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Cf Industries Holdings (CF)
NYSE:CF
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 06, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
2.36Last Year’s EPS
1.97Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 12 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong operational execution, robust financial results (adjusted EBITDA ~$2.9B, free cash flow ~$1.8B) and active capital returns (large share repurchases and new repurchase authorization). Strategic progress was highlighted via Blue Point FID, Donaldsonville CCS ramp, and early low‑carbon sales. Main negatives were the Yazoo City incident (production outage, ~$200M EBITDA headwind) and a $51M impairment on an electrolyzer pilot, plus execution/timing risks around large projects and regulatory uncertainties. Management expects insurance proceeds to mitigate much of the Yazoo impact and framed market dynamics as constructive (tight global nitrogen market supporting prices). Overall, positives (strong cash generation, buybacks, growth/decabonization progress, favorable market) outweigh the material but manageable setbacks (Yazoo, pilot impairment, geopolitical/regulatory risks).Company Guidance
Strong Full-Year Financial Performance
Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $2.9 billion for FY2025 (vs. a referenced mid-cycle ~$2.5B, ~+16%). Net earnings attributable to common stockholders ~ $1.5 billion, or $8.97 per diluted share.
Robust Quarterly Results
Q4 2025 net earnings of $404 million, or $2.59 per diluted share; Q4 EBITDA $731 million and adjusted EBITDA $821 million.
High Operational Output and Utilization
Produced 10.1 million tons of gross ammonia in 2025 at a 97% utilization rate.
Strong Cash Generation and Capital Returns
Net cash from operations of $2.75 billion and free cash flow of ~ $1.8 billion in 2025 (up from $1.5B the year prior, ~+20%). Returned $1.7 billion to shareholders, including $1.3B used to repurchase 16.6 million shares (~10% of outstanding shares at the beginning of the year).
Balance Sheet / Financing Actions
Completed $1 billion senior notes offering to refinance $750 million maturing in Dec 2026 and strengthen financial flexibility.
Progress on Blue Point JV and Growth Platform
Blue Point (JV with JERA and Mitsui) achieved positive FID and all planned milestones through year-end, partners secured offtake and received Japanese contract-for-difference awards; civil work expected to begin Q2 2026. Project capex forecast $3.7B (CF 40%); $500M contingency remains.
Decarbonization & Low‑Carbon Product Traction
Donaldsonville CCS in operation; expected sequestration of just under 1.5 million tons of CO2 in 2026 (vs ~700k in prior year). Management reported first low‑carbon ammonia sales and growing customer willingness to pay premiums for low‑carbon product (Europe, Asia, Africa, and domestic pilots such as with POET).
Share Repurchase Program Continuation
Completed $3.0B repurchase program; commenced new $2.0B program authorized in 2025 with approximately $1.7B remaining (program expires Dec 2029).
CF Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
CF Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 18, 2026 | $95.82 | $99.46 | +3.80% |
Nov 05, 2025 | $84.10 | $80.54 | -4.23% |
Aug 06, 2025 | $88.37 | $81.48 | -7.80% |
May 07, 2025 | $78.86 | $79.47 | +0.78% |
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FAQ
When does Cf Industries Holdings (CF) report earnings?
Cf Industries Holdings (CF) is schdueled to report earning on May 06, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Cf Industries Holdings (CF) earnings time?
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What is CF EPS forecast?
CF EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 2.36.