Overview
* CF Industries ( CF ) Q3 revenue slightly beats analyst expectations, driven by strong nitrogen demand
* The hydrogen and nitrogen products maker completed $3 bln share repurchase program, commenced new $2 bln program
* Net earnings for Q3 2025 were $353 mln, adjusted EBITDA was $667 mln
Outlook
* Company expects strong global nitrogen demand through end of 2025 and into 2026
* CF Industries ( CF ) anticipates growing demand for low-carbon ammonia in 2026
* Company projects constructive nitrogen supply-demand balance due to low inventories
Result Drivers
* STRONG NITROGEN DEMAND - Co attributes higher selling prices to strong global nitrogen demand and supply disruptions
* LOW-CARBON AMMONIA SALES - Co began selling premium low-carbon ammonia, contributing to revenue
Key Details
Metric Beat/Mis Actual Consensu
s s
Estimate
Q3 Sales Slight $1.66 $1.65
Beat* bln bln (9
Analysts
)
Q3 EPS $2.19
Q3 Net $353 mln
Income
Q3 $667 mln
Adjusted
EBITDA
Q3 Capex $347 mln
Q3 $671 mln
EBITDA
*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.
Analyst Coverage
* The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 15 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"
* The average consensus recommendation for the agricultural chemicals peer group is "buy."
* Wall Street's median 12-month price target for CF Industries Holdings Inc ( CF ) is $95.00, about 11% above its November 4 closing price of $84.55
* The stock recently traded at 12 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 13 three months ago
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