Core Viewpoint - The Mosaic Company (MOS) is expected to report significant earnings growth in its upcoming fiscal third-quarter results, with analysts projecting a profit increase compared to the previous year [2][3]. Company Overview - The Mosaic Company, based in Tampa, Florida, specializes in manufacturing and distributing concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients, with a market cap of $9.5 billion [1]. - The company operates mines producing key agricultural products, including diammonium phosphate and ammoniated phosphate, and also manufactures phosphate-based animal feed additives [1]. Earnings Expectations - Analysts anticipate MOS will report a profit of $0.98 per share on a diluted basis for the fiscal third quarter of 2025, representing a 188.2% increase from $0.34 per share in the same quarter last year [2]. - For the full fiscal year, EPS is expected to be $2.93, a 48% increase from $1.98 in fiscal 2024, but is projected to decline by 6.8% to $2.73 in fiscal 2026 [3]. Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, MOS stock has increased by 12.2%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's 16.9% gains but outperforming the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund's 5.9% losses [4]. - Following the Q2 results announcement on August 5, where adjusted EPS of $0.51 missed expectations, MOS shares fell more than 13% in the subsequent trading session [5]. Analyst Ratings - The consensus opinion on MOS stock is moderately bullish, with a "Moderate Buy" rating. Out of 17 analysts, nine recommend a "Strong Buy" and eight suggest a "Hold" [6]. - The average analyst price target for MOS is $38.38, indicating a potential upside of 28% from current levels [6].