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Nutrien (NTR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$53.63
+0.57 (+1.07%)
(As of 03/27/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$52.48
$53.72
50-Day Range
$48.82
$54.15
52-Week Range
$47.90
$75.29
Volume
3.25 million shs
Average Volume
2.01 million shs
Market Capitalization
$26.52 billion
P/E Ratio
21.20
Dividend Yield
3.95%
Price Target
$69.43

Nutrien MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
29.5% Upside
$69.43 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.63% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-5.10
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.51mentions of Nutrien in the last 14 days
Based on 11 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
-0.25%
From $3.96 to $3.95 Per Share

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.

4.66 out of 5 stars

Basic Materials Sector

17th out of 171 stocks

Agricultural Chemicals Industry

2nd out of 10 stocks

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About Nutrien Stock (NYSE: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.

NTR Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/12 Dividend
12/28/2023
Dividend Payable
1/12/2024
Last Earnings
2/21/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/11 Dividend
3/27/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Dividend Payable
4/11/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/08/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Agricultural chemicals
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
25,900
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$69.43
High Stock Price Target
$99.00
Low Stock Price Target
$48.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+29.5%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
20 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.26 billion
Pretax Margin
6.72%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$29.06 billion
Cash Flow
$9.03 per share
Book Value
$50.96 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
479,299,000
Market Cap
$26.52 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.89

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Kenneth A. SeitzMr. Kenneth A. Seitz (Age 54)
    President, CEO & Director
    Comp: $2.25M
  • Mr. Pedro FarahMr. Pedro Farah
    Executive VP & CFO
  • Ms. Noralee M. Bradley LLB.
    Executive VP of External Affairs and Chief Sustainability & Legal Officer
  • Mr. Mark Thompson
    Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer
  • Mr. Jeffrey Martin Tarsi
    Executive VP & President of Global Retail
  • 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. Trevor Williams
    Executive VP and President of Nitrogen & Phosphate

Should I Buy Nutrien Stock? NTR Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Nutrien was last updated on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 11:31 PM.

Pros

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

  • Nutrien's stock price has been trading at a discount compared to its historical highs, potentially offering a good entry point for investors.
  • The company has a strong market capitalization of $25.86 billion, indicating stability and size in the industry.
  • Nutrien's current ratio of 1.17 and quick ratio of 0.65 suggest a healthy liquidity position, providing a cushion against short-term financial obligations.
  • With a P/E ratio of 20.72 and a P/E/G ratio of 1.47, Nutrien's stock may be undervalued relative to its growth prospects, making it an attractive investment opportunity.
  • Recent institutional investments and stake boosts by reputable firms like Alberta Investment Management Corp and Legal & General Group Plc signal confidence in Nutrien's future performance.

Cons

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

  • Nutrien's recent earnings report showed a significant miss on the consensus estimate, indicating potential challenges in the company's financial performance.
  • The company's 12-month high of $83.29 is significantly higher than its current trading price, suggesting possible volatility and downside risk in the stock.
  • Despite recent stake boosts by institutional investors, Nutrien's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35 may raise concerns about its leverage and financial health.
  • The company's beta of 0.89 implies that Nutrien's stock price may not move in line with the broader market, potentially leading to higher volatility for investors.
  • Investors should closely monitor Nutrien's revenue growth and operational efficiency to assess its ability to deliver sustainable returns in a competitive market environment.

NTR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Nutrien stock right now?

20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nutrien in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NTR shares.
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What is Nutrien's stock price target for 2024?

20 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Nutrien's shares. Their NTR share price targets range from $48.00 to $99.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $69.43 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 29.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have NTR shares performed in 2024?

Nutrien's stock was trading at $56.33 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, NTR shares have decreased by 4.8% and is now trading at $53.63.
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Are investors shorting Nutrien?

Nutrien saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,120,000 shares, an increase of 27.3% from the February 29th total of 2,450,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,920,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.6 days. Approximately 0.6% of the company's shares are sold short.
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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.
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How were Nutrien's earnings last quarter?

Nutrien Ltd. (NYSE:NTR) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 21st. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.72 by $0.35. The company earned $5.66 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $5.36 billion. Nutrien had a net margin of 4.33% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.59%. The company's quarterly revenue was down 24.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.02 EPS.

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

Nutrien announced 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 4.03%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 27th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.53.
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Is Nutrien a good dividend stock?

Nutrien (NYSE:NTR) pays an annual dividend of $2.12 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.00%. NTR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 4 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 83.79%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, NTR will have a dividend payout ratio of 53.67% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Nutrien own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Nutrien investors own include AT&T (T), Pfizer (PFE), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), General Electric (GE), Intel (INTC), Bank of America (BAC), CVS Health (CVS), AbbVie (ABBV), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Micron Technology (MU).

Who are Nutrien's major shareholders?

Nutrien's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (3.68%), Vanguard Group Inc. (3.68%), Mackenzie Financial Corp (2.70%), Parnassus Investments LLC (2.43%), Dodge & Cox (2.32%) and First Eagle Investment Management LLC (1.93%).

How do I buy shares of Nutrien?

Shares of NTR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:NTR) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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