Menora Mivtachim Holdings LTD. lowered its holdings in CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF – Free Report) by 99.5% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,620 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 786,714 shares during the period. Menora Mivtachim Holdings LTD.’s holdings in CF Industries were worth $325,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. lifted its position in CF Industries by 78.0% during the 3rd quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 292 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 128 shares in the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC grew its holdings in shares of CF Industries by 396.2% in the 3rd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 387 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $35,000 after acquiring an additional 309 shares in the last quarter. Eastern Bank acquired a new stake in shares of CF Industries in the third quarter valued at about $35,000. Peterson Wealth Services increased its position in shares of CF Industries by 451.3% in the third quarter. Peterson Wealth Services now owns 441 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 361 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in CF Industries during the third quarter worth about $41,000. 93.06% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several brokerages recently commented on CF. Wall Street Zen cut CF Industries from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, December 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on CF Industries from $80.00 to $94.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Zacks Research downgraded CF Industries from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. UBS Group raised their target price on shares of CF Industries from $86.00 to $97.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. Finally, Barclays boosted their target price on shares of CF Industries from $100.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, CF Industries presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $96.87.
CF Industries Price Performance
Shares of NYSE CF opened at $135.97 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.93, a current ratio of 3.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $94.77 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $87.29. The company has a market cap of $20.89 billion, a PE ratio of 15.11 and a beta of 0.68. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has a twelve month low of $67.34 and a twelve month high of $137.44.
CF Industries (NYSE:CF – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 18th. The basic materials company reported $2.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.53 by $0.06. CF Industries had a return on equity of 19.84% and a net margin of 20.54%.The company had revenue of $1.87 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.78 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.89 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 22.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that CF Industries Holdings, Inc. will post 5.83 EPS for the current year.
CF Industries Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th were issued a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 13th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. CF Industries’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 22.22%.
Insider Buying and Selling at CF Industries
In other news, VP Richard A. Hoker sold 6,184 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $109.33, for a total value of $676,096.72. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 34,535 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,775,711.55. This represents a 15.19% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Susan L. Menzel sold 7,200 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $111.00, for a total transaction of $799,200.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 73,803 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,192,133. This represents a 8.89% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 47,118 shares of company stock worth $5,280,588. 0.42% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Key Headlines Impacting CF Industries
Here are the key news stories impacting CF Industries this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Market reaction to geopolitical risk: Reports say CF shares hit record highs as traders price in supply disruptions from the Iran war, lifting fertilizer/urea spreads and strengthening CF’s pricing power. CF Industries Shares Hit Record High on Risks From Iran War
- Positive Sentiment: Sector move on shipping disruption: Coverage notes fertilizer producers jumped after shipments were delayed at the Strait of Hormuz, supporting higher fertilizer prices and benefiting CF’s revenue and margins. Fertilizer Stocks Jump With Shipments Stuck at the Strait of Hormuz
- Positive Sentiment: Relative leadership in the market: CF and peers are topping S&P leaderboards as higher fertilizer prices from the Iran conflict push earnings expectations upward. This reinforces momentum and analyst attention. CF Industries, Mosaic top S&P leaderboard as Iran war sends fertilizer prices soaring
- Positive Sentiment: Media coverage highlights war-driven upside: Consumer business press is noting CF’s all‑time highs and framing Middle East tensions as a near‑term tailwind for the company’s pricing and cash flow. CF Industries (CF) Soars to All-Time High as Middle East Tensions to Benefit Firm
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/watchlist mention: CF appears on late‑March “stocks to watch” lists — increases visibility among retail and momentum traders but doesn’t change fundamentals by itself. 3 US Stocks To Watch In Late March 2026
- Negative Sentiment: Political/regulatory risk: Senator Hawley publicly accused CF of price‑gouging after a reported ~32% urea price surge — this raises the risk of hearings, regulatory scrutiny, and reputational damage that could pressure the stock. Senator Hawley accuses CF Industries of price gouging as urea surges 32%
CF Industries 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.
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