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CF Industries Holdings 株価情報 (NYSE: CF)

CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:CF) 株価情報

CF Industries Holdings

CF Industries is a leading producer and distributor of nitrogen, which is primarily used in fertilizers. The company operates nitrogen manufacturing plants primarily in North America. CF also produces nitrogen in the United Kingdom and holds a joint venture interest in a nitrogen production facility in Trinidad and Tobago. CF makes nitrogen primarily using low-cost US natural gas as its feedstock, making CF one of the lowest-cost nitrogen producers globally. The company is also investing in carbon-free blue and green ammonia, which can be used an alternative fuel to hydrogen or as a means to transport hydrogen.

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UBS analyst John Roberts maintains CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $90 to $79.

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UBS Maintains Neutral on CF Industries Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $79

Morgan Stanley analyst Vincent Andrews maintains CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $85 to $80.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on CF Industries Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $80

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) on Tuesday inked a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44694793/cf-industries-announces-joint-venture-with-jera-co-inc-and-mitsui-co-inc-for-production-and-offtak" rel="noreferrer noopener">joint venture</a> (JV) with Japanese energy company JERA Co., Inc. and global trading giant Mitsui &amp; Co., Inc.
After JV formation, CF Industries will hold 40% ownership, JERA 35% ownership, and Mitsui 25% ownership in the company.
The joint venture will build an autothermal reforming (ATR) ammonia production facility at CF Industries' Blue Point Complex in Louisiana, including a CO₂ dehydration and compression unit to prepare captured emissions for transport and sequestration.
The project is estimated to cost around $4 billion, with funding shared among the partners based on their ownership stakes.
The facility is projected to have a nameplate capacity of approximately 1.4 million metric tons per year and capture over 95% of CO₂ emissions.
Pre-construction and engineering at CF Industries' Blue Point Complex in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, are expected to begin in 2025, construction in 2026, and production by 2029.
1PointFive, a CCUS company and Occidental subsidiary, plans to transport and store about 2.3 million metric tons of CO₂ per year at its Pelican Sequestration Hub in Louisiana.
CF Industries also plans to operate and maintain the facility and invest $550 million in developing supporting infrastructure, including storage and loading systems.
Yukio Kani, JERA Global CEO and Chair, said,&nbsp;"This Blue Point project is a testament to the strong alliances we are building to advance low-carbon solutions. The U.S. remains a cornerstone market for JERA, and this initiative underscores our long-term commitment to expanding our presence with diversified and sustainable energy projects."
Mr. Kenichi Hori, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mitsui &amp; Co., Ltd, added, "Mitsui will establish a low-carbon ammonia value-chain worldwide by leveraging its presence in the US gas value chain from natural gas to chemicals including this project, and our strength and track record in the global trading of ammonia."
As of December 2024, CF's cash and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43831362/cf-industries-holdings-inc-reports-full-year-2024-net-earnings-of-1-22-billion-adjusted-ebitda-of-" rel="noreferrer noopener">cash equivalent stood at $1.61 billion</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;the Macquarie ETF Trust Macquarie Energy Transition ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWER#NYSE">PWER</a>) and the First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXZ#NYSE">FXZ</a>).
Price Action: CF shares are up 4.05% at $71.25 at the last check Wednesday.
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CF Industries, JERA, Mitsui Form $4 Billion JV To Build Low-Carbon Ammonia Plant In Louisiana

Scotiabank analyst Ben Isaacson upgrades CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) from Sector Underperform to Sector Perform and maintains the price target from $81 to $81.

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Scotiabank Upgrades CF Industries Holdings to Sector Perform, Maintains Price Target to $81

