CF Industries slips 0.5% as fertilizer sector consolidates recent gains
CF Industries edged down 0.51% to $119.92 on Tuesday, a modest pullback in a session where the broader materials sector saw mixed action. The stock remains well within its 52-week range of $75.42 to $141.96 and has rallied sharply from its lows over the past year. Fundamentals remain strong. The company trades at a P/E of 8.43, with trailing EPS of $13.49. Revenue grew 20% year over year, while EPS surged 76.3%. Net margin stands at 27.1%. The Alpha Score of 68.3 reflects solid momentum (75.6), value (64.7), and quality (87.4) scores. Watch for upcoming nitrogen demand data and any shifts in natural gas input costs, which drive CF's margin structure.