Brief: Methanex Q2 Adjusted EPS USD 0.97 Vs. IBES Estimate USD 0.33

Methanex

30/07/2025 22:02

Overview

Methanex Q2 adjusted EPS beats analysts' expectations, per LSEG data

Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 beats estimates despite lower realized prices, per LSEG data

Co closed OCI acquisition, expanding production footprint in North America

Outlook

Methanex expects 2025 production to be approximately 8.0 mln tonnes

Company anticipates higher Q3 Adjusted EBITDA than Q2

Methanex projects average realized price of $335-$345 per tonne for July-August

Company sees increased sales offset by lower realized price in Q3

Result Drivers

OCI ACQUISITION - Methanex expanded production footprint with acquisition of OCI's methanol business, enhancing access to stable natural gas supplies

PRODUCTION VARIABILITY - Higher production in Geismar and Trinidad offset by declines in Chile, New Zealand, and Egypt due to maintenance and gas supply issues

PRICE DECLINE - Average realized price per tonne fell, affecting net income despite operational improvements

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$0.97
$0.33 (6 Analysts)
Q2 EPS
$0.93
Q2 Adjusted Net Income
Beat
$66 mln
$21.30 mln (3 Analysts)
Q2 Net Income
$64 mln
Q2 Adjusted EBITDA
Beat
$183 mln
$167 mln (5 Analysts)
Q2 Basic EPS
$0.95


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the commodity chemicals peer group is "buy"

The stock recently traded at 10 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 8 three months ago

Press Release: ID:nGNXbS4QBR

(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)