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The Mosaic Company (MOS)

The Mosaic Company (MOS) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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11/07/2025: MOS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Number of Analysts

4 star rating from financial analysts

20 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $36.69

1 Year Target Price $36.69

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$36.69 Target price
52w Low $21.99
Current$25.58
52w High $37.97

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -37.38%
Avg. Invested days 25
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 8.12B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 6.63
1Y Target Price 36.69
Price to earnings Ratio 6.63
1Y Target Price 36.69
Volume (30-day avg) 20
Beta 0.94
52 Weeks Range 21.99 - 37.97
Updated Date 11/9/2025
52 Weeks Range 21.99 - 37.97
Updated Date 11/9/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 3.49%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.86

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-04
When -
Estimate 0.95
Actual 1.04

Profitability

Profit Margin 10.33%
Operating Margin (TTM) 11.96%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.86%
Return on Equity (TTM) 10.12%

Valuation

Trailing PE 6.63
Forward PE 9.42
Enterprise Value 15372370611
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.68
Enterprise Value 15372370611
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.68
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.37
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.16
Shares Outstanding 317407877
Shares Floating 315808141
Shares Outstanding 317407877
Shares Floating 315808141
Percent Insiders 0.46
Percent Institutions 98.19

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The Mosaic Company

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

The Mosaic Company was formed in 2004 through the merger of IMC Global and Cargill Crop Nutrition. It is a leading producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash, key components in crop nutrients. The company has expanded through strategic acquisitions and organic growth to become a global leader in the agricultural inputs industry.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Phosphates: This segment mines phosphate rock, produces phosphoric acid, and manufactures phosphate-based crop nutrients and animal feed ingredients. It accounts for a significant portion of Mosaic's revenue.
  • Potash: This segment mines and processes potash, a key ingredient in fertilizers. Mosaic is one of the world's largest potash producers.
  • Mosaic Fertilizantes: This segment, primarily based in Brazil, produces and distributes fertilizers, animal nutrition products, and provides agricultural services. It serves the growing South American agricultural market.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by a Chief Executive Officer, reporting to a Board of Directors. The organizational structure is divided into business segments (Phosphates, Potash, Mosaic Fertilizantes) with functional departments such as finance, operations, sales, and marketing supporting these segments.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Phosphate Fertilizers (DAP/MAP): Diammonium phosphate (DAP) and monoammonium phosphate (MAP) are widely used phosphate fertilizers. Mosaic is a major global producer. The market is competitive with Nutrien, ICL Group, and PhosAgro. Mosaic is a top producer globally, commanding a considerable share in key markets.
  • Potash Fertilizers (MOP): Muriate of potash (MOP) is a primary source of potassium for crops. Mosaic operates potash mines in North America. Competitors include Nutrien, BHP, and Uralkali. Mosaic is one of the largest potash producers, competing for market share with other global players.
  • Micronutrients: A range of micronutrient fertilizers aimed at addressing micronutrient deficiencies in soils. Competitors include BASF and Yara International.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The crop nutrient industry is influenced by global agricultural trends, commodity prices, weather patterns, and government regulations. Demand is driven by the need to increase crop yields to feed a growing population. The industry is cyclical, with prices fluctuating based on supply and demand dynamics.

Positioning

Mosaic is positioned as a leading global producer of phosphate and potash. Its competitive advantages include large-scale production capacity, access to raw materials, and a global distribution network.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global fertilizer market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of USD. Mosaic is positioned to capture a significant share of this TAM, particularly in phosphate and potash markets, with expansion into South America.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Large-scale production capacity
  • Diversified product portfolio (phosphate, potash)
  • Global distribution network
  • Strong relationships with agricultural customers
  • Significant reserves of phosphate rock and potash

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to commodity price volatility
  • Geopolitical risks in certain operating regions
  • Environmental liabilities associated with mining operations
  • Dependence on weather patterns and agricultural cycles

Opportunities

  • Growing global population and increasing demand for food
  • Expansion in emerging markets (e.g., South America)
  • Development of new fertilizer products and technologies
  • Strategic acquisitions to expand product portfolio and geographic reach

Threats

  • Fluctuations in commodity prices
  • Increased competition from other fertilizer producers
  • Changes in government regulations and environmental policies
  • Disruptions to supply chains (e.g., due to weather or geopolitical events)

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • NTR
  • CF
  • ICL

Competitive Landscape

Mosaic competes on cost, scale, and product quality. Its large-scale operations provide a cost advantage, but competitors may have advantages in specific geographic markets or product segments.

Major Acquisitions

Vale Fertilizantes

  • Year: 2018
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 2500
  • Strategic Rationale: The acquisition of Vale Fertilizantes expanded Mosaic's presence in the Brazilian fertilizer market and provided access to additional phosphate and potash reserves.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been influenced by acquisitions and expansions in key markets.

Future Projections: Analyst projections vary but generally anticipate growth driven by increasing global demand for fertilizers. Future projections are highly subject to market volatility and economic conditions.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in potash mine expansions and acquisitions in the fertilizer sector. Strategic focus is often on streamlining operations, improving production efficiencies and growing the Mosaic Fertilizantes segment.

Summary

The Mosaic Company is a major player in the global fertilizer market, particularly in phosphate and potash. Its large scale and diversified portfolio are strengths, but it faces commodity price volatility and environmental challenges. Strategic expansion in emerging markets offers growth opportunities, but competition and regulatory changes pose threats. Overall, Mosaic is a strong company, but its future is closely tied to global agricultural trends and market conditions.

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About The Mosaic Company

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Tampa, FL, United States
IPO Launch date 2004-10-25
CEO, President & Director Mr. Bruce M. Bodine Jr.
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Agricultural Inputs
Full time employees 13765
Full time employees 13765

The Mosaic Company, through its subsidiaries, produces and markets concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. It operates in three segments: Phosphates, Potash, and Mosaic Fertilizantes. The company owns and operates mines and production facilities, which produce concentrated phosphate crop nutrients, such as diammonium phosphate, monoammonium phosphate, and MicroEssentials ammoniated phosphate products; and phosphate based animal feed ingredients under the Biofos and Nexfos brands, as well as produces a double sulfate of potash magnesia product under the K-Mag brand. It also produces and sells potash for use in the manufacturing of mixed crop nutrients and animal feed ingredients, and for industrial use; and for use in the deicing and as a water softener regenerant. In addition, the company provides blended crop nutrients for agricultural use; triple superphosphate, single superphosphate, and dicalcium phosphate; and biological fertilizer complements, industrial products, and other ancillary services. Further, it owns and operates chemical plants, crop nutrient blending and bagging facilities, port terminals, and warehouses; distributes nitrogen based crop nutrients and phosphogypsum; and purchases and sells phosphates, potash, and nitrogen products. The company sells its products to distributors, retail chains, cooperatives, independent retailers and dealers, industrial accounts, animal feed industry, wholesalers, farmers, crop nutrient manufacturers, and national accounts through its sales force. It also exports its products. The company operates in the United States, Brazil, China, Canada, Paraguay, Argentina, Japan, Colombia, India, Australia, Peru, Mexico, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Thailand, Indonesia, and internationally. The Mosaic Company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.