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Mosaic's (MOS) Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Beat
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-02-22 16:41
The Mosaic Company (MOS) reported a net income of $365.3 million or $1.11 per share in fourth-quarter 2023, down from a profit of $523.2 million or $1.52 per share in the year-ago quarter.Barring one-time items, adjusted earnings per share were 71 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 82 cents.Net sales declined nearly 29.7% year over year to $3,149.5 million in the quarter. The metric, however, surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3,009.8 million. Lower selling prices primarily caused the do ...
Mosaic (MOS) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-02-22 01:01
Mosaic (MOS) reported $3.15 billion in revenue for the quarter ended December 2023, representing a year-over-year decline of 29.7%. EPS of $0.71 for the same period compares to $1.74 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.01 billion, representing a surprise of +4.64%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -13.41%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.82.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street ...
Mosaic (MOS) Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-02-21 23:41
Mosaic (MOS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.71 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.82 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.74 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -13.41%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this fertilizer maker would post earnings of $0.80 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.68, delivering a surprise of -15%.Over the last four quarters, the company ha ...
Mosaic(MOS) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-02-21 16:00
Production Capacity and Operations - The Phosphates segment produced approximately 6.2 million tonnes of concentrated phosphate crop nutrients in 2023, accounting for about 80% of estimated North American annual production[28]. - The U.S. phosphate operations have a production capacity of approximately 4.5 million tonnes of phosphoric acid per year, representing about 7% of global capacity and 60% of North American capacity[26]. - The Florida phosphate rock mines produced approximately 10.0 million tonnes in 2023, which is about 47% of estimated North American annual production[29]. - The company has a 75% economic interest in the Miski Mayo Phosphate Mine in Peru, which has an annual production capacity of 4.8 million tonnes[31]. - The company produced approximately 3.0 million tonnes of phosphoric acid in 2023, with operational capacity being affected by various factors including demand and maintenance[28]. - The company has a 25% interest in the Ma'aden Wa'ad Al Shamal Phosphate Company, which produced 3.1 million tonnes of phosphate in 2023[33]. - The potash segment has an annual operational capacity of 11.5 million tonnes, accounting for approximately 14% of world annual capacity and 35% of estimated North American annual production[49]. - In 2023, production totaled 8.3 million tonnes, representing about 13% of estimated world annual production[49]. - The Esterhazy mine, the largest potash mine globally, is expected to complete full ramp-up of capacity and production during 2024 or early 2025[45]. - Mosaic Fertilizantes produced approximately 2.6 million tonnes of concentrated phosphate crop nutrients in 2023, which accounted for approximately 48% of estimated Brazilian annual production[62]. - The Brazilian phosphoric acid production totaled approximately 1.0 million tonnes in 2023, accounting for approximately 84% of Brazilian annual output[58]. Raw Material Consumption - The company consumed approximately 1.0 million tonnes of ammonia during 2023, with one tonne of DAP requiring approximately 0.23 tonnes of ammonia[36]. - The company purchased approximately 3.3 million long tons of sulfur in 2023, which is a key raw material for producing sulfuric acid[34]. - Natural gas usage for potash production totaled 16.6 million MM BTU during 2023[53]. Land and Resource Management - The company plans to explore and develop the DeSoto and South Pasture properties to offset future depletion at its Florida properties[31]. - The company owns over 368,000 acres of land in Florida, which provides access to phosphate rock reserves and supports its long-term land use strategy[43]. - The company owns approximately 1% of the Tiplam terminal in Santos, São Paulo, ensuring unloading priority for ammonia and capacity for rock, sulfur, and crop nutrients[69]. Sales and Market Presence - Mosaic Fertilizantes sold approximately 9.7 million tonnes of crop nutrient products in 2023, accounting for about 20% of fertilizer shipments in Brazil[57]. - The company distributed approximately 1,073,000 tonnes of phosphate and potash crop nutrients in China and 536,000 tonnes in India in 2023[75]. - The company has an entitlement percentage of 36.2% in Canpotex for potash exports, which is a significant part of its international sales strategy[82]. Financial and Community Investments - The company paid approximately $15.5 million in royalties and resource taxes in 2023 for phosphate and potash production in Brazil[65]. - In 2023, the company paid royalties of approximately $9.8 million related to the leasing of potash assets and mining