Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA ADR (FMS)
Summary
Fresenius Medical: High Yield, Utilities-Like Stock At Valuation Lows
FMS is a defensive dialysis services provider with stable and recurring demand and regulated pricing. Profitability is recovering as FME25+ cost savings flow through the business. The stock offers attractive shareholder returns through high free cash flow, dividends, and large buybacks.
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Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA ADR Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DI David Izzi Brown, LISLE/CUMMINGS Inc. | 419 | $9,486 | $10,083.23 | $597.23 | 6.3% |
| CE Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 604 | $13,512.15 | $14,535.26 | $1,023.11 | 7.57% |
 Dodge & Cox Dodge & Cox Funds | 4.17M | $92.99M | $100.44M | $7.45M | 8.01% |
 Charles Brandes Brandes Investment Partners | 1.61M | $36.34M | $38.77M | $2.43M | 6.69% |
 Richard S. Pzena Pzena Investment Management | 15.05M | $292.9M | $362.32M | $69.42M | 23.7% |
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Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA ADR Profile
| Health Care Equipment & Supplies Industry | Healthcare Sector | Helen Giza CEO | NYSE Exchange | 358029106 CUSIP |
| DE Country | 108,165 Employees | 22 May 2026 Last Dividend | 4 Dec 2012 Last Split | - IPO Date |
Overview
Fresenius Medical Care AG is a leading global provider in the field of dialysis and related services, catered towards individuals suffering from renal diseases. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Bad Homburg, Germany, the company has a broad reach extending across Germany, North America, and other international locations. Fresenius Medical Care AG specializes in delivering dialysis treatment and associated laboratory and diagnostic services mainly through its extensive network of outpatient dialysis clinics. Additionally, the company holds contracts with hospitals in the United States to offer dialysis services to hospitalized end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients and those facing acute kidney failure. Beyond its core services, Fresenius Medical Care AG is engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of a wide range of health care products, as well as in the development and licensing of renal pharmaceuticals. It serves a diverse clientele, including dialysis clinics, hospitals, and specialized treatment facilities, through direct sales and a blend of local sales forces, independent distributors, dealers, and sales agents.
Products and Services
Fresenius Medical Care AG provides a comprehensive suite of products and services tailored to meet the needs of renal disease patients and health care providers:
- Dialysis Services and Support: The company delivers dialysis treatment alongside laboratory and diagnostic services through its outpatient clinics. It also provides training, clinical monitoring, follow-up assistance, and home delivery of supplies for patients, alongside contracted dialysis services for hospitalized patients.
- Health Care Products: The product line includes items such as polysulfone dialyzers, hemodialysis machines, peritoneal dialysis cyclers, solutions, and granulates. These are essential for performing dialysis treatment both in clinics and at home.
- Renal Pharmaceuticals: Fresenius Medical Care AG works on the development, acquisition, and in-licensing of renal pharmaceuticals. The company also supplies renal medications directly to patients' homes or dialysis clinics, ensuring that those undergoing treatment have easy access to their necessary medications.
- Water Treatment Systems and Other Supplies: The comprehensive list of supplies includes bloodlines, hemodialysis concentrates, peritoneal dialysis solutions, and systems for water treatment, which ensure the safe conduct of dialysis treatment by managing the cleanliness and purity of water used.
- Cardiopulmonary and Apheresis Products: Beyond renal care, the company also offers products for acute cardiopulmonary support and apheresis procedures, addressing the needs of patients with cardiovascular issues or those requiring blood purification.
- Specialized Medical Services: Fresenius Medical Care AG provides additional specialized services, such as vascular, cardiovascular, and endovascular specialty services, ambulatory surgery center management for vascular care, and professional services for nephrology and cardiology. These are intended to complement the core dialysis services by addressing the broader health needs of renal disease patients.
