Mosaic Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:MOS) $36.90 +1.01 (+2.81%) (As of 12/1/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$35.82▼$37.1350-Day Range$31.91▼$37.3152-Week Range$31.44▼$57.46Volume3.34 million shsAverage Volume3.84 million shsMarket Capitalization$12.06 billionP/E Ratio9.46Dividend Yield2.17%Price Target$45.35 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Mosaic MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.13 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside22.9% Upside$45.35 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.23% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-8.17Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.33Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-14.89%From $3.76 to $3.20 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.25 out of 5 starsBasic Materials Sector70th out of 170 stocksAgricultural Chemicals Industry5th out of 9 stocks 3.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMosaic has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.13, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $45.35, Mosaic has a forecasted upside of 22.9% from its current price of $36.90.Amount of Analyst CoverageMosaic has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.23% of the float of Mosaic has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverMosaic has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Mosaic has recently increased by 12.43%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldMosaic pays a meaningful dividend of 2.20%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthMosaic has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Mosaic is 20.51%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Mosaic will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.00% next year. This indicates that Mosaic will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreMosaic has received a -153.23% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of The Mosaic Company in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Animal feed supplements", "Potassium fertilizers", and "Potash" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Mosaic is -8.17. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentMosaic has a news sentiment score of 0.33. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Mosaic this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest14 people have searched for MOS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 27% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows15 people have added Mosaic to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 7% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Mosaic insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.81% of the stock of Mosaic is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions84.05% of the stock of Mosaic is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Mosaic are expected to decrease by -14.89% in the coming year, from $3.76 to $3.20 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Mosaic is 9.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 116.32.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Mosaic is 9.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 95.05.Price to Earnings Growth RatioMosaic has a PEG Ratio of 1.36. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMosaic has a P/B Ratio of 0.99. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Mosaic Stock (NYSE:MOS)The Mosaic Company, through its subsidiaries, produces and markets concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients in North America and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Phosphates, Potash, and Mosaic Fertilizantes. It owns and operates mines, which produce concentrated phosphate crop nutrients, such as diammonium phosphate, monoammonium phosphate, and ammoniated phosphate products; and phosphate-based animal feed ingredients primarily under the Biofos and Nexfos brand names, as well as produces a double sulfate of potash magnesia product under K-Mag brand name. The company 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 de-icing and as a water softener regenerant. In addition, it provides nitrogen-based crop nutrients, animal feed ingredients, and other ancillary services; and purchases and sells phosphates, potash, and nitrogen products. The company sells its products to wholesale distributors, retail chains, farmers, cooperatives, independent retailers, and national accounts. The Mosaic Company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.Read More MOS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart MOS Stock News HeadlinesDecember 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThere's A Lot To Like About Mosaic's (NYSE:MOS) Upcoming US$0.20 DividendNovember 24, 2023 | seekingalpha.comMosaic: Clear Undervaluation And Seasonal Trading BottomDecember 3, 2023 | DTI Trader (Ad)New CBOE “special perk” helps traders target income every weekendYou might not immediately realize what you’re reading. Let me help you out a little… What you're looking at is a “special perk” set up by the Chicago Board of Options Exchange. November 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comZacks Research Analysts Decrease Earnings Estimates for The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS)November 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWe Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Mosaic (NYSE:MOS)November 14, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comWhat 6 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About MosaicNovember 8, 2023 | seekingalpha.comThe Mosaic Company 2023 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationNovember 8, 2023 | seekingalpha.comMosaic Stock: A Very Bullish Message For ShareholdersDecember 3, 2023 | DTI Trader (Ad)New CBOE “special perk” helps traders target income every weekendYou might not immediately realize what you’re reading. Let me help you out a little… What you're looking at is a “special perk” set up by the Chicago Board of Options Exchange. November 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Mosaic Co (MOS) Faces Headwinds in Q3 2023 with Net Loss Amid Lower Selling PricesNovember 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMosaic Announces Third Quarter 2023 ResultsNovember 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMosaic's (NYSE:MOS) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.20November 2, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deThe Mosaic Company: Mosaic Comments on Phosphate Countervailing Duties RulingsOctober 23, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comThe Latest Analyst Ratings for MosaicOctober 18, 2023 | msn.comMosaic declares $0.20 dividendOctober 17, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deThe Mosaic Company: Mosaic Announces Dates for Third Quarter 2023 Results and Conference CallOctober 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMosaic Announces Dates for Third Quarter 2023 Results and Conference CallOctober 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Mosaic Company's (NYSE:MOS) Stock's On An Uptrend: Are Strong Financials Guiding The Market?October 4, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalyst Ratings for MosaicSeptember 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs There An Opportunity With The Mosaic Company's (NYSE:MOS) 27% Undervaluation?September 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMosaic Provides an Update on Recent Countervailing Duty RulingSeptember 19, 2023 | seekingalpha.comMosaic Company: Solid Cash Flow But Commodity Volatility Remains A RiskSeptember 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhy The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) Could Be Worth WatchingSeptember 12, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deThe Mosaic Company: Mosaic Announces July and August 2023 Revenue and Sales VolumesSeptember 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMosaic Announces July and August 2023 Revenue and Sales VolumesSeptember 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDecline in Fertilizer Pricing Affected Mosaic Co. (MOS) in Q2September 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) Passed Our Checks, And It's About To Pay A US$0.20 DividendSee More Headlines Receive MOS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Mosaic and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 9/21 Dividend9/06/2023Dividend Payable9/21/2023Last Earnings11/07/2023Today12/02/2023Ex-Dividend for 12/21 Dividend12/06/2023Dividend Payable12/21/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)2/28/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Agricultural chemicals Sub-IndustryFertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals SectorBasic Materials Current SymbolNYSE:MOS CUSIP61945C10 CIK1285785 Webwww.mosaicco.com Phone(800) 918-8270Fax763-559-2860Employees13,570Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$45.35 High Stock Price Target$70.00 Low Stock Price Target$35.00 Potential Upside/Downside+22.