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CF Industries
🇺🇸 NYSE:CF
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Dec 31, 2024

CF Industries Q4 2024 Earnings Report

CF Industries reported solid financial performance in Q4 2024, driven by stable sales and cost efficiency measures.

Key Takeaways

CF Industries posted net earnings of $328 million and revenue of $1.52 billion in Q4 2024. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $562 million. Despite lower selling prices, the company maintained strong margins through cost management and operational efficiencies.

Net earnings of $328 million, or $1.89 per diluted share.

Revenue of $1.52 billion, slightly lower than Q4 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA of $562 million, reflecting stable profitability.

Higher ammonia sales volume offset lower UAN and AN sales.

Total Revenue
$1.52B
Previous year: $1.57B
-3.0%
EPS
$1.89
Previous year: $1.44
+31.3%
Ammonia Sales Volume
2.62M
Previous year: 2.53M
+3.6%
Granular Urea Sales Volume
1.02M
Previous year: 1.13M
-9.5%
UAN Sales Volume
1.77M
Previous year: 1.84M
-3.9%
Gross Profit
$524M
Previous year: $527M
-0.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.61B
Previous year: $2.03B
-20.6%
Free Cash Flow
$225M
Previous year: -$933M
-124.1%
Total Assets
$13.5B
Previous year: $14.4B
-6.3%

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Forward Guidance

CF Industries anticipates stable nitrogen demand, supported by strong agricultural fundamentals and constrained global supply. Management projects ammonia production to reach 10 million tons in 2025.

Positive Outlook

  • Projected ammonia production of 10 million tons in 2025.
  • Strong nitrogen demand expected due to global agricultural trends.
  • Cost-advantaged North American production remains a competitive edge.
  • Operational improvements enhancing efficiency and profitability.
  • Stable corn prices driving demand for nitrogen-based fertilizers.

Challenges Ahead

  • Lower global energy costs continue to pressure selling prices.
  • Uncertainty around Chinese urea export policies.
  • Potential volatility in natural gas prices impacting margins.
  • European ammonia production curtailments may create market imbalances.
  • Geopolitical risks affecting global fertilizer trade.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income