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NYSE:CF

CF Industries - CF Stock Forecast, Price & News

$83.58
+0.50 (+0.60%)
(As of 01/30/2023 12:25 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$81.81
▼
$83.67
50-Day Range
$81.95
▼
$109.68
52-Week Range
$66.95
▼
$119.60
Volume
903,742 shs
Average Volume
2.96 million shs
Market Capitalization
$16.40 billion
P/E Ratio
5.48
Dividend Yield
1.93%
Price Target
$106.38

CF Industries MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
27.8% Upside
$106.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.14% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-8.27
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
-0.07mentions of CF Industries in the last 14 days
Based on 10 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
-13.92%
From $15.95 to $13.73 Per Share

Overall MarketRank™

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

2.63 out of 5 stars

Basic Materials Sector

34th out of 160 stocks

Agricultural Chemicals Industry

3rd out of 10 stocks

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About CF Industries (NYSE:CF) Stock

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. manufactures and sells hydrogen and nitrogen products for energy, fertilizer, emissions abatement, and other industrial activities worldwide. Its principal products include anhydrous ammonia, granular urea, urea ammonium nitrate, and ammonium nitrate products. The company also offers diesel exhaust fluid, urea liquor, nitric acid, and aqua ammonia products; and compound fertilizer products with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. It primarily serves cooperatives, independent fertilizer distributors, traders, wholesalers, and industrial users. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.

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CF Stock News Headlines

January 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
CF Industries (NYSE:CF) Price Target Cut to $115.00 by Analysts at Barclays
January 27, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
CF Industries: This Fertilizer Company Is Just Too Cheap
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January 27, 2023 | msn.com
CF Industries, Nutrien EPS estimates lowered at Barclays
January 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
UBS Group Lowers CF Industries (NYSE:CF) Price Target to $104.00
January 24, 2023 | marketwatch.com
CF Industries Holdings Inc. stock falls Tuesday, underperforms market
January 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) Receives $111.50 Consensus Price Target from Analysts
January 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Citigroup Trims CF Industries (NYSE:CF) Target Price to $100.00
January 30, 2023 | Investing Trends (Ad)
Solar Industry at Start of Long Bull Run?
The U.S. solar industry generated nearly $33 billion of private investment in the American economy in 2021 -- and analysts say it looks like the start of a long solar bull market. Leading the way is the just-signed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. With its generous investment tax credits, the Act is expected to triple U.S. solar energy production over the next 5 years.
January 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
CF Industries (NYSE:CF) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at Wells Fargo & Company
January 19, 2023 | msn.com
Corteva, CF Industries rated Overweight in new coverage by Wells Fargo
January 18, 2023 | powermag.com
Japan’s Largest Power Generator Signs Deals in Pursuit of Ammonia for Coal Power Plant Co-Firing Project
January 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
CF Industries (CF) Signs MOU to Supply Clean Ammonia to JERA
January 17, 2023 | msn.com
CF Industries to supply JERA with clean ammonia
January 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
CF Industries Signs MOU with JERA for Supply of up to 500,000 Metric Tonnes Per Year of Clean Ammonia
January 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Japan's JERA signs ammonia supply MOUs with Yara, CF Industries
January 12, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Granular Urea Market by Product and Geography : Forecast and Analysis 2023 to 2028 with Top Countries Data
January 12, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Nitrogen Fertilizers Market : Future Growth with Technology and Current Trends 2023 to 2028
January 12, 2023 | cnbc.com
Cramer's lightning round: I like Entegris
January 12, 2023 | msn.com
Mizuho Maintains Neutral Rating for CF Industries Holdings: Here's What You Need To Know
January 12, 2023 | benzinga.com
Ominous Death Cross Forms On CF Industries Holdings's Chart
January 12, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com
4 Analysts Have This to Say About CF Industries Holdings
January 11, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Liquid Ammonia Market 2023 : Top Manufacturers, Key Trends, Progression Status and Business Trends to 2028
January 10, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Muriate of Potash (MOP) Market Size 2023 : Segment Overview, Company Profiles, Regional Analysis and Forecast 2028
January 10, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Agriculture Urea Market Expands its Automatic Reporting for Movement Data with Detailed Tables and Figures, Analytical Research Report to 2028
January 5, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Agro Chemicals Market : Reliable Business Data Analysis and Forecast by 2028 with Top Countries Data
January 5, 2023 | marketwatch.com
Fuming Nitric Acid Market Massive Growth Strikes Due To Technological Innovation During 2023-2028
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CF Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/02/2022
Ex-Dividend for 11/30 Dividend
11/14/2022
Dividend Payable
11/30/2022
Today
1/30/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
2/21/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Agricultural chemicals
Sub-Industry
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals
Sector
Basic Materials
Current Symbol
NYSE:CF
CUSIP
12526910
CIK
1324404
Web
www.cfindustries.com
Phone
(847) 405-2400
Fax
847-405-2711
Employees
3,000
Year Founded
1946

