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What Monsanto's Earnings Mean For Mutual Fund Investors (MON)

Shauna O'Brien

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Monsanto Company logo
Before Wednesday’s opening bell, Monsanto (MON) released its second quarter financial results. Here’s what the results mean for mutual fund investors.

Inside MON’s Results

Earnings

The company reported earnings of $1.425 billion, or $2.92 per share, down from $1.670 billion, or $3.15 per share, last year. Analysts expected to see EPS of $2.93.

Revenue
Sales dropped to $5.197 billion from $5.832 billion. Analysts expected to see revenue of $5.58 billion.

U.S. Dollar Pressures

Monsanto is one of the many companies that has seen its profits pressured by the stronger dollar. During the quarter, the company also saw lower production and a 15% decline in profits.

The stock has been mostly flat over the last year, underperfomring its peer as well as the S&P 500.

Mutual Funds To Watch

Investors interested in MON may be interested in the funds listed below. These funds currently have the largest stakes in the company.
Symbol Mutual Fund Stake
VTSMX Vanguard Total Stock Market 1.75%
VPMCX Vanguard PRIMECAP 1.30%
VFINX Vanguard 500 Index 1.25%

The Bottom Line

The funds listed above allow investors to gain exposure to MON while remaining diversified. Investors interested in MON may also be interested in DuPont (DD).

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What Monsanto's Earnings Mean For Mutual Fund Investors (MON)

Shauna O'Brien

|

Before Wednesday’s opening bell, Monsanto (MON) released its second quarter financial results. Here’s what the results mean for mutual fund investors.

Inside MON’s Results

Earnings

The company reported earnings of $1.425 billion, or $2.92 per share, down from $1.670 billion, or $3.15 per share, last year. Analysts expected to see EPS of $2.93.

Revenue
Sales dropped to $5.197 billion from $5.832 billion. Analysts expected to see revenue of $5.58 billion.

U.S. Dollar Pressures

Monsanto is one of the many companies that has seen its profits pressured by the stronger dollar. During the quarter, the company also saw lower production and a 15% decline in profits.

The stock has been mostly flat over the last year, underperfomring its peer as well as the S&P 500.

Mutual Funds To Watch

Investors interested in MON may be interested in the funds listed below. These funds currently have the largest stakes in the company.
Symbol Mutual Fund Stake
VTSMX Vanguard Total Stock Market 1.75%
VPMCX Vanguard PRIMECAP 1.30%
VFINX Vanguard 500 Index 1.25%

The Bottom Line

The funds listed above allow investors to gain exposure to MON while remaining diversified. Investors interested in MON may also be interested in DuPont (DD).

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