CF Industries Posts 19.8% Q4 EPS Surprise and 4.7% Revenue Beat
CF Industries reported adjusted Q4 EPS of $2.99, a 19.8% surprise over estimates versus $1.89 a year ago. Q4 revenue rose to $1.87 billion, 4.7% above estimates and up from $1.52 billion, and shares have gained 21.3% year-to-date.
1. Q4 Earnings Beat
CF Industries delivered adjusted Q4 EPS of $2.99, topping estimates by 19.8% and up from $1.89 per share a year earlier.
2. Revenue Growth
Q4 revenue reached $1.87 billion, exceeding estimates by 4.7% and rising 23% from $1.52 billion in the prior-year period.
3. Year-to-Date Stock Performance
Shares have climbed 21.3% since January 1, outperforming the flat return of the S&P 500 over the same timeframe.
4. Outlook and Estimates
Consensus EPS for the next quarter stands at $1.95 on $1.67 billion in revenue, while full-year EPS estimates total $7.46 on $6.71 billion, with the fertilizer industry ranking in the top decile and peer Mosaic reporting results later this month.