CF Industries (NYSE:CF – Get Free Report) had its target price hoisted by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $80.00 to $94.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday, Marketbeat reports. The brokerage presently has a “neutral” rating on the basic materials company’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective would suggest a potential downside of 3.22% from the company’s current price.
Other equities research analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Mizuho set a $95.00 price objective on shares of CF Industries in a research note on Thursday. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $103.00 price objective on shares of CF Industries in a research report on Friday. Wolfe Research upgraded CF Industries from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on CF Industries from $100.00 to $113.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday. Finally, Zacks Research cut CF Industries from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. One 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 issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, CF Industries presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $93.93.
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CF Industries Stock Performance
CF Industries (NYSE:CF – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The basic materials company reported $2.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.53 by $0.06. CF Industries had a return on equity of 19.84% and a net margin of 20.54%.The company had revenue of $1.87 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.78 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.89 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 22.8% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts expect that CF Industries will post 5.83 earnings per share for the current year.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of CF Industries by 78.0% during the third quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 292 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 128 shares during the period. True Wealth Design LLC increased its position in shares of CF Industries by 396.2% during the 3rd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 387 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 309 shares in the last quarter. Eastern Bank bought a new position in CF Industries during the 3rd quarter valued at about $35,000. Peterson Wealth Services boosted its position in CF Industries by 451.3% in the third quarter. Peterson Wealth Services now owns 441 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 361 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in CF Industries during the third quarter worth about $41,000. 93.06% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
CF Industries News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting CF Industries this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 and full‑year results beat expectations — CF reported stronger-than-expected Q4 EPS and revenue, solid adjusted EBITDA and full‑year net earnings, which underpinned a positive outlook on margins and shareholder returns. Business Wire: CF Reports Full Year 2025 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Operational recovery and 2026 output guidance — management anticipates ~9.5 million tons of ammonia production in 2026 as the Yazoo City recovery continues, which supports revenue/volume recovery prospects. MSN: CF anticipates 9.5M tons ammonia output in 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Bullish analyst moves — BMO raised its price target to $115 (outperform) and Wells Fargo lifted its PT to $113 (overweight), signaling upside from some institutional analysts. MarketScreener: BMO raises PT to $115 MarketScreener: Wells Fargo raises PT to $113
- Neutral Sentiment: Company materials and call available — full earnings slide deck and the earnings‑call transcript were published, giving investors detailed guidance and machinery for modeling. Slide Deck Seeking Alpha: Q4 Earnings Call Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Cost and volume headwinds — coverage and analyst notes flagged lower volumes and rising natural‑gas costs that could pressure margins if fertilizer prices soften, a risk highlighted in several earnings writeups. Zacks: Q4 beat but higher gas costs and lower volumes noted
- Negative Sentiment: Cautious analyst stance — JPMorgan raised its PT to $94 but kept a neutral rating; that PT sits below the current market level and may cap near‑term upside for some investors. MarketScreener: JPMorgan raises PT to $94 (neutral)
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.
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