Mosaic Company Earnings Preview: Revenue, Earnings Expected to Fall from Previous Quarter

Mosaic MOS earnings are coming up! Don't miss out: The company unveils its next round of earnings this Monday, July 18, 2011. No time to prep before Monday's announcement? Don't worry. Here is your everything-that-matters guide to Mosaic Company's fourth quarter earnings report. The Numbers: Analysts are looking ahead to a positive EPS reading of $1.38 per share and revenues of $2.54 billion. Here's how the company's reported EPS has stacked up against analyst estimates in the past: Q3 EPS $1.21 vs. $1.08 Estimate
Q2 EPS $1.02 vs. $0.91 Estimate
Q1 EPS $0.67 vs. $0.72 Estimate
Q4 EPS $0.89 vs. $0.86 Estimate Stock Performance: Shares of Mosaic Company were trading at $66.32 as of July 12, 2011. Shares are down 13% year to date. For a full 12 months, the return has declined by 6.6%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are probably a little upset going into this earnings release. Average Stock Rating: The average rating by analysts for Mosaic Company is a Moderate Buy. Competitors: Wondering how Mosaic Company compares to rivals in the same sector? Here's one of the company's peers.

• CF Industries Holdings CF: Moderate Buy with a $3.81 recent quarter EPS

The fertilizer company's industry has seen price/earnings growth of 1.7% during the current fiscal year. Finally, a description of the main business areas of the company, in case you need a little refresher: The Mosaic Co. is a producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients for the global agriculture industry. Take Action: Now that you've gotten an advanced peak at Mosaic Company's upcoming earnings numbers, keep an eye out for any surprises in the report and be ready to take action. Also, check back in with us after the announcement for a full recap and a guide to your next steps.

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