J.P. Morgan raises PT for Nutrien, Mosaic on strength in potash, phosphate markets
** J.P. Morgan raises price target on agri-chemical companies Nutrien NTR.TO and Mosaic MOS.N as potash and phosphate prices inch up ** Says potash prices are rising in countries that do not have excess potash inventories and are yet to sign their annual contracts ** "New contract signings are likely to keep markets from loosening" - J.P. Morgan ** Brokerage says NTR and MOS are benefiting from tightness in the potash market ** "Phosphate prices are also climbing because of curtailed phosphate exports from China and phosphate production disruptions in the U.S." - brokerage Brokerage changes PT on the following companies:
| Company | New PT | Old PT | Upside to stock's last close |
| Nutrien NTR.TO | $56 | $50 | 2.3% |
| Mosaic MOS.N | $35 | $29 | 8.5% |
Recent news on Nutrien
See all newsBrief: Nutrien Cautions Investors Regarding Ocehan Llc’S Below Market “Mini-Tender” Offer
US Federal Trade Commission probes rising fertilizer prices (updated)
Brief: Nutrien Files Final Term Sheet For 2 Parts Notes Offering Of Up To $1 Billion
Brief: Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Announces Appointment Of Michael J. Hennigan As New Independent Director
Potash and salt miner K+S reports slight revenue beat for Q1 (updated)