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8. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF)

On March 18, 2026, BofA raised the price target on CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) to $103 from $86 and maintained an Underperform rating, citing stronger FY26 profit expectations but warning the fertilizer cycle could prove “sticky.” The firm said it updated its fertilizer pricing outlook to reflect recent market developments.

On the same day, BMO Capital raised its price target on CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) to $140 from $115 and maintained an Outperform rating, noting that elevated prices for nitrogen, phosphate, sulfur, and methanol may persist in the near term before easing over the next year. BMO added that current spot prices remain below prior peaks, though the market could still face additional supply shocks.

Meanwhile, Mizuho analyst Edlain Rodriguez downgraded CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) to Underperform from Neutral and raised the price target to $100 from $95, pointing to the sharp rally in fertilizer stocks and saying the impact of higher oil and fertilizer prices tied to the Middle East conflict may already be reflected. Mizuho added that nitrogen price strength may not be sustained and could decline once conditions normalize.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) produces and distributes nitrogen-based fertilizers, including ammonia, across global agricultural markets.