory values that customers are now seeking to reduce. To address this, FMC Corporation implemented two major commercial actions that impacted third quarter earnings by approximately $672 million in EBITDA charges. The first action involved transitioning North America’s pricing model to bring gross prices closer to net prices, resulting in a non-cash $500 million charge to align existing inventory pricing.