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How each company in a group stands on five things from the filings, then what each says about a topic in its latest 10-K, side by side, and how often it came up compared with the year before.
Materials: where each company stands, in one shape
How the shape is drawn →Five things from the filings, each ranked against all 532 companies we cover: sales growth, net margin, debt, the six accounting checks, and insider and superinvestor buying. The fuller the shape, the higher its reported figures rank. Relative position, not a buy score or advice.
All 24 companies in Materials
What they say about one topic
AI: paragraphs that mention it
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13 paragraphsintroduction of new products, technologies and equipment, including the use of artificial intelligence ("AI") and
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-27 ↗machine learning solutions. We face significant pressure to reduce per unit costs to achieve commercially
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-27 ↗ECL ECOLAB INC.
12 paragraphsOur increasing reliance on artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies in our products, services, and operations presents several risks that could adversely impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-23 ↗Legal and Regulatory Risks: The legal and regulatory landscape for AI is still developing and varies across jurisdictions. Compliance with evolving AI regulations may impose significant costs, limit our ability to incorporate AI capabilities, and expose us to legal liabilities. Additionally, new regulations could conflict with our current AI practices, requiring costly changes to our development and deployment strategies.
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-23 ↗SW Smurfit Westrock plc
12 paragraphsproducts, technologies and equipment, including the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions.
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-27 ↗returns in the short or medium terms. We also utilize and intend to expand our use of automation, robotics and machine learning in
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-27 ↗ALB ALBEMARLE CORP
9 paragraphs… Cybersecurity attacks, especially in light of the advancement and proliferation of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, may become more sophisticated over time. These attempts, which might be related to industrial or other espionage, include covertly introducing malware to …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-11 ↗Our AI‑related activities also expose us to legal risks, as global regulatory frameworks - including U.S. federal and state initiatives, the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act, and other international laws - continue to evolve and impose new obligations concerning transparency …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-11 ↗IFF INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC
9 paragraphs• cybersecurity incidents, artificial intelligence related risks, data privacy and compliance with data protection laws;
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K 2026-02-27 ↗We have been increasingly using AI tools in our operations, research and development and other areas. Many of our third-party partners also utilize AI tools. We may be exposed to AI-related risks in cases where we, our employees, or our third party partners, in each case whether or not known to us, use AI tools, as well as in cases where we fail to adopt AI tools at a pace or breath as our competitors.
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-27 ↗FCX FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC
8 paragraphsWe believe fundamentals for copper are favorable with growing demand supported by copper’s critical role in electrification initiatives, continued urbanization in developing countries, data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) growth, increased defense spending and growing connectivity globally.
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K 2026-02-13 ↗We believe fundamentals for copper are favorable with growing demand supported by copper’s critical role in electrification initiatives, continued urbanization in developing countries, data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) growth, increased defense spending and growing connectivity globally.
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K 2026-02-13 ↗AMCR Amcor plc
6 paragraphsWe are increasingly leveraging AI technologies, including data analytics and machine learning, across our business, including in R&D, operational processes, and other functional areas. While these technologies present opportunities to enhance efficiency, innovation, and decision-making, they may not perform as intended and could generate outputs that are inaccurate, incomplete, or unreliable.
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-08-14 ↗Artificial Intelligence - Our use of artificial intelligence technologies could adversely affect our business and financial results.
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-08-14 ↗DOW DOW INC.
6 paragraphsThe Company relies on various information systems, including information systems operated by third-parties and which may also include embedded artificial intelligence ("AI"), to support safe, efficient and reliable business and operating processes and activities and to safeguard its proprietary …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-03 ↗As a diversified chemical manufacturing company, the Company's operations at each site, including maintenance of its facilities; the transportation of supplies and products; cyberattacks; the expanding utilization of AI in Company operations, including but not limited to its manufacturing …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-03 ↗NEM NEWMONT Corp /DE/
4 paragraphs… However, the increasing sophistication of cybersecurity threats, coupled with the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and cloud-based platforms, poses important risks to our operations, financial performance, and reputation.
