CF monthly performance report
Explore CF's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
CF monthly report
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Key takeaways
- CF Industries (CF) closed September 2026 at $127.70, down 1.79% for the month and +51.84% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CF is +65.12%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +16.46% versus its 200-day moving average ($109.65), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CF has underperformed the S&P 500 by −14.54%, with a relative strength index reading of 91.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
CF Industries ended September 2026 at $127.70, posting a monthly return of −1.79%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.09%.
The current quarter stands at +17.96% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +16.46% versus the 200-day moving average ($109.65).
Year-to-date, CF is +65.12% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +53.42%. The stock is currently −10.05% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −29.59%.
| Period | CF | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −4.57% | −0.12% | −4.45% |
| 1 Week | −4.04% | −0.34% | −3.70% |
| 1 Month | −1.79% | −0.70% | −1.09% |
| 3 Months | +20.94% | +2.80% | +18.14% |
| 6 Months | −1.44% | +13.85% | −15.29% |
| YTD | +65.12% | +11.70% | +53.42% |
| 12 Months | +51.84% | +15.01% | +36.83% |
| 3 Years | +57.15% | +71.69% | −14.54% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | +30.44% |
| #2 | Jan 2026 | +20.55% |
| #3 | Jul 2023 | +18.24% |
| #4 | May 2025 | +15.75% |
| #5 | Jul 2026 | +15.64% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2025 | −12.14% |
| #2 | May 2026 | −9.54% |
| #3 | Oct 2025 | −7.15% |
| #4 | Jun 2024 | −7.04% |
| #5 | Oct 2023 | −6.95% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +17.72% |
| Q3 2025 | −2.50% |
| Q4 2025 | −13.78% |
| Q1 2026 | +67.88% |
| Q2 2026 | −16.62% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +17.96% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −6.69% |
| 2024 | +7.32% |
| 2025 | −9.35% |
| 2026 | +65.12% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $141.96 (2026-03-30) |
| 52-Week Low | $75.42 (2025-12-10) |
| Current Price | $127.70 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $109.65 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +16.46% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −29.59% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −10.05% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 91.5 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −14.54% |
| RS Peak | 118.9 (Mar 2026) |
| RS Trough | 60.4 (Dec 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CF's return for this report period?
CF returned −1.79% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has CF outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CF: +65.12% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is CF's 12-month return?
+51.84% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CF above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +16.46% versus 200DMA ($109.65).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−29.59% on 2025-04-08.