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

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

CF Industries Stock Up 4.4%

Shares of CF Industries stock opened at $115.70 on Friday. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $91.41 and a 200 day simple moving average of $86.36. The stock has a market cap of $17.78 billion, a PE ratio of 12.86 and a beta of 0.68. The company has a quick ratio of 2.93, a current ratio of 3.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has a 12 month low of $67.34 and a 12 month high of $120.49.

CF Industries (NYSE:CF) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. 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 for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.78 billion. CF Industries had a return on equity of 19.84% and a net margin of 20.54%.The company’s revenue was up 22.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.89 earnings per share. Research analysts predict that CF Industries Holdings, Inc. will post 5.83 EPS for the current year.

CF Industries Dividend Announcement

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

Institutional Trading of CF Industries

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its holdings in CF Industries by 18,480.0% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 929 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $72,000 after purchasing an additional 924 shares during the last quarter. MidFirst Bank bought a new position in CF Industries in the fourth quarter valued at $101,000. SG Trading Solutions LLC acquired a new stake in CF Industries in the 4th quarter valued at $1,440,000. Kera Capital Partners Inc. increased its stake in CF Industries by 115.1% in the 4th quarter. Kera Capital Partners Inc. now owns 5,987 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $463,000 after buying an additional 3,204 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in CF Industries during the 4th quarter worth about $52,000. 93.06% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about CF Industries

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and constructive research—Barclays raised its price target and moved to overweight, and other firms have boosted near‑term outlooks, supporting buying interest. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: EPS forecasts ticked higher—Zacks and some analysts raised Q1/Q2 EPS estimates, reinforcing the view that recent earnings momentum can persist. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual call‑option activity—Large spike in call buying (roughly 7,500 calls, ~148% above normal) indicates short‑term bullish positioning that can amplify upward moves.
• Positive Sentiment: Fundamentals & shareholder returns—Recent quarter beat consensus on EPS and revenue and the company pays a modest dividend, giving investors income + earnings support.
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation re‑rating debate—Coverage pieces are assessing whether the rally has stretched valuation vs. fundamentals; this could slow momentum if future results fall short. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: DOJ antitrust probe—Federal investigators are probing the U.S. fertilizer market for possible price‑fixing and have named major fertilizer makers, including CF, which is the largest near‑term regulatory risk. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholder litigation inquiry—A shareholder‑rights firm is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duty by CF directors, adding legal and reputational risk. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider sales—Senior executives (SVP Michael McGrane and EVP Susan Menzel) sold shares in early March; while holdings remain large, these disclosures can be perceived negatively by some investors. SEC filings: Read More. and Read More.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have weighed in on CF. Barclays increased their target price on shares of CF Industries from $100.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday. BNP Paribas Exane upped their price objective on shares of CF Industries from $90.00 to $95.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Zacks Research downgraded CF Industries from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. UBS Group lifted their target price on CF Industries from $86.00 to $97.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on CF Industries from $95.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $96.87.

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.