- Nine-month results supported by record Potash sales volumes, lower Potash operating costs and higher Retail product margins in North America.
- Commenced share repurchases late in the third quarter and have continued activity in the fourth quarter.
All amounts are in US dollars, except as otherwise noted
Saskatoon, SK (November 6, 2024) - Nutrien Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: NTR) announced today its third quarter 2024 results, with net earnings of $25 million ($0.04 diluted net earnings per share). Third quarter 2024 adjusted EBITDA 1 was $1.0 billion and adjusted net earnings per share 1 was $0.39.
“Nutrien delivered higher Potash sales volumes and lower operating costs through the first nine months of 2024, utilizing the strengths of our six-mine network and global distribution capabilities to respond to increased customer demand. We are seeing strong crop nutrient demand in North America for the fall application season following a period of lower field activity in the third quarter,” commented Ken Seitz, Nutrien’s President and CEO.
“We remain focused on strategic priorities that strengthen the advantages of our business across the ag value chain. This includes accelerating the timeline for achieving our annual consolidated cost savings target, further optimizing capital expenditures, delivering upstream fertilizer sales volume growth and advancing high-return downstream Retail growth opportunities. These initiatives provide a pathway for delivering structural improvements to our earnings and free cash flow through the cycle,” added Mr. Seitz.
For more information, see Nurtien's Third Quarter report.