Should I buy or sell Nutrien stock right now?

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nutrien in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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. View NTR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Nutrien's stock price target for 2024?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Nutrien's stock. Their NTR share price targets range from C$64.00 to C$80.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach C$71.33 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 1.6%. View analysts price targets for NTR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have NTR shares performed in 2024?

Nutrien's stock was trading at C$74.65 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NTR shares have decreased by 2.9% and is now trading at C$72.51. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is Nutrien's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our NTR earnings forecast .

How were Nutrien's earnings last quarter?

Nutrien Ltd. (TSE:NTR) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 21st. The company reported $0.50 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.97 by $0.47. The firm earned $7.71 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.10 billion. Nutrien had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.02% and a net margin of 4.48%.

How often does Nutrien pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Nutrien?

Nutrien declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 21st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 28th will be paid a dividend of 0.54 per share on Thursday, April 11th. This represents a $2.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.98%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 27th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of C$0.53. Read our dividend analysis for NTR .

Is Nutrien a good dividend stock?

Nutrien (TSE:NTR) pays an annual dividend of C$2.96 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.06%. NTR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 85.55%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for NTR .

What other stocks do shareholders of Nutrien own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Nutrien investors own include Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) , Royal Bank of Canada (RY) , Enbridge (ENB) , Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) , Costco Wholesale (COST) , Suncor Energy (SU) , Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) , Manulife Financial (MFC) , Pembina Pipeline (PPL) and BCE (BCE) .

How do I buy shares of Nutrien?

Shares of NTR stock and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through an online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the Canadian stock market include BMO InvestorLine, CIBC Investor's Edge, Desjardins Online Brokerage, HSBC InvestDirect, Laurentian Bank Discount Brokerage, National Bank Direct Brokerage, Qtrade Investor , Questrade, RBC Direct Investing, Scotia iTrade, TD Direct Investing, and Virtual Brokers. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Nutrien (NTR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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C$72.51

+1.19 (+1.67%)

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Today's Range: C$71.69
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C$72.86
50-Day Range: C$66.08
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C$77.11
52-Week Range: C$64.89
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C$98.71

Volume: 1.95 million shs
Average Volume: 1.32 million shs
Market Capitalization: C$35.86 billion

P/E Ratio: 20.96
Dividend Yield: 4.08%
Price Target: C$71.33

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Nutrien MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 1.6% Downside
C$71.33 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.76
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
C$388,825 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.50 out of 5 stars

1.0

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Nutrien has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Nutrien has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for NTR.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Nutrien is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.06%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Nutrien does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Nutrien is 85.55%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for NTR.

2.1

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Nutrien has a news sentiment score of 0.76. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.39 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Nutrien this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 35 people have searched for NTR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -19% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Nutrien insiders have sold 253.80% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought C$109,899.00 in company stock and sold C$388,825.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.03% of the stock of Nutrien is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
68.46% of the stock of Nutrien is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Nutrien is 20.96, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.53.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Nutrien is 20.96, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 140.27.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Nutrien has a PEG Ratio of 0.36. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Nutrien has a P/B Ratio of 1.43. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Nutrien Stock (TSE:NTR)

Nutrien Ltd. provides crop inputs and services. The company operates through four segments: Retail, Potash, Nitrogen, and Phosphate. The Retail segment distributes crop nutrients, crop protection products, seeds, and merchandise products. The Potash segment provides granular and standard potash products. The Nitrogen segment offers ammonia, urea, environmentally smart nitrogen, nitrogen solutions, nitrates, and sulfates. The Phosphate segment provides solid fertilizer, liquid fertilizer, and industrial and feed products. In addition, it provides services directly to growers through a network of farm centers in North America, South America, and Australia. The company is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.

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NTR Apr 2024 56.000 call

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NTR Mar 2024 57.000 call

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February 23, 2024 | msn.com

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February 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/21/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/11 Dividend: 3/27/2024
Dividend Payable: 4/11/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 5/08/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: TSE
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Agricultural Inputs
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: TSE:NTR
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.nutrien.com
Phone: +1-306-9338500
Fax: N/A
Employees: 25,900
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: C$71.33
High Stock Price Target: C$80.00
Low Stock Price Target: C$64.00
Potential Upside/Downside: -1.6%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): C$3.46
Trailing P/E Ratio: 20.96
Forward P/E Ratio: 13.32
P/E Growth: 0.36
Net Income: C$1.26 billion
Net Margins: 4.48%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 5.02%
Return on Assets: 4.14%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 49.86
Current Ratio: 1.17
Quick Ratio: 0.65

