CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. stock experienced fluctuations, declining by 19.37% from July 14, 2025, to January 14, 2026, and by 10.48% from January 7, 2025, to January 6, 2026. The company reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter 2025 earnings, with net sales reaching $1.66 billion, leading to the completion of a $3 billion share repurchase program and the commencement of a new $2 billion program. A conditional ownership option held by JERA Co., Inc. in the Blue Point Number One, LLC joint venture expired in January 2026. Analyst ratings saw adjustments, with UBS lowering its price target to $86.00, while Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight rating with a price target of $100.00.

Demand for CF Industries Holdings, Inc.'s products, particularly fertilizers, exhibits seasonality. The company manages this by producing and storing substantial inventory during periods of low demand to ensure adequate supply for peak seasons. Management anticipated strong nitrogen demand in North America for the spring 2024 application season. The third quarter of 2025 saw robust fertilizer demand and stable nutrient prices, fueling growth during North America's peak crop season. CF Industries projects strong global nitrogen demand to continue through the end of 2025 and into 2026, citing low inventory levels.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in manufacturing and distributing hydrogen and nitrogen products, primarily for agricultural and industrial customers. The company operates in the Chemicals: Agricultural industry, producing essential hydrogen and nitrogen products vital for agriculture and industrial applications, including clean energy. Its major products include anhydrous ammonia, granular urea, urea ammonium nitrate (UAN), ammonium nitrate (AN), diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), urea liquor, and nitric acid. CF Industries is the world's largest producer of ammonia.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has manufacturing and distribution sites primarily in North America (United States and Canada) and the United Kingdom. The company also has extensive worldwide distribution capabilities, exporting nitrogen fertilizer products from its facilities in Donaldsonville, Louisiana; Yazoo City, Mississippi; and Billingham, UK.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has focused on enhancing its brand reputation through its clean energy strategy, investing in low-carbon ammonia production and carbon capture technologies, including a $4 billion joint venture for a low-carbon ammonia plant. The company has sold its first cargoes of certified low-carbon ammonia at a premium price and maintains a strong safety record, with a low 12-month rolling average recordable incident rate of 0.37 incidents per 200,000 work hours as of September 30, 2025.

Institutional investors hold a dominant stake in CF Industries Holdings, Inc., controlling approximately 83.94% to over 93% of the company's shares. Key institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., State Street Corp, Price T Rowe Associates Inc /Md/, and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Individual investors own a smaller portion, ranging from about 0.76% to 21.08% of the stock.