Nutrien Ltd. provides crop inputs and services. The company operates through Retail, Potash, Nitrogen, and Phosphate segments. The Retail segment distributes crop nutrients, crop protection products, seeds, and merchandise products. The Potash segment provides granular and standard potash products. The Nitrogen segment offers ammonia, urea, urea ammonium nitrate, industrial grade ammonium nitrate, and ammonium sulfate. The Phosphate segment provides solid fertilizer, liquid fertilizer, and industrial and feed products. In addition, it provides services directly to growers through a network of farm centers in North America, South America, and Australia. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.

Nutrien Ltd.

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 6/30/25, Nutrien Ltd (Symbol: NTR), Commercial Metals Co. (Symbol: CMC), and Steel Dynamics Inc. (Symbol: STLD) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Nutrien Ltd will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.545 on 7/18/25, Commercial Metals Co. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.18 on 7/9/25, and Steel Dynamics Inc. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.50 on 7/11/25. As a percentage of NTR's recent stock price of $58.64, this dividend works out to approximately 0.93%, so look for shares of Nutrien Ltd to trade 0.93% lower — all else being equal — when NTR shares open for trading on 6/30/25. Similarly, investors should look for CMC to open 0.37% lower in price and for STLD to open 0.39% lower, all else being equal.
Below are dividend history charts for NTR, CMC, and STLD, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.
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In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 3.72% for Nutrien Ltd, 1.46% for Commercial Metals Co., and 1.56% for Steel Dynamics Inc..
In Thursday trading, Nutrien Ltd shares are currently off about 1.3%, Commercial Metals Co. shares are down about 1.7%, and Steel Dynamics Inc. shares are up about 0.2% on the day.
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Ex-Dividend Reminder: Nutrien, Commercial Metals and Steel Dynamics

Darling Ingredients (DAR) shares rallied 9.2% in the last trading session to close at $36.01. This move can be attributable to notable volume with a higher number of shares being traded than in a typical session. This compares to the stock's 6.6% loss over the past four weeks.
Darling Ingredients stock is rising amid optimism surrounding recent developments, which suggest proposed rise in biofuel blending mandates. This policy shift may support stronger margins and improved performance across DAR’s core renewable diesel and sustainable fuel operations.
This producer of natural ingredients from edible and inedible bionutrients is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.40 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -18.4%. Revenues are expected to be $1.55 billion, up 6.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Earnings and revenue growth expectations certainly give a good sense of the potential strength in a stock, but empirical research shows that trends in earnings estimate revisions are strongly correlated with near-term stock price movements.
For Darling, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. And a stock's price usually doesn't keep moving higher in the absence of any trend in earnings estimate revisions. So, make sure to keep an eye on DAR going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.
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Darling is part of the Zacks Food - Miscellaneous industry. Lamb Weston (LW), another stock in the same industry, closed the last trading session 2.6% lower at $54.8. LW has returned 8.7% in the past month.
Lamb Weston's consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report has remained unchanged over the past month at $0.66. Compared to the company's year-ago EPS, this represents a change of -15.4%. Lamb Weston currently boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
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Strength Seen in Darling (DAR): Can Its 9.2% Jump Turn into More Strength?

CF Industries (CF) shares ended the last trading session 6.5% higher at $99.93. The jump came on an impressive volume with a higher-than-average number of shares changing hands in the session. This compares to the stock's 8.8% gain over the past four weeks.
CF shares jumped following the Environmental Protection Agency's new proposal to boost biofuel blending mandates, expected to benefit biomass-based diesel production. Being among the largest ammonia producers globally, CF will benefit from this initiative.
This fertilizer maker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.16 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -6.1%. Revenues are expected to be $1.7 billion, up 8% from the year-ago quarter.
While earnings and revenue growth expectations are important in evaluating the potential strength in a stock, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For CF, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 3% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. And a negative trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't usually translate into price appreciation. So, make sure to keep an eye on CF going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.
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CF is part of the Zacks Fertilizers industry. Nutrien (NTR), another stock in the same industry, closed the last trading session 4.1% higher at $62.89. NTR has returned 5.2% in the past month.
Nutrien's consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report has changed -0.5% over the past month to $2.41. Compared to the company's year-ago EPS, this represents a change of +3%. Nutrien currently boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
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CF (CF) Soars 6.5%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?

