M&T Bank Corp Buys 15,567 Shares of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. $CF

Key Points

• M&T Bank Corp raised its stake in CF Industries by 218.4% in Q4, buying 15,567 shares to hold 22,694 shares valued at about $1.755 million.
• Large institutional buying continued—WorldQuant, Caisse de dépôt, Dimensional, LSV and Victory Capital all added sizable positions—bringing institutional ownership to 93.06%, while corporate insiders sold 82,408 shares (~$9.97M) in the last three months and now own 0.51%.
• CF reported Q results with $2.59 EPS (beat) and revenue up 22.8%, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 (1.6% yield), and sits at a MarketBeat consensus rating of "Hold" with an average target of $117.87.

M&T Bank Corp raised its stake in shares of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF - Free Report) by 218.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 22,694 shares of the basic materials company's stock after purchasing an additional 15,567 shares during the quarter. M&T Bank Corp's holdings in CF Industries were worth $1,755,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in CF. Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC bought a new stake in CF Industries in the second quarter valued at about $96,560,000. Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec lifted its position in shares of CF Industries by 52.4% during the 3rd quarter. Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec now owns 1,775,106 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $159,227,000 after buying an additional 610,259 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its position in shares of CF Industries by 22.2% during the 3rd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 3,133,709 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $281,104,000 after buying an additional 568,710 shares during the period. LSV Asset Management boosted its stake in CF Industries by 106.3% in the 3rd quarter. LSV Asset Management now owns 1,053,802 shares of the basic materials company's stock valued at $94,526,000 after buying an additional 543,070 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Victory Capital Management Inc. boosted its stake in CF Industries by 10.6% in the 3rd quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 5,013,846 shares of the basic materials company's stock valued at $449,742,000 after buying an additional 480,126 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 93.06% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity

In other CF Industries news, VP Richard A. Hoker sold 3,499 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $125.38, for a total transaction of $438,704.62. Following the sale, the vice president directly owned 31,036 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,891,293.68. This represents a 10.13% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, SVP Michael Patrick Mcgrane sold 3,666 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $116.50, for a total transaction of $427,089.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 19,161 shares in the company, valued at $2,232,256.50. This trade represents a 16.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 82,408 shares of company stock valued at $9,971,298. Corporate insiders own 0.51% of the company's stock.

CF Industries Price Performance

Shares of CF Industries stock opened at $122.34 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 3.37, a quick ratio of 2.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. The stock has a market capitalization of $18.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.59 and a beta of 0.52. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has a 1-year low of $75.42 and a 1-year high of $141.96. The firm's 50-day moving average price is $118.56 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $96.11.

CF Industries (NYSE:CF - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 18th. The basic materials company reported $2.59 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.53 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $1.87 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.78 billion. CF Industries had a net margin of 20.54% and a return on equity of 19.84%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 22.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.89 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts predict that CF Industries Holdings, Inc. will post 12.41 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

CF Industries Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 29th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.50 per share. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 15th. CF Industries's dividend payout ratio is currently 22.22%.

CF Industries News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting CF Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share, payable May 29 (record date May 15) — supports income-oriented investors and signals confidence in cash generation. CF Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Scotiabank sharply raised its EPS forecasts for CF (FY2026 and FY2027), materially increasing expected earnings per share — this upward revision implies stronger fundamentals and may support higher valuation expectations. Scotiabank Raises CF Estimates (MarketBeat)
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks added CF to its Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and value-focused lists — positive for sentiment and could attract momentum/value-oriented flows. Best Value Stocks to Buy for April 27th
• Positive Sentiment: Editorial coverage highlighting a favorable fertilizer market (“Fertilizer is having a moment”) supports the industry narrative and demand outlook for CF’s products. Editorial: Fertilizer is having a moment
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis of CF vs. basic-materials peers provides context on relative performance but is informational rather than a direct catalyst. Is CF Outpacing Its Basic-Materials Peers?
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks previews and earnings chatter for sector peers (Sherwin-Williams, ATI, Smurfit/WestRock, International Paper) could move sector sentiment and volatility but are not direct CF company reports. SHW Q1 Earnings Top Estimates (example peer piece)
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the estimate upgrades, Scotiabank maintains a "Sector Perform" rating with a $115 price target — below the current trading level — which could limit near-term upside and weigh on sentiment. Scotiabank Rating & Target (MarketBeat)

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

CF has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on CF Industries from $100.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a "sector perform" rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on CF Industries from $100.00 to $113.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on CF Industries from $80.00 to $94.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Weiss Ratings raised CF Industries from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research note on Friday, March 13th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane boosted their price target on CF Industries from $95.00 to $140.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 25th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $117.87.

CF Industries Profile

CF Industries Holdings, Inc is a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products for agricultural and industrial customers. The company specializes in the production of ammonia, granular urea, urea ammonium nitrate (UAN), nitric acid and ammonium nitrate, which serve as key inputs for fertilizer blends, industrial chemicals and other downstream applications.

Headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, CF Industries operates production facilities and distribution terminals across North America and the United Kingdom.

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