CF Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield

CF has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 2 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.68%
Payout Ratio 18.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 13.62%
Consistency Lifetime 97.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.27%
Payout FCF 19.6%
Streak Years 20
Dividend Rating 74.79%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
UAN 1,369 M 14.63% 44.01%
NTR 34,350 M 3.49% 5.40%
ICL 8,370 M 3.08% 3.75%
MOS 6,916 M 3.01% 3.52%
CTVA 54,984 M 0.97% 2.12%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
MOS 6,916 M 33.75% 72.2%
CTVA 54,984 M 6.70% 100.0%
NTR 34,350 M 4.33% 100.0%
UAN 1,369 M 26.53% 58.2%
SMG 3,422 M 0.77% 90.2%
Quality Dividend Peers in Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals UAN CVR Partners
14.63% Yield
CF Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-15 2026-05-15 2026-05-29 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.4%
2026-02-13 2026-02-13 2026-02-27 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.54%
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-11-28 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.6%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-08-29 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.59%
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-05-30 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.59%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-02-28 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.61%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-11-29 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.58%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-08-30 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.62%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-05-31 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.68%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-02-29 Quarterly 0.5 +25% 0.65%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-11-30 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.5%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-08-31 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.51%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-05-31 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.6%
2023-02-14 2023-02-15 2023-02-28 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.47%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-11-30 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.39%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-31 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.39%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-05-31 Quarterly 0.4 +33.3% 0.4%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-02-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.4%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-11-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.47%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-08-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.62%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2021-02-12 2021-02-16 2021-02-26 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-11-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-08-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-11-29 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-08-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-02-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-08-14 2018-08-15 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-05-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-02-15 2018-02-16 2018-02-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-11-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-08-11 2017-08-15 2017-08-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-05-11 2017-05-15 2017-05-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-02-15 2017-02-17 2017-02-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-11-10 2016-11-15 2016-11-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-08-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-05-31 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-02-29 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-11-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-08-31 Quarterly 0.3 -80% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-05-29 Quarterly 1.5 0% N/A
2015-02-12 2015-02-17 2015-02-27 Quarterly 1.5 0% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-11-28 Quarterly 1.5 0% N/A
2014-08-14 2014-08-18 2014-08-29 Quarterly 1.5 +50% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-05-30 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-02-28 Quarterly 1 0% N/A

CF Dividend FAQ

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is a global manufacturer of nitrogen-based fertilizers and industrial products. The company operates a large-scale production network focused on ammonia, which serves as the fundamental building block for its downstream nitrogen offerings, including granular urea, urea ammonium nitrate (UAN), and ammonium nitrate (AN).

What is the Dividend Yield of CF?

As of May 2026, CF's dividend yield is 2.68%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.00 USD by the current share price of 125.22.

Does CF pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, CF paid a dividend of 2.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-15 and the payout was 0.5 USD.

How often does CF pay dividends?

CF pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CF has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-15.

CF dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CF for the next payments are between 0.532 (+6.4%) and 0.554 (+10.8%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.73%.

Will CF pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for CF Industries Holdings (CF) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CF?

The next Ex-Dividend date for CF Industries Holdings (CF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CF?

CF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 13.6% per year. Strong growth: CF's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CF?

CF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.27%. If you bought CF's shares at 46.86 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.27% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CF?

CF Payout Consistency is 97.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: CF Industries Holdings has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CF have a good Dividend Yield?

CF's 2.68% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CF is 18.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CF?

CF's Overall Dividend Rating is 74.79%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CF Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in CF's Outstanding Shares?

CF Industries Holdings's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 8.91% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has CF ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 18, 2015 with a ratio of 5:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2003 275,000,000 0%
2004 275,000,000 0%
2005 275,000,000 0%
2006 275,500,000 +0.18%
2007 283,500,000 +2.9%
2008 282,000,000 -0.53%
2009 246,000,000 -12.77%
2010 327,000,000 +32.93%
2011 329,500,000 +0.76%
2012 318,000,000 -3.49%
2013 285,500,000 -10.22%
2014 247,500,000 -13.31%
2015 233,800,000 -5.54%
2016 233,100,000 -0.3%
2017 234,100,000 +0.43%
2018 230,600,000 -1.5%
2019 219,000,000 -5.03%
2020 214,900,000 -1.87%
2021 215,500,000 +0.28%
2022 197,400,000 -8.4%
2023 190,600,000 -3.44%
2024 173,500,000 -8.97%
2025 156,100,000 -10.03%
2026 154,500,000 -1.02%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-11 02:15 UTC