FMC Corp vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? FMC Corp trades at $10.5 (market cap $1.30B), while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $250.52 (market cap $29.51B). The key difference: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is far larger — about 22.7× FMC Corp's market cap, and FMC Corp pays the higher dividend (3.07%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| FMC | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $1.30B | $29.51B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $40.69 | $251.81 |
52-Week Low | $10.01 | $168.64 |
Enterprise Value | $5.11B | $30.35B |
Dividend Yield | 3.07% | 1.21% |
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FMC is a pure-play crop chemical company. The company has diversified its sales to create a balanced crop chemical portfolio across geographies and crop exposure. Through acquisitions, FMC is now one of the five largest patented crop chemical companies and will continue to develop new products, with a focus on biologicals, through its research and development pipeline.
Read more on FMC →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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