For the quarter ended March 2025, Nutrien (NTR) reported revenue of $5.1 billion, down 5.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.11, compared to $0.46 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of -4.18% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.32 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.33, the EPS surprise was -66.67%.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Nutrien performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Potash - Sales volumes - Total: 3,402 KTon versus the five-analyst average estimate of 3,255.3 KTon.
Nitrogen - Sales volumes - Total: 2,469 KTon versus the five-analyst average estimate of 2,473.23 KTon.
Average Selling Price per Tonne - Phosphate - Industrial and feed: 817 $/Ton versus the five-analyst average estimate of 777.8 $/Ton.
Average Selling Price per Tonne - Phosphate - Total: 710 $/Ton versus 614.19 $/Ton estimated by five analysts on average.
Sales- Retail (Nutrient Ag Solutions)- Total: $3.09 billion versus $3.49 billion estimated by six analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -6.6% change.
Sales- Potash: $861 million versus the six-analyst average estimate of $783.90 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -7.1%.
Sales- Phosphate: $405 million versus $435.19 million estimated by six analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -18.8% change.
Sales- Nitrogen: $1.07 billion versus the six-analyst average estimate of $972.08 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +4.5%.
Net Sales- Eliminations: -$288 million versus -$391.41 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -9.4% change.
Net Sales- Potash: $744 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $665.54 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -8.5%.
Net Sales- Nitrogen: $954 million versus $848.02 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +4.7% change.
Sales- Retail (Nutrient Ag Solutions)- Crop nutrients: $1.19 billion versus $1.61 billion estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -8.8% change.
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Shares of Nutrien have returned +20.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10.6% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
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Nutrien (NTR) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

(RTTNews) - Nutrien Ltd. (NTR.TO) reported a profit for first quarter that decreased from last year and missed the Street estimates.
The company's bottom line came in at $19 million, or $0.02 per share. This compares with $165 million, or $0.32 per share, last year.
Excluding items, Nutrien Ltd. reported adjusted earnings of $53 million or $0.11 per share for the period.
Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.30 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
The company's revenue for the period fell 5.4% to $5.100 billion from $5.389 billion last year.
Nutrien Ltd. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :
-Earnings: $19 Mln. vs. $165 Mln. last year. -EPS: $0.02 vs. $0.32 last year. -Revenue: $5.100 Bln vs. $5.389 Bln last year.
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Nutrien Ltd. Q1 Profit Decreases, Misses Estimates

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Arm Holdings plc (ARM)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The electric company company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 5 analysts that follow the stock is $0.34. This value represents a 1033.33% increase compared to the same quarter last year. ARM missed the consensus earnings per share in the 1st calendar quarter of 2024 by -81.25%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for ARM is 136.04 vs. an industry ratio of 276.70.
MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The internet company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 3 analysts that follow the stock is $7.67. This value represents a 13.13% increase compared to the same quarter last year. MELI missed the consensus earnings per share in the 3rd calendar quarter of 2024 by -30.52%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for MELI is 48.33 vs. an industry ratio of 18.10, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Applovin Corporation (APP)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The technology services company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $1.45. This value represents a 116.42% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year APP has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 35.16%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for APP is 44.80 vs. an industry ratio of 18.40, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The security company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 14 analysts that follow the stock is $0.45. This value represents a 15.38% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year FTNT has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 28.85%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for FTNT is 50.78 vs. an industry ratio of -380.30, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Manulife Financial Corp (MFC)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The life insurance company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 4 analysts that follow the stock is $0.70. This value represents a no change for the same quarter last year. In the past year MFC has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 10.45%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for MFC is 10.94 vs. an industry ratio of 9.90, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The aerospace and defense company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 5 analysts that follow the stock is $-0.04. This value represents a 122.22% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for AXON is 1307.98 vs. an industry ratio of 29.90, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The agriculture company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $0.87. This value represents a 2.25% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. The last two quarters CTVA had negative earnings surprises; the latest report they missed by -5.88%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for CTVA is 20.96 vs. an industry ratio of 3.80, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The oil company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 8 analysts that follow the stock is $0.73. This value represents a 12.31% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year OXY has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 19.4%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for OXY is 15.90 vs. an industry ratio of 14.90, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Carvana Co. (CVNA)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The internet company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $0.75. This value represents a 282.93% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year CVNA and beat the expectations the other three quarters. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for CVNA is 70.52 vs. an industry ratio of 18.10, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The fertilizers company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 7 analysts that follow the stock is $0.31. This value represents a 31.11% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. The last two quarters NTR had negative earnings surprises; the latest report they missed by -9.68%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for NTR is 15.39 vs. an industry ratio of -16.50, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The gas distribution company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 3 analysts that follow the stock is $2.92. This value represents a 2.46% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year ATO has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 1.36%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for ATO is 22.53 vs. an industry ratio of 14.40, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
RB Global, Inc. (RBA)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. The financial transactions company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 1 analyst that follows the stock is $0.50. This value represents a 5.66% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. RBA missed the consensus earnings per share in the 2nd calendar quarter of 2024 by -10%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2025 Price to Earnings ratio for RBA is 43.36 vs. an industry ratio of 51.80.
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After-Hours Earnings Report for May 7, 2025 : ARM, MELI, APP, FTNT, MFC, AXON, CTVA, OXY, CVNA, NTR, ATO, RBA

