Vinva Investment Management Ltd Boosts Stake in CF Industries Holdings, Inc. $CF

Vinva Investment Management Ltd lifted its stake in CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) by 2,152.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 111,272 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after acquiring an additional 106,333 shares during the period. Vinva Investment Management Ltd owned 0.07% of CF Industries worth $10,407,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. grew its stake in CF Industries by 78.0% in the third quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 292 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 128 shares during the last quarter. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in CF Industries by 4.9% in the third quarter. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,898 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $260,000 after purchasing an additional 135 shares in the last quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. lifted its position in shares of CF Industries by 8.7% during the second quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. now owns 1,854 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $171,000 after buying an additional 149 shares during the last quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of CF Industries by 3.9% in the 3rd quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 4,033 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $362,000 after buying an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. boosted its holdings in shares of CF Industries by 43.7% in the 3rd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 500 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $45,000 after buying an additional 152 shares in the last quarter. 93.06% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

CF Industries Trading Up 4.4%

Shares of CF Industries stock opened at $115.70 on Monday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $91.41 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $86.38. The firm has a market capitalization of $17.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.86 and a beta of 0.68. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has a 12-month low of $67.34 and a 12-month high of $120.49. The company has a current ratio of 3.37, a quick ratio of 2.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41.

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

CF Industries Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Susan L. Menzel sold 3,914 shares of the 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 transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 81,003 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,593,608.27. This represents 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 accessible through the SEC website. Also, SVP Michael Patrick Mcgrane sold 2,766 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was 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 owned 22,827 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,405,052.72. The trade was a 10.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 9,895 shares of company stock worth $1,018,517. Company insiders own 0.42% of the company’s stock.

Key CF Industries News

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.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts recently commented on the stock. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of CF Industries from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, December 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of CF Industries from $80.00 to $94.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of CF Industries from $100.00 to $113.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, February 20th. BNP Paribas Exane upped their price target on CF Industries from $90.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $103.00 price objective on shares of CF Industries in a report on Friday, February 20th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, CF Industries has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price 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.