Mosaic Company (MOS) Drops 13.3% on Earnings Miss

We recently published 10 Stocks Taking the Worst Hit. The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) is one of the worst-performing stocks on Wednesday.

Shares of The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) fell by 13.31 percent on Wednesday to end at $30.93 apiece as investors sold off positions after missing earnings estimates in the second quarter of the year.

In its updated report, the company posted adjusted earnings per share of 51 cents, markedly lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 67 cents, as well as the 54 cents posted in the same period last year.

The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) registered a $411 million net income in the second quarter of the year, reversing a $162 million net loss in the same period last year, primarily driven by higher average selling prices across all segments.

Net sales grew by 7 percent to $3 billion from $2.8 billion year-on-year, but were markedly lower than the $3.13 billion expected by analysts.

“Mosaic’s second quarter 2025 performance reflects extensive maintenance activity and several discrete items. The work we completed in the first six months of the year sets the stage for a strong second half, supported by improved operating performance, reduced turnaround activity, our excellent execution in Brazil, and compelling fertilizer market fundamentals,” said The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) President and CEO Bruce Bodine.

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