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MaterialsWhy Have Mosaic’s Potash Shipments Declined?
The gross margin rate for Mosaic’s Phosphate segment fell significantly in 2Q16, to 10% from 21% in 2Q15. MaterialsWhich Fertilizer Stock Was the Top Loser Due to Price Movements?
Fertilizer prices are one of the key drivers for fertilizer stocks. So investors and analysts watch fertilizer prices closely. MaterialsHow DAP- and MAP-Producing Countries Stack Up on the Cost Curve
In 2014, the cost of production for DAP per ton ranged from $190 to $450 per metric ton, as we can see in the chart. MaterialsHow Are Pet Coke, Coal, and Natural Gas Prices Trending?
The petroleum (or pet) coke index remained unchanged from the previous week during the week ending July 22, 2016. MiscellaneousWhat Could Explain Soybeans’ Low Stock-to-Use Ratio?
In June 2016, the global soybean stock-to-use ratio stood at 20.2%, which was at its lowest point compared to the past four years. Company & Industry OverviewsAgricultural Chemical Companies: Crop and Fertilizer Price Impact
Investors in the fertilizer industry (XLB) must actively track the relationship between crop prices and fertilizer prices. This, in turn, impacts agricultural chemical companies. Earnings ReportHow Fertilizer Companies’ Gross Margins Were Pressured in 1Q16
The fertilizer industry moves in cycles and with most companies experiencing a decline in margins, the industry seems to be in the bottom cycle. MiscellaneousHow Did Ammonia Prices Move Last Week?
Last week, nitrogen producers CF Industries (CF), CVR Partners (UAN), Terra Nitrogen (TNH), and PotashCorp (POT) ended in the red. MiscellaneousUrea Prices: Still a Concern for Nitrogen Fertilizer Stocks
As most global ammonia production is upgrading to urea, ammonia prices may affect urea prices. MiscellaneousHow Do Natural Gas Price Forecasts Impact Fertilizer Companies?
Natural gas is the key raw material for the production of nitrogen fertilizers such as ammonia and urea. MiscellaneousHow Did Ammonia Prices Trend Last Week?
Ammonia prices for Tampa CFR (cost and freight) moved down 1.6% to $315 per metric ton compared to $320 per metric ton in the previous week. MiscellaneousAmmonia Prices in the International Market Inch Up
In the international market, ammonia at the Black Sea, Ukraine, inched up to $275 per metric ton FOB, a rise of 1.9% from the previous week. Company & Industry OverviewsHow Has Mosaic Done in Terms of Raw Material Costs?
Mosaic purchases certain raw materials at fixed costs to be consumed over time, but the selling prices of its finished goods can fluctuate rapidly. Macroeconomic AnalysisAmmonia Prices Fell Slightly from the Previous Week
Ammonia was trading at $310 per metric ton as of the week ending March 4, 2016. It fell $1 from the previous week ending February 26, 2016. Macroeconomic AnalysisAn Update on NPK Fertilizer Price Trends
Fertilizer prices have fallen significantly over the years. But more recently, prices are showing a trend reversal for urea, UAN, and phosphate fertilizer. Earnings ReportChecking in with CF Industries’ Dividend Yield
As of February 19, CF Industries pays a quarterly dividend of $0.3 per share. In 2015, it paid an annual dividend per share of $3.6—down from $5 in 2014. MiscellaneousWhat’s Happening to Pet Coke Prices?
Coal, or petroleum coke, is widely used by nitrogen fertilizers producers in China. Declining coal prices negatively impact natural gas-based producers. Company & Industry OverviewsThe Prevalent Price of Potash in 2016
As of January 19, 2016, the VanEck Vectors Agribusiness ETF (MOO) returned -12.7% in 2015. YTD as of January 19, the ETF is down by 8%. Company & Industry OverviewsHow CVR Partners Benefits from Pet Coke Prices
Unlike other companies, CVR Partners (UAN) uses petroleum coke, or pet coke, to produce nitrogen fertilizers. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat is CF Industries’ Capital Expenditures Ratio Telling Us?
CF Industries’ cash flow to capital expenditure ratio has been falling. CF Industries’ cash flow to capital expenditure ratio stands at 0.75 as of 3Q15. MaterialsWhy Third Point initiated a position in Williams Companies
Third Point started a new 2.83% position in gas pipeline operator Williams Companies, Inc. MaterialsWhy the average American uses more than 4 ears of corn per day
The United States is the biggest user of corn, consuming 265 million mt (metric tonnes) of corn in 2012—equivalent to 26% of global consumption. MaterialsOverview: The key factors that drive ammonia and urea prices
In this series, we’ll cover how costs in the United States, China, and Europe influence nitrogenous fertilizer prices along with other factors.