CIBC has initiated coverage on CF Industries Holdings Inc (CF) with a Neutral rating, marking the firm's first assessment of the company's investment potential. This decision reflects CIBC's analysis of CF Industries' business model, industry dynamics, and growth prospects.
CF Industries, headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, operates in the chemicals sector, specialising in the manufacture and distribution of nitrogen fertilisers. The company has a market capitalisation of $12.6 billion and a trailing twelve-month price-to-earnings ratio of 9.13. As of the latest figures, CF Industries reported earnings per share of $8.30 and a substantial dividend yield of 247.9%.
The firm is focused on decarbonising its ammonia production network to support low-carbon hydrogen and nitrogen products for various applications, including energy and emissions abatement. CF Industries' upcoming earnings report is scheduled for 4 August 2026, with earnings per share estimated at $2.46 and revenue expected to reach $1.8 billion.
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