Northbrook, Illinois-based CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) manufactures and sells hydrogen and nitrogen products for energy, fertilizer, emissions abatement, and other industrial activities. Valued at $18.7 billion by market cap, the company provides clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably.
Shares of this leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products have outperformed the broader market over the past year. CF has gained 42.6% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 19.9%. In 2026, CF’s stock rose 52.3%, surpassing the SPX’s 12.9% rise on a YTD basis.