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CF Industries Holdings

CF Industries is a leading producer and distributor of nitrogen, which is primarily used in fertilizers. The company operates nitrogen manufacturing plants primarily in North America. CF also produces nitrogen in the United Kingdom and holds a joint venture interest in a nitrogen production facility in Trinidad and Tobago. CF makes nitrogen primarily using low-cost US natural gas as its feedstock, making CF one of the lowest-cost nitrogen producers globally. The company is also investing in carbon-free blue and green ammonia, which can be used an alternative fuel to hydrogen or as a means to transport hydrogen.

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CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) is poised to gain from higher nitrogen fertilizer demand in major markets and lower natural gas costs amid headwinds from softer nitrogen prices.

The company&#39;s shares have declined 4.1% over a year compared with a 25.3% decline of its industry.

Here&#39;s Why You Should Hold Onto CF Industries Stock for Now

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Barclays analyst Benjamin Theurer maintains CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $85 to $80.

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Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on CF Industries Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $80

Wells Fargo analyst Richard Garchitorena maintains CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $87 to $83.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on CF Industries Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $83

RBC Capital analyst Andrew Wong maintains CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $90 to $85.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on CF Industries Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $85

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cf#NYSE">CF</a>) is poised to gain from higher nitrogen fertilizer demand in major markets and lower natural gas costs amid headwinds from softer nitrogen prices.
The company&#39;s shares have declined 4.1% over a year compared with a 25.3% decline of its industry.
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<h3>CF Gains on Healthy Nitrogen Demand, Lower Gas Costs</h3>
CF Industries is benefiting from rising global demand for nitrogen fertilizers, driven by significant agricultural demand. Industrial demand for nitrogen has also recovered from the pandemic-related disruptions. The company sees global demand to remain strong in the near future due to recovering industrial demand and farmer economics.
High levels of corn planted acres, low nitrogen channel inventories and favorable farm economics are expected to drive demand for nitrogen in North America. Demand for urea is also expected to remain strong in Brazil and India. Demand in India is expected to be driven by an uptick in domestic production on the back of higher operating rates and favorable weather conditions.
CF also stands to benefit from lower natural gas prices. It witnessed a significant decline in natural gas costs in the first quarter of 2024. The average cost of natural gas fell to $3.19 per MMBtu in the quarter from $6.62 per MMBtu in the year-ago quarter. Lower natural gas costs led to a decline in the company&#39;s cost of sales. The benefits of reduced gas costs are expected to continue in the second quarter of 2024.
Moreover, CF remains committed to boosting shareholders&#39; value by leveraging strong cash flows. In the first quarter of 2024, the company repurchased 4.3 million shares for $347 million. The current $3 billion share repurchase program had around $2.2 billion remaining at the end of the first quarter. Earlier this year, the company also announced a 25% increase in quarterly dividend to 50 cents per share.
<h3>Weaker Nitrogen Prices Weigh on Margins</h3>
CF is exposed to headwinds from softer nitrogen prices. Global nitrogen prices have declined since the beginning of 2023. Higher global supply availability driven by higher global operating rates due to lower global energy costs has resulted in a decline in prices. Lower average selling prices weighed on CF&#39;s top line in the first quarter.
Selling prices fell in the quarter as decreased global energy costs reduced the global market clearance price required to meet global demand. The weak pricing environment is expected to continue over the near term. Lower pricing is likely to continue weighing on the company&#39;s sales and margins.
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Here's Why You Should Hold Onto CF Industries Stock for Now

Analysts' ratings for CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 5 analysts.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
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The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $79.4, a high estimate of $95.00, and a low estimate of $69.00. Highlighting a 5.92% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $84.40. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1720558908_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
A clear picture of CF Industries Holdings's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Rating</th>
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<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>John Roberts</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
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<td>Charles Neivert</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
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<td>Ben Isaacson</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
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<td>Joel Jackson</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
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<td>Sebastian Bray</td>
<td>Berenberg</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to CF Industries Holdings. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of CF Industries Holdings compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of CF Industries Holdings's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of CF Industries Holdings's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CF/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on CF Industries Holdings analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind CF Industries Holdings</h2>
CF Industries is a leading producer and distributor of nitrogen, which is primarily used in fertilizers. The company operates nitrogen manufacturing plants primarily in North America. CF also produces nitrogen in the United Kingdom and holds a joint venture interest in a nitrogen production facility in Trinidad and Tobago. CF makes nitrogen primarily using low-cost US natural gas as its feedstock, making CF one of the lowest-cost nitrogen producers globally. The company is also investing in carbon-free blue and green ammonia, which can be used an alternative fuel to hydrogen or as a means to transport hydrogen.
<h3>Financial Milestones: CF Industries Holdings's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining CF Industries Holdings's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 March, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -26.94% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: CF Industries Holdings's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 13.2%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): CF Industries Holdings's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 3.48% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): CF Industries Holdings's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.37%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.59, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

What 5 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About CF Industries Holdings

UBS analyst John Roberts maintains CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $86 to $78.

