Methanex Corp operates as a producer and supplier of methanol to various international markets in North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and South America. The company's operations consist prominently of the production and sale of methanol, along with the production and sale of ammonia. Geographically, it operates in China, Europe, the United States, South America, South Korea, Other Asia, and Canada. The majority of revenue is derived from Europe.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Methanex Corp, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Methanex Corp (MEOH) has returned 49.39% so far this year and 117.67% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MEOH has achieved an annualized return of 6.47%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
The table below presents the monthly returns of Methanex Corp (MEOH) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19.09% | 7.08% | 10.98% | 0.39% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.59% | -13.48% | -20.75% | -10.60% | 5.29% | 1.13% | 0.69% | 5.37% | 13.41% | -0.35% | -8.27% | 12.20% |
| 2024 | -5.80% | -2.52% | -0.87% | 7.18% | 12.51% | -10.10% | 0.19% | -4.11% | -10.15% | -4.74% | 19.41% | 6.71% |
| 2023 | 25.48% | 6.39% | -8.13% | -5.17% | -8.05% | 0.71% | 8.90% | -4.25% | 4.14% | -7.92% | 3.49% | 11.10% |
| 2022 | 14.81% | 14.53% | 4.18% | -5.36% | -1.55% | -22.94% | -2.57% | -1.10% | -10.23% | 6.11% | 8.91% | -3.02% |
| 2021 | -28.16% | 13.39% | -6.84% | -1.88% | -3.00% | -9.94% | -1.00% | 8.87% | 25.07% | -3.18% | -11.33% | -4.77% |
| 2020 | -16.99% | -11.09% | -58.18% | 35.61% | 1.96% | 12.65% | 2.10% | 19.18% | 10.16% | 19.83% | 40.32% | 8.73% |
| 2019 | 15.79% | 5.18% | 0.32% | -4.40% | -24.85% | 9.17% | -14.91% | -15.09% | 10.84% | 6.81% | -2.61% | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.61% | -13.46% | 10.57% | -0.82% | 12.91% | 3.14% | -0.93% | 5.42% | 8.73% | -18.98% | -15.62% | -14.14% |
| 2017 | 12.60% | 1.29% | -9.28% | -2.44% | -10.91% | 6.14% | -0.34% | 15.09% | -2.61% | -2.50% | 8.01% | 13.18% |
| 2016 | 10.81% | -5.81% | -9.23% | -2.94% | 3.61% | 23.03% | 3.30% | 19.73% | -1.46% |
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Methanex Corp (MEOH) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of MEOH compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
The current Methanex Corp volatility is 6.12%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
OCI Global announced the sale of 3,331,346 common shares of Methanex Corporation on March 13, 2026, representing 4.3% of outstanding shares at US$51.80 per share, generating net proceeds of approximately US$172.6 million. Following the disposition, OCI's ownership stake in Methanex decreased from 12.9% to 8.6%.
Orion Resource Partners sold its entire $2.53 million position in Hudbay Minerals in Q4 2025, marking a full exit from the copper miner. The move comes after Hudbay's stock surged approximately 200% over the past year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 20% gain. The exit appears to be a profit-taking decision rather than a strategy shift, as the fund's remaining portfolio remains concentrated in mining and resource stocks.
Orion Resource Partners invested $2.88 million in Methanex during Q4, purchasing 77,291 shares. The methanol producer's stock has surged 45% over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500. The gains are driven by firmer methanol pricing and geopolitical factors, particularly U.S.-Iran tensions. Raymond James raised its price target to $52, citing higher spot methanol prices.
Methanex Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.185 per share, payable on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 17, 2026.
The global green methanol market is experiencing rapid growth, projected to increase from $1.55 billion in 2024 to $4.91 billion by 2029 with a CAGR of 25.8%. Growth is driven by rising demand for renewable fuels, government incentives, advancements in carbon capture technologies, and corporate sustainability commitments. Asia-Pacific leads the market while North America shows the fastest growth potential. Key players are expanding through strategic acquisitions and innovative production technologies.
Methanex Corporation announced the appointment of Don Marchand to its Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2025. Marchand brings nearly four decades of finance and energy infrastructure experience, previously serving as Executive Vice President and CFO at TC Energy.
Methanex Corporation has established strategic partnerships in the ARA region and South Korea to expand methanol bunkering operations, supporting maritime decarbonization efforts through safe and reliable fuel solutions.
Methanex Corporation announced a quarterly dividend of US$0.185 per share, payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 16, 2025.
Methanex reported strong Q1 2025 results with net income of $111 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $248 million. However, production was lower due to planned and unplanned outages at its Geismar facilities, which are expected to be resolved by early May 2025. The company also announced the upcoming acquisition of OCI Global's international methanol business.
Methanex Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.185 per share, payable on March 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on March 17, 2025.
