Tractor Supply Co (TSCO) FY 2025 Conference September 03, 2025 09:35 AM ET Company ParticipantsKate McShane - Managing DirectorHarry Lawton - President, CEO & DirectorKurt Barton - Executive VP, CFO & TreasurerKate McShaneThe quality it is. Here to introduce Tractor Supply Company. Today we have with us Hal Lawton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tractor Supply. Hal has served as President and CEO since January 2020. We have with us too Kurt Barton, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Offi ...

Company Overview - Mosaic is headquartered in Tampa and operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in fertilizer production [3] - The company's stock has experienced a price change of 23.07% year-to-date [3] Dividend Information - Mosaic currently pays a dividend of $0.22 per share, resulting in a dividend yield of 2.91%, which is higher than the Fertilizers industry's yield of 2.46% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.64% [3] - The annualized dividend of $0.88 represents a 4.8% increase from the previous year [4] - Over the past five years, Mosaic has increased its dividend three times, achieving an average annual increase of 45.27% [4] - The current payout ratio is 42%, indicating that Mosaic pays out 42% of its trailing 12-month earnings per share as dividends [4] Earnings Growth Expectations - For the fiscal year 2025, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Mosaic's earnings is projected at $2.20 per share, reflecting a year-over-year growth rate of 11.11% [5] Investment Considerations - Dividends are favored by investors as they enhance stock investing profits, reduce overall portfolio risk, and offer tax advantages [6] - Established firms with secure profits are typically viewed as the best dividend options, while high-growth businesses and tech startups rarely offer dividends [7] - Mosaic is considered a compelling investment opportunity due to its strong dividend profile and current Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [7]