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
$24.08
Market Cap
$7.65B
52-Week High
$38.23
52-Week Low
$22.36
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Agricultural Inputs

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

1 Year
$892
+-11%
3 Years
$609
+-39%
5 Years
$795
+-21%
10 Years
$1,022
+2%
Since IPO
$3,646
+265%

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 $892 as of May 2026, representing a -10.8% 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 $609 as of May 2026, representing a -39.1% 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 $795 as of May 2026, representing a -20.5% 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 $1,022 as of May 2026, representing a +2.2% 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 $3,646 as of May 2026, representing a +264.6% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.98%
Positive Months
252
55% of 458
Negative Months
205
45% of 458
Data Period
38+ years
458 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 (-2.6%)

Over the past 38+ years (458 months), The Mosaic Company (MOS) has averaged a monthly return of +0.98% with a median return of +0.96%. The stock had 252 positive months (55%) and 205 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 (-2.6%).

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 +11.89% with a median return of -2.97%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +1.64%. The stock posted gains in 17 years (45%) and losses in 21 years (55%).

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 16 years.

Avg Return
+11.89%
Best Year
2007 (+341.67%)
Worst Year
2008 (-63.26%)
Positive Years
17/38
Year Return Start End
2026 +0.80% $23.89 $24.08
2025 +1.10% $23.63 $23.89
2024 -29.14% $33.35 $23.63
2023 -16.42% $39.90 $33.35
2022 +12.80% $35.37 $39.90
2021 +72.15% $20.55 $35.37
2020 +7.60% $19.10 $20.55
2019 -25.28% $25.56 $19.10
2018 +14.22% $22.38 $25.56
2017 -10.38% $24.97 $22.38
2016 +10.71% $22.55 $24.97
2015 -37.95% $36.35 $22.55
2014 -1.38% $36.86 $36.35
2013 -15.00% $43.36 $36.86
2012 +13.68% $38.14 $43.36
2011 -33.77% $57.59 $38.14
2010 +28.30% $44.88 $57.59
2009 +78.00% $25.22 $44.88
2008 -63.26% $68.63 $25.22
2007 +341.67% $15.54 $68.63
2006 +46.00% $10.64 $15.54
2005 -10.36% $11.87 $10.64
2004 +64.35% $7.22 $11.87
2003 -6.21% $7.70 $7.22
2002 -17.43% $9.33 $7.70
2001 -16.08% $11.11 $9.33
2000 -2.75% $11.43 $11.11
1999 -21.98% $14.65 $11.43
1998 -33.90% $22.16 $14.65
1997 -15.53% $26.24 $22.16
1996 -3.19% $27.10 $26.24
1995 +87.71% $14.44 $27.10
1994 -3.36% $14.94 $14.44
1993 +7.23% $13.93 $14.94
1992 -23.13% $18.13 $13.93
1991 +66.56% $10.88 $18.13
1990 +6.60% $10.21 $10.88
1989 -21.31% $12.97 $10.21

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 17 years (45% 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: 3/24/2026