FMC (FMC - Free Report) reported $918 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2024, representing a year-over-year decline of 31.7%. EPS of $0.36 for the same period compares to $1.77 a year ago.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03 billion, representing a surprise of -10.45%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +2.86%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.35.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how FMC performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
- Geographic Revenue- Latin America: $188 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $173.99 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -19.5%.
- Geographic Revenue- Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA): $306.80 million compared to the $327.89 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -19.9% year over year.
- Geographic Revenue- Asia Pacific: $164.10 million compared to the $219.02 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -28.8% year over year.
- Geographic Revenue- North America: $259.10 million compared to the $318.11 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -47.9% year over year.
View all Key Company Metrics for FMC here>>>Shares of FMC have returned +1.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
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FMC (FMC - Free Report) reported $918 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2024, representing a year-over-year decline of 31.7%. EPS of $0.36 for the same period compares to $1.77 a year ago.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03 billion, representing a surprise of -10.45%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +2.86%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.35.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how FMC performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
- Geographic Revenue- Latin America: $188 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $173.99 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -19.5%.
- Geographic Revenue- Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA): $306.80 million compared to the $327.89 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -19.9% year over year.
- Geographic Revenue- Asia Pacific: $164.10 million compared to the $219.02 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -28.8% year over year.
- Geographic Revenue- North America: $259.10 million compared to the $318.11 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -47.9% year over year.
View all Key Company Metrics for FMC here>>>Shares of FMC have returned +1.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Where Will Stocks Go…
If Biden Wins? If Trump Wins?
The answers may surprise you.
Since 1950, even after negative midterm years, the market has never had a lower presidential election year. With voters energized and engaged, the market has been almost unrelentingly bullish no matter which party wins!
Now is the time to download Zacks' free Special Report with 5 stocks that offer extreme upside for both Democrats and Republicans…
1. Medical manufacturer has gained +11,000% in the last 15 years.
2. Rental company is absolutely crushing its sector.
3. Energy powerhouse plans to grow its already large dividend by 25%.
4. Aerospace and defense standout just landed a potentially $80 billion contract.
5. Giant Chipmaker is building huge plants in the U.S.
Hurry, Download Special Report FREE >>
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