CF Industries posts Q3 2026 earnings of $436 million and $1.86 billion revenue, outlines strong cash flow and outlook

CF Industries reported third‑quarter net earnings of $436 million, or $2.87 per diluted share, and revenue of $1.86 billion. For the first nine months of 2026 the company posted net earnings of $1.78 billion ($11.60 per share) and adjusted EBITDA of $3.01 billion, helped by a $170 million litigation settlement. Management highlighted high asset utilization, ongoing construction of the Blue Point One low‑carbon ammonia joint venture, and a constructive nitrogen market outlook into 2027.

Analysts noted that the EPS figure fell short of consensus expectations, which could weigh on the stock price. The company’s strong cash‑flow generation, $367 million share repurchase in Q3 and a $2 billion free‑cash‑flow runway support its dividend and future capital‑return plans.

  • 1Third‑quarter net earnings were $436 million, or $2.87 per diluted share.
  • 2Third‑quarter revenue was $1.86 billion.
  • 3Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 was $833 million.
  • 4First nine months net earnings were $1.78 billion, or $11.60 per diluted share.
  • 5Adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months was $3.01 billion.
  • 6The nine‑month results include a $170 million gain from a litigation settlement.

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