Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.88
The Mosaic Company (MOS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1988 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
51.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
7 years
MOS Dividend Income Check
Safety
51.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
7 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.7% and trend is rising.
MOS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$0.88
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout51.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak7 years
3Y CAGR16.1%
5Y CAGR34.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.8%
1Y Total Return-34.7%
5Y Total Return-10.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,96510Y ago$10,63020Y ago$22,441
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MOS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (35 years of payments)
MOS Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Mosaic Company distributes 51.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
MOS has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 16.1% and 5-year CAGR of 34.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MOS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 3.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -10.4%, with dividends contributing 13.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,630 today.
MOS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.85
Avg/Payment$0.1924
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026Latest | $0.2200 | — | 4.01% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $0.2200 | — | 3.27% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 3.65% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 2.67% | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 2.36% | Jun 19, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | $0.2200 | ↑ +4.8% | 3.44% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $0.2100 | — | 3.28% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | $0.2100 | — | 3.13% | Sep 19, 2024 |
MOS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#2 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
51.9% payout
Streak
7Y
34.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.8%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd MOSThe Mosaic Company | $7.3B | 3.8% | 51.9% | 7 | Sustainable |
 NTRNutrien Ltd. | $30.2B | 3.5% | 46.8% | 8 | Sustainable |
 CFCF Industries Holdin… | $15.8B | 2.0% | 22.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ICLICL Group Ltd | $6.6B | 3.4% | 99.1% | 0 | At Risk |
1st  SMGThe Scotts Miracle-G… | $3.8B | 4.1% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  OLNOlin Corporation | $2.5B | 3.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 ASXASE Technology Holdi… | $88.7B | 0.8% | 56.7% | 1 | Sustainable |
 DEDeere & Company | $159.1B | 1.1% | 34.2% | 5 | Sustainable |
MOS Annual Dividend History (1988–2026)
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.44 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $0.88 | 4.8% | 4 | $1.70 | 51.8% | 1.93x | 3.7% |
| 2024 | $0.84 | -20.0% | 4 | $0.55 | 152.7% | 0.65x | 3.5% |
| 2023 | $1.05 | 86.7% | 5 | $3.50 | 30.0% | 3.33x | 4.4% |
| 2022 | $0.56 | 104.5% | 4 | $10.06 | 5.6% | 17.88x | 2.4% |
| 2021 | $0.28 | 37.5% | 4 | $4.27 | 6.4% | 15.53x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $0.20 | 14.3% | 4 | $1.75 | 11.4% | 8.75x | 0.8% |
| 2019 | $0.17 | 75.0% | 4 | $-2.69 | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2018 | $0.10 | -83.3% | 4 | $1.22 | 8.2% | 12.20x | 0.4% |
| 2017 | $0.60 | -45.5% | 4 | $-0.31 | — | — | 2.5% |
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MOS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MOS stock.
How much dividend does MOS pay per share?
The Mosaic Company (MOS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.88 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MOS's next ex-dividend date?
MOS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MOS typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MOS's dividend safe?
MOS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +51.9% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 7-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MOS a Dividend Payer?
Yes, The Mosaic Company is classified as a Dividend Payer with 7 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +34.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MOS pay dividends?
The Mosaic Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.88 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 38+ years from 1988 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MOS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MOS five years ago would be worth approximately $8,965 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MOS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MOS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.