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The Mosaic Company Q1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2026 earnings summary11 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Reported a net loss of $258 million for Q1 2026, with consolidated adjusted EBITDA at $416 million and an operating loss of $373 million, driven by higher input costs and $442 million in charges from idling Araxá and Patrocinio in Brazil.

  • Strategic actions included production rationalization, cost reductions, asset sales, and capital discipline, with 2026 capex reduced by $250 million to $1.25 billion.

  • Potash segment delivered positive operating earnings and EBITDA, while Fertilizantes posted a significant operating loss due to asset impairments and higher costs.

  • Volatile business conditions led to production curtailments, especially in phosphate, and working capital management.

Financial highlights

  • Q1 2026 net sales were $2,998 million, up 14% year-over-year, but higher costs led to a net loss of $258 million; adjusted EBITDA was $416 million.

  • Phosphate: $1.4 billion net sales, $(48) million operating loss, $115 million adjusted EBITDA; Potash: $667 million net sales, $177 million operating earnings, $275 million adjusted EBITDA; Fertilizantes: $937 million net sales, $(422) million operating loss, $79 million adjusted EBITDA.

  • Free cash flow for Q1 2026 was $(253) million, reflecting seasonal working capital build; cash flow from operations increased to $104 million.

  • Diluted EPS was $(0.81), with adjusted EPS at $0.05 after notable items.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q2 2026 guidance: phosphate sales volumes 1.4–1.7 million tonnes, DAP prices $760–$780/tonne; potash sales volumes 1.9–2.1 million tonnes, MOP prices $260–$280/tonne.

  • Full-year 2026 guidance: potash production 9.0 million tonnes, capex $1.25 billion; phosphate production guidance withdrawn due to sulfur constraints.

  • Mosaic Biosciences expects to launch 8–10 new products in 2026, with revenues projected to double from 2025.

Sulfur price impact on stripping margins
Niobium opportunities at Patrocinio asset
Esterhazy hydrofloat project production ramp
Phosphate production curtailment strategy
Drivers for the $250 million CapEx reduction
Potash shipment outlook for second half 2026
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