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Mosaic Company

S&P 500

MOS/Basic Materials · Agricultural Inputs/NYSE

Dividend Yield

4.00%

$0.88 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$21.73P/E157.1MCap7.0BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

63/ 100Safe

MOS's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 57.3% fcf payout ratio & 17.6% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 628.6% earnings payout ratio & 0.6% return on equity. 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: 48.2Conservative debt level relative to equity.
  • Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.

Risks

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 628.6%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
  • Return on Equity: 0.6%Return on equity is below industry norms.
  • Operating Margin: 0.8%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.

Payout & Coverage

Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe

Profitability

Danger
7.9%Danger

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
17.1%Very Safe

About 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

4.00%

Annual Dividend

$0.88

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

628.57%

FCF Payout Ratio

57.29%

52-Week Range

$19.80 - $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

Last Ex-Dividend Date

May 21, 2026

Last 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%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$2,173.00

Annual Income

$88.00

Quarterly Income

$22.00

Monthly Income

$7.33

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MOS's current dividend yield?
Mosaic Company (MOS) currently has a dividend yield of 4.00%, based on a stock price of $21.73 and an annual dividend of $0.88.
When is MOS's next dividend payment date?
MOS's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-21 and the next payment date is 2026-06-02. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does MOS pay in dividends per year?
Mosaic Company paid $0.88 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has MOS been increasing its dividend?
Mosaic Company has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 17.08% and a 10-year CAGR of -8.55%.
Is MOS's dividend safe?
Mosaic Company has a payout ratio of 628.57%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 57.29%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is MOS's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Mosaic Company's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for basic materials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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