Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNYSE:CF CF Industries (CF) Stock Price, News & Analysis $85.71 +0.62 (+0.73%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$85.62 -0.09 (-0.11%) As of 06:47 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock About CF Industries Stock (NYSE:CF) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get CF Industries alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$84.43▼$86.2950-Day Range$80.68▼$95.9352-Week Range$67.34▼$104.45Volume2.50 million shsAverage Volume2.43 million shsMarket Capitalization$13.88 billionP/E Ratio11.19Dividend Yield2.33%Price Target$95.00Consensus RatingHold Company Overview 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. Its vertically integrated network includes ammonia plants, urea plants and nitric acid units, supported by rail, barge and pipeline infrastructure to ensure reliable delivery to farmers, fertilizer blenders and industrial users. CF Industries also provides technical support and agronomic services designed to help customers optimize nutrient application and enhance crop productivity. Founded in 1946 as Central Farmers Fertilizer Company, CF Industries has grown through strategic expansions and investments in manufacturing technology to become one of the world’s largest ammonia producers. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Tony Will, the company has focused on operational efficiency, environmental stewardship and cost discipline. CF Industries continues to explore opportunities to enhance its global footprint, improve energy efficiency and support sustainable agriculture through innovation in nitrogen management.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More CF Industries Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks77th Percentile Overall ScoreCF MarketRank™: CF Industries scored higher than 77% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 62nd out of 190 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.9 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingCF Industries has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.12, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 13 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Upside PotentialCF Industries has a consensus price target of $95.00, representing about 10.8% upside from its current price of $85.71.Amount of Analyst CoverageCF Industries has been the subject of 11 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about CF Industries' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth0.51% Earnings GrowthEarnings for CF Industries are expected to grow by 0.51% in the coming year, from $5.83 to $5.86 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of CF Industries is 11.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 297.56.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of CF Industries is 11.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 158.72.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCF Industries has a P/B Ratio of 1.96. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about CF Industries' valuation and earnings. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted6.77% of the float of CF Industries has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCF Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in CF Industries has recently increased by 18.13%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend2.5 / 5Dividend StrengthModerate Dividend YieldCF Industries pays a meaningful dividend of 2.38%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthCF Industries has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of CF Industries is 26.11%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, CF Industries will have a dividend payout ratio of 34.13% next year. This indicates that CF Industries will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about CF Industries' dividend. Sustainability and ESG0.0 / 5Environmental Score-8.27 Percentage of Shares Shorted6.77% of the float of CF Industries has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCF Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in CF Industries has recently increased by 18.13%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. News and Social Media3.4 / 5News Sentiment1.10 News SentimentCF Industries has a news sentiment score of 1.10. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for CF Industries this week, compared to 18 articles on an average week.Search Interest10 people have searched for CF on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 25% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows8 people have added CF Industries to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Company Ownership1.7 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, CF Industries insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.42% of the stock of CF Industries is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions93.06% of the stock of CF Industries is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about CF Industries' insider trading history. 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(NYSE:CF)?September 22 at 3:18 AM | finance.yahoo.comWhat's Driving the Market Sentiment Around CF Industries Holdings?September 20 at 2:09 AM | benzinga.comThe Fed Just Got Kneecapped — Here’s What Happens NextDonald Trump has done it again! This time, with the signing of the highly controversial new law S.1582 — he’s kneecapped the Federal Reserve…September 22 at 2:00 AM | Banyan Hill Publishing (Ad)CF Industries Holdings Secures $750 Million Credit AgreementSeptember 9, 2025 | tipranks.comCF Industries’ W. Anthony Will to Retire as President and Chief Executive Officer January 4, 2026; Christopher D. Bohn Elected SuccessorSeptember 9, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comCF Industries' President/CEO Will to retire in January; Bohn named successorSeptember 9, 2025 | msn.comCF Industries Benefits From Accessible Natural GasSeptember 7, 2025 | seekingalpha.comA Look At The Fair Value Of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF)August 31, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comSee More Headlines CF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CF shares performed this year? CF Industries' stock was trading at $85.32 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, CF stock has increased by 0.5% and is now trading at $85.71. How were CF Industries' earnings last quarter? CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 6th. The basic materials company reported $2.37 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.35 by $0.02. The company's quarterly revenue was up 20.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. Is CF Industries buying back stock? CF Industries' board initiated a share buyback plan on Wednesday, May 7th 2025, which allows the company to buy back $2,000,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 14.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually a sign that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued. Does CF Industries have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of CF Industries: Terra Industries Inc., Canadian Fertilizers Limited, CF Chemicals Ltd., CF Fertilisers UK Limited, CF Global Holding Company LLC, CF Industries (Barbados) SRL, CF Industries Canada Investment ULC, and others. Who are CF Industries' major shareholders? CF Industries' top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.69%), State Street Corp (4.93%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (3.57%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (2.59%). Insiders that own company stock include Bert A Frost, Susan L Menzel, Ashraf K Malik and Douglas C Barnard. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of CF Industries? Shares of CF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of CF Industries own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that CF Industries investors own include Chevron (CVX), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), McKesson (MCK) and Comcast (CMCSA). Company Calendar Last Earnings8/06/2025Record date for 8/29 Dividend8/15/2025Ex-Dividend for 8/29 Dividend8/15/2025Dividend Payable8/29/2025Today9/22/2025Next Earnings (Estimated)11/05/2025Fiscal Year End12/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBasic Materials Industry FERTILIZERS Sub-IndustryFertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals Current SymbolNYSE:CF CIK1324404 Webwww.cfindustries.com Phone(847) 405-2400Fax847-405-2711Employees2,800Year Founded1946Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for CF Industries$95.00 High Price Target$115.00 Low Price Target$77.00 Potential Upside/Downside+10.6%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.12 Research Coverage17 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$7.66 Trailing P/E Ratio11.21 Forward P/E Ratio14.73 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$1.22 billion Net Margins20.19% Pretax Margin29.55% Return on Equity17.10% Return on Assets9.58% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.38 Current Ratio3.22 Quick Ratio2.84 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$6.45 billion Price / Sales2.16 Cash Flow$12.43 per share Price / Cash Flow6.91 Book Value$43.63 per share Price / Book1.97Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares161,973,000Free Float160,823,000Market Cap$13.91 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.95 Social Links Elon Musk's Next MoveExplore Elon Musk’s boldest ventures yet—from AI and autonomy to space colonization—and find out how investors can ride the next wave of innovation.Get This Free Report This page (NYSE:CF) was last updated on 9/22/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersNvidia Times 1,000,000Nvidia’s latest AI chip is a $25,000 powerhouse — with 80 billion transistors and the ability to perform 60 tr...Paradigm Press | SponsoredHe Called Nvidia at $1.10. 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