Morgan Stanley analyst Vincent Andrews maintained a Hold rating on Cf Industries Holdings (CF – Research Report) yesterday and set a price target of $85.00.
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Vincent Andrews has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors surrounding CF Industries Holdings’ recent performance and strategic plans. The company’s fourth-quarter EBITDA fell short of both Morgan Stanley’s estimates and broader market expectations. However, this shortfall may be offset by CF’s aggressive share repurchase program, which has already seen significant activity in 2024 and could positively influence investor sentiment.
Additionally, while the company is making progress on its blue ammonia plant project, the final investment decision is pending, and potential risks related to capital expenditures and project timelines could impact stock performance. Furthermore, although gross profit exceeded expectations, higher-than-anticipated SG&A costs affected overall results. Therefore, these mixed signals contribute to a Hold rating as investors await more clarity on future developments.
In another report released today, Barclays also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $100.00 price target.
CF’s price has also changed slightly for the past six months – from $81.140 to $83.810, which is a 3.29% increase.