Reuters9d agobearish
Nutrien misses profit estimates as lower volumes blunt higher fertilizer pricesAug 5 () - Nutrien missed analysts' estimates for second-quarter profit on Wednesday as lower potash and nitrogen sales volumes offset the benefit of higher fertilizer prices at the world's largest potash producer. Fertilizer producers have benefited from firmer nutrient prices this year, but earnings remain sensitive to shipment volumes, which reflect farmer demand and application activity.
