Equity Profile

MOS

The Mosaic Company

MaterialsFertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals$6.9B

Aug4Tue

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026Pre-Market9:00 AM EDT

Company Snapshot

The Mosaic Company is a leading producer of potash and phosphate fertilizers, essential for agricultural productivity. As a key player in the materials sector, Mosaic's performance is closely tied to global agricultural trends and commodity prices.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a critical measure of profitability, and this quarter's estimate reflects market expectations.

$0.14

Revenue

Revenue figures provide insight into overall sales performance and market demand for fertilizers.

$3.1B

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MOS Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

25%

Avg EPS Surprise

-44.87%

Avg Stock Reaction

-1.47%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Mosaic reported an EPS of $0.05, significantly below the expected $0.20, leading to a negative market reaction. The company continues to face challenges in meeting earnings expectations.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are cautiously optimistic about Mosaic's upcoming earnings, with expectations for modest improvement in EPS and revenue. However, recent performance has raised concerns about the company's ability to meet these targets.

Bull Case

If Mosaic can exceed EPS expectations and show strong revenue growth, it could signal a rebound in demand for fertilizers, boosting investor confidence.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses estimates again, it may indicate ongoing operational issues or weak market conditions, leading to further declines in stock price.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$0.14

Earnings per share is a critical measure of profitability, and this quarter's estimate reflects market expectations.

Revenue

$3.1B

Revenue figures provide insight into overall sales performance and market demand for fertilizers.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $0.14?

A positive surprise in EPS could indicate a turnaround in profitability and boost investor sentiment.

What are the revenue expectations for the fertilizer segment?

Understanding revenue trends will provide insight into demand for Mosaic's products and overall market conditions.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the impact of recent agricultural trends that could boost fertilizer demand, leading to better-than-expected results.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing a 21.46% move, indicating heightened expectations not reflected in historical performance.

The recent decline in stock price may have created a buying opportunity if demand rebounds.

The fertilizer market has shown signs of recovery, which could positively impact Mosaic's results.

Key Risk

If revenue from the fertilizer segment shows unexpected growth, it could challenge current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is critical as it follows a series of disappointing results, and the market is looking for signs of recovery.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.20 or higher would confirm a positive outlook and investor confidence.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.05 would reinforce concerns about ongoing operational challenges.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±21.46%

Historical Avg

±2.0%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±21.5% while MOS has averaged ±2.0% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

31.3%

Calls (1.7M)P/C Ratio: 0.60Puts (242K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Mosaic beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 1.5%, confirming a positive turnaround.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see minimal movement as investors await further guidance.

Miss

Should the company miss again, the average historical reaction indicates a potential decline of about 1.5%, raising further concerns.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on fertilizer demand trends and pricing.
2Management's commentary on operational improvements or challenges.
3Insights into cost management strategies and their impact on margins.
4Future guidance on revenue expectations for the next quarter.
5Details on any significant contracts or partnerships that may impact growth.

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Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a critical measure of profitability, and this quarter's estimate reflects market expectations.

$0.14

Revenue

Revenue figures provide insight into overall sales performance and market demand for fertilizers.

$3.1B

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

MOS Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

25%

Avg EPS Surprise

-44.87%

Avg Stock Reaction

-1.47%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Mosaic reported an EPS of $0.05, significantly below the expected $0.20, leading to a negative market reaction. The company continues to face challenges in meeting earnings expectations.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Mosaic can exceed EPS expectations and show strong revenue growth, it could signal a rebound in demand for fertilizers, boosting investor confidence.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses estimates again, it may indicate ongoing operational issues or weak market conditions, leading to further declines in stock price.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$0.14

Earnings per share is a critical measure of profitability, and this quarter's estimate reflects market expectations.

Revenue

$3.1B

Revenue figures provide insight into overall sales performance and market demand for fertilizers.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $0.14?

A positive surprise in EPS could indicate a turnaround in profitability and boost investor sentiment.

What are the revenue expectations for the fertilizer segment?

Understanding revenue trends will provide insight into demand for Mosaic's products and overall market conditions.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the impact of recent agricultural trends that could boost fertilizer demand, leading to better-than-expected results.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing a 21.46% move, indicating heightened expectations not reflected in historical performance.

The recent decline in stock price may have created a buying opportunity if demand rebounds.

The fertilizer market has shown signs of recovery, which could positively impact Mosaic's results.

Key Risk

If revenue from the fertilizer segment shows unexpected growth, it could challenge current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is critical as it follows a series of disappointing results, and the market is looking for signs of recovery.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.20 or higher would confirm a positive outlook and investor confidence.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.05 would reinforce concerns about ongoing operational challenges.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±21.46%

Historical Avg

±2.0%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±21.5% while MOS has averaged ±2.0% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

31.3%

Calls (1.7M)P/C Ratio: 0.60Puts (242K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Mosaic beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 1.5%, confirming a positive turnaround.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see minimal movement as investors await further guidance.

Miss

Should the company miss again, the average historical reaction indicates a potential decline of about 1.5%, raising further concerns.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on fertilizer demand trends and pricing.
2Management's commentary on operational improvements or challenges.
3Insights into cost management strategies and their impact on margins.
4Future guidance on revenue expectations for the next quarter.
5Details on any significant contracts or partnerships that may impact growth.