The Mosaic Company
MOSBasic Materials · Agricultural Inputs · Stock · quarterly payer
Forward Yield
4.97%
Annual Dividend
$0.88
Payout Ratio
629%
5-Yr Growth
34.5%
Ex-Date
Dec 4, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Key facts about MOS's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 27, 2026, The Mosaic Company (MOS) has a forward dividend yield of 4.97%, based on an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and a share price of $17.71.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, MOS's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (60 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
- MOS last cut its regular dividend in 2017.
- MOS's next ex-dividend date is Dec 4, 2026, with payment on Dec 18, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
- MOS's dividend has grown at an average rate of 34.5% a year over the past five years.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, MOS's 4.97% yield is 141% above its five-year average yield of 2.07%.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for MOS is $21.54 per share, 22% above the $17.71 share price, so MOS screens as undervalued.
- The Mosaic Company (MOS) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
- The Mosaic Company (MOS) has raised its regular dividend 14 times and cut it 4 times across the 131 payments on record since 1988. Its most recent change was a 4.8% increase to $0.220 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 6, 2025. The last cut went ex-dividend on Dec 6, 2017.
- Mosaic (MOS) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in December in 4 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 4.8%, was declared on Dec 20, 2024.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "MOS Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/MOS
Summary
As of Oct 27, 2026, The Mosaic Company (MOS) yields 4.97% ($0.88 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (60/100).
Is MOS a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveatsThe Mosaic Company (MOS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.97% ($0.88/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Advantages
- Strong 34.5% 5-yr dividend growth
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2017
- Elevated payout ratio (629%)
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 4.97%
- Payout Ratio
- 629%
- Annual Dividend
- $0.88
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 34.5%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Dec 4, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 1
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.92
- Market Cap
- $5.6B
- P/E Ratio
- —
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -48%
- 52-Week Range
- $16.99 – $32.25
- Dividend Safety
- C · 60/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2017)
MOS dividend raises and cuts
The Mosaic Company (MOS) has raised its regular dividend 14 times and cut it 4 times across the 131 payments on record since 1988. Its most recent change was a 4.8% increase to $0.220 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 6, 2025. The last cut went ex-dividend on Dec 6, 2017.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2025 | Raise | $0.210 → $0.220 | +4.8% |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Raise | $0.200 → $0.210 | +5.0% |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Raise | $0.150 → $0.200 | +33.3% |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Raise | $0.113 → $0.150 | +32.7% |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Raise | $0.0750 → $0.113 | +50.7% |
| Jun 2, 2021 | Raise | $0.0500 → $0.0750 | +50.0% |
| Jun 5, 2019 | Raise | $0.0250 → $0.0500 | +100.0% |
| Dec 6, 2017 | Cut | $0.150 → $0.0250 | −83.3% |
| May 30, 2017 | Cut | $0.275 → $0.150 | −45.5% |
| Jun 2, 2015 | Raise | $0.250 → $0.275 | +10.0% |
| Jul 31, 2012 | Raise | $0.125 → $0.250 | +100.0% |
| May 1, 2012 | Raise | $0.0500 → $0.125 | +150.0% |
Show all 18 changes since 1988
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2001 | Cut | $0.0800 → $0.0200 | −75.0% |
| Dec 13, 1995 | Raise | $0.0500 → $0.0800 | +60.0% |
| Dec 29, 1994 | Cut | $0.135 → $0.0500 | −63.0% |
| Jun 12, 1989 | Raise | $0.125 → $0.135 | +8.0% |
| Sep 12, 1988 | Raise | $0.115 → $0.125 | +8.7% |
| Jun 13, 1988 | Raise | $0.0700 → $0.115 | +64.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MOS a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveats. The Mosaic Company (MOS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.97% ($0.88/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Is MOS undervalued?
Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, MOS's fair value is about $21.54 versus a $17.71 share price — so it looks undervalued (+22% vs. fair value).
Is MOS's dividend safe?
MOS has a dividend-safety grade of C (60/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2017, debt and yield-versus-history.
What is MOS's fair value?
Our blended fair-value estimate for MOS is about $21.54 per share, roughly 22% above the current $17.71 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.
Is MOS a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data MOS screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. The Mosaic Company (MOS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.97% ($0.88/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.
Will MOS cut its dividend?
MOS earns a dividend-safety grade of C (60/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2017). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.
Does MOS pay a dividend?
Yes. The Mosaic Company pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.88 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.97%.
What is MOS's dividend yield?
As of Oct 27, 2026, MOS's forward dividend yield is 4.97%, based on a $0.88 annual dividend and a $17.71 share price.
What is MOS's dividend per share?
As of Oct 27, 2026, MOS pays $0.88 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.
What is MOS's dividend payout ratio?
As of Oct 27, 2026, MOS's payout ratio is 629% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.
How many years has MOS grown its dividend?
As of Oct 27, 2026, MOS has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.
When is the next MOS ex-dividend date?
As of Oct 27, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for MOS is Dec 4, 2026.
MOS Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
-27%
3 Years
-50%
5 Years
-48%
52-Week Range
$16.99 – $32.25
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is MOS worth?
Undervaluedlow confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for The Mosaic Company is $21.54 per share, versus a market price of $17.71. That implies 22% of upside — a margin of safety of about 18%.
Fair Value
$21.54
Current Price
$17.71
Upside
+22%
Margin of Safety
18%
How we get there
Dividend discount
Discounts the future dividend stream back to today.
At today's price, the market is pricing in about -7.2% annual free-cash-flow growth. We model 12.0% — below our estimate, leaving room for upside if the business executes.
Assumptions: 8.9% discount rate (CAPM), 12.0% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, -$2.01 EPS, $0.88 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
MOS Dividend Safety Score
Borderline
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
Full MOS dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | $0.2200 | regular |
| May 21, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 | $0.2200 | regular |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | $0.2200 | regular |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $0.2200 | regular |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $0.2200 | regular |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Jun 19, 2025 | $0.2200 | regular |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | $0.2200 | regular |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | $0.2100 | regular |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | $0.2100 | regular |
| Jun 6, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | $0.2100 | regular |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 21, 2024 | $0.2100 | regular |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | $0.2000 | regular |
| Sep 6, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 | $0.2000 | regular |
| May 31, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $0.2000 | regular |
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