The Mosaic Company (MOS) benefits from healthy demand for phosphate and potash and actions to improve its cost structure amid headwinds from weaker fertilizer prices.MOS’ shares are down 26.1% in a year compared with the Zacks Fertilizers industry’s 8.8% decline.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchLet’s find out why MOS stock is worth retaining at the moment.Mosaic Gains on Healthy Demand & Cost ActionsMosaic is gaining from the strong demand for phosphate and potash, aided by favorable agricultural cond ...

The year 2025 has seen a shaky start. Although stocks closed higher on Friday, all three major indexes ended in negative territory in the first week of the year. Wall Street had a stellar 2024 but markets cooled off in the final weeks, with the Santa Claus Rally failing to materialize.Volatility cropped up as concerns over the Federal Reserve’s rate cut plans for 2025 grew. Also, investors are not too optimistic about the fourth-quarter earnings season, with several companies issuing poor guidance.Given thi ...

Transaction Details - The Mosaic Company (MOS) completed a transaction with Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden), receiving 111,012,433 shares of Ma'aden valued at approximately $1.5 billion in exchange for its 25% stake in Ma'aden Wa'ad Al Shamal Phosphate Company (MWSPC) [1] - MOS expects to record a pre-tax gain of around $0.5 billion in Q4 2024 based on the share price at closing [1] Strategic Impact - The transaction provides MOS with a transparent valuation of its investment in Ma'aden and greater capital flexibility [2] - Ma'aden is expected to benefit from the transaction, strengthening its phosphate business [2] - MOS' CEO expressed intentions to continue the partnership with Ma'aden under the new structure [2] Financial Performance - MOS stock has declined 33.5% over the past year, compared to an 18.8% decline in the industry [2] - Potash sales volumes for October and November 2024 were 1,228,000 tons, down from 1,638,000 tons in the same period last year [3] - Potash revenues decreased 41% year-over-year to $299 million from $506 million [3] - Phosphate sales volumes for October and November 2024 were 946,000 tons, down 7% from 1,019,000 tons in the prior year [4] - Despite the volume decline, phosphate revenues increased to $680 million from $677 million in the comparable period last year [4] Industry Comparison - MOS currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) [5] - Better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials sector include Gold Royalty Corp (GROY) and MAG Silver Corp (MAG), both with a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), and Balchem Corporation (BCPC) with a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) [5] - Gold Royalty Corp (GROY) has an expected earnings growth of 66.7% for the current year and has surpassed earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters with an average surprise of 125% [6] - MAG Silver Corp (MAG) has a current-year earnings estimate of 75 cents per share, surpassing estimates in all four trailing quarters with an average surprise of 17.1%, and its stock has gained 32.2% over the past year [7] - Balchem Corporation (BCPC) has a current-year earnings estimate of $4.01, indicating a 19.7% year-over-year rise, and its stock has gained 11.5% over the past year [8]

The Mosaic Company (MOS) reported sales volumes and revenues by business unit for October and November 2024. While sales volumes were down for both potash and phosphate, MOS witnessed improved sales volumes in Mosaic Fertilizantes.Potash sales volumes reached 1,228,000 tons in October and November 2024, down from 1,638,000 tons in the same period last year. Potash revenues slumped 41% year over year to $299 million from $506 million a year ago. The first two months of the fourth quarter of 2024 saw a delay ...

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The Mosaic Company (MOS) is gaining from healthy demand for phosphate and potash and actions to improve its cost structure amid headwinds from weaker fertilizer prices.MOS’ shares are down 23.8% in a year compared with the Zacks Fertilizers industry’s 5.1% decline.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchLet’s find out why MOS stock is worth retaining at the moment.Healthy Demand & Cost Actions Aid MosaicMosaic is well-positioned to gain from the strong demand for phosphate and potash, aided by favorable agri ...

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS ) offers a cyclical opportunity as fertilizer prices have come down from their 2022 highs and unfavorable weather events worsened the short-term outlook. The underlying long-term cycle is still intact, as demand for fertilizers Adrian Proskar is a self-taught value investor with 4 years of investing experience who is on track for a Bachelor's degree in economics. He is looking for high-quality companies with a favorable risk/reward ratio that fly under the radar. Small-cap valu ...

Key Takeaways The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% on Tuesday, Nov. 12, the benchmark index's first negative trading day since last week's election. Mosaic shares plunged after the fertilizer maker missed quarterly estimates and announced the resignation of a key executive. Shares of Tyson Foods surged as increasing beef and chicken sales helped the meat processor top sales and profit forecasts. Major U.S. equities ticked lower as the post-election rally that lifted major indexes to record highs lost momentum a week af ...