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Over the five-year period analyzed, FMC Corporation’s revenue showed an initial upward trend, growing from USD 4.64 billion in 2020 to a peak of approximately USD 5.80 billion in 2022—an increase of about 25% over the period. This growth was generally supported by corresponding increases in gross profit (from USD 2.05 billion to USD 2.33 billion) and operating income (rising from USD 902 million to USD 1.14 billion). However, a significant reversal occurred in 2023 when revenue declined by roughly 22% to USD 4.49 billion, with gross profit and, even more sharply, operating income also falling by nearly 50% compared to 2022. These declines suggest potential challenges such as adverse market conditions or operational disruptions that impacted sales volumes or cost structures. The net income narrative is similarly mixed. Initially, net income improved from USD 551.5 million in 2020 to around USD 736.5 million in 2021 and held steady in 2022. Surprisingly, in 2023 net income spiked to USD 1.32 billion despite lower revenue, indicating the possible influence of one-off items, tax benefits, or cost restructuring that temporarily improved bottom-line performance. However, this improvement was not sustained, as net income plunged to USD 341 million in 2024—a swing exceeding 70% from the previous year. Overall, while the company demonstrated the ability to grow revenues and profits in earlier years, the recent volatility and sharp declines in key operating measures call for careful scrutiny of its cost management and revenue strategies to ensure long-term financial health and sustainability in a competitive industry.
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