CF Industries Holdings (CF) Dividend History & Yield
CF Industries Holdings (CF) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 1.62%. The most recent dividend was $0.5000/share on Feb 27, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
1.62%
TTM Dividend/Share
$2.00
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
18.0%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
0.00%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
10.76%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
5.24%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
12.4%
FCF payout ratio
4.8%
Net debt / EBITDA
0.5x
Interest coverage
16.83x
ROIC (TTM)
22.0%
Dividend Safety Score
7 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 18.0%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($11.12) covers dividend/share ($2.00).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 0 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 4.8%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 0.5x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (10.8%) ≤ EPS growth (30.1%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 15, 2026
- Payment date
- May 29, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date Feb 13, 2026
- Payment date
- Feb 27, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date Nov 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Nov 28, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date Aug 15, 2025
- Payment date
- Aug 29, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date May 15, 2025
- Payment date
- May 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date Feb 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Feb 28, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date Nov 15, 2024
- Payment date
- Nov 29, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date Aug 15, 2024
- Payment date
- Aug 30, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date May 14, 2024
- Payment date
- May 31, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date Feb 14, 2024
- Payment date
- Feb 29, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5000
Ex-date Nov 14, 2023
- Payment date
- Nov 30, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4000
Ex-date Aug 14, 2023
- Payment date
- Aug 31, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4000
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| May 15, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| May 14, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | $0.5000 | $0.5000 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
The table shows 9 year-over-year increases across 20 calendar years of data (2006–2025).
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.0000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $2.0000 | $2.0000 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | $1.6000 | $2.0000 | +25.0% |
| 2023 | $1.5000 | $1.6000 | +6.7% |
| 2022 | $1.2000 | $1.5000 | +25.0% |
| 2021 | $1.2000 | $1.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $1.2000 | $1.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $1.2000 | $1.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $1.2000 | $1.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $1.2000 | $1.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $1.2000 | $1.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | $1.0000 | $1.2000 | +20.0% |
| 2014 | $0.4400 | $1.0000 | +127.3% |
| 2013 | $0.3200 | $0.4400 | +37.5% |
| 2012 | $0.2000 | $0.3200 | +60.0% |
| 2011 | $0.0800 | $0.2000 | +150.0% |
| 2010 | $0.0800 | $0.0800 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $0.0800 | $0.0800 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $0.0160 | $0.0800 | +400.0% |
| 2007 | $0.0160 | $0.0160 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | — | $0.0160 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for CF Industries Holdings (CF) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$318.00M
YoY change
-10.4%
5Y CAGR
+4.8%
Peak year (2024)
$364.00M
Latest annual
$326.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for CF Industries Holdings (CF)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for CF Industries Holdings (CF)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $326.00M | -10.4% | -$38.00M | ||
| 2024 | $364.00M | +17.0% | +$53.00M | ||
| 2023 | $311.00M | +1.6% | +$5.00M | ||
| 2022 | $306.00M | +17.7% | +$46.00M | ||
| 2021 | $260.00M | +0.8% | +$2.00M | ||
| 2020 | $258.00M | -2.6% | -$7.00M | ||
| 2019 | $265.00M | -5.4% | -$15.00M | ||
| 2018 | $280.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2017 | $280.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2016 | $280.00M | -0.7% | -$2.00M | ||
| 2015 | $282.00M | +10.3% | +$26.30M | ||
| 2014 | $255.70M | +98.1% | +$126.60M | ||
| 2013 | $129.10M | +25.7% | +$26.40M | ||
| 2012 | $102.70M | +49.5% | +$34.00M | ||
| 2011 | $68.70M | +48.7% | +$22.50M | ||
| 2010 | $46.20M | -64.9% | -$85.50M | ||
| 2009 | $131.70M | +498.6% | +$109.70M | ||
| 2008 | $22.00M | +388.9% | +$17.50M | ||
| 2007 | $4.50M | +2.3% | +$100,000 | ||
| 2006 | $4.40M | +300.0% | +$3.30M | ||
| 2005 | $1.10M | -95.8% | -$25.23M | ||
| 2004 | $26.32M | — | +$26.32M | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | — |
In 2025, CF Industries Holdings (CF) dividends paid totalled $326.00M – declined 10.4% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, CF Industries Holdings dividends paid compounded at +4.8% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
CF Industries Holdings dividends paid peaked at $364.00M in 2024; the latest annual figure is $326.00M in 2025 (10.4% below peak).
$364.00M stands as the all-time-high annual dividends paid, posted in 2024, against a low of $0 during 2003.
Within Basic Materials, CF Industries Holdings (CF) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $930.50M.
CF Industries Holdings Dividends Paid 2025: $326.00M
CF Industries Holdings dividends paid in 2025 was $326.00M, declined 10.4% below 2024.
CF Industries Holdings Dividends Paid 2024: $364.00M
CF Industries Holdings dividends paid in 2024 was $364.00M, grew 17.0% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
CF Industries Holdings Dividends Paid 2023: $311.00M
CF Industries Holdings dividends paid in 2023 was $311.00M, edged up 1.6% from 2022.
CF Industries Holdings Dividends Paid 2022: $306.00M
CF Industries Holdings dividends paid in 2022 was $306.00M, grew 17.7% from 2021.
CF Industries Holdings Dividends Paid 2021: $260.00M
CF Industries Holdings dividends paid in 2021 was $260.00M.
See more financial history for CF Industries Holdings (CF).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as CF Industries Holdings, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Linde (LIN) | $2.81B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper (SCCO) | $2.49B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont (NEM) | $1.11B | Basic Materials |
| CRH (CRH) | $996.00M | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) | $865.00M | Basic Materials |
| Sherwin-Williams (SHW) | $789.80M | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab (ECL) | $753.60M | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) | $728.08M | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
Does CF Industries Holdings pay dividends?
Yes, CF Industries Holdings (CF) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $2.00 per share annually, yielding 1.62%.
What is CF Industries Holdings's dividend yield?
CF Industries Holdings (CF) has a current dividend yield of 1.62%.
Is CF Industries Holdings's dividend safe?
CF Industries Holdings (CF) passes 7 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has CF Industries Holdings increased its dividend?
CF Industries Holdings (CF) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is CF Industries Holdings's dividend payout ratio?
CF Industries Holdings (CF) has a dividend payout ratio of 18.0%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is CF Industries Holdings's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for CF Industries Holdings (CF) is $318.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has CF Industries Holdings dividends paid changed year-over-year?
CF Industries Holdings (CF) dividends paid changed -10.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of CF Industries Holdings dividends paid?
CF Industries Holdings (CF) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +4.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did CF Industries Holdings dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
CF Industries Holdings dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $364.00M in 2024.
What was CF Industries Holdings dividends paid in 2024?
CF Industries Holdings (CF) dividends paid in 2024 was $364.00M.
What was CF Industries Holdings dividends paid in 2025?
CF Industries Holdings (CF) dividends paid in 2025 was $326.00M.
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