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CF Industries

79.36 USD
-0.23
0.29%
Updated Apr 2, 12:35 PM EDT
1 day
-0.29%
5 days
3.81%
1 month
1.78%
3 months
-7.54%
6 months
-9.97%
Year to date
-7.54%
1 year
-4.32%
5 years
208.79%
10 years
41.61%
 

About: CF Industries is a leading producer and distributor of nitrogen, which is primarily used in fertilizers. The company operates nitrogen manufacturing plants primarily in North America. CF also produces nitrogen in the United Kingdom and holds a joint venture interest in a nitrogen production facility in Trinidad and Tobago. CF makes nitrogen primarily using low-cost US natural gas as its feedstock, making CF one of the lowest-cost nitrogen producers globally. The company is also investing in carbon-free blue and green ammonia, which can be used an alternative fuel to hydrogen or as a means to transport hydrogen.

Employees: 2,800

0
Funds holding %
of 7,398 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 9 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

128% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 137 | Existing positions closed: 60

60% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q3] → 8 (+3) [Q4]

10% more funds holding

Funds holding: 695 [Q3] → 764 (+69) [Q4]

4% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 274 | Existing positions reduced: 264

1% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $13.9B [Q3] → $14B (+$161M) [Q4]

0.13% more ownership

Funds ownership: 89.79% [Q3] → 89.92% (+0.13%) [Q4]

47% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $277M | Put options by funds: $524M

Research analyst outlook

9 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$75
5%
downside
Avg. target
$92
16%
upside
High target
$115
45%
upside

9 analyst ratings

positive
22%
neutral
56%
negative
22%
Goldman Sachs
Duffy Fischer
53% 1-year accuracy
10 / 19 met price target
8%upside
$86
Neutral
Initiated
13 Mar 2025
Barclays
Benjamin Theurer
51% 1-year accuracy
18 / 35 met price target
20%upside
$95
Equal-Weight
Maintained
5 Mar 2025
RBC Capital
Andrew Wong
38% 1-year accuracy
5 / 13 met price target
13%upside
$90
Sector Perform
Maintained
25 Feb 2025
Scotiabank
Ben Isaacson
29% 1-year accuracy
5 / 17 met price target
2%upside
$81
Sector Underperform
Maintained
24 Feb 2025
B of A Securities
Steve Byrne
48% 1-year accuracy
11 / 23 met price target
6%upside
$84
Neutral
Upgraded
24 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about CF published over the past 30 days

Positive
Schaeffers Research
1 day ago
Power Ranking Our Top Stock Picks of 2025
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Power Ranking Our Top Stock Picks of 2025
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Here's Why You Should Hold Onto CF Industries Stock for Now
While soft nitrogen prices weigh on CF's sales and margins, it benefits from healthy global demand for nitrogen fertilizers and lower natural gas costs.
Here's Why You Should Hold Onto CF Industries Stock for Now
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Why You Shouldn't Bet Against CF Industries (CF) Stock
CF Industries (CF) has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, and belongs to a strong industry as well.
Why You Shouldn't Bet Against CF Industries (CF) Stock
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
CF Industries: The Cash King Of The Fertilizer Industry
CF Industries, the world's largest nitrogen fertilizer producer, boasts an economic moat with low-cost operations and superior logistics, ensuring consistent shareholder value. The company's strategic focus on nitrogen-based products and disciplined capital reinvestment have led to substantial free cash flow and shareholder returns. Future growth is bolstered by ventures into blue and green ammonia, positioning CF ahead of regulatory trends and opening new market opportunities.
CF Industries: The Cash King Of The Fertilizer Industry
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
CF Industries: Upside Catalysts Emerging (Rating Upgrade)
Upgrading CF Industries to a Buy due to favorable shifts in corn acreage and rising EU natural gas prices, projecting 30% upside to $100/share. CF benefits from low-cost US natural gas, enhancing its competitive cost edge in nitrogen fertilizer production against global peers. Improved farmer sentiment and expectations for increased corn planting in 2025 bolster the demand outlook for CF's nitrogen products.
CF Industries: Upside Catalysts Emerging (Rating Upgrade)
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) today announced that the Company will present at the BofA 2025 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference at 1:15 pm ET on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Investors who wish to access the live conference webcast should visit the Investor Relations section of the company's website at www.cfindustries.com. A replay of the webcasts will be available on the CF Industries Holdings, Inc. website for 180 days following the event.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 20, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Martin Jarosick - Investor Relations Tony Will - President & Chief Executive Officer Chris Bohn - Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Bert Frost - Executive Vice President, Sales, Market Development & Supply Chain Greg Cameron - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Joel Jackson - BMO Capital Markets Richard Garchitorena - Wells Fargo Lucas Beaumont - UBS Andrew Wong - RBC Capital Markets Kristen Owen - Oppenheimer Stephen Byrne - Bank of America Securities Vincent Andrews - Morgan Stanley Edlain Rodriguez - Mizuho Jeff Zekauskas - JPMorgan Aron Ceccarelli - Berenberg Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to CF Industries Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2024 Conference Call. All participants are in a listen-only mode.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
CF Industries' Earnings and Sales Surpass Estimates in Q4
Average selling prices of CF in 2024 were lower than in 2023 due to lower global energy costs, which reduced the global clearing price required to meet demand.
CF Industries' Earnings and Sales Surpass Estimates in Q4
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
CF (CF) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
The headline numbers for CF (CF) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
CF (CF) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
CF Industries (CF) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
CF Industries (CF) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.89 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.49 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.49 per share a year ago.
CF Industries (CF) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
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