CF Industries (CF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) is a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products for agricultural and industrial customers. Headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, the company specializes in the production of ammonia and urea-based fertilizers, delivering essential crop nutrients such as urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solutions, granular urea and ammonium nitrate. CF Industries operates a network of production facilities and distribution terminals that support farmers, co-operatives and agricultural retailers across multiple regions.

The company’s product portfolio is anchored by ammonia, a key building block for a range of nitrogen fertilizers, and extends to specialty offerings that enhance nutrient efficiency and soil health. CF Industries also provides technical support and supply chain solutions, including bulk shipping, rail and truck transportation, and storage services. These logistics capabilities enable the company to maintain reliable delivery schedules and address the seasonal demands of planting and growing cycles.

Established in 2002 as an independent entity following a spin-off from Texaco’s chemicals business, CF Industries has grown through strategic acquisitions and capacity expansions. The 2010 acquisition of Terra Industries broadened its North American footprint, while continued investment in production sites in the United Kingdom and continental Europe has strengthened its ability to serve international markets. Over the years, the company has emphasized operational efficiency, safety and environmental stewardship in its manufacturing processes.

Led by President and Chief Executive Officer Tony Will, CF Industries emphasizes innovation, sustainability and customer partnership. The leadership team focuses on advancing low-carbon fertilizer technologies, including carbon capture and electrification projects, to support the transition toward more sustainable agricultural practices. Through a combination of engineering expertise and collaborative industry initiatives, CF Industries aims to help farmers worldwide achieve increased crop yields while reducing environmental impact.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $91.86 to $93.92
• 50-Day Range: $82.45 to $102.55
• 52-Week Range: $67.34 to $104.45
• Volume: 2.30 million shs
• Average Volume: 2.26 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $15.70 billion
• P/E Ratio: 12.20
• Dividend Yield: 2.16%
• Price Target: $93.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

CF Industries Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

CF Industries scored higher than 84% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 44th out of 188 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

CF Industries has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 11 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

CF Industries has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 0.51%

Earnings Growth

Earnings 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 Market

The P/E ratio of CF Industries is 12.20, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.51.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of CF Industries is 12.20, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 106.17.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

CF Industries has a P/B Ratio of 2.12. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.95% of the float of CF Industries has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

CF Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in CF Industries has recently decreased by 2.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

CF Industries pays a meaningful dividend of 2.16%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

CF Industries has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of CF Industries is 26.35%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based 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.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -8.27

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.95% of the float of CF Industries has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

CF Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in CF Industries has recently decreased by 2.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.87

News Sentiment

CF Industries has a news sentiment score of 0.87. 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 0.59 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 22 news articles for CF Industries this week, compared to 14 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

10 people have searched for CF on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

7 people have added CF Industries to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 17% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, CF Industries insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,002,300.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.42% of the stock of CF Industries is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

93.06% of the stock of CF Industries is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

CF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CF shares performed this year?

CF Industries' stock was trading at $85.32 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CF stock has increased by 8.5% and is now trading at $92.60.

How were CF Industries' earnings last quarter?

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 7th. The basic materials company reported $1.85 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.47 by $0.38. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 13.1% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is CF Industries buying back stock?

CF Industries' board approved a stock buyback program on Wednesday, May 7th 2025, which authorizes the company to repurchase $2,000,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 14.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Does CF Industries have any subsidiaries?

CF Industries subsidiaries include 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 shareholders include Swedbank AB (0.15%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.10%), Ninety One UK Ltd (0.09%) and Douglas Lane & Associates LLC (0.07%). Insiders that own company stock include W Anthony Will, Bert A Frost, Susan L Menzel, Christopher D Bohn, Anne P Noonan, 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 Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Record date for 5/30 Dividend: 5/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/30 Dividend: 5/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/30/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Record date for 8/29 Dividend: 8/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/29 Dividend: 8/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: FERTILIZERS
• Sub-Industry: Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals
• Current Symbol: NYSE:CF
• CIK: 1324404
• Web: www.cfindustries.com
• Phone: (847) 405-2400
• Fax: 847-405-2711
• Employees: 2,800
• Year Founded: 1946

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for CF Industries: $93.00
• High Price Target: $115.00
• Low Price Target: $75.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -0.6%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.25
• Research Coverage: 16 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $7.59
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 12.35
• Forward P/E Ratio: 16.05
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $1.22 billion
• Net Margins: 21.80%
• Pretax Margin: 30.98%
• Return on Equity: 17.39%
• Return on Assets: 9.82%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.41
• Current Ratio: 2.59
• Quick Ratio: 2.22

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $5.94 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.67
• Cash Flow: $12.45 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 7.52
• Book Value: $43.63 per share
• Price / Book: 2.15

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 169,540,000
• Free Float: 168,825,000
• Market Cap: $15.87 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.96