CIBC Opens Coverage on CF Industries (CF) With a Neutral Stance

Core Insights - CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is recognized as one of the 14 best US stocks for long-term investment [1] - CIBC initiated coverage on CF Industries with a Neutral rating and a price target of $87 [2] Financial Performance - The company reported a trailing twelve-month operating cash flow of $2.63 billion and free cash flow of $1.7 billion [3] - In the third quarter, CF Industries repurchased 4.3 million shares for $364 million, completing a $3 billion share repurchase program authorized in 2022 [3] Production and Growth - For the first nine months of the fiscal year, CF Industries produced 7.6 million tons of gross ammonia, an increase from 7.2 million tons in the same period last year [4] - The company anticipates gross ammonia production to reach approximately 10 million tons for FY25 [4] Strategic Initiatives - CF Industries is heavily investing in decarbonizing production through the development of low-carbon ammonia, which has contributed to high shareholder returns [3] - The company manufactures and distributes hydrogen and nitrogen products for clean energy, fertilizers, and other industrial applications [4]