Mosaic Co. (MOS) Fell Following an Earnings Miss

Ariel Investments, an investment management company, released its “Ariel Focus Fund” third-quarter investor letter.  A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. US equities increased significantly in the third quarter, driven by the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut, strong corporate earnings growth, and broadening market participation. In this environment, the fund increased by 20.76%, outperforming the 5.33% gain for the Russell 1000 Value Index and the 8.12% return for the S&P 500 Index. In addition, please check the fund’s top five holdings to know its best picks in 2025.

In its third-quarter 2025 investor letter, Ariel Focus Fund highlighted stocks such as The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS). The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) produces and markets concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. The one-month return of The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) was -13.90%, and its shares lost 1.80% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On November 11, 2025, The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) stock closed at $25.71 per share, with a market capitalization of $8.161 billion.

Ariel Focus Fund stated the following regarding The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) in its third quarter 2025 investor letter:

"In contrast, producer of crop nutrients, The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS), was the biggest detractor from performance in the period following an earnings miss that came after a strong share price run. Higher potash and phosphate prices were offset by lower volumes and rising production costs. Despite near-term pressures, phosphate markets are expected to remain tight through 2025 due to limited new supply. MOS remains focused on cost discipline, free cash flow generation, and preserving its investment-grade credit profile, while continuing to return significant capital to shareholders."The Mosaic Company (MOS) Beat the Market in 2025 on Strong Phosphate and Potash Sales

The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. According to our database, 54 hedge fund portfolios held The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) at the end of the second quarter, up from 48 in the previous quarter. In Q3 2025, The Mosaic Company's (NYSE:MOS) net income increased to $411 million compared to $122 million in Q3 2024. While we acknowledge the potential of The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.

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In another article, we covered The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) and shared the list of trending stocks to watch as AI bubble warnings heat up. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q3 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors.

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