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FMC Corporation (FMC) closed at $14.82 as of 2026-05-01, trading 75.2% below its 200-week moving average of $59.71. This places FMC in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -75.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 44, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.73 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 weeks of data, FMC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times. On average, these episodes lasted 24 weeks. Historically, investors who bought FMC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +10.4%.
With a market cap of $1853 million, FMC is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.7%. Return on equity stands at -78.4%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in FMC would have grown to $370, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. FMC has returned 4.0% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: FMC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After FMC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 19 historical episodes, buying FMC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -1.7% after 12 months (median -11.0%), compared to +17.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 39% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +19.9% vs +31.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment FMC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
FMC has crossed below its 200-week MA 23 times with an average 1-year return of +10.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1981 | Aug 1982 | 50 | 15.5% | +6.4% | +3257.0% |
| Apr 1990 | May 1990 | 5 | 8.4% | +22.3% | +455.4% |
| Jun 1990 | Jul 1990 | 4 | 5.1% | +31.2% | +442.9% |
| Aug 1990 | Feb 1991 | 26 | 28.4% | +38.1% | +419.4% |
| Apr 1991 | Apr 1991 | 2 | 1.3% | +29.9% | +401.4% |
| Apr 1997 | Apr 1997 | 1 | 0.6% | +30.0% | +195.9% |
| Dec 1997 | Feb 1998 | 8 | 6.6% | -13.7% | +180.9% |
| Jun 1998 | Jul 1999 | 55 | 29.6% | +1.1% | +161.1% |
| Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 | 1 | 0.9% | -13.7% | +166.2% |
| Aug 1999 | Aug 2000 | 51 | 40.5% | -0.2% | +172.2% |
| Aug 2001 | Jan 2002 | 24 | 44.9% | -19.8% | +190.0% |
| Jun 2002 | Dec 2003 | 78 | 52.5% | -34.3% | +197.4% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 3 | 22.5% | +69.1% | +40.5% |
| Nov 2008 | Dec 2008 | 4 | 13.8% | +50.2% | +24.8% |
| Feb 2009 | Mar 2009 | 4 | 13.1% | +42.8% | +13.9% |
| Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 | 1 | 3.9% | +45.6% | +11.2% |
| Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 | 1 | 4.8% | -26.1% | -58.4% |
| Nov 2014 | Dec 2014 | 3 | 2.9% | -21.4% | -59.6% |
| Mar 2015 | Apr 2015 | 2 | 1.3% | -27.8% | -61.6% |
| May 2015 | Nov 2016 | 79 | 41.5% | -14.5% | -61.8% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 5.6% | +71.4% | -72.8% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 1 | 0.7% | -38.4% | -83.9% |
| Jun 2023 | Ongoing | 149+ | 82.0% | Ongoing | -84.0% |
| Average | 24 | — | +10.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FMC below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, FMC Corporation (FMC) is trading 75.2% below its 200-week moving average of $59.71. The current price is $14.82.
What is FMC's 200-week moving average price?
FMC Corporation's 200-week moving average is $59.71 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when FMC drops below its 200-week moving average?
FMC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +10.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 24 weeks on average.
Is FMC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about FMC as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 44. Free cash flow yield is 2.7%. Return on equity is -78.4%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does FMC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in FMC would have grown to $370, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 4.0% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. FMC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does FMC pay a dividend?
Yes. FMC Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 216.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01