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$106.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$132.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$75.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+27.3%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$15.24
Trailing P/E Ratio
5.48
Forward P/E Ratio
5.24
P/E Growth
1.01
Net Income
$917 million
Net Margins
28.70%
Pretax Margin
44.31%
Return on Equity
50.92%
Return on Assets
26.40%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.42
Current Ratio
2.66
Quick Ratio
2.30

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$6.54 billion
Price / Sales
2.51
Cash Flow
$10.83 per share
Price / Cash Flow
7.72
Book Value
$28.14 per share
Price / Book
2.97

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
196,190,000
Free Float
195,365,000
Market Cap
$16.40 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.06

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Key Executives

  • Mr. W. Anthony WillMr. W. Anthony Will (Age 57)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $4.84M
  • Mr. Christopher D. BohnMr. Christopher D. Bohn (Age 55)
    Sr. VP & CFO
    Comp: $1.7M
  • Mr. Douglas C. BarnardMr. Douglas C. Barnard (Age 64)
    Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
    Comp: $1.57M
  • Mr. Bert A. FrostMr. Bert A. Frost (Age 58)
    Sr. VP of Sales, Market Devel. & Supply Chain
    Comp: $1.7M
  • Ms. Susan L. MenzelMs. Susan L. Menzel (Age 58)
    Sr. VP of HR
    Comp: $1.42M
  • Ms. Julie Scheck Freigang (Age 55)
    VP & Chief Information Officer
  • Mr. Martin A. Jarosick C.F.A.
    VP of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Michael P. McGrane
    Chief Compliance Officer, VP & Assistant Sec.
  • Ms. Linda M. Dempsey (Age 59)
    VP of Public Affairs
  • Mr. Ashraf K. MalikMr. Ashraf K. Malik (Age 57)
    Sr. VP of Manufacturing & Distribution

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CF Stock - 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 twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" CF shares.
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What is CF Industries' stock price forecast for 2023?

14 brokers have issued 1-year price targets for CF Industries' shares. Their CF share price forecasts range from $75.00 to $135.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $106.38 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 28.1% 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 2.5% and is now trading at $83.08.
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Are investors shorting CF Industries?

CF Industries saw a decrease in short interest during the month of December. As of December 30th, there was short interest totaling 4,250,000 shares, a decrease of 17.8% from the December 15th total of 5,170,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,680,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.6 days. Approximately 2.2% 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 Tuesday, February 21st 2023.
View our CF earnings forecast.

How were CF Industries' earnings last quarter?

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, November, 2nd. The basic materials company reported $2.55 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.19 by $0.64. The basic materials company earned $2.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.30 billion. CF Industries had a net margin of 28.70% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 50.92%.

How often does CF Industries pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for CF Industries?

CF Industries announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 12th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, November 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.40 per share on Wednesday, November 30th. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.93%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 14th.
Read our dividend analysis for CF.

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 1.93%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 10.50%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CF will have a dividend payout ratio of 11.65% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for CF.

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).

What is CF Industries' stock symbol?

CF Industries trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CF."

Who are CF Industries' major shareholders?

CF Industries' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.26%), Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. (0.14%), New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.13%), Strs Ohio (0.10%), Scout Investments Inc. (0.09%) and Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.09%). Insiders that own company stock include Anne P Noonan, Ashraf K Malik, Bert A Frost, Celso L White, 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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What is CF Industries' stock price today?

One share of CF stock can currently be purchased for approximately $83.08.

How much money does CF Industries make?

CF Industries (NYSE:CF) has a market capitalization of $16.30 billion and generates $6.54 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $917 million in net income (profit) each year or $15.24 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does CF Industries have?

The company employs 3,000 workers across the globe.

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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How can I contact CF Industries?

CF Industries' mailing address is 4 PARKWAY NORTH SUITE 400, DEERFIELD IL, 60015. The official website for the company is www.cfindustries.com. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at (847) 405-2400, via email at mjarosick@cfindustries.com, or via fax at 847-405-2711.

This page (NYSE:CF) was last updated on 1/30/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff