Most Anticipated Earnings: NTR-T, ONEX-T and more Canadian Companies Reporting Earnings this Week (Feb 17-21)

Opinion about CJT-T: Heck of a runup till the end of 2020, then dropped significantly. Looks to be picking up, with some nice volume. Taking a bit of a pause right now. Might get to $100-105 by the end of the year. Be very careful if it drops below $83. Still on a long-term downward…

Opinion about FAR-T: Mining services, and rapidly growing water treatment. Very well run, nice clean balance sheet. Missed a couple of quarters because junior miners reduced activity. Numbers looked flat or down. With tariff threat, he wanted his best ideas only and he sold.Now, mining activity is picking up. May have seen the trough on…

Opinion about CRP-T: (A Top Pick April 3/14. Down 12%.) A fully integrated agricultural company with a railroad to their elevators along with production of legumes and wheat. Thinks it should deliver quite nicely this summer because of what is going on in California. Feels drought is going to haunt us from a food inflation…

Opinion about SECU-X: They do physical and cybersecurity. A very small-cap, early-stage company. If they execute in the next 2-3 years, they will be great.

Opinion about BU-T: Extracts protein from vegetables like canola, peas, and soy. Has 285 patents. There is negligible revenue despite the company being around for more than 20 years. Difficult to apply fundamental analysis. Too speculative for him. Need to see revenue and profit.

Opinion about NTR-T: Bumpy. Q2 is a crucial selling season for them, and supply/demand dynamics in potash will be key. Reintroduced it to portfolios in January this year. Fertilizer cycle has bottomed and is slowly turning up. Vertically integrated with downstream farm supply stores. Operational improvement in South America to improve margins.Trading at half of…

Opinion about TFII-T: It has sold off a lot so you could start a position and dollar cost average into a turn-around. It has a healthy balance sheet and lots of free cash flow so it will turn around so don't wait even though it could go lower.

Opinion about CCL.B-T: Its businesses depend on consumers, so some growth might be capped. Pullback could be a time to look at it, but has already done pretty well over the medium term. Steady-eddy with potentially high valuation. Keep an eye on.

Opinion about CHR-T: Owns shares in company. Has done well the past year. Expecting further upside going forward. Dividend is expected sometime soon. Subcontracting business from Air Canada very good for reliable revenues. Price multiple not as high as it should be. 

Opinion about ECO-T: He is one of the largest shareholders in this. They now have 2 commercial mills up and running with their DuraBind products. They make the binding that goes into IKEA-like furniture. Not into IKEA yet, but there is a good chance they will be. IKEA has announced that they want all their…

Opinion about DRT-T: Customized, prefabricated environmental office interior solutions. High net cash position. Significant upside because of their flexible business model. Surge in office reconfiguration taking place across North America. Top management. No dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $3.46)

Opinion about CFP-T: Homebuilding stocks in the US have been going straight up, but Canadian forestry stocks have been going the other way. WFG has done the best in holding its share price.IFP and CFP have really started to bottom on the charts. He hasn't done enough digging to know who has a better earnings…

Opinion about SVI-T: Likes the company and what they're doing. National presence. He sold because US counterparts were struggling, and he feared those struggles would bleed into the Canadian market. A big pending IPO in the US could take some of the lustre out of this name. CEO fears seasonal trends may not develop as…

Opinion about CAS-T: Huge new facility is coming onstream, and fundamentals in containerboard are more solid than in the very competitive tissue market. Facility over budget, so will take a while to get a return. Focused on debt reduction.

Opinion about SXP-T: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research EPS of 9c missed estimates of 17.5c; revenue of $72M missed estimates by 2%. EBITDA missed by 11%. SXP is down significantly over the last twelve months by ~42% and recent earnings pointed towards declining profits and revenues. Revenue fell $6M. Earnings…

Opinion about CFX-T: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research CFX has been on a steady downtrend. Revenue has been in decline over the last two years, free cash flow has gone negative and it has been operating at a net loss since 2019. Debt has been increasing as well and net…

Opinion about TBL-T: There were a couple of subtle things went on with the trust conversion which discouraged a lot of investors. An illiquid stock. Most of their exposure is in B.C. and Alberta where housing is still very strong. Thinks we're at the peak of a cycle so don't have it as a long…

Opinion about GCL-T: They own a series of food distribution businesses. It appears they are not making any money from them. It appears to be a scale problem.

Opinion about IAG-T: (A Top Pick Nov 13/20, Up 33%) Has started buying back shares and paying dividends. Financials should do well as the yield curve steepens. Valuation is not as compelling as before. Middle of the pack. Has moved to US banks and non-financial banks in Canada.

