# Freedom Broker Downgrades The Mosaic Company as Sulfur Costs Pressure Profits By Enna Lee Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/55218 Published: 2026-11-12T10:08:22.000Z Updated: 2026-11-12T10:08:22.000Z Section: Investing > Mosaic posted an adjusted loss of 19 cents per share in the third quarter, while its phosphate business recorded a $194 million operating loss. Freedom Broker downgraded The Mosaic Company as sulfur costs pressured the fertilizer producer’s profits, putting its phosphate losses and fourth-quarter input costs in focus for investors. The company’s adjusted third-quarter earnings amounted to a loss of 19 cents per share. Its phosphate business posted a $194 million operating loss as higher sulfur and ammonia costs and lower sales volumes offset stronger selling prices; [Mosaic’s quarterly results]() detail the period’s performance. Mosaic secured sulfur at a lower price for the fourth quarter, but earlier purchases at higher prices are expected to weigh on earnings during the period. The lower-cost sulfur is expected to have its biggest effect in early 2027. ## Links in this article - [Mosaic’s quarterly results](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/48327)