CF Industries (NYSE:CF) Trading 7.2% Higher After Earnings Beat

Shares of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) were up 7.2% during mid-day trading on Thursday after the company announced better than expected quarterly earnings. The company traded as high as $105.27 and last traded at $102.72. Approximately 1,571,503 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 31% from the average daily volume of 2,261,891 shares. The stock had previously closed at $95.82.

The basic materials company reported $2.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.53 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $1.87 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.78 billion. CF Industries had a return on equity of 19.95% and a net margin of 20.54%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 22.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.89 EPS.

CF Industries Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be given a dividend of $0.50 per share. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 13th. CF Industries’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 24.10%.

Key Stories Impacting CF Industries

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results topped estimates — CF reported quarterly EPS and revenue above Street expectations and full‑year adjusted EBITDA was strong, supporting the rally. CF Industries Reports Full Year 2025 Net Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Higher nitrogen pricing lifted margins and EPS for the quarter and management described a strong demand outlook for nitrogen products, which investors view as sustainable near‑term tailwinds. CF’s Q4 Earnings and Sales Beat Estimates on Higher Prices
• Neutral Sentiment: Company released the full earnings slide deck and the conference call transcript — useful detail for investors digging into segment trends, cash flow and capital allocation. CF Industries 2025 Q4 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation
• Neutral Sentiment: The full earnings call transcript is available for additional color on pricing, demand and operational performance. CF Industries Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Volumes declined in the quarter and rising natural gas costs increased operating headwinds — analysts flagged the risk that margins could compress if product prices retreat while input costs remain elevated. CF Industries earnings ahead: Can margins hold as prices fall?
• Negative Sentiment: Shorter‑term margin sustainability is a key question for investors — if nitrogen prices ease faster than expected, CF’s strong headline results could prove less durable. CF Industries earnings beat by $0.11, revenue topped estimates

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently commented on the stock. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce raised shares of CF Industries to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 2nd. Wolfe Research upgraded shares of CF Industries from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 7th. UBS Group reduced their price objective on CF Industries from $91.00 to $86.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, January 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their target price on CF Industries from $94.00 to $90.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Mizuho set a $95.00 price target on CF Industries in a research report on Thursday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, CF Industries currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $88.64.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On CF Industries

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of CF. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. raised its position in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 128 shares during the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC increased its stake in CF Industries by 396.2% during the 3rd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 387 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 309 shares in the last quarter. Eastern Bank purchased a new position in CF Industries in the third quarter worth about $35,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its holdings in CF Industries by 46.3% in the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 493 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $38,000 after buying an additional 156 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Peterson Wealth Services lifted its stake in shares of CF Industries by 451.3% in the third quarter. Peterson Wealth Services now owns 441 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $40,000 after buying an additional 361 shares in the last quarter. 93.06% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

CF Industries Trading Up 4.0%

The stock has a market cap of $15.55 billion, a PE ratio of 11.08 and a beta of 0.70. The company has a quick ratio of 1.99, a current ratio of 2.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $86.15 and its 200 day moving average price is $85.14.

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.