NYSE: CF
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
Basic Materials · Agricultural Inputs
Market Cap
$15.65B
52w High
$141.96
52w Low
$75.42
P/E
8.95
Volume
764.40K
Outstanding Shares
153.63M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 1.7% over the last year. Revenue grew 20.85% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 32.78% to 35.68%. Free cash flow declined 12.85% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly improving underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 35.68%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 20.85% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is a global producer and distributor of hydrogen and nitrogen-based products.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 1 shares became 5
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
20
Buy
15
Hold
6
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Aug 5, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $5.60 · Revenue est $2.42B
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Dividends
$2.00/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 19yrSafeCF pays a dividend with a 1.96% dividend yield, 19 consecutive years of growth, growing at 10.76% annually, covered 5.5× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
1.96%
Annual Div / Share
$2.00
5yr CAGR
+10.76%
Doubles every ~6.8yr
Payout Ratio
18.09%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+7.72%
5yr CAGR
+10.76%
10yr CAGR
+5.24%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$2/mo
In 5 yrs
$3/mo
In 10 yrs
$5/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$20/yr $2/mo | $33/yr+67% $3/mo | $55/yr+178% $5/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 1.96% → 5.45% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
CF has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 5.5× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 10.76% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.