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Nutrien (NTR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$65.61 +0.16 (+0.24%)
(As of 11/22/2024 ET)

Nutrien - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
1

Based on 5 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Nutrien in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 5 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for NTR.

Consensus Price Target

C$64.50
-1.69% Downside
According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Nutrien, the average price target is C$64.50. The highest price target for NTR is C$70.00, while the lowest price target for NTR is C$59.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.69% from the current price of C$65.61.
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NTR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/24/23 to 11/23/24
1 Month Ago
10/25/23 to 10/24/24
3 Months Ago
8/26/23 to 8/25/24
1 Year Ago
11/24/22 to 11/24/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$64.50C$64.50C$64.33C$72.25
Forecasted Upside-1.69% Downside-2.38% Downside-1.31% Downside-5.28% Downside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

NTR Analyst Recommendations By Month

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NTR Price Targets by Month

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Nutrien Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNutrienBasic Materials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.20
2.76
Consensus RatingHoldModerate Buy
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/10/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
J. Spector
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/24/2024Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
R. Garchitorena
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/10/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
2 of 5 stars
A. Samuelson
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
8/2/2024Hsbc Global Res
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S. Seshadri
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UpgradeModerate Sell
7/16/2024Mizuho
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E. Rodriguez
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UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
2/23/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetOutperformC$75.00 ➝ C$70.00-2.80%
10/20/2023Barclays
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 Lower TargetUnderweightC$68.00 ➝ C$64.00-21.33%
6/29/2023Veritas Investment Research
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Reduce
6/12/2023Raymond James
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 Lower TargetOutperformC$85.00 ➝ C$80.00+1.10%
4/10/2023Scotiabank
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B. Isaacson
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UpgradeSector Perform ➝ Sector Outperform
1/9/2023Credit Suisse Group
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Edlain Rodriguez
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Initiated CoverageSellC$65.00-37.31%

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Should I Buy Nutrien Stock? NTR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Nutrien pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Nutrien
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Nutrien Ltd.:

  • Nutrien Ltd. recently reported a strong earnings result, with an EPS of C$3.18, surpassing analysts' expectations by C$0.31, indicating robust financial performance.
  • The company has a current stock price around C$65.27, which is near its 50-day moving average, suggesting stability in its recent trading performance.
  • Nutrien Ltd. has a market capitalization of C$34.65 billion, reflecting its significant size and influence in the agricultural sector, which can provide a sense of security for investors.
  • The company has a dividend yield of 8%, which is attractive for income-focused investors looking for regular returns on their investments.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a consensus "Hold" rating, with some analysts upgrading their views, indicating potential for future growth and stability in the stock.

Nutrien
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Nutrien Ltd. for these reasons:

  • Analysts at Raymond James have cut their Q3 2024 EPS estimates from $0.79 to $0.65, reflecting concerns about the company's future earnings potential.
  • Multiple firms, including Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo, have downgraded Nutrien Ltd. from "strong-buy" to "hold," indicating a lack of confidence in significant price appreciation in the near term.
  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 53.14, which may pose risks in terms of financial leverage and the ability to manage debt obligations effectively.
  • Despite a strong revenue of C$13.90 billion, it fell short of the consensus estimate of C$14.92 billion, suggesting potential challenges in meeting market expectations.
  • Insider ownership is low at 0.03%, which may indicate a lack of confidence from those closest to the company regarding its future performance.

NTR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 5 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Nutrien is C$64.50, with a high forecast of C$70.00 and a low forecast of C$59.00.

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nutrien in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" NTR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NTR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Nutrien's stock has a predicted downside of -1.69% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Nutrien's stock had 3 downgrades by analysts.

Nutrien has been rated by research analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Nutrien less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating for Nutrien is Hold while the average consensus rating for "basic materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how NTR compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:NTR) was last updated on 11/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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