CF Industries Raises Quarterly Dividend 20% to $0.60 per Share

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) has announced a 20% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising the payout from $0.50 to $0.60 per share. The new dividend is payable to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date, which is set for August 14, 2026.

The numbers

This marks the first increase in the company's quarterly dividend since at least 2025, as the previous six payments were all $0.50 per share. The new annualized dividend rate is $2.40 per share, based on the quarterly payment. At the current stock price of $118.30, the trailing twelve-month (TTM) yield stands at 1.78%, with TTM dividend per share of $2.10. Over the past five years, the company has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%, although it does not have a consecutive streak of increases. The company's dividend history shows consistent quarterly payments, with the most recent ones being $0.50 on May 15, 2025, August 15, 2025, November 14, 2025, February 13, 2026, and May 15, 2026.

What it means for income investors

For investors holding 100 shares, the new quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share translates to $60 per quarter, or $240 annually, up from $200 previously. This increase reflects the company's ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The ex-dividend date of August 14, 2026, is important for investors to note, as they must own the stock before that date to receive the upcoming dividend.

Reporting based on: DividendSmart market data. Figures verified against market data where available.