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Berenberg bullish on Nutrien stock, upgrades to Buy with catalysts ahead

EditorEmilio Ghigini
Published 29-04-2024, 01:58 pm
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On Monday, Nutrien Ltd (NYSE:NTR) stock received an upgrade from Berenberg, moving from Hold to Buy, accompanied by a price target increase to $66, up from $60.

The adjustment follows a challenging year for Nutrien, marked by a normalization in potash fertilizer prices, production disruptions, and elevated costs in its retail sector. Additionally, the company faced setbacks due to the cancellation of a 1.2 million ton clean ammonia project in Geismar, Louisiana.

Despite these hurdles, Nutrien's shares have settled at a lower price level around the low $50s. Berenberg anticipates three potential catalysts in the next three months that could elevate the stock's value.

The first is the expectation of strong first-quarter results for 2024, which are set to be released on May 8, driven by robust operational performance. The second is the anticipation of a capital distribution announcement during Nutrien's capital markets day on June 12.

The third catalyst is the renewal of potash contracts with Canpotex in India and China, which is expected to stabilize commodity prices and establish a price floor for the rest of the year. These factors contribute to the analyst's optimistic outlook and the decision to raise the price target for Nutrien's shares. The company's fourth-quarter results for 2023 have also been cited as reasonably good, which further supports the positive sentiment toward the stock's future performance.

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