Cf Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)
NYSE:CF
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 05, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
5.42Last Year’s EPS
2.36Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 13 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented strong company-level fundamentals—robust adjusted EBITDA (~$983M), substantial trailing twelve-month cash generation (~$2.7B from operations and ~$1.65B free cash flow), near-100% ammonia utilization, disciplined capital allocation (Blue Point, ~$950M company capex portion in 2026), and active shareholder returns—positioning CF Industries to benefit from tighter global nitrogen markets. However, material industry-wide headwinds from geopolitical disruptions, export restrictions, elevated freight and insurance costs, and significant offline capacity create sustained market tightness and elevated prices into 2027. On balance, management framed these challenges as supportive of CF Industries’ advantaged North American, low-risk network and enhanced project economics (including decarbonized product premiums and Blue Point returns), leading to a constructive outlook for company cash generation and strategic optionality despite meaningful near-term market risks.Company Guidance
Strong Adjusted EBITDA and Net Earnings
Adjusted EBITDA of $983 million for the quarter and EBITDA of approximately $1.0 billion; net earnings attributable to common stockholders of ~$615 million, or $3.98 per diluted share. Results included a one-time litigation gain of ~ $170 million recorded in the quarter.
Exceptional Cash Generation and Free Cash Flow Conversion
Trailing twelve-month net cash from operations of ~$2.7 billion and free cash flow of ~$1.65 billion, with management noting industry-leading free cash flow conversion and ability to fund growth and shareholder returns.
Operational Excellence and Safety
Ran available ammonia capacity at nearly 100% during the quarter; trailing twelve-month recordable incident rate of 0.16 incidents per 200,000 hours worked, reflecting strong safety performance and operational discipline.
Strategic Growth: Blue Point Project
Blue Point project progressing: company portion of 2026 capex ~$950 million (consolidated capex ~$1.3 billion) includes ~ $400 million for Blue Point JV and site infrastructure. Blue Point will add over 1.5 million tons of gross ammonia capacity in the U.S. and is expected to begin construction once permits are received, with operation targeted late 2029.
Commercial and Logistics Actions to Support Spring Demand
Tactical decisions (e.g., delaying a Donaldsonville turnaround) generated ~100,000 additional tons of urea for the North American spring season; repurposed rail and logistics assets to move product into the Corn Belt and U.S. distribution network.
Capital Returns and Buybacks
Repurchased ~150,000 shares for $15 million in Q1 and have ~$1.7 billion remaining on the open share repurchase authorization; management intends to execute opportunistically.
Decarbonization and Premium Product Traction
Management highlighted low-carbon/ammonia offerings (Donaldsonville low-carbon product live; Blue Point expected to be ≥95% decarbonized) and early market willingness to pay a premium for lower-carbon supply.
CF Earnings History
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CF Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 06, 2026 | $119.27 | $118.20 | -0.90% |
Feb 18, 2026 | $95.43 | $99.06 | +3.80% |
Nov 05, 2025 | $83.75 | $80.21 | -4.23% |
Aug 06, 2025 | $88.01 | $81.15 | -7.80% |
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Cf Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 05, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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CF EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 5.42.