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Nutrien (NTR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$77.12 -1.80 (-2.28%)
Closing price 09/18/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$77.10 -0.02 (-0.02%)
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Nutrien - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
4
Buy
17

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Nutrien in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 22 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, and 17 have given a buy rating for NTR.

Consensus Price Target

$81.15
5.23% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Nutrien, the average price target is $81.15. The highest price target for NTR is $100.00, while the lowest price target for NTR is $65.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.23% from the current price of $77.12.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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NTR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/19/25 to 9/19/26
1 Month Ago
8/20/25 to 8/20/26
3 Months Ago
6/21/25 to 6/21/26
1 Year Ago
9/19/24 to 9/19/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
17 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$81.15$81.58$81.71$62.39
Forecasted Upside5.23% Upside11.46% Upside29.91% Upside10.27% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

NTR Analyst Recommendations By Month

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NTR Price Targets by Month

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Nutrien Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNutrienMaterials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.73
2.57
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside5.23% Upside137.01% Upside18.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/18/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$85.00+9.76%
9/10/2026
KeyCorp logo
KeyCorp
2 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageSector Weight$73.00-7.36%
8/10/2026
Hamir Patel
Hamir Patel
1 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOutperform
8/10/2026Lower TargetOverweight$81.00 ➝ $78.00+21.13%
8/10/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$76.00 ➝ $74.00+12.33%
8/6/2026 UpgradeHold (C+)Buy (B-)
7/28/2026 UpgradeNeutralOutperform$80.00+18.59%
7/23/2026Lower TargetOutperform$82.00 ➝ $80.00+16.36%
7/14/2026Lower TargetNeutral$77.00 ➝ $75.00+10.87%
7/7/2026Lower TargetOverweight$93.00 ➝ $81.00+23.30%
6/30/2026UpgradeSector PerformSector Outperform$80.00+30.62%
6/30/2026 UpgradeSector PerformSector Outperform$80.00+25.96%
6/10/2026Set TargetBuyHold$65.00-1.94%
5/11/2026Lower TargetSell$67.00 ➝ $65.00-8.88%
5/11/2026Boost TargetOverweight$78.00 ➝ $80.00+12.15%
5/6/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/5/2026 UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform$74.00 ➝ $90.00+16.83%
4/30/2026UpgradeNeutralBuy$82.00+10.63%
3/18/2026Boost TargetOutperform$85.00 ➝ $90.00+15.51%
3/13/2026UpgradeEqual WeightOverweight$77.00 ➝ $100.00+19.28%
3/12/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$74.00 ➝ $96.00+21.11%
3/2/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
5/9/2025Boost TargetSell$53.00 ➝ $59.00+6.75%
1/27/2025Boost TargetOverweight$58.00 ➝ $63.00+18.27%

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Should I Buy Nutrien Stock? NTR Pros and Cons Explained

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 Monday, September 14, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Nutrien pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Nutrien
Bull Case

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

  • Nutrien Ltd. recently reported strong financial performance in its latest quarterly results, with revenue of $10.81 billion, which exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $10.44 billion. This indicates that the company is successfully driving top-line growth, with revenue up 3.6% on a year-over-year basis, suggesting robust demand for its crop inputs and agricultural services.
  • The company offers a stable income stream for investors through its dividend policy, currently paying a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share. This translates to an annualized dividend yield of 2.80%, which is attractive for income-focused investors, especially given that the dividend payout ratio is a manageable 44.53% of earnings, leaving room for future growth or buybacks.
  • Nutrien Ltd. is trading at a current stock price of $76.95, which is below the consensus price target of $81.15 set by seventeen analysts who have rated the stock with a Buy rating. This suggests that the stock may be undervalued relative to its fundamental worth, offering potential upside for investors who believe in the company's long-term trajectory.
  • The company has a relatively low beta of 0.62, which means its stock price tends to be less volatile than the overall market. This characteristic can be beneficial for investors looking to reduce portfolio risk, as Nutrien Ltd. may provide more stable returns during periods of market turbulence.
  • Nutrien Ltd. has a strong balance sheet, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36, indicating that the company is not overly leveraged. This financial stability provides a cushion against economic downturns and allows the company to invest in growth opportunities without taking on excessive debt.

Nutrien
Bear Case

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

  • Despite strong revenue, Nutrien Ltd. missed its earnings per share (EPS) expectations in its latest quarterly report, posting $2.61 per share compared to the consensus estimate of $2.70. This miss could signal that the company is facing margin pressures or higher-than-expected costs, which may impact future profitability.
  • The stock has experienced a recent decline, with the current price of $76.95 down from the previous close of $78.45. This short-term downward momentum could indicate that investors are losing confidence in the company's near-term prospects, potentially leading to further price declines.
  • Nutrien Ltd. is operating in the Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals industry, which is subject to significant commodity price volatility. Fluctuations in the prices of key inputs like potash, nitrogen, and phosphate can directly impact the company's profit margins, making its earnings less predictable.
  • The company's earnings are expected to decline in the coming years, with KeyCorp forecasting FY2027 earnings at $4.55 per share and FY2028 earnings at $4.15 per share, down from the current full-year estimate of $4.71 per share. This downward trend in earnings could limit the stock's upside potential.
  • Nutrien Ltd. has a P/E ratio of 15.58, which is higher than the industry average, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings. This could make the stock less attractive to value-oriented investors who prefer companies with lower P/E ratios.

NTR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Nutrien is $81.15, with a high forecast of $100.00 and a low forecast of $65.00.

22 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nutrien in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 17 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NTR shares.

According to analysts, Nutrien's stock has a predicted upside of 5.23% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Nutrien's stock had 5 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Nutrien more than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Nutrien is 2.73 while the average consensus rating score for "materials" companies is 2.57. Learn more on how NTR compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Nutrien analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/18/2026.
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