Free Cash Flow (FCF): $1.62B
The free cash flow (FCF) is $1.62B. It is below its 12-month average by 6.35% ($1.73B).
CF Free Cash Flow (FCF)
Reported quarterly free cash flow; no daily interpolation.
CF Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
CF Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart
CF Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart
CF Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$1.62B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$1.73B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$1.66B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$1.95B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$1.42B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$1.14B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$936.40M
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-6.35%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.63%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-17.05%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+13.85%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+42.59%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+73.11%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$1.62B
FCF Yield
10.17%
Price/FCF
9.8
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for CF stock is $1.62B.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for CF stock is $1.73B.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CF stock is $1.66B.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CF stock is $1.95B.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CF stock is $1.42B.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CF stock is $1.14B.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CF stock is $936.40M.
CF Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $1.62B |
| 2025-09-30 | $1.71B |
| 2025-03-31 | $1.86B |
| 2024-09-30 | $593.00M |
| 2024-03-31 | $498.00M |
| 2023-09-30 | $2.42B |
| 2023-03-31 | $2.95B |
| 2022-09-30 | $4.29B |
| 2022-03-31 | $3.16B |
| 2021-09-30 | $1.19B |
| 2021-03-31 | $1.20B |
| 2020-09-30 | $929.00M |
| 2020-03-31 | $1.10B |
| 2019-09-30 | $1.02B |
| 2019-03-31 | $1.09B |
| 2018-09-30 | $1.01B |
| 2018-03-31 | $1.11B |
| 2017-09-30 | $745.00M |
| 2017-03-31 | $-1.00B |
| 2016-09-30 | $-1.77B |
| 2016-03-31 | $-1.68B |
| 2015-09-30 | $-1.02B |
| 2015-03-31 | $-671.40M |
| 2014-09-30 | $-249.20M |
| 2014-03-31 | $474.70M |
| 2013-09-30 | $955.60M |
| 2013-03-31 | $1.84B |
| 2012-09-30 | $1.74B |
| 2012-03-31 | $1.75B |
| 2011-09-30 | $2.28B |
| 2011-03-31 | $1.53B |
| 2010-09-30 | $502.50M |
| 2010-03-31 | $244.20M |
| 2009-09-30 | $383.30M |
| 2009-03-31 | $454.00M |
| 2008-09-30 | $661.80M |
| 2008-03-31 | $678.00M |
| 2007-09-30 | $447.90M |
| 2007-03-31 | $307.50M |
| 2006-09-30 | $21.38M |
| 2006-03-31 | $51.88M |
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About CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is a global producer and distributor of hydrogen and nitrogen-based products. These essential chemicals serve a variety of purposes worldwide, including energy generation, agricultural fertilization, environmental emissions reduction, and numerous other industrial applications. The company's core product lineup features vital nitrogen compounds such as anhydrous ammonia, granular urea, urea ammonium nitrate (UAN), and different forms of ammonium nitrate. In addition to these primary offerings, CF Industries also provides specialized chemicals like diesel exhaust fluid, urea liquor, nitric acid, and aqua ammonia, alongside complex fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Its diverse customer base includes agricultural cooperatives, independent fertilizer distributors, commodity traders, wholesalers, and a wide array of industrial end-users. Founded in 1946, the firm is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Agricultural Inputs
- CEO
- Christopher D. Bohn