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The latest FMC headlines and market coverage — 4 recent stories, updated throughout the day.
- The Motley Fool·
TechnipFMC vs. Valaris: Which Energy Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
The article compares TechnipFMC and Valaris as investment options in the offshore energy sector. TechnipFMC provides subsea technology and equipment with strong free cash flow generation and record order pipelines, while Valaris operates offshore drilling rigs with high profit margins. However, TechnipFMC is recommended as the better investment due to its cleaner execution and lack of merger complications, whereas Valaris faces uncertainty from Transocean's announced acquisition.
- The Motley Fool·
FMC Corp. Just Agreed to Sell Its India Commercial Business. Here's What That Means for the Stock in 2026.
FMC Corp. announced the sale of its India commercial business to Crystal Crop Protection Limited for $252 million to reduce debt and exit a problematic market. While a positive step, the sale will only reduce FMC's $4.5 billion debt load by 5.6%. The company faces significant headwinds including expired patents, weak agricultural markets, and declining revenue and EBITDA, with its turnaround dependent on new product development and potential acquisition.
- The Motley Fool·
Why FMC Stock Was Sinking This Week
FMC stock fell 9% this week after announcing a $1.2 billion debt issuance of senior secured notes at 8% interest to refinance existing unsecured notes maturing in October at 3.2%. The higher borrowing costs and increased debt burden concerned investors, as the company will pay significantly more in interest expenses while adding to its overall debt load.
- Benzinga·
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMCB) Announces Increase in Quarterly Dividend
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp announced a 4.9% increase in its quarterly dividend to $5.35 per share, effective July 1, 2026. The company reported record Q1 2026 net income of $24.1 million with diluted EPS of $35.34, up 7.6% year-over-year. FMCB marked its 91st consecutive year of dividend payments and 61st consecutive year of dividend increases, earning it 'Dividend King' status ranked 17th among only 57 such companies.