CF Dividend History & Yield
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 65 days) | Nov 27, 2026 | $0.60 | $60.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 156 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $0.60 | $60.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 (in 247 days) | May 28, 2027 | $0.60 | $60.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 13, 2027 (in 338 days) | Aug 27, 2027 | $0.60 | $60.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.40 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 500 | $67,165 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,500 | $335,825 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,000 | $671,650 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.79%. $10,000 in CF would currently pay about $179 a year ($15 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CF dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.60 | +20.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +25.0% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2023 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2023 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2023 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2022 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2022 | — | $0.40 | +33.3% |
| Feb 14, 2022 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2021 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 2021 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2020 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
CF dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Raised 20.0% | $0.50 | $0.60 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
CF scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
CF Industries Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production of ammonia in North America, Europe, and internationally. It operates through Ammonia, Granular Urea, UAN, AN, and Other segments. The company offers ammonia products; nitrogen products, such as granular urea, urea ammonium nitrate solution, and ammonium nitrate; diesel exhaust fluid, urea liquor, and nitric acid products. It serves cooperatives, retailers, independent fertilizer distributors, traders, wholesalers, and industrial users. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois.
Sector: Basic Materials. Industry: Agricultural Inputs. First dividend on our records: Nov 9, 2005. 84 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CF dividend FAQ
When is CF's next ex-dividend date?
CF's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 65 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.60 per share, expected on Nov 27, 2026.
How often does CF pay dividends?
CF pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.60 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is CF's dividend yield?
CF's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.56%, based on $2.10 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $134.33. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.40 per share, is 1.79%.
How much does CF pay per share?
CF pays about $0.60 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.40 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $240.00 a year.
Has CF grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.8% a year (+5.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.79%, you would need about 500 shares of CF (roughly $67,165 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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