CF Industries (NYSE:CF) Stock Breaks Below 200 Day Moving Average After Earnings Miss

Key Points

• CF Industries shares fell below their 200-day moving average after earnings, trading as low as $110.61 versus the $116.43 average.
• Quarterly EPS of $2.87 missed the $3.00 consensus, although revenue of $1.86 billion beat estimates of $1.77 billion and rose 12.1% year over year.
• The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share, equivalent to $2.40 annually and a 2.1% yield.

Shares of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF - Get Free Report) crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday following a weaker than expected earnings announcement. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $116.43 and traded as low as $110.61. CF Industries shares last traded at $111.6460, with a volume of 4,728,032 shares.

The basic materials company reported $2.87 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $3.00 by ($0.13). The business had revenue of $1.86 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.77 billion. CF Industries had a net margin of 27.12% and a return on equity of 24.41%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 12.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.19 earnings per share.

CF Industries Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 16th will be given a dividend of $0.60 per share. This represents a $2.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 16th. CF Industries's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 17.79%.

Key CF Industries News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue was $1.86 billion, topping analysts’ $1.77 billion estimate. The company also reported first-nine-month net earnings of $1.78 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $3.01 billion. Results included an approximately $170 million litigation gain. CF Industries reports 2026 results
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly earnings were $2.87 per share, below estimates ranging from $2.93 to $3.00. The miss likely weighed on the stock, despite earnings increasing from $2.19 per share a year earlier. CF Industries Q3 earnings lag estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Freedom Broker cut its price target for CF Industries, adding to negative sentiment, though the available report did not provide the revised target or its rationale. Freedom Broker cuts CF Industries price target

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on CF shares. UBS Group lifted their target price on shares of CF Industries from $123.00 to $134.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Tuesday, October 27th. Truist Financial set a $129.00 target price on shares of CF Industries in a research note on Monday. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce increased their price target on shares of CF Industries from $125.00 to $133.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Friday, October 23rd. Morgan Stanley dropped their target price on CF Industries from $135.00 to $115.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded CF Industries from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Saturday, July 18th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, CF Industries currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $122.65.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of CF. Himension Capital Singapore PTE. LTD. acquired a new stake in shares of CF Industries during the first quarter worth $25,000. Virtus Advisers LLC bought a new position in shares of CF Industries in the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. Continuum Advisory LLC bought a new position in shares of CF Industries in the 2nd quarter worth about $28,000. Keating Financial Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in shares of CF Industries in the 2nd quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC acquired a new position in shares of CF Industries in the 3rd quarter valued at about $35,000. 93.06% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

CF Industries Trading Down 4.4%

The company has a current ratio of 4.86, a quick ratio of 4.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36. The business's 50-day moving average is $122.72 and its two-hundred day moving average is $116.43. The firm has a market cap of $16.90 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.28, a P/E/G ratio of 0.23 and a beta of 0.54.

About CF Industries

CF Industries Holdings, Inc is a global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products. The company produces ammonia, granular urea, urea ammonium nitrate, ammonium nitrate and nitric acid, which are used primarily in agricultural fertilizers and a range of industrial applications. CF Industries also supplies products such as diesel exhaust fluid and other nitrogen-based solutions.

The company serves agricultural and industrial customers in North America and internationally. Its manufacturing and distribution operations include facilities in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, supported by an extensive logistics and distribution network.

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