Mosaic (MOS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.49 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.39 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.65 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 25.64%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this fertilizer maker would post earnings of $0.53 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.45, delivering a surprise of -15.09%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.
Mosaic, which belongs to the Zacks Fertilizers industry, posted revenues of $2.62 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.69%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $2.68 billion. The company has not been able to beat consensus revenue estimates over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Mosaic shares have added about 24.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's decline of -3.9%.
What's Next for Mosaic?
While Mosaic has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Mosaic: mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.68 on $3.05 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.20 on $12.02 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Fertilizers is currently in the top 9% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Nutrien (NTR), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2025. The results are expected to be released on May 7.
This producer of potash and other fertilizers is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.33 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -28.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.5% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
Nutrien's revenues are expected to be $5.32 billion, down 1.2% from the year-ago quarter.
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Mosaic (MOS) Q1 Earnings Top Estimates

The Mosaic Company MOS is set to release first-quarter 2025 results after the closing bell on May 6.
The fertilizer maker delivered a negative earnings surprise of around 17.2%, on average, over the trailing four quarters. It delivered a negative earnings surprise of around 15.1% in the last reported quarter. The company’s first-quarter results are likely to reflect the impacts of weak fertilizer prices. It is expected to have gained from healthy fertilizer demand and cost-management actions.
Mosaic’s shares have gained 5.1% in the past year compared with the Zacks Fertilizers industry’s 9.2% rise.
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Let’s see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
What Our Model Unveils for MOS Stock
Our proven model predicts an earnings beat for Mosaic this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earning beat.
Earnings ESP: Earnings ESP for MOS is +15.82%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter is currently pegged at 39 cents. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: MOS currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.
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What do MOS’s Revenue Estimates Indicate?
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Mosaic’s first-quarter consolidated sales is currently pegged at $2,665.9 million, calling for a decline of 0.5% from the year-ago quarter’s tally.
Factors at Play for MOS Stock
Mosaic is expected to have gained from favorable demand for phosphate and potash in the March quarter, aided by favorable agricultural conditions. Attractive farm economics is driving demand for fertilizers globally. Farmer economics remain favorable in most global growing regions due to strong crop demand and affordable inputs. Demand for grains and oilseeds remains high globally.
Mosaic is also taking action to reduce costs amid a still challenging operating environment. Its actions to improve its operating cost structure through transformation plans are expected to have aided profitability in the first quarter. MOS remains on track with its cost-reduction plan, which is expected to drive $150 million in run-rate cost reductions by the end of 2025.
Softer fertilizer prices are likely to have weighed on MOS’s sales and margins. Prices of phosphate and potash have retreated since the back half of 2022 from their peak levels attained in the first half, riding on the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war and disruptions due to the sanctions in Belarus. Lower potash selling prices hurt the company’s sales in the fourth quarter. While prices have recovered somewhat lately, weaker year-over-year selling prices are likely to continue to have impacted the company’s top line in the first quarter.
Our estimate for average selling price per ton for the Potash segment is pegged at $209, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 29.6%. We also expect average selling price per ton for the Phosphate unit to be $609, indicating a 10% decline from the prior-year quarter.
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ICL Group Ltd ICL, scheduled to release earnings on May 19, has an Earnings ESP of +12.50% and carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The consensus estimate for ICL’s earnings for the first quarter is currently pegged at 8 cents.
IAMGOLD Corporation IAG, slated to release earnings on May 6, has an Earnings ESP of +9.96% and carries a Zacks Rank #3 at present.
The consensus mark for IAG’s first-quarter earnings is currently pegged at 10 cents.
Nutrien Ltd. NTR, scheduled to release earnings on May 7, has an Earnings ESP of +2.41%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NTR's earnings for the first quarter is currently pegged at 33 cents. NTR currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.
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Mosaic to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in the Offing for the Stock?

