Level Four Advisory Services LLC Sells 7,484 Shares of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. $CF

Level Four Advisory Services LLC trimmed its stake in shares of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) by 11.8% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 56,155 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 7,484 shares during the quarter. Level Four Advisory Services LLC’s holdings in CF Industries were worth $5,037,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of CF. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of CF Industries during the 2nd quarter worth about $129,574,000. Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in CF Industries during the second quarter worth approximately $96,560,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted its holdings in shares of CF Industries by 926.2% during the second quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 1,118,446 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $102,897,000 after acquiring an additional 1,009,455 shares during the period. LSV Asset Management grew its position in shares of CF Industries by 106.3% in the third quarter. LSV Asset Management now owns 1,053,802 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $94,526,000 after purchasing an additional 543,070 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Victory Capital Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of CF Industries by 10.6% during the third quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 5,013,846 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $449,742,000 after purchasing an additional 480,126 shares during the period. 93.06% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

CF Industries Trading Up 1.9%

CF opened at $106.25 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $16.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.81 and a beta of 0.68. The company has a quick ratio of 2.93, a current ratio of 3.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has a twelve month low of $67.34 and a twelve month high of $109.59. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $89.44 and a 200 day simple moving average of $85.83.

CF Industries (NYSE:CF) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The basic materials company reported $2.59 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.53 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $1.87 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.78 billion. CF Industries had a net margin of 20.54% and a return on equity of 19.84%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 22.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.89 EPS. Analysts predict that CF Industries Holdings, Inc. will post 5.83 EPS for the current fiscal year.

CF Industries Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th were paid a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 13th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. CF Industries’s dividend payout ratio is presently 22.22%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts recently issued reports on the company. Scotiabank boosted their price target on CF Industries from $82.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. BNP Paribas Exane lifted their target price on CF Industries from $90.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on shares of CF Industries from $95.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $72.00 price objective on shares of CF Industries in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Bank of America cut their price objective on shares of CF Industries from $83.00 to $78.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, January 8th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, CF Industries presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $96.87.

Insider Buying and Selling at CF Industries

In other news, EVP Susan L. Menzel sold 3,215 shares of CF Industries stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $97.00, for a total value of $311,855.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 87,861 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,522,517. This trade represents a 3.53% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.71% of the company’s stock.

CF Industries News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical supply risk is lifting fertilizer pricing expectations — concerns about seaborne disruptions in the Middle East (a meaningful exporter of urea) are being cited as a catalyst for tighter near‑term nitrogen availability and higher benchmark fertilizer prices. 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 kept an Overweight rating, providing a notable institutional endorsement that can attract buy-side flows and supports the rally. Barclays adjusts price target on CF Industries to $120
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks and other research updates raised near‑term EPS estimates and FY forecasts (multiple quarterly upgrades and a higher FY2028 outlook), which reinforces expectations for stronger earnings and cash flow if fertilizer prices remain elevated. CF Industries Benefits From Strong Nitrogen Demand and Higher Prices
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional activity is mixed — several large managers trimmed positions materially in Q4 while others (e.g., Dimensional, Norges Bank) added shares; this creates both selling pressure and pockets of structural demand. Quiver Quant institutional holdings detail
• Neutral Sentiment: Mentions in market roundups (Final Trades) keep the name visible to active traders but contain no new company‑specific catalyst. Final Trades: Lockheed Martin, Netflix and CF Industries
• Negative Sentiment: Rising natural‑gas costs are pressuring CF’s manufacturing margins — higher feedstock energy costs can offset some revenue gains from stronger fertilizer prices. CF Industries Benefits From Strong Nitrogen Demand and Higher Prices
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and a number of large institutional reductions are visible in recent filings — these disclosures can create near‑term selling pressure or signal profit‑taking despite the positive macro backdrop. Quiver Quant insider and institutional activity
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains mixed — while some targets were raised, the recent median target sits below the current price, indicating a split view on sustainability of upside. Quiver Quant analyst targets summary

CF Industries Company 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.