UBS Maintains Neutral on CF Industries Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $78

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the First Trust Materials AlphaDEX ETF (ARCA:FXZ) debuted on 05/08/2007, and offers broad exposure to the Materials ETFs category of the market.
What Are Smart Beta ETFs?
The ETF industry has traditionally been dominated by products based on market capitalization weighted indexes that are designed to represent the market or a particular segment of the market.
Market cap weighted indexes offer a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns, and are a good option for investors who believe in market efficiency.
However, some investors believe in the possibility of beating the market through exceptional stock selection, and choose a different type of fund that tracks non-cap weighted strategies: smart beta.
Based on specific fundamental characteristics, or a combination of such, these indexes attempt to pick stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance.
This area offers many different investment choices, such as simplest equal-weighting, fundamental weighting and volatility/momentum based weighting methodologies; however, not all of these strategies can deliver superior results.
Fund Sponsor &amp; Index
The fund is sponsored by First Trust Advisors. It has amassed assets over $371.37 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs in the Materials ETFs. Before fees and expenses, this particular fund seeks to match the performance of the StrataQuant Materials Index.
The StrataQuant Materials Index is a modified equal-dollar weighted index designed by the AMEX to objectively identify and select stocks from the Russell 1000 Index that may generate positive alpha relative to traditional passive style indices through the use of the AlphaDEX screening methodology.
Cost &amp; Other Expenses
For ETF investors, expense ratios are an important factor when considering a fund&#39;s return; in the long-term, cheaper funds actually have the ability to outperform their more expensive cousins if all other things remain the same.
Annual operating expenses for FXZ are 0.62%, which makes it on par with most peer products in the space.
It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.62%.
Sector Exposure and Top Holdings
While ETFs offer diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk, a deep look into a fund&#39;s holdings is a valuable exercise. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
For FXZ, it has heaviest allocation in the Materials sector --about 90.20% of the portfolio.
Looking at individual holdings, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cf#NYSE">CF</a>) accounts for about 4.75% of total assets, followed by FMC Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fmc#NYSE">FMC</a>) and Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/alb#NYSE">ALB</a>).
FXZ&#39;s top 10 holdings account for about 42.04% of its total assets under management.
Performance and Risk
Year-to-date, the First Trust Materials AlphaDEX ETF has lost about -6.48% so far, and it&#39;s up approximately 2.79% over the last 12 months (as of 07/08/2024). FXZ has traded between $58.78 and $72.04 in this past 52-week period.
The fund has a beta of 1.20 and standard deviation of 24.45% for the trailing three-year period, which makes FXZ a medium risk choice in this particular space. With about 39 holdings, it has more concentrated exposure than peers.
Alternatives
First Trust Materials AlphaDEX ETF is a reasonable option for investors seeking to outperform the Materials ETFs segment of the market. However, there are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider.
Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (ARCA:XLB) tracks Materials Select Sector Index and the FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources ETF (ARCA:GUNR) tracks Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index. Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF has $5.42 billion in assets, FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources ETF has $5.89 billion. XLB has an expense ratio of 0.09% and GUNR charges 0.46%.
Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Materials ETFs.
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CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 6.62% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.63%. Currently, CF Industries Holdings has a market capitalization of $12.83 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CF: If an investor had bought $1000 of CF stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $14,697.48 today based on a price of $70.20 for CF at the time of writing.
<h3>CF Industries Holdings's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In CF Industries Holdings 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 9.46% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.63%. Currently, CF Industries Holdings has a market capitalization of $13.44 billion. 
Buying $100 In CF: If an investor had bought $100 of CF stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $2,637.65 today based on a price of $73.55 for CF at the time of writing.
<h3>CF Industries Holdings's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1718893816_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have $2,600 Today

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Management

CF Industries Elects Gregory D. Cameron As Executive Vice President And CFO, Effective June 17, 2024; Succeeds Christopher D. Bohn, Promoted To EVP And COO

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CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 9.67% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.72%. Currently, CF Industries Holdings has a market capitalization of $14.34 billion. 
Buying $100 In CF: If an investor had bought $100 of CF stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $2,623.08 today based on a price of $78.43 for CF at the time of writing.
<h3>CF Industries Holdings's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning CF Industries Holdings Stock In The Last 20 Years

