CF Industries (NYSE:CF) EVP Susan Menzel Sells 3,914 Shares

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) EVP Susan Menzel sold 3,914 shares of CF Industries stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.09, for a total value of $415,236.26. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 81,003 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,593,608.27. The trade was a 4.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

CF Industries Trading Up 6.2%

CF Industries stock traded up $6.88 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $117.66. 3,983,248 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,774,152. The firm has a market capitalization of $18.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.07 and a beta of 0.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, a quick ratio of 2.93 and a current ratio of 3.37. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $67.34 and a fifty-two week high of $120.49. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $90.65 and its 200-day moving average is $86.14.

CF Industries (NYSE:CF) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The basic materials company reported $2.59 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.53 by $0.06. CF Industries had a net margin of 20.54% and a return on equity of 19.84%. The business had revenue of $1.87 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.78 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.89 earnings per share. CF Industries’s revenue for the quarter was up 22.8% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts predict that CF Industries Holdings, Inc. will post 5.83 earnings per share for the current year.

CF Industries Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 13th were paid a $0.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 13th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.7%. CF Industries’s dividend payout ratio is 22.22%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have weighed in on CF shares. Wall Street Zen lowered CF Industries from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, December 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $103.00 price target on shares of CF Industries in a research note on Friday, February 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of CF Industries from $80.00 to $94.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of CF Industries in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Bank of America cut their target price on shares of CF Industries from $83.00 to $78.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, CF Industries has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $96.87.

Institutional Trading of CF Industries

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of CF. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in shares of CF Industries by 2.1% in the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 7,982,072 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $734,351,000 after buying an additional 165,833 shares during the period. Victory Capital Management Inc. lifted its position in CF Industries by 10.6% in the 3rd quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 5,013,846 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $449,742,000 after acquiring an additional 480,126 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its stake in CF Industries by 37.6% in the 4th quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 4,312,225 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $333,501,000 after purchasing an additional 1,178,516 shares during the period. Boston Partners increased its holdings in CF Industries by 15.3% during the 3rd quarter. Boston Partners now owns 3,587,999 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $321,852,000 after purchasing an additional 476,769 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. raised its stake in shares of CF Industries by 12.0% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 3,570,249 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $276,123,000 after purchasing an additional 381,716 shares during the period. 93.06% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about CF Industries

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades & raised estimates — Barclays and other analysts have raised their outlooks and price commentary on CF, citing stronger fundamentals, pushing sentiment higher. CF Industries (NYSE:CF) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Barclays Analyst Says
• Positive Sentiment: EPS estimate increases — Zacks and other analysts bumped near‑term EPS forecasts (Q1/Q2), supporting buy-side views that recent earnings momentum can continue. CF Industries Q1 EPS Forecast Increased by Zacks Research
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual call buying — Large spike in call option volume (about 7,524 calls, ~148% above normal) signals short‑term bullish positioning from traders, adding upward pressure on the stock.
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation focus after gains — Coverage pieces are assessing whether CF’s rally has stretched valuation despite solid fundamentals; this may temper momentum if investors demand higher proof of sustained earnings. Assessing CF Industries Holdings (CF) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Gains
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market & investor flows — Hedge‑fund/industry commentary highlights CF in roundups; useful for context but less likely to move price absent fresh company‑specific catalysts. Hedge Fund and Insider Trading News (CF included)
• Negative Sentiment: DOJ antitrust probe — Federal investigators are probing the U.S. fertilizer market for potential price‑fixing; CF is named among firms under scrutiny. This is the largest near‑term downside risk because it could lead to fines, legal costs, or reputational damage. DOJ Antitrust Probe Targets Fertilizer Makers Including CF Industries
• Negative Sentiment: DOJ coverage corroboration — Additional reporting details the scope of the probe into fertilizer pricing dynamics, reinforcing regulatory risk that could weigh on investor confidence. DOJ probes U.S. fertilizer market for possible price fixing
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider sales — Two senior executives (SVP Michael McGrane and EVP Susan Menzel) reported sizable share sales in early March, which can be perceived negatively by some investors even though reported holdings remain significant. SEC filings: SVP Sale SEC Filing and EVP Sale SEC Filing

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.