UBS Group Has Lowered Expectations for CF Industries (NYSE:CF) Stock Price

CF Industries (NYSE:CF) had its price objective dropped by research analysts at UBS Group from $140.00 to $130.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday,MarketScreener reports. UBS Group’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 12.96% from the stock’s previous close.

Other analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. BNP Paribas Exane raised their target price on shares of CF Industries from $95.00 to $140.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 25th. Scotiabank upped their price target on shares of CF Industries from $85.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Monday, April 20th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on CF Industries from $100.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. Mizuho raised their price objective on CF Industries from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Finally, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce boosted their price objective on CF Industries from $118.00 to $128.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have issued a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, CF Industries currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $117.93.

CF Industries Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:CF opened at $115.09 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $17.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.34 and a beta of 0.42. The company has a current ratio of 3.54, a quick ratio of 2.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. CF Industries has a 1-year low of $75.42 and a 1-year high of $141.96. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $121.24 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $97.46.

CF Industries (NYSE:CF) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The basic materials company reported $3.98 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.63 by $1.35. The company had revenue of $1.99 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.84 billion. CF Industries had a net margin of 23.73% and a return on equity of 20.93%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 19.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.85 EPS. Equities analysts predict that CF Industries will post 13.39 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at CF Industries

In other news, VP Richard A. Hoker sold 6,184 shares of CF Industries stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $109.33, for a total transaction of $676,096.72. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 34,535 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,775,711.55. The trade was a 15.19% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, SVP Michael Patrick Mcgrane sold 3,666 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $116.50, for a total transaction of $427,089.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 19,161 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,232,256.50. This represents a 16.06% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 82,408 shares of company stock worth $9,971,298 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.51% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On CF Industries

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Eastern Bank acquired a new position in shares of CF Industries in the third quarter worth approximately $35,000. Peterson Wealth Services increased its position in CF Industries by 451.3% during the 3rd quarter. Peterson Wealth Services now owns 441 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 361 shares during the period. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new position in CF Industries during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $41,000. Stance Capital LLC bought a new position in CF Industries during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $42,000. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in shares of CF Industries in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $44,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.06% of the company’s stock.

CF Industries News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: CF Industries reported Q1 earnings and revenue above estimates, helped by higher nitrogen prices and tight global supply, signaling strong near-term operating momentum. CF Industries tops Q1 estimates as tight nitrogen supply lifts results
• Positive Sentiment: The company said its Blue Point project is on track and outlined a $1.3 billion 2026 capital spending plan, which supports longer-term ammonia capacity growth and could expand future earnings power. CF Industries outlines 13b 2026 capex as Blue Point targets 1.5M tons of ammonia capacity by late 2029
• Neutral Sentiment: The Iran conflict has tightened the nitrogen market, which is boosting fertilizer prices now, but some analysts warn that this “Iran premium” may fade if supply normalizes, making the recent strength potentially temporary. CF Industries plans 13b 2026 capex as Iran conflict tightens nitrogen market
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are also digesting the Q1 earnings call and commentary that, while supportive of current results, may not change the longer-term uncertainty around fertilizer pricing and margins. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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.