Kingsview Wealth Management LLC Invests $4.12 Million in CF Industries Holdings, Inc. $CF

Kingsview Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 38,080 shares of the basic materials company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,123,000.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Himension Capital Singapore PTE. LTD. bought a new position in CF Industries during the first quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Virtus Advisers LLC purchased a new position in shares of CF Industries during the second quarter worth approximately $25,000. Keating Financial Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in shares of CF Industries in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of CF Industries by 46.3% in the 4th quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 493 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 156 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new stake in shares of CF Industries in the 2nd quarter valued at $44,000. 93.06% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

CF Industries Stock Up 0.0%

Shares of CF Industries stock opened at $125.75 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36, a quick ratio of 4.32 and a current ratio of 4.86. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has a 52-week low of $75.42 and a 52-week high of $141.96. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $118.18 and its 200-day moving average price is $116.87. The stock has a market capitalization of $19.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.32, a P/E/G ratio of 0.25 and a beta of 0.39.

CF Industries (NYSE:CF) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The basic materials company reported $4.73 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.63 by ($0.90). The firm had revenue of $2.22 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.45 billion. CF Industries had a net margin of 27.12% and a return on equity of 24.41%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.37 earnings per share. Equities research analysts forecast that CF Industries Holdings, Inc. will post 13.7 EPS for the current year.

CF Industries Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be given a $0.60 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. This is a positive change from CF Industries’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.50. This represents a $2.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. CF Industries’s dividend payout ratio is presently 17.79%.

CF Industries News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: CF Industries and its partners broke ground on the roughly $3.7 billion Blue Point One low-carbon ammonia plant in Louisiana. The project is designed to produce approximately 1.4 million metric tons annually, with production targeted for 2029. It could strengthen domestic fertilizer supply while positioning CF in the emerging lower-carbon ammonia market. CF Industries and Partners Break Ground on Low-Carbon Ammonia Plant
• Positive Sentiment: Investor Kevin Simpson disclosed that he is buying more CF Industries, describing the fertilizer producer as an attractive way to participate in U.S. reindustrialization. His endorsement may support sentiment around CF’s valuation, domestic manufacturing exposure and expected demand for nitrogen products. Kevin Simpson is buying this play on America’s reindustrialization at a very attractive price
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage contrasted CF’s progress with setbacks affecting Woodside’s blue-ammonia project, highlighting CF’s ability to advance its own lower-carbon ammonia strategy. Woodside blue ammonia plant stumbles, though CF moves ahead
• Neutral Sentiment: The Louisiana project represents a major multiyear capital commitment, so investors will likely monitor construction costs, financing, regulatory support and whether low-carbon ammonia demand develops as expected before the planned 2029 startup. CF Industries and partners break ground on Louisiana ammonia plant

Analysts Set New Price Targets

CF has been the topic of several recent research reports. Zacks Research lowered shares of CF Industries from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, June 15th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price target on shares of CF Industries from $133.00 to $115.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. HSBC cut their price target on shares of CF Industries from $130.00 to $121.00 in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Bank of America raised their price objective on CF Industries from $103.00 to $106.00 in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, Berenberg Bank lifted their price objective on CF Industries from $86.00 to $106.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, May 28th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, CF Industries presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $116.56.

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.