The Mosaic Company warns of significant fourth quarter sales shortfall as North American demand drops

The Mosaic Company missed its sales targets for the fourth quarter after fertilizer demand slumped in North America. Shares dropped four percent on the news.

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The Mosaic Company warned on Friday, January 16, 2026, of an unusually steep drop in North American fertilizer demand during the fourth quarter. This announcement caused the shares of The Mosaic Companyto decline approximately 4% in morning trading as investors reacted to the missed sales targets. The shortfall is seen as a significant indicator of broader agricultural sector stress, suggesting material deterioration in input demand as the industry moves toward the 2026 growing season.
Workers spray fertilizer in a sugar cane field in Zacatepec de Hidalgo, Morelos state, Mexico, on May 31, 2017. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido/ File Photo
Workers spray fertilizer in a sugar cane field in Zacatepec de Hidalgo, Morelos state, Mexico, on May 31, 2017. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido/ File Photo
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