Companies to construct world's largest low-carbon ammonia plant in Louisiana
Start-up of low-carbon ammonia production expected to begin in 2029
Expect to qualify for 45Q tax credit on sequestration of approximately 2.3 million metric tons of CO2 per year
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>), the world's largest producer of ammonia, announced today that it has formed a joint venture with JERA Co., Inc. (JERA), Japan's largest energy company, and Mitsui &amp; Co., Inc. (Mitsui), a leading global investment and trading company, for the construction, production and offtake of low-carbon ammonia.
Highlights
<ul>
<li>Joint Venture Structure: Upon formation, CF Industries will hold 40% ownership, JERA 35% ownership, and Mitsui 25% ownership in the joint venture.(1)</li>
<li>Low-Carbon Ammonia Production Facility Construction: The joint venture will construct at CF Industries' Blue Point Complex in Louisiana an autothermal reforming (ATR) ammonia production facility with a carbon dioxide (CO2) dehydration and compression unit at the site to prepare captured CO2 for transportation and sequestration. The estimated cost for the ammonia production facility is approximately $4 billion, which will be funded by each partner according to their ownership percentage.</li>
<li>Low-Carbon Ammonia Production Capacity: The low-carbon ammonia production facility will have an annual nameplate capacity of approximately 1.4 million metric tons, which would be the largest ammonia production facility by nameplate capacity in the world. Production of low-carbon ammonia is expected to begin in 2029.</li>
<li>Scalable Infrastructure: CF Industries will build and operate scalable infrastructure at the Blue Point site to supply the ammonia production facility with services, including product storage and loading. CF Industries will invest approximately $550 million for these facilities and receive ongoing services revenue from the joint venture ammonia production facility.</li>
<li>Operations: CF Industries will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ammonia production facility.</li>
<li>Ammonia Offtake: Product offtake will be handled independently by the three companies according to their ownership percentage.
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<li>Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide (CO2): 1PointFive, a carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) company and subsidiary of Occidental (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>), will transport and sequester approximately 2.3 million metric tons of CO2 annually at 1PointFive's Pelican Sequestration Hub in Louisiana.</li>
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CF Industries, JERA, And Mitsui Partner To Build Low-Carbon Ammonia Plant In Louisiana With $4B Investment, Set To Start Production In 2029 And Sequester 2.3M Metric Tons of CO2 Annually

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Goldman Sachs analyst Duffy Fischer initiates coverage on CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $86.

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Goldman Sachs Initiates Coverage On CF Industries Holdings with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $86

Barclays analyst Benjamin Theurer maintains CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $100 to $95.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on CF Industries Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $95

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RBC Capital analyst Andrew Wong maintains CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $100 to $90.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on CF Industries Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $90

Scotiabank analyst Ben Isaacson maintains CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) with a Sector Underperform and lowers the price target from $88 to $81.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Underperform on CF Industries Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $81

B of A Securities analyst Steve Byrne upgrades CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) from Underperform to Neutral and maintains the price target from $84 to $84.

B of A Securities Upgrades CF Industries Holdings to Neutral, Maintains Price Target to $84

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in CF usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 13 extraordinary options activities for CF Industries Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 53% leaning bullish and 23% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $1,332,340, and 10 are calls, amounting to $551,230.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $65.0 to $97.5 for CF Industries Holdings over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in CF Industries Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to CF Industries Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $65.0 to $97.5 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>CF Industries Holdings Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740078037_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>CF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.91</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$1.2M</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td align="right">57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$108.0K</td>
<td>378</td>
<td align="right">789</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td>378</td>
<td align="right">182</td>
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<tr>
<td>CF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.52</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>378</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>378</td>
<td align="right">282</td>
</tr>
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<h3>About CF Industries Holdings</h3>
CF Industries is a leading producer and distributor of nitrogen, which is primarily used in fertilizers. The company operates nitrogen manufacturing plants primarily in North America. CF also produces nitrogen in the United Kingdom and holds a joint venture interest in a nitrogen production facility in Trinidad and Tobago. CF makes nitrogen primarily using low-cost US natural gas as its feedstock, making CF one of the lowest-cost nitrogen producers globally. The company is also investing in carbon-free blue and green ammonia, which can be used an alternative fuel to hydrogen or as a means to transport hydrogen.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with CF Industries Holdings, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of CF Industries Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,548,847, the price of CF is down by -4.09%, reaching $80.38.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 69 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on CF Industries Holdings</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $96.2.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Neutral rating on CF Industries Holdings with a target price of $92. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Oppenheimer keeps a Outperform rating on CF Industries Holdings with a target price of $111. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on CF Industries Holdings, maintaining a target price of $115. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from JP Morgan lowers its rating to Underweight with a new price target of $75. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Scotiabank has revised its rating downward to Sector Underperform, adjusting the price target to $88. 
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CF Industries Holdings's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

UBS analyst John Roberts maintains CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $92 to $90.

UBS Maintains Neutral on CF Industries Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $90

CF Industries shares are trading lower. The company reported Q4 financial results.

CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.89 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.52 by 24.34 percent. This is a 31.25 percent increase over earnings of $1.44 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.52 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.50 billion by 1.51 percent. This is a 2.99 percent decrease over sales of $1.57 billion the same period last year.

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