CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)

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CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) is up 35.2% since the beginning of the year. At $104 per share, CF is trading 27.0% below its 52-week high of $142. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CF shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,254.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) has returned 35.22% so far this year and 5.44% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, CF has achieved an annualized return of 18.27%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 11, 2005, CF's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.22%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% 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 18.39%, beta of 1.11, and R2 of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 11, 2005.

• This stock captured 122.08% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 71.59% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
• R2 of 0.23 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 45 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. provided a 1.93% 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 24.40%.

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.