CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

CF · Basic Materials

About CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is a Agricultural Inputs company operating in the Basic Materials sector.

CF trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Agricultural Inputs

Key Statistics

Current Price
$120.18
Market Cap
$18.47B
52-Week High
$137.44
52-Week Low
$67.34
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Agricultural Inputs

$1,000 Invested in CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)

1 Year
$1,602
+60%
3 Years
$1,818
+82%
5 Years
$2,672
+167%
10 Years
$4,725
+373%
Since IPO
$54,176
+5318%

How much would $1,000 invested in CF be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in CF 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) in 2025 would be worth $1,602 as of May 2026, representing a +60.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CF 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) in 2023 would be worth $1,818 as of May 2026, representing a +81.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CF 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) in 2021 would be worth $2,672 as of May 2026, representing a +167.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CF 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) in 2016 would be worth $4,725 as of May 2026, representing a +372.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CF at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) at IPO would be worth $54,176 as of May 2026, representing a +5317.6% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.29%
Positive Months
145
59% of 247
Negative Months
102
41% of 247
Data Period
20+ years
247 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Feb 2009 (+37.1%)
Best month on avg: February (+6.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Sep 2008 (-40.0%)
Worst month on avg: March (-3.0%)

Over the past 20+ years (247 months), CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) has averaged a monthly return of +2.29% with a median return of +2.26%. The stock had 145 positive months (59%) and 102 negative months (41%). The best month in CF's history was February 2009 with a +37.1% return, while the worst was September 2008 at -40.0%. Historically, February tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.6%), and March the weakest (-3.0%).

CF's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2007 with a cumulative return of +161.4%, and the worst was 2008 at -54.6%.

Annual Returns

Over 21 years of trading history, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) has delivered an average annual return of +34.62% with a median return of +15.93%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +21.28%. The stock posted gains in 15 years (71%) and losses in 6 years (29%).

CF's best year was 2007 with a +329.99% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -55.15%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. CF achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 13 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.

Avg Return
+34.62%
Best Year
2007 (+329.99%)
Worst Year
2008 (-55.15%)
Positive Years
15/21
Year Return Start End
2026 +56.22% $76.93 $120.18
2025 -7.17% $82.87 $76.93
2024 +10.08% $75.28 $82.87
2023 -4.75% $79.03 $75.28
2022 +22.29% $64.63 $79.03
2021 +87.18% $34.53 $64.63
2020 -15.76% $40.99 $34.53
2019 +12.73% $36.36 $40.99
2018 +5.13% $34.59 $36.36
2017 +40.24% $24.66 $34.59
2016 -19.24% $30.54 $24.66
2015 -23.50% $39.92 $30.54
2014 +19.33% $33.45 $39.92
2013 +15.93% $28.86 $33.45
2012 +41.31% $20.42 $28.86
2011 +7.96% $18.92 $20.42
2010 +49.53% $12.65 $18.92
2009 +85.72% $6.81 $12.65
2008 -55.15% $15.19 $6.81
2007 +329.99% $3.53 $15.19
2006 +68.90% $2.09 $3.53

Frequently Asked Questions: CF

What sector is CF in?

CF operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Agricultural Inputs industry.

How has CF performed historically?

Over 21 years of trading history, CF has posted gains in 15 years (71% of the time). The best year was 2007 with a +330.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in CF?

You can invest in CF through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CF.

Last updated: 3/24/2026