Nutrien Ltd (Symbol: NTR) has been named to the Dividend Channel ''International S.A.F.E. 10'' list, signifying an international stock with above-average ''DividendRank'' statistics including a strong 4.2% yield, as well as a superb track record of at least five years of dividend growth, according to the most recent ''DividendRank'' report.
According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, Nutrien Ltd is an underlying holding representing 3.83% of the Powershares International Dividend Achievers ETF (PID), which holds $31,240,814 worth of NTR shares.
Nutrien Ltd (Symbol: NTR) made the "Dividend Channel International S.A.F.E. 10" list because of these qualities: S. Solid return — hefty yield and strong DividendRank characteristics; A. Accelerating amount — consistent dividend increases over time; F. Flawless five year history — never a missed or lowered dividend; E. Enduring — at least a half-decade of dividend payments.
The annualized dividend paid by Nutrien Ltd is $2.18/share, currently paid in quarterly installments, and its most recent dividend ex-date was on 03/31/2025. Below is a long-term dividend history chart for NTR, which the report stressed as being of key importance.
NTR operates in the Agricultural Chemicals sector, among companies like Corteva Inc (CTVA), and Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM).
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The Mosaic Company MOS benefits from healthy demand for phosphate and potash, high-return investments and actions to improve its cost structure amid headwinds from soft fertilizer prices.
Mosaic, which is among the prominent players in the fertilizers space along with Nutrien Ltd. NTR, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. CF and Intrepid Potash, Inc. IPI, is gaining from the strong demand for phosphate and potash, aided by favorable agricultural conditions. Attractive farm economics is driving demand for fertilizers globally. Farmer economics remain favorable in most global growing regions due to strong crop demand and affordable inputs.
Demand for grains and oilseeds remains high globally. Improved farmer affordability is also likely to continue to drive demand for fertilizers. Improved crop prices have also incentivized fertilizer application by growers. In North America, strong yields and growers’ need to replenish soil nutrients have ushered in a favorable environment. Demand in Brazil is also expected to be driven by healthy grower economics and low levels of inventories. Low inventory levels and pent-up purchases are also expected to drive demand in India.
The company is taking actions to reduce costs amid a still-challenging operating environment. Its actions to improve its operating cost structure through transformation plans are expected to boost profitability. MOS remains on track with its cost-reduction plan, which is expected to drive $150 million in run-rate cost reductions by the end of 2025.
Mosaic also remains committed to carrying out investments with high returns with moderate capital expenditures. It has completed the 800,000-ton MicroEssentials capacity conversions with volumes expected to rise 25% in 2025. The Esterhazy Hydrofloat project, which will add 400,000 tons in milling capacity, is expected to be completed by the middle of 2025, followed by a ramp up by the end of the year. The construction of a new blending and distribution center in Palmeirante, Brazil is also expected to be completed by mid-2025. The facility is expected to enable Mosaic Fertilizantes to increase overall sales by one million tons.
Weak fertilizer prices are likely to weigh on MOS’s sales and margins. Prices of phosphate and potash have retreated since the back half of 2022 from their peak levels attained in the first half, riding on the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war and disruptions due to the sanctions in Belarus. Lower potash selling prices hurt the company’s sales in the most recent quarter. Net sales declined nearly 11% year over year to $2,815.9 million in the fourth quarter. While prices have recovered somewhat lately, weaker year-over-year selling prices are likely to continue to dent the company’s top line in the first quarter of 2025.
MOS expects phosphate markets to stay tight due to ongoing supply limitations and rising demand for fertilizers, fuel and industrial uses. China's phosphate export outlook remains positive for the long term, as domestic consumption and industrial needs will continue to take precedence over fertilizer exports. Potash markets are expected to improve in the short to medium term, driven by output cuts from major producers in Russia, Belarus and China, along with challenges to planned expansions in Laos.
Another prominent fertilizer maker, Nutrien sees potash sales volume in the range of 13.6-14.4 million tons for 2025, consistent with its global shipments outlook and takes into consideration some uncertainty about the potential imposition and impact of U.S. tariffs, as well as global supply availability. NTR’s phosphate sales volume projection of 2.35-2.55 million tons implies reduced production at its White Springs facility in the first half of 2025 and higher operating rates in the second half compared with the previous year.
CF Industries expects the global supply-demand balance to continue to be positive since inventories around the globe are considered to be below normal and production economics for the industry's marginal producers in Europe remain challenging. CF expects average U.S. corn returns to be higher than soybeans, owing in part to rising corn prices as a result of robust corn exports and lower 2024 yield predictions, which are projected to benefit corn plantings and nitrogen demand in the region.
Intrepid Potash, in 2025, plans to build on the significant improvements in potash production it saw last year. IPI maintains its focus on operational efficiencies and cost controls to drive margins this year.
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