CVR Partners (NYSE:UAN) Share Price Crosses Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average on Disappointing Earnings

Key Points

• CVR Partners shares fell below their 200-day moving average after disappointing quarterly results, trading at $118.37 versus a $121.61 average.
• The partnership reported a loss of $1.02 per unit, missing the $1.62 consensus estimate, while revenue of $146.15 million also came in below expectations of $165.40 million.
• The quarterly distribution was cut to $1.79 per unit from $6.08, a 70.6% reduction; the new payment implies a 6.0% annualized yield.

CVR Partners, LP (NYSE:UAN - Get Free Report) shares passed below its two hundred day moving average during trading on Tuesday following a weaker than expected earnings announcement. The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $121.61 and traded as low as $114.00. CVR Partners shares last traded at $118.37, with a volume of 74,911 shares traded.

The basic materials company reported ($1.02) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.62 by ($2.64). The business had revenue of $146.15 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $165.40 million. CVR Partners had a return on equity of 51.56% and a net margin of 23.67%.

CVR Partners Cuts Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 23rd. Investors of record on Monday, November 16th will be paid a $1.79 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 16th. This represents a $7.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.0%. This is a drop from CVR Partners's previous quarterly dividend of $6.08. CVR Partners's payout ratio is 160.42%.

Trending Headlines about CVR Partners

Here are the key news stories impacting CVR Partners this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Management expects ammonia utilization of 88%–93% in Q4 2026 and plans $95 million–$104 million in capital expenditures for 2026. The utilization outlook provides operating context, while the planned spending may support the business but represents a significant investment. Article: CVR Partners anticipates Q4 ammonia utilization and plans 2026 capex
• Negative Sentiment: CVR Partners reported a Q3 net loss of $11 million, or $1.02 per unit, versus net income of $43 million, or $4.08 per unit, a year earlier. Revenue declined to $146 million from $164 million and fell short of analyst expectations; reported EPS also missed the consensus estimate. Article: CVR Partners Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Negative Sentiment: The partnership declared a quarterly distribution of $1.79 per unit, down 70.6% from the previous $6.08 payment. Although the announced distribution equates to a 6.0% annualized yield based on the provided report, the sharp reduction may disappoint income-focused investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages recently weighed in on UAN. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "buy (b)" rating on shares of CVR Partners in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Freedom Broker started coverage on shares of CVR Partners in a research note on Tuesday, October 27th. They issued a "hold" rating and a $124.00 target price on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $124.00.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On CVR Partners

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in UAN. State of Wyoming purchased a new position in shares of CVR Partners during the third quarter valued at $77,000. Arrow Investment Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of CVR Partners by 18.4% in the third quarter. Arrow Investment Advisors LLC now owns 2,149 shares of the basic materials company's stock valued at $266,000 after acquiring an additional 334 shares in the last quarter. Samalin Investment Counsel LLC lifted its stake in CVR Partners by 8.0% in the third quarter. Samalin Investment Counsel LLC now owns 3,075 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $381,000 after acquiring an additional 227 shares during the period. MGO One Seven LLC purchased a new stake in CVR Partners in the third quarter worth about $405,000. Finally, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. purchased a new stake in CVR Partners in the third quarter worth about $504,000. 43.83% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

CVR Partners Trading Down 5.1%

The company has a quick ratio of 2.11, a current ratio of 3.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64. The stock's 50 day moving average is $127.80 and its two-hundred day moving average is $121.61. The company has a market capitalization of $1.25 billion, a PE ratio of 7.81 and a beta of 0.21.

About CVR Partners

CVR Partners, LP NYSE: UAN is a nitrogen fertilizer producer organized as a master limited partnership and managed by CVR GP, LLC. The company manufactures and sells nitrogen-based fertilizers used primarily in agricultural applications.

Its principal products are ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solution. Ammonia is sold directly to agricultural customers and other users, while UAN is a liquid fertilizer commonly applied to crops. CVR Partners markets its products to distributors, retailers, and agricultural customers.

CVR Partners operates production facilities in Coffeyville, Kansas, and East Dubuque, Illinois.

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