FMC Corporation has reported third quarter 2022 revenue of $1.38 billion, an increase of 15 percent versus third quarter 2021, driven by strong volume and pricing. Excluding the impact of foreign currencies, organic revenue grew 19 percent year-over-year. On a GAAP basis, the company reported earnings of $0.95 per diluted share in the third
quarter, down 23 percent versus third quarter 2021. Adjusted earnings were $1.23 per diluted share, a decrease of 14 percent versus third quarter 2021, and $0.13 above the midpoint of the guidance.
“FMC’s strong growth continued in the third quarter driven by a robust start to the Latin American season and continued pricing actions across all regions. In addition, we are starting to see the benefits of our expanded market access in several key geographies. EBITDA results were down versus the prior year as expected with peak cost headwinds in the quarter,” said Mark Douglas, FMC president and chief executive officer.
FMC revenue growth in the third quarter was driven by a 12 percent contribution from volume and a 7 percent contribution from price, offset partially by a 4 percent currency headwind. Sales in North America grew 21 percent versus the third quarter of 2021. In the US, demand in the Midwest on corn and other crops offset weakness on the West Coast due to challenging weather conditions. Latin America sales grew 35 percent year over year driven by strong herbicide and insecticide demand.
In Brazil, FMC is reaping the benefits of investing in expanding market access for its products, especially on soybean and corn acres. In Asia, revenue was down 6 percent (up 2 percent organically) versus prior year period. Erratic weather in several countries including India and Pakistan, as well as currency headwinds, offset the continued progress made with new product launches in Asia. In EMEA, sales were down 12 percent (up 1 percent organically) year over year; regional performance was driven by strength in diamides, especially in Germany, and herbicides for cereals. The global biologicals portfolio grew 9 percent in the quarter, continuing the rapid development of this platform.
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