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.13 Research Coverage15 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.90 Trailing P/E Ratio9.46 Forward P/E Ratio9.81 P/E Growth1.36Net Income$3.58 billion Net Margins8.80% Pretax Margin11.17% Return on Equity12.71% Return on Assets6.77% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.20 Current Ratio1.10 Quick Ratio0.58 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$15.03 billion Price / Sales0.80 Cash Flow$14.94 per share Price / Cash Flow2.47 Book Value$37.35 per share Price / Book0.99Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares326,835,000Free Float324,188,000Market Cap$12.06 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.54 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. James C. O'Rourke P.Eng. (Age 62)CEO & Director Comp: $3.75MMr. Bruce M. Bodine Jr. (Age 51)President & Director Comp: $1.25MMr. Clint C. Freeland (Age 55)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.51MMr. Walter F. Precourt III (Age 59)Senior VP & Chief Administrative Officer Comp: $1.19MMs. Corrine D. Ricard (Age 60)Senior Vice President of Mosaic Fertilizantes Comp: $2.92MMr. Russell A. Flugel (Age 53)VP, Controller, Chief Accounting Officer & Principal Accounting Officer Mr. Paul Abdelmassieh Massoud C.F.A.Vice President of Investor RelationsMr. Philip Eugene Bauer (Age 50)Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Mr. Benjamin James Pratt (Age 56)Senior Vice President of Government & Public Affairs Mr. Christopher Anthony Lewis (Age 61)Senior Vice President of Human Resources More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCF IndustriesNYSE:CFScotts Miracle-GroNYSE:SMGICL GroupNYSE:ICLNutrienNYSE:NTRInternational PaperNYSE:IPView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipB. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Bought 2,740 shares on 12/1/2023Ownership: 0.022%Wellington Management Group LLPSold 760 shares on 12/1/2023Ownership: 0.007%American Century Companies Inc.Bought 51,701 shares on 11/30/2023Ownership: 0.096%Neo Ivy Capital ManagementBought 22,108 shares on 11/30/2023Ownership: 0.007%Banque Pictet & Cie SASold 37,265 shares on 11/27/2023Ownership: 0.009%View All Institutional Transactions MOS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Mosaic stock right now? 15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Mosaic in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" MOS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MOS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View MOS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Mosaic's stock price target for 2024? 15 brokerages have issued 1-year target prices for Mosaic's stock. Their MOS share price targets range from $35.00 to $70.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $45.35 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 22.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for MOS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have MOS shares performed in 2023? Mosaic's stock was trading at $43.87 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, MOS shares have decreased by 15.9% and is now trading at $36.90. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Mosaic? Mosaic saw a decline in short interest during the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totaling 3,540,000 shares, a decline of 8.1% from the October 15th total of 3,850,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 3,550,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.0 days. Approximately 1.1% of the shares of the company are sold short. View Mosaic's Short Interest. When is Mosaic's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 28th 2024. View our MOS earnings forecast. How were Mosaic's earnings last quarter? The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 7th. The basic materials company reported $0.68 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.80 by $0.12. The basic materials company earned $3.55 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.18 billion. Mosaic had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.71% and a net margin of 8.80%. The firm's revenue was down 33.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $3.22 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Mosaic pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Mosaic? Mosaic announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 18th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 7th will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share on Thursday, December 21st. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.17%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 6th. Read our dividend analysis for MOS. Is Mosaic a good dividend stock? Mosaic (NYSE:MOS) pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.20%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 20.51%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MOS will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.00% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for MOS. What ETFs hold Mosaic's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Mosaic (NYSE:MOS) stock in their portfolio include Subversive Food Security ETF (KCAL), First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund (FXZ), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Materials ETF (RSPM), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Materials ETF (RTM), iShares Emergent Food and AgTech Multisector ETF (IVEG), VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF (VFLO), VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO) and First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF (FTAG). How will Mosaic's stock buyback program work? Mosaic declared that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback program on Monday, August 1st 2022, which authorizes the company to repurchase $2,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to purchase up to 10.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are usually an indication that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued. What is Joc O’Rourke's approval rating as Mosaic's CEO? 61 employees have rated Mosaic Chief Executive Officer Joc O’Rourke on Glassdoor.com. Joc O’Rourke has an approval rating of 54% among the company's employees. This puts Joc O’Rourke in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Mosaic own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Mosaic investors own include Bank of America (BAC), Intel (INTC), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Micron Technology (MU), AT&T (T), General Electric (GE), Walt Disney (DIS), NVIDIA (NVDA), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Tesla (TSLA). Who are Mosaic's major shareholders? Mosaic's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Invesco Ltd. (2.65%), Northern Trust Corp (1.84%), Morgan Stanley (1.61%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (1.00%), AQR Capital Management LLC (0.98%) and Deutsche Bank AG (0.92%). Insiders that own company stock include Corrine D Ricard, Denise C Johnson, Gregory L Ebel, James Calvin O'rourke, Mark J Isaacson, SA Vale and Walter F Precourt III. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Mosaic? Shares of MOS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NYSE:MOS) was last updated on 12/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding The Mosaic Company Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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