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 .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $123.30
- Market Cap
- $18.66B
- 52-Week High
- $141.96
- 52-Week Low
- $75.42
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Agricultural Inputs
$1,000 Invested in CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)
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 $1,520 as of November 2026, representing a +52.0% 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 $1,645 as of November 2026, representing a +64.5% 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 $2,316 as of November 2026, representing a +131.6% 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 $6,199 as of November 2026, representing a +519.9% 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 $56,097 as of November 2026, representing a +5509.7% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 21+ years (254 months), CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) has averaged a monthly return of +2.26% with a median return of +2.23%. The stock had 148 positive months (58%) and 106 negative months (42%). 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, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.6%), and March the weakest (-2.5%).
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 +161.5%, 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 +34.88% with a median return of +15.93%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +21.49%. 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.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +61.76% | $76.22 | $123.30 |
| 2025 | -7.17% | $82.11 | $76.22 |
| 2024 | +10.08% | $74.59 | $82.11 |
| 2023 | -4.75% | $78.31 | $74.59 |
| 2022 | +22.29% | $64.04 | $78.31 |
| 2021 | +87.18% | $34.21 | $64.04 |
| 2020 | -15.76% | $40.61 | $34.21 |
| 2019 | +12.73% | $36.03 | $40.61 |
| 2018 | +5.13% | $34.27 | $36.03 |
| 2017 | +40.24% | $24.44 | $34.27 |
| 2016 | -19.24% | $30.26 | $24.44 |
| 2015 | -23.50% | $39.55 | $30.26 |
| 2014 | +19.33% | $33.15 | $39.55 |
| 2013 | +15.93% | $28.59 | $33.15 |
| 2012 | +41.31% | $20.23 | $28.59 |
| 2011 | +7.96% | $18.74 | $20.23 |
| 2010 | +49.53% | $12.53 | $18.74 |
| 2009 | +85.72% | $6.75 | $12.53 |
| 2008 | -55.15% | $15.05 | $6.75 |
| 2007 | +329.99% | $3.50 | $15.05 |
| 2006 | +68.90% | $2.07 | $3.50 |
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: 11/1/2026