Mosaic misses profit estimates as US phosphate demand drops sharply
Mosaic reported lower earnings as early winter and tight budgets hit North American sales. Shares fell after missing fourth quarter profit estimates.
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The Mosaic Company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings today that fell significantly short of Wall Street expectations, as a downturn in demand within the US 
US phosphate market weighed on the company's performance. The fertilizer producer posted adjusted earnings of $0.22 per share for the period, missing the analysts' consensus estimate of $0.47 per share. This earnings miss was primarily driven by a sharp decline in Phosphates segment sales volumes, which dropped to 1.3 million tonnes from 1.6 million tonnes in the prior-year period.
US phosphate market weighed on the company's performance. The fertilizer producer posted adjusted earnings of $0.22 per share for the period, missing the analysts' consensus estimate of $0.47 per share. This earnings miss was primarily driven by a sharp decline in Phosphates segment sales volumes, which dropped to 1.3 million tonnes from 1.6 million tonnes in the prior-year period.Following the release of the results on February 24, 2026, Mosaic's share price experienced an immediate decline. The earnings shortfall and lower sales volumes have pressured the company's sales and cash flow, reflecting near-term demand weakness across the North American fertilizer market. In response to these challenges, the company has issued updated near-term production, sales-volume, and capital-spending forecasts to align with current market conditions and operational requirements.
