Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Good News for CF Industries (CF)
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Thu, March 11, 2021, 2:43 PM
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CF Industries Holdings, Inc. CF is a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products that could be an interesting play for investors. That is because, not only does the stock have decent short-term momentum, but it is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision front as well.
These positive earnings estimate revisions suggest that analysts are becoming more optimistic on CF’s earnings for the coming quarter and year. In fact, consensus estimates have moved sharply higher for both of these time frames over the past four weeks, suggesting that Vale could be a solid choice for investors.
Current Quarter Estimates for CF
In the past 30 days, two estimates has gone higher for CF Industries while none have gone lower in the same time period. The trend has been pretty favorable too, with estimates moving from 13 cents per share 30 days ago, to 49 cents per share today, a move of 277%.
Current Year Estimates for CF
Meanwhile, CF Industries’ current year figures are also looking quite promising, with four estimates moving higher in the past month, compared to two lower. The consensus estimate trend has also seen a boost for this time frame, increasing from $1.63 per share 30 days ago to $2.03 per share today, an increase of 24.5%.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Price and Consensus
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Price and Consensus
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Price and Consensus
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. price-consensus-chart | CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Quote
Bottom Line
The stock has also started to move higher lately, adding 9.4% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are starting to take note of this impressive story. So, investors may want to consider this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock to profit in the near future. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.