CF Industries (NYSE:CF) SVP Michael Patrick Mcgrane Sells 2,766 Shares of Stock

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) SVP Michael Patrick Mcgrane sold 2,766 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.36, for a total value of $291,425.76. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 22,827 shares in the company, valued at $2,405,052.72. The trade was a 10.81% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

CF Industries Stock Up 4.8%

Shares of NYSE:CF traded up $5.29 during trading on Friday, hitting $116.07. 4,447,666 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,783,618. The company has a current ratio of 3.37, a quick ratio of 2.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $90.65 and a 200-day moving average price of $86.14. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has a 52 week low of $67.34 and a 52 week high of $120.49. The company has a market cap of $17.84 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.90 and a beta of 0.68.

CF Industries (NYSE:CF) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 18th. The basic materials company reported $2.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.53 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $1.87 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.78 billion. CF Industries had a net margin of 20.54% and a return on equity of 19.84%. The firm’s revenue was up 22.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.89 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts forecast that CF Industries Holdings, Inc. will post 5.83 EPS for the current fiscal year.

CF Industries Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th were given a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 13th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.7%. CF Industries’s dividend payout ratio is 22.22%.

More CF Industries News

Here are the key news stories impacting CF Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades & raised estimates — Barclays and other analysts have raised their outlooks and price commentary on CF, citing stronger fundamentals, pushing sentiment higher. CF Industries (NYSE:CF) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Barclays Analyst Says
• Positive Sentiment: EPS estimate increases — Zacks and other analysts bumped near‑term EPS forecasts (Q1/Q2), supporting buy-side views that recent earnings momentum can continue. CF Industries Q1 EPS Forecast Increased by Zacks Research
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual call buying — Large spike in call option volume (about 7,524 calls, ~148% above normal) signals short‑term bullish positioning from traders, adding upward pressure on the stock.
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation focus after gains — Coverage pieces are assessing whether CF’s rally has stretched valuation despite solid fundamentals; this may temper momentum if investors demand higher proof of sustained earnings. Assessing CF Industries Holdings (CF) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Gains
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market & investor flows — Hedge‑fund/industry commentary highlights CF in roundups; useful for context but less likely to move price absent fresh company‑specific catalysts. Hedge Fund and Insider Trading News (CF included)
• Negative Sentiment: DOJ antitrust probe — Federal investigators are probing the U.S. fertilizer market for potential price‑fixing; CF is named among firms under scrutiny. This is the largest near‑term downside risk because it could lead to fines, legal costs, or reputational damage. DOJ Antitrust Probe Targets Fertilizer Makers Including CF Industries
• Negative Sentiment: DOJ coverage corroboration — Additional reporting details the scope of the probe into fertilizer pricing dynamics, reinforcing regulatory risk that could weigh on investor confidence. DOJ probes U.S. fertilizer market for possible price fixing
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider sales — Two senior executives (SVP Michael McGrane and EVP Susan Menzel) reported sizable share sales in early March, which can be perceived negatively by some investors even though reported holdings remain significant. SEC filings: SVP Sale SEC Filing and EVP Sale SEC Filing

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have weighed in on CF shares. UBS Group boosted their price target on CF Industries from $86.00 to $97.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. Wall Street Zen cut CF Industries from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, December 14th. BNP Paribas Exane increased their target price on shares of CF Industries from $90.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $100.00 price objective on shares of CF Industries in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of CF Industries from $100.00 to $113.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, February 20th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $96.87.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in CF. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. increased its stake in CF Industries by 78.0% in the 3rd quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 292 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 128 shares during the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC raised its holdings in shares of CF Industries by 396.2% in the third quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 387 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 309 shares during the period. Eastern Bank purchased a new stake in CF Industries in the 3rd quarter valued at about $35,000. Peterson Wealth Services grew its stake in CF Industries by 451.3% in the 3rd quarter. Peterson Wealth Services now owns 441 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $40,000 after acquiring an additional 361 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of CF Industries during the third quarter valued at approximately $41,000. 93.06% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About CF Industries

CF Industries Holdings, Inc is a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products for agricultural and industrial customers. The company specializes in the production of ammonia, granular urea, urea ammonium nitrate (UAN), nitric acid and ammonium nitrate, which serve as key inputs for fertilizer blends, industrial chemicals and other downstream applications.

Headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, CF Industries operates production facilities and distribution terminals across North America and the United Kingdom.