10 Worst Farmland and Agriculture Stocks to Buy According to Short Sellers

3. FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC)

Number of Hedge Funds: 48

Short % of Float: 7.18%

FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC), which is a global agricultural sciences company, focuses on pest management, crop protection, and plant health solutions. The company runs its operations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa.

FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) reported revenue of $1.22 billion, a 7% year-over-year increase, for Q4 ended December 31, 2024. This growth was attributed to the volume gains in its growth portfolio, which consists of innovative crop protection products and technologies. However, there was a 3% drop in average selling prices due to pricing pressure. The company, excluding divestitures, has forecasted revenue of $4.15 billion and $4.35 billion for 2025, while it reported revenue of $4.25 billion for 2024.

Cost reductions have been a core area of focus for FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC), especially in regard to manufacturing efficiencies for Rynaxypyr and Cyazypyr. For 2024, FMC reported $265 million in cost savings, exceeding restructuring targets and estimating over $250 million by the end of 2025. Backed up by cost controls and volume growth, EBITDA for the last quarter of 2024 grew to $339 million, a 33% YoY rise. Furthermore, FMC announced its quarterly dividend of $0.58 per share as a part of its financial strategy, which would be payable on April 17, 2025. This reflects its commitment to shareholder returns while also funding long-term expansion.

In areas where distribution dynamics are evolving, particularly Asia and Latin America, FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) is optimizing inventory in key regions. To secure new market opportunities in biologicals and sustainable crop protection, the company is growing its sales organization. To maintain market leadership, the company is pivoting its focus towards new formulations, given that patent expirations are approaching for Rynaxypyr.

By positioning itself for sustained profitability and solidity in a shifting agricultural landscape, FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) plans to stay focused on long-term growth through invention and efficiency improvements.

Nevertheless, challenges such as growing competition from generics and foreign exchange headwinds are expected to impact earnings. Accordingly, short sellers remain heavy on the stock, which is why FMC is among the worst farmland and agriculture stocks to buy.