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: C$28.08 billion
Price / Sales: 1.28
Cash Flow: C$1.10 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 65.80
Book Value: C$50.87 per share
Price / Book: 1.43

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 494,580,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: C$35.86 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.97

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Key Executives

Mr. Kenneth A. Seitz (Age 54)
President, CEO & Director
Comp: $2.25M
Mr. Pedro Farah
Executive VP & CFO
Ms. Noralee M. Bradley LLB.
Executive VP of External Affairs and Chief Sustainability & Legal Officer
Mr. Jeffrey Martin Tarsi
Executive VP & President of Global Retail
Mr. Christopher Pringle Reynolds (Age 50)
Executive VP & President of Potash
Comp: $1.3M
Jeff Holzman
Vice President of Investor Relations
Megan Fielding
VP of Brand & Culture Communications
Mr. Andrew J. Kelemen
Executive VP of Corporate Development & Chief Strategy Officer
Jason Newton
Head Economist
Mr. Mark Thompson
Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer

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Should I Buy Nutrien Stock? NTR Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

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

Nutrien Ltd. operates through four segments: Retail, Potash, Nitrogen, and Phosphate, providing diversified exposure to different aspects of the agricultural industry.
Recent insider purchases by Senior Officer Mark Thompson indicate confidence in the company's future performance, which can be a positive signal for investors.
With a market cap of C$35.98 billion, Nutrien Ltd. is a significant player in the agricultural inputs industry, offering stability and potential growth opportunities.
Nutrien Ltd. has a dividend policy, with the latest quarterly dividend being $0.54 per share, providing potential income for investors.
Despite recent fluctuations, Nutrien Ltd.'s stock price has shown resilience, indicating potential value for investors at current levels.

Cons

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

Nutrien Ltd. reported lower-than-expected earnings per share in the last quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates, which may raise concerns about the company's financial performance.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 49.86 is relatively high, indicating a significant level of debt that could pose risks in case of economic downturns or interest rate hikes.
Equities analysts forecast a lower earnings per share for the current year compared to previous periods, suggesting potential challenges in the company's growth trajectory.
The stock price of Nutrien Ltd. has experienced volatility, with a 1-year low of C$64.89, which may indicate uncertainty in the market regarding the company's future prospects.
Despite a dividend policy, the company's dividend yield and growth may not be as attractive compared to other investment opportunities in the market, impacting total returns for investors.

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 Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Nutrien pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

NTR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Nutrien stock right now?: 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nutrien in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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.
View NTR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Nutrien's stock price target for 2024?: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Nutrien's stock. Their NTR share price targets range from C$64.00 to C$80.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach C$71.33 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 1.6%.
View analysts price targets for NTR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have NTR shares performed in 2024?: Nutrien's stock was trading at C$74.65 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NTR shares have decreased by 2.9% and is now trading at C$72.51.
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When is Nutrien's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024.
View our NTR earnings forecast.
How were Nutrien's earnings last quarter?: Nutrien Ltd. (TSE:NTR) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 21st. The company reported $0.50 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.97 by $0.47. The firm earned $7.71 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.10 billion. Nutrien had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.02% and a net margin of 4.48%.

How often does Nutrien pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Nutrien?: Nutrien declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 21st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 28th will be paid a dividend of 0.54 per share on Thursday, April 11th. This represents a $2.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.98%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 27th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of C$0.53.
Read our dividend analysis for NTR.
Is Nutrien a good dividend stock?: Nutrien (TSE:NTR) pays an annual dividend of C$2.96 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.06%. NTR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 85.55%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for NTR.
What other stocks do shareholders of Nutrien own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Nutrien investors own include Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), Royal Bank of Canada (RY), Enbridge (ENB), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), Costco Wholesale (COST), Suncor Energy (SU), Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), Manulife Financial (MFC), Pembina Pipeline (PPL) and BCE (BCE).
How do I buy shares of Nutrien?: Shares of NTR stock and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through an online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the Canadian stock market include BMO InvestorLine, CIBC Investor's Edge, Desjardins Online Brokerage, HSBC InvestDirect, Laurentian Bank Discount Brokerage, National Bank Direct Brokerage, Qtrade Investor, Questrade, RBC Direct Investing, Scotia iTrade, TD Direct Investing, and Virtual Brokers.
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This page (TSE:NTR) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Nutrien (NTR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Nutrien MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Nutrien Stock (TSE:NTR)

NTR Stock Price History

NTR Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

Should I Buy Nutrien Stock? NTR Pros and Cons Explained

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NTR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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