CF Industries (NYSE:CF) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

CF Industries (NYSE:CF) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The basic materials company reported $2.59 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.53 by $0.06, FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $1.87 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.78 billion. CF Industries had a net margin of 20.47% and a return on equity of 18.14%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 22.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.89 earnings per share.

CF Industries Trading Up 2.3%

CF stock opened at $95.91 on Thursday. CF Industries has a 1-year low of $67.34 and a 1-year high of $104.45. The company has a current ratio of 2.27, a quick ratio of 1.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The business’s 50 day moving average is $85.73 and its 200-day moving average is $85.04. The firm has a market cap of $14.96 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.56 and a beta of 0.70.

CF Industries Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be issued a dividend of $0.50 per share. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 13th. CF Industries’s payout ratio is presently 24.10%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in shares of CF Industries in the 2nd quarter valued at $44,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. lifted its holdings in CF Industries by 141.6% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 790 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $62,000 after purchasing an additional 463 shares during the last quarter. AlphaCentric Advisors LLC acquired a new position in CF Industries in the fourth quarter valued at about $79,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC grew its stake in CF Industries by 73.2% during the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 1,157 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $89,000 after buying an additional 489 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Meeder Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of CF Industries during the fourth quarter worth approximately $90,000. 93.06% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have weighed in on the stock. UBS Group cut their target price on shares of CF Industries from $91.00 to $86.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, January 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price objective on CF Industries from $94.00 to $90.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. HSBC decreased their target price on CF Industries from $95.00 to $91.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, November 24th. Wall Street Zen lowered CF Industries from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, December 14th. Finally, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce raised CF Industries to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 2nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $88.14.

CF Industries News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat consensus — CF reported fourth‑quarter net earnings of $404 million (GAAP) and diluted EPS of $2.59 on revenue of $1.87 billion, with revenue up ~22.8% year‑over‑year; the top‑line and EPS exceeded street forecasts, supporting the rally. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Reports Full Year 2025 Net Earnings of $1.46 Billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $2.89 Billion
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly operating performance and margins look strong — adjusted EBITDA and net margin remain robust (company reported adjusted EBITDA of $2.89 billion for FY2025 and Q4 EBITDA of ~$731 million), signaling healthy cash flow and profitability. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Reports Full Year 2025 Net Earnings of $1.46 Billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $2.89 Billion
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary and metric comparison — Zacks published a closer look at Q4 metrics versus estimates (useful context on which line items moved the beat), while another Zacks note flagged that CF’s EPS and revenue topped consensus. These analyses reinforce the headline beat but add limited new catalyst beyond the results. Compared to Estimates, CF (CF) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics CF Industries (CF) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst stance is cautious — the recent analyst consensus remains around a “Hold” rating, suggesting the Street sees limited near‑term upside despite the beat; that may cap momentum if guidance or outlook is cautious. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) Given Average Rating of “Hold” by Analysts

CF Industries Company Profile

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.