CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) Stock Forecast
CF analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.18 / 5 from 22 analysts
- Price target
- $127.69 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +5.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $3.02
- 52-week range
- $76.09 – $139.27
CF analyst ratings
22 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CF price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CF earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.92 | $2.29 | $3.36 | $2.19 | +33.2% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $15.20 | $14.55 | $17.21 | $8.97 | +69.5% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.21 | $9.74 | $13.45 | $15.20 | −26.2% | 11 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CF revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.77B | $1.63B | $1.90B | +6.8% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.28B | $7.74B | $10.88B | +16.9% | 21 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.35B | $6.68B | $9.91B | −11.3% | 21 |
CF EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CF revenue: reported and forecast
CF EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.44 | $3.01 | $3.01 | $3.02 | $2.92 | −34.3% | 1 up · 4 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $17.78 | $15.06 | $15.06 | $15.31 | $15.20 | −14.5% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.06 | $10.66 | $10.87 | $11.18 | $11.21 | +1.3% | 0 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CF earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CF beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from CF
22 analysts cover CF Industries; their consensus rating is hold (3.18 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $127.69, 5.7% above the latest close of $120.85. Analysts expect earnings of $15.20 per share for 2026, +69.5% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $11.21 per share on revenue of $7.3 billion. CF Industries beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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CF forecast FAQ
What is CF Industries's price target?
The average analyst price target for CF Industries is $127.69, 5.7% above the latest close of $120.85.
Is CF Industries a buy, hold or sell?
Of 22 analysts covering CF Industries, 3 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 13 a hold, 1 a sell and 2 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is CF Industries's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $15.20 per share for 2026 (range $14.55 to $17.21); for 2027 the estimate is $11.21.
What is CF Industries's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $8.3 billion, growth of 16.9%; for 2027 it is $7.3 billion.
When does CF Industries report earnings?
CF Industries is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $3.02.
Does CF Industries usually beat earnings estimates?
CF Industries reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.