Mosaic Stock Slides -17% With A 9-Day Losing Spree
Mosaic (MOS) stock hit day 9 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -17% return. The company has lost about $1.6 Bil in value over the last 9 days, with its current market capitalization at about $7.9 Bil. The stock remains 3.6% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14.3% for the S&P 500.
MOS provides concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients globally, operating mines and producing various phosphate products through its Phosphates, Potash, and Fertilizantes segments. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell MOS.
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Comparing MOS Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for MOS stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | MOS | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -5.0% | -1.1% |
| 9D (Current Streak) | -16.9% | -1.1% |
| 1M (21D) | -28.4% | -0.5% |
| 3M (63D) | -21.5% | 5.2% |
| YTD 2025 | 3.6% | 14.3% |
| 2024 | -29.1% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -16.4% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 12.8% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: MOS Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 35 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 61 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 23 | 20 |
| 4D | 8 | 28 |
| 5D | 1 | 5 |
| 6D | 3 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 0 | 6 |
| Total >=3 D | 35 | 61 |
Key Financials for Mosaic (MOS)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $13.7 Bil | $11.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.3 Bil | $621.5 Mil |
| Net Income | $1.2 Bil | $174.9 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.0 Bil | $3.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $244.4 Mil | $339.8 Mil |
| Net Income | $410.7 Mil | $411.4 Mil |
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