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CF Industries

84.98 USD
+1.16
1.38%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
85.48
+0.50
0.59%
1 day
1.38%
5 days
-3.81%
1 month
-5.48%
3 months
4.13%
6 months
14.64%
Year to date
4.13%
1 year
9.27%
5 years
76.01%
10 years
57.11%
 

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: 2,700

0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 8 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

150% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q2] → 5 (+3) [Q3]

14% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 96 | Existing positions closed: 84

8% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $12.8B [Q2] → $13.8B (+$1.04B) [Q3]

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 678 [Q2] → 690 (+12) [Q3]

4.74% less ownership

Funds ownership: 94.12% [Q2] → 89.38% (-4.74%) [Q3]

31% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 210 | Existing positions reduced: 305

45% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $268M | Put options by funds: $483M

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$77
9%
downside
Avg. target
$92
8%
upside
High target
$114
34%
upside

8 analyst ratings

positive
50%
neutral
25%
negative
25%
Oppenheimer
Kristen Owen
42% 1-year accuracy
13 / 31 met price target
34%upside
$114
Outperform
Initiated
12 Dec 2024
Piper Sandler
Charles Neivert
40% 1-year accuracy
14 / 35 met price target
7%downside
$79
Underweight
Maintained
8 Nov 2024
RBC Capital
Andrew Wong
45% 1-year accuracy
5 / 11 met price target
18%upside
$100
Outperform
Maintained
4 Nov 2024
Redburn Atlantic
Mazahir Mammadli
0 / 0 met price target
9%downside
$77
Neutral
Initiated
18 Oct 2024
B of A Securities
Steve Byrne
38% 1-year accuracy
8 / 21 met price target
2%downside
$83
Underperform
Downgraded
16 Oct 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 18 articles about CF published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
CF Industries' Stock Pops 18% in 6 Months: What's Driving the Rally?
CF benefits from higher nitrogen fertilizer demand in major markets, an uptick in nitrogen prices and lower natural gas costs.
CF Industries' Stock Pops 18% in 6 Months: What's Driving the Rally?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Is CF Industries (CF) a Great Value Stock Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Is CF Industries (CF) a Great Value Stock Right Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
What Makes CF Industries Stock a Solid Investment Option Now?
CF presents a compelling investment case backed by favorable nitrogen demand fundamentals, rising earnings estimates and an attractive valuation.
What Makes CF Industries Stock a Solid Investment Option Now?
Positive
Benzinga
1 week ago
CF Industries Carbon Capture Credits EBITDA Potential Could Be As High As $50 Million: Analyst
Oppenheimer analyst Kristen Owen initiated coverage on CF Industries Holdings, Inc. CF, with a price forecast of $114.
CF Industries Carbon Capture Credits EBITDA Potential Could Be As High As $50 Million: Analyst
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Dividend Investing: 5 Must-Have High-Yield S&P 500 Stocks for 2025
Amid inflation, geopolitical risks, and workforce shifts, high-yield dividend stocks like NI, SNA, PKG, CF, and MS provide a defensive investment strategy.
Dividend Investing: 5 Must-Have High-Yield S&P 500 Stocks for 2025
Positive
Forbes
2 weeks ago
My Favorite Dividend Stock For 2025 Has 25%+ Upside
It's a tradition unlike any other! Move over, Masters.
My Favorite Dividend Stock For 2025 Has 25%+ Upside
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
CF Industries' Stock Up 14% in 3 Months: What's Driving the Rise?
CF gains on healthy global demand for nitrogen fertilizers backed by supportive agricultural fundamentals and lower natural gas costs.
CF Industries' Stock Up 14% in 3 Months: What's Driving the Rise?
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Erik Mayer Appointed Vice President, Clean Energy Solutions, at CF Industries
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) today announced that Erik Mayer has been appointed vice president, clean energy solutions. In this role, he will lead the Company's strategic focus on decarbonization and clean energy in the form of low-carbon ammonia and low-carbon nitrogen products. Mr. Mayer will also be responsible for expanding the CF Industries' clean energy solutions team and enhancing collaboration across the Company as emerging applications for.
Erik Mayer Appointed Vice President, Clean Energy Solutions, at CF Industries
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Why Is CF (CF) Up 7.8% Since Last Earnings Report?
CF (CF) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Why Is CF (CF) Up 7.8% Since Last Earnings Report?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Should Value Investors Buy CF Industries (CF) Stock?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Should Value Investors Buy CF Industries (CF) Stock?
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