CF Industries to Announce Its 4Q16 Earnings: What to Expect – Market Realist

CF Industries to Announce Its 4Q16 Earnings: What to Expect PART 1 OF 8

CF Industries (CF) is set to announce its 4Q16 earnings after trading hours on February 15, 2017, with estimated earnings per share (or EPS) of -$0.05. In 4Q15, CF Industries reported EPS of $0.76. Negative EPS does not impress fertilizer (MOO) (SPX) investors who want the sector to overcome the weakness in the agribusiness environment.

For a comprehensive overview of the fertilizer industry, please read Agricultural Fertilizer Industry: Your Comprehensive Overview.

Over a one-year period, CF Industries (CF) has returned ~16.6%. CF stock traded at $34.94 on February 8, 2017. Compare this to the VanEck Vectors Agribusiness ETF (MOO), which returned ~23.2% over the same period, and the S&P 500 Index (SPX-INDEX), which returned ~22.0%.

When comparing CF Industriess performance with its industry peers, we can see that fertilizer stocks that were limping last year have all gained momentum lately. PotashCorp (POT) rose13.3%, and Agrium (AGU) rose23%. Terra Nitrogen (TNH) rose 3% over a one-year period.

In this series, well look at analysts earnings expectations for CF Industries (CF). Well also look at forecasts for some key financial metrics such as revenues, profit margins, and capital outlay over the next 12 months.

Well compare CF Industriess valuation multiple with its peers. Well also look at the latest changes in analysts recommendations and price targets for the stock.

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