CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in CF Industries Holdings, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) has returned 68.78% so far this year and 70.01% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, CF has achieved an annualized return of 18.25%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 11, 2005, CF's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.34%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.5 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Feb 2009 with a return of +37.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -40.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, CF closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +19.7%, while the worst single day was Oct 2, 2008 at -34.6%.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 20.51%, beta of 1.13, and R² of 0.24 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 12, 2005.

• This stock captured 130.18% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 69.45% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• R² of 0.24 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

CF ranks 84 for risk / return — in the top 84% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. provided a 1.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.00 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 20 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for CF Industries Holdings, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the CF Industries Holdings, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the CF Industries Holdings, Inc. was 76.73%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 686 trading sessions.

The current CF Industries Holdings, Inc. drawdown is 5.64%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Agricultural Inputs industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.