Mosaic Company
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
MOS's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 51.8% earnings payout ratio & 52.4% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 4.8% return on equity & 2.8% operating margin. The dividend has been growing at a 17.08% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- CFO Payout Ratio: 17.6%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Debt-to-Equity: 43.2Conservative debt level relative to equity.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
Risks
- Return on Equity: 4.8%Return on equity is below industry norms.
- Operating Margin: 2.8%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
- Gross Margin: 11.5%Gross margin is low and limits flexibility.
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Very SafeAbout Mosaic Company
The Mosaic Company is a leading global producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. It operates through three primary segments: Phosphates, which owns and manages mines, production facilities, and processing plants to manufacture concentrated phosphate crop nutrients and phosphate-based animal feed ingredients; Potash, focused on mining, processing, and selling potash for crop nutrients, animal feed, industrial applications, deicing, and water softening; and Mosaic Fertilizantes, encompassing mines, chemical plants, blending and bagging facilities, port terminals, and warehouses for crop nutrient distribution. The company produces specialized products such as diammonium phosphate, monoammonium phosphate, MicroEssentials, Biofos, Nexfos, and K-Mag, alongside blended nutrients, triple superphosphate, single superphosphate, dicalcium phosphate, and biological fertilizers. It serves distributors, retail chains, cooperatives, independent retailers, industrial accounts, animal feed producers, wholesalers, farmers, and crop nutrient manufacturers across key markets including the United States, Brazil, China, Canada, and others. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, The Mosaic Company plays a vital role in supporting global agriculture by providing essential fertilizers to enhance crop yields and food production.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
3.97%
Annual Dividend
$0.88
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
51.76%
FCF Payout Ratio
52.45%
Stock Price
$22.19
52-Week Range
$22.17 – $38.23
Dividend History (2016–2025)
MOS annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
MOS earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
May 21, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 2, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
16.09%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
17.08%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
-8.55%
3-Year Total Growth
56.44%
5-Year Total Growth
120.00%
10-Year Total Growth
-59.07%
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