Zacks Investment Research·Oct 28, 2026
Is Methanex (MEOH) Outperforming Other Basic Materials Stocks This Year?Here is how Methanex (MEOH) and Royal Gold (RGLD) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Methanex's revenue rebounded from roughly $0.97B in Q1 2026 to about $1.4B in Q2 and Q3, and free cash flow climbed to $621.7M in Q3 2026, suggesting a recovering methanol pricing cycle.
Price trend, volume and key moving averages
Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 29, 2026 | $3.69+16.4% vs $3.17 | $1.4B+4.6% vs $1.3B |
Q3 2026 Jul 28, 2026 | $3.87-3.3% vs $4.00 | $1.4B-2.9% vs $1.4B |
Q2 2026 Apr 29, 2026 | $0.30-20.8% vs $0.38 | $953M-1.2% vs $965M |
Q2 2026 Mar 5, 2026 | -$0.14-117.3% vs $0.81 | $961M-6.4% vs $1.0B |
Here is how Methanex (MEOH) and Royal Gold (RGLD) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Methanex shares have surged 58.8%, driven by record Geismar production, OCI acquisition benefits and aggressive debt reduction.
Methanex (MEOH) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Benchmark MEOH against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Methanex Corporation (MEOH)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $66.33 | $5.13B | 14.24 | -3.51% | 7.63% | 12.63% | 1.13% | |
| $17.31 | $1.97B | -11.88 | 3.68% | -2.49% | -9.53% | 4.62% | |
| $46.49 | $5.1B | 19.55 | -7.16% | 2.66% | 5.76% | 0.26% | |
| $64.41 | $7.37B | 11.48 | -6.71% | 7.15% | 10.51% | 5.12% | |
| $9.45 | $1.66B | -9.91 | -5.85% | -2.68% | -5.64% | 8.95% | |
| $2.51 | $400.41M | -0.79 | -6.08% | -15.88% | -50.98% | 12.07% |
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Methanex Corporation (MEOH) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Methanex Corporation (MEOH) reported $4.73B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $3.59B in fiscal year 2025. That is 280% more than the $945.7M of fiscal year 1996.
Methanex Corporation (MEOH) grew revenue by 32.4% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Methanex Corporation (MEOH) earned $360.4M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 7.6% net margin).
Yes. Methanex Corporation (MEOH) pays a dividend that yields 1.13% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Methanex Corporation (MEOH) had a return on equity (ROE) of 12.6% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
Methanex Corporation (MEOH) generated $1.24B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
