The Mosaic Company

MOS · Basic Materials

About The Mosaic Company (MOS)

The Mosaic Company is a Agricultural Inputs company operating in the Basic Materials sector.

MOS trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Agricultural Inputs

Key Statistics

Current Price
$18.39
Market Cap
$5.85B
52-Week High
$32.25
52-Week Low
$16.99
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Agricultural Inputs

$1,000 Invested in The Mosaic Company (MOS)

1 Year
$688
+-31%
3 Years
$600
+-40%
5 Years
$492
+-51%
10 Years
$914
+-9%
Since IPO
$2,837
+184%

How much would $1,000 invested in MOS be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in MOS 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Mosaic Company (MOS) in 2025 would be worth $688 as of November 2026, representing a -31.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MOS 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Mosaic Company (MOS) in 2023 would be worth $600 as of November 2026, representing a -40.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MOS 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Mosaic Company (MOS) in 2021 would be worth $492 as of November 2026, representing a -50.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MOS 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Mosaic Company (MOS) in 2016 would be worth $914 as of November 2026, representing a -8.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MOS at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in The Mosaic Company (MOS) at IPO would be worth $2,837 as of November 2026, representing a +183.7% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.92%
Positive Months
255
55% of 465
Negative Months
209
45% of 465
Data Period
38+ years
465 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jun 1988 (+37.3%)
Best month on avg: December (+5.8%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-42.1%)
Worst month on avg: September (-2.8%)

Over the past 38+ years (465 months), The Mosaic Company (MOS) has averaged a monthly return of +0.92% with a median return of +0.88%. The stock had 255 positive months (55%) and 209 negative months (45%). The best month in MOS's history was June 1988 with a +37.3% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -42.1%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.8%), and September the weakest (-2.8%).

MOS's longest winning streak was 14 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2007 with a cumulative return of +168.0%, and the worst was 2008 at -67.2%.

Annual Returns

Over 38 years of trading history, The Mosaic Company (MOS) has delivered an average annual return of +11.30% with a median return of -3.27%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +0.97%. The stock posted gains in 16 years (42%) and losses in 22 years (58%).

MOS's best year was 2007 with a +341.67% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -63.26%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 8 years. MOS achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 12 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 17 years.

Avg Return
+11.30%
Best Year
2007 (+341.67%)
Worst Year
2008 (-63.26%)
Positive Years
16/38
Year Return Start End
2026 -21.58% $23.45 $18.39
2025 +1.10% $23.19 $23.45
2024 -29.14% $32.73 $23.19
2023 -16.42% $39.17 $32.73
2022 +12.80% $34.72 $39.17
2021 +72.15% $20.17 $34.72
2020 +7.60% $18.75 $20.17
2019 -25.28% $25.09 $18.75
2018 +14.22% $21.96 $25.09
2017 -10.38% $24.51 $21.96
2016 +10.71% $22.14 $24.51
2015 -37.95% $35.68 $22.14
2014 -1.38% $36.18 $35.68
2013 -15.00% $42.56 $36.18
2012 +13.68% $37.44 $42.56
2011 -33.77% $56.53 $37.44
2010 +28.30% $44.06 $56.53
2009 +78.00% $24.75 $44.06
2008 -63.26% $67.37 $24.75
2007 +341.67% $15.25 $67.37
2006 +46.00% $10.45 $15.25
2005 -10.36% $11.65 $10.45
2004 +64.35% $7.09 $11.65
2003 -6.21% $7.56 $7.09
2002 -17.43% $9.16 $7.56
2001 -16.08% $10.91 $9.16
2000 -2.75% $11.22 $10.91
1999 -21.98% $14.38 $11.22
1998 -33.90% $21.75 $14.38
1997 -15.53% $25.75 $21.75
1996 -3.19% $26.60 $25.75
1995 +87.71% $14.17 $26.60
1994 -3.36% $14.66 $14.17
1993 +7.23% $13.68 $14.66
1992 -23.13% $17.79 $13.68
1991 +66.56% $10.68 $17.79
1990 +6.60% $10.02 $10.68
1989 -21.31% $12.73 $10.02

Frequently Asked Questions: MOS

What sector is MOS in? ▼

MOS operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Agricultural Inputs industry.

How has MOS performed historically? ▼

Over 38 years of trading history, MOS has posted gains in 16 years (42% of the time). The best year was 2007 with a +341.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in MOS? ▼

You can invest in MOS through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold MOS.

Last updated: 11/1/2026