50% off Premium Yearly

TSE:NTR
This summary was created by AI, based on 23 opinions in the last 12 months.
Experts generally have a favorable outlook on Nutrien Ltd. (NTR-T), citing its strong market position in the fertilizer sector and robust dividend growth, which gives it stability amidst volatility. The company's long-term growth is underpinned by the essential demand for fertilizers, especially as global populations increase. Recent geopolitical tensions have impacted fertilizer pricing, creating both opportunities and challenges for Nutrien, but many analysts see the stock as a solid long-term investment, especially when it dips into the $80s. The consensus suggests that while the stock isn't overly cheap, it presents a reasonable entry point for long-term investors who prioritize quality and potential for appreciation in a cyclical industry. Overall, Nutrien is positioned to benefit from improving farmer balance sheets and lower natural gas prices, making it a compelling option for investors looking for exposure to the agricultural sector.
Both are ones you could own, but which one now? BIP.UN has robust, organic growth, inflation-linked cashflows, just announced an acquisition that looks accretive. BIP.UN is one of the 10 stocks in Canada that you need to own; it's at levels that are being ignored, so you could buy right now.
NTR doesn't have the same growth rate, it actually looks negative. NTR will be a buy at some point, but you can wait for lower levels.
Fertilizer is a cyclical business, and in the past few weeks prices have dropped dramatically, with the drop being blamed on recession fears but also on farmers' budgets, which are being squeezed on all sides.
This has resulted in a couple of broker downgrades on the stock, and some panicked selling.
At 7X earnings the stock reflects at least some of this concern.
Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free
It has traded as high as $140 and is good to buy at today's price. However use caution if it goes below $94 or $93. The summer is a better time since during the growing season more fertilizer is needed. There are concerns around the order levels because prices are up but it should be fine.
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly
NTR is a world leader in the production and distribution of crop nutrients. Strong agricultural demand and lower natural gas prices are benefitting the bottom line. The company trades at 8x earnings, 1.4x book and boasts a 31% ROE. Cash reserves are growing while stock is aggressively bought back and debt is retired. Its dividend is backed by a payout ratio under 20% of cash flow. We recommend placing a stop-loss at $80.00, looking to achieve $126.00 -- upside potential of 26%. Yield 2.5%
(Analysts’ price target is $126.00)