- Revenues ($M)$15,001
- Revenue Percent Change-5.4%
- Profits ($M)$2,314
- Profits Percent Change-15.5%
- Assets ($M)$21,920
- Employees24,000
- Market Value — as of March 31, 2016 ($M)$38,637
- Previous Rank197
- Morning Consult Brand IndexB-
The St. Louis-based biotech agricultural company makes genetically modified seed and crop protection chemicals for farming and has 404 facilities in 66 countries. Also read: Can Monsanto Save the Planet?
Company Info
Figures are for fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2015.
| CEO | Hugh Grant |
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Chemicals |
| HQ Location | St. Louis, MO |
| Website | http://www.monsanto.com |
| Years on Fortune 500 List | 13 |
| Employees | 24,000 |
Key Financials (last fiscal year)
| $ millions | % change | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues ($M) | $15,001 | -5.4% |
| Profits ($M) | $2,314 | -15.5% |
| Assets ($M) | $21,920 | - |
| Total Stockholder Equity ($M) | $6,990 | - |
| Market Value — as of March 31, 2016 ($M) | $38,637 | - |
Profit Ratios
| Profit as % of Revenues | 15.4% |
| Profits as % of Assets | 10.6% |
| Profits as % of Stockholder Equity | 33.1% |
Earnings Per Share (Last Fiscal Year)
| Earnings Per Share ($) | 4.81 |
| EPS % Change (from 2014) | -7.9% |
| EPS % Change (5 year annual rate) | 19.3% |
| EPS % Change (10 year annual rate) | 26.2% |
Total Return
| Total Return to Investors (2015) | -16% |
| Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized) | 8.9% |
| Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized) | 11.3% |