Wells Fargo Sees Near-Term Pressure at Mosaic (MOS) but Steadier Outlook Ahead

Group 1 - The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) is recognized as one of the Best Low Risk Stocks for a Retirement Stock Portfolio [1] - Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison has lowered Mosaic's price target to $27 from $28, maintaining an Equal Weight rating due to a softer outlook on fourth-quarter volumes, particularly in Brazil and SSP production [2] - Fertilizer demand significantly declined in Q4, leading to a 4% drop in stock price, as farmers reduced fertilizer usage due to tighter budgets and an early winter [3] Group 2 - Mosaic's phosphate and potash sales in Q4 fell short of expectations, with Brazil's performance unable to mitigate the overall weakness [4] - The company reported full-year 2025 sales volumes of approximately 9 million tonnes, remaining stable compared to the previous year amid a soft market [4] - The company is a major producer and marketer of crop nutrients, focusing primarily on phosphate and potash products [5]