rights for Taquari[72]. - The company invested $16.7 million in community initiatives in 2023, focusing on food, water, and local community[109]. - In 2023, 29% of the company's global giving targeted underserved or underrepresented populations[109]. Workforce and Labor Relations - The company employs 14,049 individuals as of December 31, 2023, including 10,352 salaried and 3,697 hourly employees[101]. - As of December 31, 2023, the company had 14,049 employees, with 11,644 males and 2,405 females[105]. - The company has eight collective bargaining agreements in the U.S. and Canada, with approximately 33% expiring in 2024[102]. - The company has not experienced significant work stoppages in many years, indicating strong labor relations[103]. - The company maintains specific talent programs for critical roles to minimize turnover and ensure operational continuity[109]. Safety, Diversity, and Inclusion - The company aims for zero harm to people and zero environmental incidents through its safety management system[106]. - The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, with ongoing initiatives to enhance workforce representation and accountability[109]. - The company has established internal analytical capabilities to evaluate pay equity and plans to address identified disparities in the 2024 compensation cycle[109]. - The company offers educational reimbursement programs to support employee skill development and career opportunities[109]. Competitive Landscape - The company operates in a highly competitive market, with significant competition from domestic and international producers, impacting pricing and market share[88]. - The company has a vertically integrated business model, providing a competitive advantage through economies of scale and strategic distribution networks[96]. - The company’s potash cost structure is competitive and expected to improve with ongoing expansion projects[95]. Innovation and Development - The company announced the formation of the Mosaic Biosciences platform in 2023, focusing on biological fertilizer innovations to enhance nutrient use efficiency[87].
Mosaic(MOS) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Results
2024-02-20 16:00
Exhibit 99.2 The Mosaic Company Selected Calendar Quarter Financial Information (Unaudited) | Q1 2022 Q2 2022 | | Q3 2022 | | Q4 2022 | Q1 2023 | | Q2 2023 | | Q3 2023 | | | Q4 2023 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Consolidated data (in millions, except per share) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Diluted net earnings (loss) per share $ 3.19 $ 2.85 $ 2.42 $ 1.52 $ $ $ $ (a) | | | | | 1.28 | | 1.11 | | | (0.01) | | 1.11 | | Notable items impact on earnings per sha ...
Mosaic (MOS) to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in the Offing?
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-02-16 13:56
The Mosaic Company (MOS) is set to release fourth-quarter 2023 results on Feb 21, after the closing bell.The fertilizer maker delivered a negative earnings surprise of around 11.3%, on average, over the trailing four quarters. It delivered a negative earnings surprise of 15% in the last reported quarter. The company’s fourth-quarter results are likely to reflect favorable demand for phosphate and potash. However, weaker fertilizer prices are expected to have affected its performance. Shares of Mosaic have l ...
What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Mosaic (MOS) Q4 Earnings
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-02-15 15:20
In its upcoming report, Mosaic (MOS) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $0.82 per share, reflecting a decline of 52.9% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $3.01 billion, representing a year-over-year decrease of 32.8%.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this ...
Mosaic (MOS) Rises But Trails Market: What Investors Should Know
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-02-15 00:16
Mosaic (MOS) closed at $29.55 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.14% move from the prior day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.96%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.4%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 1.3%.Coming into today, shares of the fertilizer maker had lost 8.84% in the past month. In that same time, the Basic Materials sector lost 4.97%, while the S&P 500 gained 3.69%.The upcoming earnings release of Mosaic will be of great in ...
Earnings Preview: Mosaic (MOS) Q4 Earnings Expected to Decline
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-02-14 16:06
Wall Street expects a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when Mosaic (MOS) reports results for the quarter ended December 2023. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on February 21. On th ...
Mosaic (MOS) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
Zacks Investment Research· 2024-02-07 00:16
The most recent trading session ended with Mosaic (MOS) standing at $30.35, reflecting a +1.4% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.23%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.37%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.07%.The fertilizer maker's shares have seen a decrease of 15.43% over the last month, not keeping up with the Basic Materials sector's loss of 6.52% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.3%.Analysts and investors alike will be ke ...