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sqm#NYSE">SQM</a>) recorded a loss of $3.04 per share for first-quarter 2024. This compares to earnings of $2.63 in the year-ago quarter. 
Barring one-time items, earnings came in at 80 cents per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was of a loss of $1.72. 
The company registered revenues of $1,084.5 million for the quarter, down around 52% year over year. It beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,056.2 million. 
The company&#39;s results were hurt by lower average sales prices.&nbsp;However, it saw record-high sales volumes in the iodine business and higher volumes in lithium and specialty nutrition and potassium business lines in the reported quarter.
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<h3>Sociedad Quimica y Minera S.A. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise</h3>
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<h3>Segment Highlights</h3>
Revenues from the Lithium and Derivatives segment fell roughly 67% year over year to $547.4 million in the reported quarter. Higher sales volumes (up 34% year over year) were more than offset by lower average sales prices (down around 75% year over year). 
The Specialty Plant Nutrients (&quot;SPN&quot;) segment raked in revenues of $207.8 million, down around 6% year over year. Sales were hurt by significantly lower average sales prices. 
Revenues from the Iodine and Derivatives unit came in at $240.1 million, up around 0.2% year over year. Sales were aided by higher sales volumes, offset by lower sales prices. 
Revenues from the Potassium business fell roughly 27% year over year to $63.6 million. Significantly lower average sales prices more than offset higher sales volumes. 
The Industrial Chemicals unit recorded sales of $21.8 million, down around 67% year over year, impacted by significantly lower sales volumes.
<h3>Financials</h3>
The company&#39;s cash and cash equivalents were $1,315.7 million at the end of the quarter, up around 26% sequentially. Long-term debt was $2,940.3 million, down around 8% year over year.
<h3>Outlook</h3>
Moving ahead, SQM sees lithium market demand to rise 20% this year, reaching more than 1.1 million metric tons. Based on this projected demand growth, especially in China, SQM expects its sales volumes to reach roughly 200,000 metric tons in 2024. 
In SPN, the company saw favorable trends in the potassium nitrate market during the initial months of this year, reflected by strong demand growth and stable market prices. It projects total potassium nitrate market demand to increase around 15% compared with 2023. SQM expects its sales volumes to rise in sync with this demand. 
In iodine and derivatives, the company expects its sales volumes to increase on a year-over-year basis in 2024. It has also witnessed iodine prices stabilize over the past few months and believes that this price stability could continue in the balance of 2024, with potential for a modest upside. 
For potassium, the company expects sales volumes to reach 600,000 metric tons in 2024.
<h3>Price Performance</h3>
Shares of Sociedad Quimica are down 26.4% over a year compared with the industry&#39;s decline of 3.8%.
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<h3>Zacks Rank &amp; Other Fertilizers Releases</h3>
SQM currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). 
The Mosaic Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mos#NYSE">MOS</a>) logged first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 65 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 60 cents. 
MOS noted that agricultural fundamentals remain strong, with grains and oilseeds stock-to-use ratios are expected to remain under pressure. Although corn and soybean prices have softened, farmers worldwide remain profitable. Many growers in certain parts of the world, after years of reduced fertilizer use, are aiming to restore soil nutrients. 
Nutrien Ltd. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ntr#NYSE">NTR</a>) recorded adjusted earnings per share of 46 cents for the first quarter. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 36 cents. 
NTR expects potash sales volumes of between 13 and 13.8 million tons for 2024, assuming a more balanced distribution of volumes between the first and second halves compared to the prior year. It also sees nitrogen sales volumes in the range of 10.6-11.2 million tons. Phosphate sales volumes are forecast in the band of 2.6-2.8 million tons for 2024. 
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cf#NYSE">CF</a>) reported first-quarter earnings of $1.03 per share, down from $2.85 per share in the year-ago quarter. The figure missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.47. 
CF anticipates that worldwide demand will continue to be strong in the near future due to recovering industrial demand and farmer economics, while global nitrogen trade flows will adjust to account for the extra supply of nitrogen that is available for international trade.
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Piper Sandler analyst Charles Neivert maintains CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $82 to $75.

Piper Sandler Maintains Underweight on CF Industries Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $75

During the last three months, 8 analysts shared their evaluations of CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $86.62, a high estimate of $97.00, and a low estimate of $69.00. A 2.99% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $89.29. 
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<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The perception of CF Industries Holdings by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Ben Isaacson</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Joel Jackson</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
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<td>Sebastian Bray</td>
<td>Berenberg</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
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<td>Steve Byrne</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Charles Neivert</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Neivert</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Garchitorena</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Wong</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to CF Industries Holdings. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of CF Industries Holdings compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of CF Industries Holdings's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into CF Industries Holdings's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CF/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on CF Industries Holdings analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About CF Industries Holdings</h2>
CF Industries is a leading producer and distributor of nitrogen, which is primarily used in fertilizers. The company operates nitrogen manufacturing plants primarily in North America. CF also produces nitrogen in the United Kingdom and holds a joint venture interest in a nitrogen production facility in Trinidad and Tobago. CF makes nitrogen primarily using low-cost US natural gas as its feedstock, making CF one of the lowest-cost nitrogen producers globally. The company is also investing in carbon-free blue and green ammonia, which can be used an alternative fuel to hydrogen or as a means to transport hydrogen.
<h3>CF Industries Holdings's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining CF Industries Holdings's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 March, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -26.94% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: CF Industries Holdings's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 13.2%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): CF Industries Holdings's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 3.48%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): CF Industries Holdings's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.37%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: CF Industries Holdings's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.59. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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The Latest Analyst Ratings For CF Industries Holdings

Scotiabank analyst Ben Isaacson maintains CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $86 to $80.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Perform on CF Industries Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $80

BMO Capital analyst Joel Jackson maintains CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $100 to $95.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on CF Industries Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $95

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CF Industries Holdings shares are trading lower. The company reported Q1 financial results.

CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.52 by 32.24 percent. This is a 63.86 percent decrease over earnings of $2.85 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.47 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.46 billion by 0.68 percent. This is a 26.94 percent decrease over sales of $2.01 billion the same period last year.

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