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CF Industries Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:CF)

$75.60
-0.30 (-0.40%)
(As of 11/28/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$74.74
$76.08
50-Day Range
$75.90
$86.60
52-Week Range
$60.08
$109.00
Volume
2.00 million shs
Average Volume
2.02 million shs
Market Capitalization
$14.44 billion
P/E Ratio
7.03
Dividend Yield
2.12%
Price Target
$92.44

CF Industries MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.21 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
22.3% Upside
$92.44 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.49% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-8.27
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
-0.39mentions of CF Industries in the last 14 days
Based on 13 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
-19.75%
From $8.00 to $6.42 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.04 out of 5 stars

Basic Materials Sector

102nd out of 166 stocks

Agricultural Chemicals Industry

8th out of 9 stocks


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About CF Industries Stock (NYSE:CF)

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of nitrogen fertilizer and other nitrogen-based products. The company's mission is to provide farmers worldwide with the essential nutrients they need to grow crops and feed the world's growing population.

CF Industries produces a wide range of nitrogen products, including ammonia, urea, and nitrogen solutions, sold worldwide to agricultural and industrial customers. The company operates production facilities in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and its products are distributed through a network of distributors and retailers.

CF Industries' primary customers are agricultural producers, including large-scale commercial farmers, distributors, and retailers serving smaller farmers. The company's products are essential for crop growth. The demand for CF Industries' products highly depends on global agricultural conditions, such as crop yields, weather patterns, and commodity prices.

CF Industries has achieved many significant milestones over the years, including the recent completion of a major expansion project at its Donaldsonville, Louisiana, facility. This expansion has increased the company's production capacity by more than 25% and positioned CF Industries as a leading supplier of nitrogen fertilizer in the United States.

Tony Will, President and Chief Executive Officer, joined CF Industries in 2007 as vice president, corporate development and has served as CEO since 2014. He has over 30 years of experience in the fertilizer industry, including senior leadership positions at PotashCorp and Agrium.

CF Industries has reported strong financial performance in recent years, with revenue and Net income rising. The company's profit margins have remained stable, with gross margin averaging 27% over the past several years. CF Industries has a strong balance sheet. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio lower than the industry average and indicates a conservative approach to financing. CF Industries' stock is currently trading at a price-to-earnings ratio and a price-to-book ratio lower than the industry averages. This suggests that CF Industries' stock is undervalued compared to its peers.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has had a strong stock performance over the past year compared to the overall market. The global agricultural markets have driven the company's stock, with rising demand for nitrogen fertilizer products leading to higher sales and profits.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. operates in the agricultural chemicals industry, which is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 3.7% from 2021 to 2026. The industry is highly competitive, with many global players vying for market share. However, the industry is also highly consolidated, with a few large players dominating the market.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is one of the world's largest producers and distributors of nitrogen fertilizers, with a leading market position in North America. The company operates six nitrogen fertilizer production facilities in North America and one in the United Kingdom, giving it a strong competitive advantage in production capacity and distribution.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has several growth opportunities that could help drive future earnings and share price growth. The company is investing in expanding its production capacity to meet the rising demand for nitrogen fertilizer products. In addition, the company is exploring opportunities to expand into new markets, such as Asia and Latin America, where the need for nitrogen fertilizers is expected to grow strongly in the coming years.

The company also invests in research and development to develop new products to help farmers improve crop yields and reduce environmental impacts. This could help the company differentiate itself from competitors and capture a larger market share.

The company also faces regulatory risks, with governments worldwide increasingly focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural activities. This could lead to stricter environmental regulations that could increase costs and reduce profitability.

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 8/31 Dividend
8/14/2023
Dividend Payable
8/31/2023
Last Earnings
11/01/2023
Ex-Dividend for 11/30 Dividend
11/14/2023
Today
11/28/2023
Dividend Payable
11/30/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
2/21/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Agricultural chemicals
Sub-Industry
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals
CUSIP
12526910
Employees
2,700
Year Founded
1946

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$92.44
High Stock Price Target
$110.00
Low Stock Price Target
$71.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+22.3%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.21
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$3.35 billion
Pretax Margin
39.98%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$11.19 billion
Cash Flow
$21.66 per share
Book Value
$40.03 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
190,215,000
Market Cap
$14.44 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.98

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CF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell CF Industries stock right now?

14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CF Industries in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 7 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" CF shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CF, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is CF Industries' stock price target for 2024?

14 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for CF Industries' stock. Their CF share price targets range from $71.00 to $110.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $92.44 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 22.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have CF shares performed in 2023?

CF Industries' stock was trading at $85.20 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CF stock has decreased by 11.3% and is now trading at $75.60.
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Are investors shorting CF Industries?

CF Industries saw a increase in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 4,740,000 shares, an increase of 41.1% from the October 31st total of 3,360,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,090,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.3 days. Approximately 2.5% of the shares of the stock are short sold.
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When is CF Industries' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 21st 2024.
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How were CF Industries' earnings last quarter?

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, November, 1st. The basic materials company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.02 by $0.17. The basic materials company had revenue of $1.27 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.29 billion. CF Industries had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 25.77% and a net margin of 27.53%. CF Industries's revenue for the quarter was down 45.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.55 EPS.
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How often does CF Industries pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for CF Industries?

CF Industries declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 17th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.40 per share on Thursday, November 30th. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.12%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, November 14th.
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Is CF Industries a good dividend stock?

CF Industries (NYSE:CF) pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.04%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 14.88%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CF will have a dividend payout ratio of 24.92% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What is W. Anthony Will's approval rating as CF Industries' CEO?

50 employees have rated CF Industries Chief Executive Officer W. Anthony Will on Glassdoor.com. W. Anthony Will has an approval rating of 84% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of CF Industries own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other CF Industries investors own include AT&T (T), Bank of America (BAC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Intel (INTC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Verizon Communications (VZ), Walt Disney (DIS), Pfizer (PFE) and CVS Health (CVS).

Who are CF Industries' major shareholders?

CF Industries' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Invesco Ltd. (3.03%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (2.70%), Northern Trust Corp (1.91%), William Blair Investment Management LLC (1.51%), FMR LLC (1.47%) and Morgan Stanley (1.18%). Insiders that own company stock include Anne P Noonan, Ashraf K Malik, Bert A Frost, Christopher D Bohn, David P Hopkins, Douglas C Barnard, Richard A Hoker, Stephen A Furbacher, Susan L Menzel and W Anthony Will.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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Does CF Industries have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of CF Industries: CF Chemicals Ltd., CF Fertilisers UK Limited, CF Global Holding Company LLC, CF Industries (Barbados) SRL, CF Industries (UK) Limited, CF Industries Canada Investment ULC, CF Industries Carbon Capture D LLC, CF Industries Carbon Capture Y LLC, CF Industries Clean Energy LLC, CF Industries Distribution Facilities LLC, CF Industries Employee Services LLC, CF Industries Energy Ventures LLC, CF Industries Enterprises LLC, CF Industries Inc., CF Industries Nitrogen LLC, CF Industries Peru S.A.C., CF Industries Sales LLC, CF Nitrogen Trinidad Limited, CF USA Holdings LLC, CFN Holdings LLC, Canadian Fertilizers Limited, Point Lisas Nitrogen Limited, Terra Industries Inc., Terra International (Canada) Inc., Terra International (Oklahoma) LLC, and Terra Nitrogen Limited Partnership.
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This page (NYSE:CF) was last updated on 11/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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