The Mosaic Company, through its subsidiaries, produces and markets concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Phosphates, Potash, and International Distribution. 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. 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, as well as fluorosilicic acid for water fluoridation. In addition, it provides nitrogen-based crop nutrients and 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, cooperatives, independent retailers, and national accounts. The Mosaic Company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Agricultural chemicals
Sub-IndustryFertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals
SectorBasic Materials
SymbolNYSE:MOS
CUSIP61945C10
Phone800-918-8270
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.45
Current Ratio1.61
Quick Ratio0.77
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio30.39
Forward P/E Ratio19.25
P/E Growth2.73
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$7.41 billion
Price / Sales1.70
Cash Flow$3.0877 per share
Price / Cash10.60
Book Value$27.46 per share
Price / Book1.19
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.09
Net Income$-107,200,000.00
Net Margins-1.14%
Return on Equity4.88%
Return on Assets2.58%
Miscellaneous
Employees8,500
Outstanding Shares385,460,000
Market Cap$12.52 billion
Mosaic (NYSE:MOS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mosaic's stock symbol?
Mosaic trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "MOS."
How often does Mosaic pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Mosaic?
Mosaic declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, August 23rd. Investors of record on Thursday, September 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.025 per share on Thursday, September 20th. This represents a $0.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.30%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 5th. View Mosaic's Dividend History.
How were Mosaic's earnings last quarter?
Mosaic Co (NYSE:MOS) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August, 6th. The basic materials company reported $0.40 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.38 by $0.02. The basic materials company earned $2.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.30 billion. Mosaic had a negative net margin of 1.14% and a positive return on equity of 4.88%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 25.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.29 EPS. View Mosaic's Earnings History.
When is Mosaic's next earnings date?
How can I listen to Mosaic's earnings call?
Mosaic will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, November 6th at 9:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
What guidance has Mosaic issued on next quarter's earnings?
Mosaic issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Monday, August, 6th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.45-1.80 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.54.
What price target have analysts set for MOS?
16 brokers have issued 12 month target prices for Mosaic's stock. Their forecasts range from $24.00 to $40.00. On average, they expect Mosaic's stock price to reach $33.5455 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 1.9% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Mosaic.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Mosaic?
16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Mosaic in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Mosaic.
Who are some of Mosaic's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Mosaic include Nutrien (NTR), CF Industries (CF), Israel Chemicals (ICL), Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG), Nufarm (NUF), Terra Nitrogen (TNH), American Vanguard (AVD), Calyxt (CLXT), CVR Partners (UAN), Marrone Bio Innovations (MBII), Evogene (EVGN), Wynnstay Group (WYN), China Green Agriculture (CGA), Arcadia Biosciences (RKDA) and Bion Environmental Technologies (BNET).
Who are Mosaic's key executives?
Mosaic's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. James C. O'Rourke, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 57)
- Mr. Richard N. McLellan, Sr. VP of Brazil (Age 61)
- Ms. Corrine D. Ricard, Sr. VP of Commercial (Age 55)
- Mr. Walter F. Precourt III, Sr. VP of Phosphates (Age 54)
- Mr. Clint C. Freeland, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 50)
Who are Mosaic's major shareholders?
Mosaic's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Foundation Resource Management Inc. (0.22%), Copper Rock Capital Partners LLC (0.08%), Centre Asset Management LLC (0.07%), Bank of Montreal Can (0.05%), Nikko Asset Management Americas Inc. (0.05%) and First Manhattan Co. (0.05%). Company insiders that own Mosaic stock include Allan Rosenhek, Daniel Tardif, Denise C Johnson, Emery N Koenig, Kelvin R Westbrook, Luciano Siani Pires, Nancy E Cooper, Richard L Mack and Robert L Lumpkins. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Mosaic.
Which institutional investors are selling Mosaic stock?
MOS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Nikko Asset Management Americas Inc., Kempner Capital Management Inc., Centre Asset Management LLC, First Manhattan Co., Verde Servicos Internacionais S.A., CenturyLink Investment Management Co, Foundation Resource Management Inc. and Wall Street Access Asset Management LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Mosaic.
Which institutional investors are buying Mosaic stock?
MOS stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of Montreal Can, Clinton Group Inc., Fox Run Management L.L.C., Visionary Asset Management Inc., Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, Lourd Capital LLC, First Hawaiian Bank and Copper Rock Capital Partners LLC. Company insiders that have bought Mosaic stock in the last two years include Allan Rosenhek, Denise C Johnson, Emery N Koenig, Kelvin R Westbrook, Luciano Siani Pires, Richard L Mack and Robert L Lumpkins. View Insider Buying and Selling for Mosaic.
How do I buy shares of Mosaic?
Shares of MOS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Mosaic's stock price today?
One share of MOS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $32.92.
How big of a company is Mosaic?
Mosaic has a market capitalization of $12.52 billion and generates $7.41 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $-107,200,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $1.09 on an earnings per share basis. Mosaic employs 8,500 workers across the globe.
What is Mosaic's official website?
How can I contact Mosaic?
Mosaic's mailing address is 3033 CAMPUS DRIVE SUITE E490, PLYMOUTH MN, 55441. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at 800-918-8270 or via email at [email protected]
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