Opinion about REI.UN-T: Big fan. In general, no new retail properties have been developed. Increasing efficiency (reducing staff and selling apartment segment), focusing on core strengths (retail). Positive on ability to grow earnings for next few years.

Opinion about DIR.UN-T: Portfolio is half in Canada, half in Europe. Europe doesn't have a lot of population growth, but the real estate is in dense cities and hard to replace. Fundamentals for industrial real estate in Canada are terrific, as there's still lots of room to grow in adoption of e-commerce. As well, Canada's…

Opinion about MFC-T: Has done well this past year. Decent income stock. In the financial services sector right now, her preference is the Canadian banks. But you can continue to hold this name. Its focus on services means she's not worried about impact of tariffs.

Opinion about CRR.UN-T: Mostly grocery-anchored retail, and the whole sector's in good shape. Captive to Sobey's; inherent conflict of interest where the biggest shareholder owns the biggest tenant and doesn't want rents raised. So he prefers the independent REITs.

Opinion about DRR.UN-T: Focused on assets in US. Has never traded above its IPO price. Pursuing strategic alternatives; if you own it, see how those go.

Opinion about BEI.UN-T: One of the larger Canadian apartment REITs. Mostly in Alberta, where there's no rent control. So with population growth, it can raise rates faster. But if economic slowdown in Alberta, this name feels it faster. Pivot in Canadian immigration policy put the whole apartment sector under pressure.Well run. Alberta's economy is doing…

Opinion about AIF-T: Are now a pure-play tech company after selling non-tech businesses. With that cash, are buying back shares. They globally lead in software for data analytics valuing and monitoring commercial real estate assets (banks, insurance companies and property managers are clients). 75% of revenues are recurring and high margin. Trades at a huge…

Opinion about MRC-T: NAV materially higher than share price. Doesn't see catalysts for NAV increasing, so discount will continue. Asset base is mainly retail and office, sectors that are somewhat out of favour. Earnings potential not great. Higher than average cost of debt.

Opinion about LFE-T: This is a seasonal period when Lifecos in general tend to do well. This is a special vehicle where they buy a lifeco, split it up and give the capital appreciation to one half, and the dividend to the other half. Dividend yield of 19% is extremely high, and he is having…

Opinion about ONEX-T: (A Top Pick Dec 31/24, Down 4.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with ONEX has triggered its stop at $108.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  When combined with our previous guidance, this will result in a net investment gain of 6%.

Opinion about CIX-T: (A Top Pick Sep 11/24, Up 81%) Taken out at $32.

Opinion about SII-T: A play on natural resources. Believes we're in a precious metals bull market. This name is a financial services brand name for gold and silver (as well as for uranium). Also active in many other materials, including the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust. Expanding from precious metals to the whole natural resources complex.Assets…

Opinion about MKP-T: Lending in real estate finance. Very interest-rate sensitive. If you think interest rates are going to rise, as in 2022, then it will underperform significantly. Will do better if rates fall. Thinks the BOC has a bit more to go on that, so there could be a bit more upside.But the stock's…

Opinion about GEI-T: Name to look at in the same space as FTS, but at a much better valuation.

Opinion about TCW-T: High beta service name, so can be volatile on a tweet. CEO is honourable, respected, and a good operator. Healthy stock buybacks have supported the stock. Net cash lets them survive anything. May see weakness in FCF. He's cautious on the services sector, owns none right now.

Opinion about GXE-T: Company share price is reflective of lack in interest in small energy names (market cap too small). Company needs to sell itself in order to generate value. Better options for investors out there. 

Opinion about OBE-T: Not a good investment with current management team. Other energy companies available with better opportunities.

Opinion about NXE-T: Sitting on world's largest undeveloped deposit of uranium. Will get developed, but not producing, so doesn't fit his firm's risk appetite. Likes uranium, the world needs more, and Canada has lots. The world particularly likes uranium from geopolitically stable countries; much comes from Russia and Kazakhstan, which aren't poster children for geopolitical…

Opinion about AAV-T: One of the worst energy names. The CEO and board did one of the word acquisitions in history. When the market wanted natural gas, they added liquids exposure. Are the worst-performing nat gas stock in North America. No upside. An activist has put members on the board.

Opinion about SSL-T: Mistakes in capital deployment were made about 3 years ago. Believes Turkiye mine will go into production, and cashflow will really change this company. Now using FCF to pay down debt rapidly. Either share price goes up, or company is taken over.

Opinion about SSRM-T: One of the most senior producers of silver. Silver is better than gold, as the bulk of silver production comes from copper mines. Silver just crossed $24, and there's lots of upside. SSRM has a $28 price target. He wants something that will benefit once inflation is realized.

