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Mosaic’s $2.5 Billion Liquidity Cushion — Can It Weather The Phosphate Squeeze?

The Mosaic Company reported mixed results for the second quarter of 2026 amid a challenging agricultural input market characterized by high raw material costs and supply constraints, particularly in sulfur availability and pricing. Management emphasized its strategic response focusing on operational flexibility, cost control, and capital reallocation to navigate these market headwinds while positioning for a future recovery. Production and sales of phosphate fertilizers were curtailed due to elevated sulfur costs and logistical disruptions impacting supply, notably the ongoing Strait of Hormuz closure and a blockade in Kazakhstan. These factors led to a substantial reduction in global phosphate production, estimated at up to 30 million tonnes below the prior year, contributing to lowered fertilizer application rates in key markets.