CF Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates as Higher Costs Offset Sales Gains
CF Industries' Q3 2026 earnings miss estimates despite a 12.1% sales gain, as higher costs weigh on profitability.
Zacks Investment Research11/5/2026Negative
CF
CF Industries Holdings IncNYSEBASIC MATERIALSAGRICULTURAL INPUTS
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$17.75B
P/E Ratio
8.42
EPS
$14.18
Beta
0.54
52W High
$141.66
52W Low
$74.33
50-Day MA
$122.43
200-Day MA
$117.07
Dividend Yield
1.77%
Profit Margin
27.50%
Forward P/E
10.30
PEG Ratio
0.51
About CF Industries Holdings Inc
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is a North American manufacturer and distributor of agricultural fertilizers, based in Deerfield, Illinois.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $7.94B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $3.38B |
| EBITDA | $3.90B |
| Operating Margin | 33.10% |
| Return on Equity | 30.90% |
| Return on Assets | 12.40% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $51.66 |
| Book Value | $37.90 |
| Price-to-Book | 3.08 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 2.24 |
| EV/Revenue | 2.326 |
| EV/EBITDA | 4.24 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 31.10% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 12.10% |
| Shares Outstanding | $148.70M |
| Float | $150.15M |
| % Insiders | 0.46% |
| % Institutions | 110.10% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
50.89%
HV 20-Day
39.90%
HV 30-Day
33.55%
HV 60-Day
36.75%
HV Rank
40.5%
Volatility is currently expanding
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($128.69 target)
2
Strong Buy3
Buy14
Hold2
Sell1
Strong SellLatest News
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Reports First Nine Months 2026 Net Earnings of $1.78 Billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $3.01 Billion
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, today announced results for the nine months and third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Highlights First nine months 2026 net earnings(1) of $1.78 billion, or $11.60 per diluted share, EBITDA(2) of $3.00 billion, and adjusted EBITDA(2) of $3.01 billion. First nine months 2026 financial results include a gain of approximately $170 million from a litigation.
Business Wire11/4/2026Neutral
Chemical Stock Could See More Gains Says Signal
CF Industries Holdings Inc.(NYSE:CF) stock continuing its consolidation below $124, following a pulling back from its September highs, which came within a chip shot of the stock's early March record.
Schaeffers Research11/3/2026Neutral
Here's Why CF Industries (CF) is a Strong Value Stock
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Zacks Investment Research10/30/2026Positive
CF Industries (CF) is a Top-Ranked Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
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Zacks Investment Research10/29/2026Positive
Bailouts Are Back: I'd Follow $20 Billion Into These 3 Stocks
Nutrien, CF Industries, and Deere are prime beneficiaries of rising farm bailouts and input cost inflation. NTR and CF offer strong trading setups if fertilizer prices continue to rise, while DE is positioned as a long-term machinery and tech leader. CF enjoys a structural cost advantage in nitrogen fertilizer, with potential for significant upside if inflationary tailwinds persist.
Seeking Alpha10/27/2026Positive
Should Value Investors Buy CF Industries (CF) Stock?
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Zacks Investment Research10/20/2026Positive
Here's Why CF Industries (CF) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Zacks Investment Research10/14/2026Positive
Why CF Industries (CF) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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Zacks Investment Research10/13/2026Positive
Can CF Industries' Strong Cash Flow Drive More Growth and Returns?
CF Industries' strong cash flow is fueling strategic investments, debt reduction and shareholder returns, with more growth opportunities ahead.
Zacks Investment Research10/8/2026Positive
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Data last updated: 11/7/2026