Opinion about ORV-T: He owns it around these levels. They have mines in Bolivia and Spain and looking to acquire in Argentina. The property they just bought has costs of $500-$650 per ounce of gold. He is concerned about the revolving door on management. He does not know where gold prices are going to go.…

Opinion about IVN-T: Stock fell precipitously because of underground stability issues in Congo mine; operation is temporarily suspended as they fix it. Suspects this issue might last 6-8 months; part of the answer involves less aggressive underground mining. Longer term, that complex is nowhere near maturity in terms of copper production. Bringing on world's largest…

Opinion about AGI-T: (A Top Pick Apr 03/24, Up 86%) Gold bull markets go on for a long time, and this one's driven by central banks. Cashflow generated will continue to rise. Inexpensive. Sector's consolidating right now. 

Opinion about PAAS-T: Probably the premier silver company. 

Opinion about CS-T: (A Top Pick Mar 04/24, Up 7%) Will grow 30% in 2025 due to continued growth in core asset. FCF becomes an inflection point in 2025. Bit of geopolitical risk in Chile. Looking for a partner for its next major project to drive growth from 2030 on.

Opinion about OR-T: Not to be confused with Osisko Mining, OR-T is a pure-play royalies streamer in precious metals, and minerals have been hot on the TSX so far this year. OR-T is up nearly 19% or three-fold the Toronto index's performance. As gold makes new highs almost every day, OR continues to shine. It…

Opinion about HBM-T: Copper and gold. Significant FCF. Market's waiting to see what happens with its massive copper project in Arizona. Will probably need to find a partner on this one, would boost production by 50%. He hopes for shovels in the ground in 2026, then 2-3 years before first production comes online.He's watching it…

Opinion about BTO-T: Longtime shareholder and friend of founder/CEO. Behind schedule and over budget on mine in northern Canada. Very remote location, logistically challenged. If that can get resolved, expects stock to be much higher. Stock's extremely cheap from a sum-of-the-parts point of view, but there is completion risk (which, ironically, you can't quantify until…

Opinion about PRU-T: It is low grade and they have had issues getting it to make money. It probably won’t make a lot of money ever unless the price of gold goes up.

Opinion about NGD-T: Collection of Tier 2 assets. Never been fond of Ontario assets. He likes higher quality. Could do very well with a rising price for gold, which tends to favour the marginal over the lower-cost producer.

Opinion about TXG-T: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research TXG is a small-cap gold producer with assets located in Mexico. TXG has generated decent cash flow over the last few years with strong organic growth. The company has been reinvesting heavily back into the business through capital investment. Therefore, TXG does…

Opinion about TKO-T: Does not own shares. Prefers companies companies with lower costs and higher return on capital. 

Opinion about NGT-T: Gold's done well. She typically doesn't invest in commodity sectors. If you want gold exposure, her preference has always been AEM or FNV.

Opinion about TECK.B-T: He likes metals and is buying. Likes copper and precious metals. There is support for Teck going back to late 2023 and it recently bounced up. It's a swing trade. This might hit $60. The chart looks positive, but be ready to sell if the chart fails.

Opinion about CCO-T: Likes uranium, the world needs more, and Canada has lots. The world particularly likes uranium from geopolitically stable countries.

Opinion about LUG-T: Highly ranked stock acting extremely well. RSI doing well. Stock's currently in an uptrend, and gold is trending upward. Gold is consolidating around $3000. 

Opinion about IMG-T: Consistent theme across his Top Picks will be companies that are going to rerate, due to new projects or a shift in business.This one has benefited from strong gold prices, but real upside will come from the Cote gold mine around Sudbury. It will start to operate at full speed by end…

Opinion about ELD-T: (A Top Pick Dec 13/22, Up 19.2%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with ELD has triggered its stop at $13.50.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  This will result in a net investment gain of 19%, when combined with our previous recommendations.  

Opinion about CXB-X: Does not own shares, but could be a good option for short term traders. Unsure on direction of company. 

Opinion about AG-N: A fan, but doesn't own. Recent acquisition will help use free cashflow against tax-loss carryforwards. Won't buy until he sees resolution of issue at Jerritt Canyon. Big fan of CEO and track record.

Opinion about CG-T: It's good to be in gold now, and CG is one of the cheapest gold stocks. They've diversified their portfolio geographically, which is good, but this stock always bounces around.

Opinion about MND-T: They had three working mines, now two. When you have a major catastrophe in a mine, people often jump out. This company has been around for years and years. That shows a certain staying power. He likes to invest in companies that have been around for at least 10 years. He doesn’t…

Opinion about ODV-X: It's time will likely come, but he has a hard time understanding the geology of the project. He doesn't own stocks where he doesn't understand the geology. He holds OR instead. 

