RBC Reiterates Methanex's Sector-Perform Rating, US$65.00 Price Target
RBC Capital Markets on Wednesday maintained its sector-perform rating on the shares of Methanex (MX.TO, MEOH) and its US$65.00 price target.Methanex recently released its non-discounted methanol reference prices for May, outlining a 19% increase to $1,480 per tonne for North America and unchanged at $740/mt for Asia Pacific, excluding China.RBC believes the reference prices will have a modestly positive impact on the shares of Methanex, as it implies that the realized methanol price for May will likely be higher than April.Methanex is expected to release its first-quarter results after market close on Wednesday, where investors may focus on management's comments relating to the methanol supply/demand/pricing dynamics particularly in Asia.Investors are also expected to focus on management's update on the outlook for its New Zealand operations.Price: $87.11, Change: $+4.41, Percent Change: +5.33%