Nutrien Swings to Loss on Phosphate Writedown

Nutrien Ltd., Saskatoon, reported a third-quarter net loss of $587 million mainly due to an $823 million noncash impairment associated with its phosphate assets related to a less favorable long-term outlook for phosphate prices and expected global supply imbalance.  The company reported year-ago net income of $141 million.

Also based on market factors, the company narrowed its 2020 adjusted net earnings guidance to $1.60-$1.85 per share from $1.50-$1.90 per share and adjusted EBITDA guidance to $3.5-$3.7 billion from $3.5-$3.8 billion.