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Nutrien (NTR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$101.93 +0.43 (+0.42%)
As of 11:34 AM Eastern

Nutrien - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
8

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for NTR.

Consensus Price Target

C$95.94
-5.88% Downside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Nutrien, the average price target is C$95.94. The highest price target for NTR is C$136.26, while the lowest price target for NTR is C$63.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -5.88% from the current price of C$101.93.
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
11/13/25 to 11/13/26
1 Month Ago
10/14/25 to 10/14/26
3 Months Ago
8/15/25 to 8/15/26
1 Year Ago
11/13/24 to 11/13/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$95.94C$95.94C$94.16N/A
Forecasted Upside-5.88% Downside-3.56% Downside-0.58% DownsideN/A
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyBuyHold

NTR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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NTR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Nutrien Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNutrienMaterials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.71
2.55
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
11/8/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
10/27/2026 Initiated CoverageHold
10/12/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral
9/10/2026 Initiated CoverageHold
8/25/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ HoldC$106.63+5.91%
8/7/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/28/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-BuyC$99.26 ➝ C$112.99+15.30%
6/30/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Sector OutperformC$80.00-10.46%
6/10/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
5/7/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/5/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Moderate Buy
3/26/2026 DowngradeHold ➝ Strong SellC$86.18 ➝ C$92.68-9.16%
3/13/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-BuyC$105.46 ➝ C$136.26+19.75%
2/18/2026 Boost TargetBuyC$72.00 ➝ C$80.00-17.12%
3/13/2025UpgradeStrong Sell
1/13/2025UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Strong-Buy

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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 Wednesday, November 11, 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 announced the indefinite shutdown of its five Trinidad nitrogen plants, a strategic move driven by gas supply issues that is expected to significantly boost free cash flow. This operational adjustment removes a cost-heavy segment from the company's portfolio, potentially improving overall profitability and providing a stronger financial foundation for future growth initiatives.
  • The stock is currently trading at $102.14, which represents a significant premium to the consensus price target of C$74.33. This divergence suggests that the market is pricing in a recovery narrative that analysts have not yet fully captured in their models, potentially offering upside if the company's operational improvements and cash flow enhancements materialize as projected.
  • Recent insider activity indicates strong confidence in the company's long-term value, with multiple insiders including Mark Thompson and Noralee Bradley purchasing shares in the second half of 2026. These buy transactions, occurring at prices ranging from C$86.16 to C$95.75, suggest that company leadership views the current valuation as attractive relative to the firm's intrinsic worth.
  • Nutrien Ltd. maintains a consistent dividend yield of 3.00%, providing investors with a steady stream of income. This payout ratio is supported by the company's position as a leading global provider of crop inputs, allowing it to generate reliable cash flows that can be returned to shareholders even during periods of market volatility.
  • The company has demonstrated strong recent earnings performance, reporting C$0.87 in earnings per share for the quarter ended in November 2026. This result, combined with a net margin of 8.44%, reflects the company's ability to maintain profitability and operational efficiency in a challenging agricultural chemical market environment.

Nutrien
Bear Case

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

  • The current stock price of $102.14 is significantly higher than the consensus price target of C$74.33, indicating that the stock may be overvalued relative to analyst expectations. This large gap suggests that the market may be overly optimistic about the company's future performance, posing a risk of a significant price correction if earnings do not meet elevated expectations.
  • Scotiabank recently lowered its FY2026 earnings per share estimates for Nutrien Ltd. from $6.87 to $6.51, reflecting a bearish outlook on the company's near-term profitability. This downward revision, issued in October 2026, suggests that analysts are concerned about the company's ability to maintain its earnings trajectory in the face of current market conditions.
  • The company's P/E ratio of 22.30 is relatively high for a company in the chemicals and fertilizers sector, which can be cyclical. This valuation multiple implies that investors are paying a premium for Nutrien's earnings, which may not be justified if the company faces headwinds in agricultural demand or input costs in the coming quarters.
  • Nutrien Ltd. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 49.14, indicating a significant level of leverage. While this is not unusual for capital-intensive industries, it can limit the company's financial flexibility and increase its vulnerability to rising interest rates or economic downturns, potentially impacting its ability to invest in growth or maintain its dividend.
  • The consensus rating for Nutrien Ltd. is "Moderate Buy," with a mix of Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, and Sell recommendations from analysts. This lack of unanimous positive sentiment suggests that there are significant disagreements among investors about the company's future prospects, adding uncertainty to the investment case.

NTR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Nutrien is C$95.94, with a high forecast of C$136.26 and a low forecast of C$63.00.

14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nutrien in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NTR shares.

According to analysts, Nutrien's stock has a predicted downside of -5.88% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Nutrien's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Nutrien has been rated by research analysts at Freedom Broker, Jefferies Financial Group, KeyCorp, National Bank Financial, and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Nutrien more than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Nutrien is 2.71 while the average consensus rating score for "materials" companies is 2.55. 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 11/8/2026.
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