With a market cap of $14.9 billion, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of nitrogen-based products used in fertilizer, energy, emissions abatement, and industrial processes. Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, the company operates major production facilities in North America and serves customers across the globe.
Shares of CF Industries have outperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. CF has risen nearly 15% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 12.2%. Moreover, CF stock has increased marginally on a YTD basis, closely aligning SPX's marginal gain.
