CF Industries (NYSE:CF) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Barclays Analyst Says

CF Industries (NYSE:CF) had its target price lifted by equities researchers at Barclays from $100.00 to $120.00 in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, MarketBeat Ratings reports. The brokerage currently has an “overweight” rating on the basic materials company’s stock. Barclays‘s target price points to a potential upside of 14.73% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other equities research analysts have also commented on CF. Bank of America dropped their price objective on shares of CF Industries from $83.00 to $78.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Zacks Research downgraded CF Industries from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on CF Industries from $95.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Wall Street Zen downgraded CF Industries from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, December 14th. Finally, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $100.00 target price on shares of CF Industries in a research report on Friday, February 20th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $96.87.

CF Industries Trading Down 1.6%

NYSE:CF opened at $104.59 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, a current ratio of 3.37 and a quick ratio of 2.93. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $89.98 and its 200-day simple moving average is $85.97. CF Industries has a fifty-two week low of $67.34 and a fifty-two week high of $109.58. The stock has a market capitalization of $16.07 billion, a PE ratio of 11.62 and a beta of 0.68.

CF Industries (NYSE:CF) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The basic materials company reported $2.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping 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 business had revenue of $1.87 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.78 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.89 EPS. CF Industries’s revenue for the quarter was up 22.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts expect that CF Industries will post 5.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other CF Industries news, EVP Susan L. Menzel sold 3,215 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $97.00, for a total transaction of $311,855.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 87,861 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,522,517. The trade was a 3.53% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 0.42% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On CF Industries

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. grew its position in shares of CF Industries by 78.0% in the 3rd quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 292 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 128 shares during the period. True Wealth Design LLC raised 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 purchasing an additional 309 shares during the period. Eastern Bank acquired a new stake in CF Industries in the 3rd quarter valued at about $35,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its holdings in CF Industries by 46.3% during the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 493 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 156 shares during the period. Finally, Peterson Wealth Services increased its position in CF Industries by 451.3% during the third quarter. Peterson Wealth Services now owns 441 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $40,000 after buying an additional 361 shares during the last quarter. 93.06% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting CF Industries

Here are the key news stories impacting CF Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks and other research firms have been lifting near‑term and FY2026–FY2028 EPS forecasts for CF, which supports higher earnings expectations and underpins the rally. CF Industries’ Stock Rallies 37% in 3 Months: Here’s Why
• Positive Sentiment: Macro supply risk ahead of the spring application season (Middle East export concerns, seaborne disruptions) is being priced into nitrogen/urea markets, which can lift fertilizer prices and CF’s revenue potential. CF Industries rises as investors price in tighter global nitrogen supply and higher fertilizer pricing risk
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target to $120 and maintained an Overweight rating — a bullish signal that may attract momentum buyers. Barclays adjusts price target on CF Industries
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage and media roundups (hedge-fund/insider news lists) mention CF among many names; useful for context but not a direct catalyst. Hedge Fund and Insider Trading News
• Negative Sentiment: QuiverQuant highlights significant institutional trimming (large position reductions by UBS and other funds) and recent insider sales — pressure that can amplify intraday pullbacks after a run. CF Industries rises as investors price in tighter global nitrogen supply and higher fertilizer pricing risk
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains mixed: Zacks has a “Hold” despite estimate upgrades and the median recent price target across brokers (~$95.5) sits below the current market price, which can limit upside and encourage profit-taking.

About CF Industries

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.