Opinion about FPC-X: A project that is effectively right underneath the Horne Mine Complex in Québec. Originally it was very low grade gold and copper, so in order for this to be economic, they have to be able to mine it using bulk mining methods, and keep the costs as low as possible. That would…

Opinion about LUC-T: The company has suspended its dividend. They operate diamond mines in South Africa. They are looking into underground, from open pit. The cost is more expensive than thought. The price of diamonds has been reduced, though retail prices won’t change.

Opinion about GIL-T: With tariffs, could see the price of clothing go up. As Springsteen sang, textile jobs are not coming back to NA; clothes will still be imported. Impact on the clothing industry remains to be seen. Thinks prices will go higher, but people still need to get dressed. Onshoring will be a multi-year…

Opinion about TBRD-X: He knows it very well, back to when they were private. They continue to build out. If they can allocate capital well, resulting in animated programs that are well-syndicated, then they should do well. If not, then this will be a lumpy stock. He needs to research them more.

Opinion about L-T: Likes its positioning in food retail and its pharmaceutical business. Expansion of pharmacists' duties is helping traffic. Discount banners have really been benefiting from softness in the economy, and they have plans to expand the discount footprint. Acquisition of TNT, an Asian chain, is going well.

Opinion about QBR.A-T: It's cheap, and surprised shares haven't moved higher. They will buy wireless assets from Shaw to become the #4 player in Canadian telcos. Valuation is lower than its peers.

Opinion about QBR.B-T: (A Top Pick Jan 23/24, Up 3%) Benefiting from the Freedom Mobile purchase. Able to expand in Ontario and Western Canada without deploying too much capex. Very high ROE and free cashflow, allowing them to lower debt and obtain investment-grade rating on bonds. Aggressively buying back shares. Best-performing telecom stock this year.

Opinion about TGO-T: (A Top Pick Mar 26/18, Up 97%) They smartly bought some spectrum rights a few years ago, and now they're on the fringe of the 5G spectrum. So the value of their spectrum rights will be realized later this year. He took profits, and would be lightening up on this now as…

Opinion about ENW-X: He owned the stock years ago. They dry things like food. They are now getting into the marijuana space. It has done very well lately but if they are going to get meaningful contracts, they are going to do well.

Opinion about BHC-T: Kudos to the new executive at delevering and cleaning things up. Inexpensive valuation. Still a lot of debt. A turnaround story. 3% of your portfolio is a bit heavy. Add some diversity. Had a great move. Be cautious.

Opinion about SIA-T: CSH.UN vs. SIA Supply/demand in the space is good. People usually move in to these places around age 80, and 2025 is the very beginning of baby boomers turning 80. This should really drive demand. Properties are hard to build, also tough to operate, so you really need good management. Entirely retirement,…

Opinion about PHA-X: They are like an Uber for healthcare staff: allows hospitals to quickly hiring nurses for hospitals, and PHA transports patients and staff. Not well known. The problem, is that haven't been able to expand outside Quebec--and he's looking for this. That said, you can own this now.

Opinion about JWEL-T: Bottomed back in 2023. Since then a defined uptrend, with higher highs and higher lows. Chart looks good, stock remains in a trading range. Next upside target is ~$40.50.

Opinion about INE-T: This is how he'd play the renewable energy trade. Thinks rates will go higher next year, which makes him cautious. If that's the case for rates, a lot of the bond proxies like utilities and REITs are going to come under pressure. A bit more upside potential, but for a trade.

Opinion about H-T: People are nervous about the uncertainty out there and are looking for safety. But the relative strength of the defensives is not good. Over the past few weeks, he's reduced his defensive positioning. He's focusing on pricing power and dividend growth. Recognize that the market's showing us that there's more economic strength…

Opinion about TA-T: (A Top Pick Apr 29/25, Up 14.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with TA is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $9.50) to $11.00 at this time.

Opinion about PIF-T: (A Top Pick Aug 31/23, Down 6%) Company very cheap at current share price. Small company that institutions wont look at. Reliable revenues that translate into cash flow. Will continue to hold. Dividend very safe and reliable. New project pipeline very strong. 

Opinion about EMA-T: Big acquisition a year ago increased presence in US, and that will be its growth driver. It's fine as an income stock, with a nice yield. But see her Top Picks.

Opinion about KSI-X: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research We like KSI, and we even covered the name in one of our latest podcast episodes (link to our discussion on KSI can be found here). KSI is a $630M healthcare SaaS company that provides solutions for data and document management. Good sales…

Opinion about NPT-CN: Has pretty well fallen off the radar screen of most analysts. Sales are down 12%. Ranks in the bottom 20% of their database.

Opinion about OEE-X: He hasn't heard any recent news on the company. The stock has moved up a lot lately, but is still well below past highs. Demand for company products remains huge. The CEO promises good news in the next earnings report.