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-19 ↗… While AI has the potential to improve efficiency and safety, it also presents unique vulnerabilities, including algorithmic biases that could lead to inaccurate decisions or unintended outcomes; data integrity risks, such as manipulation or corruption of datasets used to train …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-19 ↗SHW SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO
4 paragraphs… In addition, advances in AI technology and increasingly widespread use of generative AI tools may increase the risk of unauthorized access to intellectual property, may increase the risk that existing intellectual property law may not provide adequate protection and may …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-19 ↗… Cybersecurity incidents, threats and attacks are increasingly sophisticated, including due to advances in artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, constantly evolving, and originate from many sources globally. In addition, often these incidents cannot be recognized or understood until the target has already …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-19 ↗CRH CRH PUBLIC LTD CO
3 paragraphs… In addition, as cybersecurity threats evolve, including from emerging technologies, such as advanced forms of AI and quantum computing, the Company is increasingly required to expend additional resources to enhance our cybersecurity protection measures and may be required to expend …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-18 ↗… Our strategic investment in VODA.ai expands our capabilities in water asset management with Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven technology. This platform helps utilities manage aging water infrastructure by providing AI-driven predictive analytics to assess pipe condition and risk across …
10-K, 10-K 2026-02-18 ↗LYB LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
3 paragraphsIn addition, the complex and dynamic regulatory environment surrounding artificial intelligence (“AI”), including generative AI, subjects us to a variety of risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, data privacy and security vulnerabilities, intellectual property patent, copyright, and …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-20 ↗… The Company’s generative artificial intelligence strategy is to “Generate Responsibly,” actively providing education and awareness, encouraging the safe exploration of generative AI tools and resources, consistent with Company data protection policies and standards.
10-K, 10-K 2026-02-20 ↗PPG PPG INDUSTRIES INC
3 paragraphsArtificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine-learning technology continue to advance rapidly, presenting both opportunities and risks. If we cannot incorporate these rapidly advancing technologies as quickly or effectively as other companies, our competitive position and business results may suffer. Incorporation …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-19 ↗We are incorporating artificial intelligence technologies into our research, products, services and processes. These technologies may present business, operational, compliance and reputational risks.
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-19 ↗APD Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
2 paragraphs… In addition, advancements in, and the deployment of, intelligent automation, including artificial intelligence tooling and “bots”, may increase our and our vendors’ vulnerability to such attacks. To date, we are not aware of any significant impact on our operations or …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2025-11-20 ↗… Further, if we are unsuccessful in developing new technologies, including development and application of artificial intelligence, our development activities do not keep pace with those of our competitors, or if we do not create new technologies that benefit customers, our …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2025-11-20 ↗AVY Avery Dennison Corp
2 paragraphs… artificial intelligence (“AI”), and interconnected supply chains expanding the risk of attack. Threat actors are increasingly leveraging AI for cyberattacks, and our increasing use of AI carries risks related to data security, privacy events, and potential algorithmic bias. These AI …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-25 ↗… security incident response plan; maturing our operational technology security program; implementing more robust cloud security across multiple platforms; establishing AI policies, governance and risk management; maturing our data loss prevention framework to protect our critical data, network and site access …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-25 ↗BALL BALL Corp
2 paragraphsOn March 21, 2025, Ball and Ayna. AI LLC (Ayna) executed a Unit Purchase Agreement to form a strategic partnership in which Ball owns a 49 percent interest. Ball’s interest in the entity, Oasis Venture Holdings LLC (“Oasis”), is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Ball recorded an additional loss of $8 million related to the
Item 8, Financial Statements, 10-K 2026-02-19 ↗… We continually refine our approach to address evolving cybersecurity regulations, identify potential and emerging security risks (including AI-driven phishing and supply chain attacks), and implement strategies to manage these risks. Ball has developed an incident response plan that includes …
10-K, 10-K 2026-02-19 ↗MLM MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC
2 paragraphs• Improper use or reliance on predictive analytics or AI-driven decision-making could result in flawed forecasting, compliance issues, or reputational damage;
Item 7, MD&A, 10-K 2026-02-19 ↗… Cyber threats are rapidly evolving as threat actors have become increasingly sophisticated and carry out direct large-scale, complex attacks against a company and are reportedly using artificial intelligence to increase the virulence of attacks. In addition, we have relied …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-19 ↗LIN LINDE PLC
1 paragraph… Previously, she served as Senior Vice President of Communications, AI, and Corporate Procurement beginning in 2024 and as Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis and Corporate Procurement from 2019 to 2024. She joined the company in 1999 as Controller …
10-K, 10-K 2026-02-25 ↗VMC Vulcan Materials CO
1 paragraph… Additionally, we have started to assess and use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to drive further business value. We have a dedicated information security team that executes our information security program and routinely tests the security of our applications, networks, databases …
Item 1A, Risk Factors, 10-K 2026-02-19 ↗CF CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
0 paragraphsNot mentioned in the latest 10-K.
MOS MOSAIC CO
0 paragraphsNot mentioned in the latest 10-K.
NUE NUCOR CORP
0 paragraphsNot mentioned in the latest 10-K.
PKG PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA
0 paragraphsNot mentioned in the latest 10-K.
STLD STEEL DYNAMICS INC
0 paragraphsNot mentioned in the latest 10-K.