Methanex Corp stock declines amid market gains
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 18 2024
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Should l Buy MEOH?
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Methanex Corp's stock fell by 6.60% as it crossed below its 5-day SMA, indicating a significant downward movement in price despite the overall market strength.
The decline in Methanex's stock price appears to be a result of sector rotation, as the broader market, including the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500, experienced gains of 0.61% and 0.71% respectively. This suggests that investors may be reallocating their investments away from Methanex and into other sectors that are performing better at this time.
This movement could indicate a shift in investor sentiment towards more favorable sectors, potentially impacting Methanex's future performance if the trend continues.
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Analyst Views on MEOH
Wall Street analysts forecast MEOH stock price to fall
7 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 62.370
Low
38.00
Averages
49.67
High
65.00
Current: 62.370
Low
38.00
Averages
49.67
High
65.00
About MEOH
Methanex Corporation is a Canada-based producer and supplier of methanol globally. It serves customers in Asia Pacific, North America, Europe and South America. Its total annual operating capacity, including Methanex's interests in jointly owned plants, is over 10.6 million tons and is located in the United States, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago, Chile, Egypt, and Canada. In addition to the methanol produced at its sites, it purchases methanol produced by others under methanol offtake contracts and on the spot market. In the United States, its plants in Geismar, Louisiana, have the capability to serve global methanol demand. Its New Zealand production site supplies methanol primarily to customers in Asia Pacific. Its Chile production site supplies methanol to customers in South America and Asia Pacific. Its Egypt plant (Methanex interest 50%) is located on the Mediterranean Sea and primarily supplies methanol to domestic and European customers, but can also supply customers in Asia.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.

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- Board Election Results: All director nominees were elected with support rates exceeding 99%, particularly Don Marchand who received 99.95% approval, reflecting strong shareholder confidence in the management team.
- Auditor Reappointment: KPMG LLP was reappointed as Methanex's auditor with 76.52% support, ensuring financial transparency and compliance, which enhances investor confidence in the company's financial practices.
- Executive Compensation Advisory Vote: The non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation received 97.86% approval, indicating shareholder endorsement of the company's compensation policies, which may enhance management incentives and governance standards.
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- Price Growth Trend: The average realized price in Q1 was $351 per tonne, up from $331 per tonne in Q4 2025, demonstrating positive progress in the company's pricing strategy.
- Future Price Expectations: Based on April and May posted prices, the average realized price is expected to range between $500 and $525 per tonne for these two months, which will further drive revenue growth and enhance market confidence.
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- Adjusted Financial Performance: The company achieved an Adjusted EBITDA of $220 million and an Adjusted net income of $23 million in the first quarter, reflecting positive progress in operational efficiency and pricing power, which is expected to lay a foundation for future profitability.
- Production and Sales Data: Methanex produced 2.391 million tonnes of methanol in Q1 2026, a slight increase from 2.364 million tonnes in Q4 2025, with total sales volume at 2.622 million tonnes, indicating stable market demand despite a decrease in sales volume compared to the previous quarter.
- Cash Flow and Debt Management: The company repaid $60 million of its Term Loan A and returned $14 million to shareholders through dividends, ending the quarter with a cash balance of $379 million, demonstrating strong liquidity and prudent financial management strategies.
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