The Mosaic Company
About: Formed in 2004 by the combination of IMC Global and Cargill's fertilizer business, Mosaic is one of the largest phosphate and potash producers in the world. The company's assets include phosphate rock mines in Florida, Brazil, and Peru and potash mines in Saskatchewan, New Mexico, and Brazil. Mosaic also runs a large fertilizer distribution operation in Brazil through its Mosaic Fertilizantes business, which the company acquired from Vale in 2018.
Employees: 14,049
0
Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q2] → 3 (+0) [Q3]
7% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 78 | Existing positions closed: 84
1.22% less ownership
Funds ownership: 84.84% [Q2] → 83.62% (-1.22%) [Q3]
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 632 [Q2] → 620 (-12) [Q3]
9% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $7.88B [Q2] → $7.14B (-$739M) [Q3]
11% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 216 | Existing positions reduced: 243
21% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $194M | Put options by funds: $247M
Research analyst outlook
5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$29
7%
upside
Avg. target
$30
10%
upside
High target
$30
11%
upside
5 analyst ratings
0 positive
0%
5 neutral
100%
0 negative
0%
Morgan Stanley Nigel Dally 80% 1-year accuracy 8 / 10 met price target | 11%upside $30 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 13 Jan 2025 |
Piper Sandler Charles Neivert 40% 1-year accuracy 17 / 42 met price target | 11%upside $30 | Neutral Upgraded | 13 Jan 2025 |
CIBC Hamir Patel 50% 1-year accuracy 2 / 4 met price target | 11%upside $30 | Neutral Assumed | 10 Dec 2024 |
RBC Capital Andrew Wong 91% 1-year accuracy 10 / 11 met price target | 11%upside $30 | Sector Perform Reiterated | 14 Nov 2024 |
Mizuho Christopher Parkinson 80% 1-year accuracy 4 / 5 met price target | 7%upside $29 | Neutral Maintained | 13 Nov 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 14 articles about MOS published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
15 hours ago
Are Investors Undervaluing The Mosaic Company (MOS) Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
16 hours ago
Here Is Why Bargain Hunters Would Love Fast-paced Mover Mosaic (MOS)
Mosaic (MOS) could be a great choice for investors looking to buy stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Mosaic to Sell Its Phosphate Mining Unit in Brazil to Fosfatados
MOS decides to sell its Phosphate Mining Unit in Patos de Minas, Brazil, to Fosfatados to redeploy capital to high-returning areas.
Neutral
Accesswire
1 week ago
The Mosaic Company Appoints Sonya Little and Kathleen Shanahan to its Board of Directors
TAMPA, FL / ACCESSWIRE / January 13, 2025 / The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) today announced that it has added Sonya C. Little and Kathleen M.
Neutral
Accesswire
1 week ago
Mosaic and Fosfatados Centro Announce Agreement for Sale of Phosphate Mining Unit in Brazil
TAMPA, FL / ACCESSWIRE / January 13, 2025 / The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) and Fosfatados Centro SPE Ltda (‘Fosfatados Centro') announced today that they have entered into an agreement for the sale of a phosphate asset owned by Mosaic located in Patos de Minas, Brazil. Upon the closing of the transaction, Fosfatados Centro will assume responsibility for the Patos de Minas mine and tailings dams and pay Mosaic $125 million (USD) in cash over six years.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Reasons Why You Should Hold Mosaic Stock in Your Portfolio Now
MOS gains on healthy demand for phosphate and potash on the back of favorable agricultural market fundamentals amid pricing pressure.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Focus on 3 Stocks That Announced Dividend Hikes Amid Market Volatility
OZK, PFBC and MOS recently announced dividend hikes.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
MOS Wraps Up Share Purchase and Subscription Deal with Ma'aden
Mosaic receives 111,012,433 shares of Ma'aden, valued at roughly $1.5 billion, by exchanging its 25% stake in MWSPC.
Neutral
Accesswire
2 weeks ago
Mosaic Announces Closing of Share Purchase and Subscription Agreement with Ma'aden
TAMPA, FL / ACCESSWIRE / January 2, 2025 / The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) announced that it has completed the transaction with Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) to sell the interest it holds in Ma'aden Wa'ad Al Shamal Phosphate Company (MWSPC) and establish the company as a shareholder in Ma'aden. In this transaction, which closed on December 24, 2024, Mosaic received 111,012,433 shares of Ma'aden -valued at approximately $1.5 billion on the closing date - in exchange for Mosaic's 25 percent stake in MWSPC, previously a joint venture among Mosaic, Ma'aden and Saudi Basic Industries Corporation.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
MOS Potash Revenues Dip Y/Y in Oct-Nov, Phosphate & Fertilizantes Up
Mosaic witnesses a delay in Canpotex shipments in the first two months of the fourth quarter of 2024 due to Canadian rail and port strikes, impacting potash sales volumes.
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