Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.01
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.6%
Payout Ratio
29.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
CF Dividend Income Check
Safety
29.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.2% and trend is rising.
CF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.6%
Trailing DPS$2.01
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout29.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout21.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR10.1%
5Y CAGR10.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield7.6%
Total Shareholder Yield9.1%
1Y Total Return60.7%
5Y Total Return172.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$27,26410Y ago$46,29420Y ago$407,432
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CF Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
CF Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. distributes 29.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 21.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CF has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.1% and 5-year CAGR of 10.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.6% dividend yield, 7.6% buyback yield, 9.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 172.6%, with dividends contributing 17.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $46,294 today.
CF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.70
Avg/Payment$0.4350
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.5000 | — | 1.63% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.5000 | — | 2.11% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 2.35% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 2.33% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 2.32% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 2.42% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 2.30% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 2.38% | Aug 30, 2024 |
CF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.6%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
29.9% payout
Streak
5Y
10.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.1%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFCF Industries Holdin… | $20.0B | 1.6% | 29.9% | 5 | Sustainable |
3rd  MOSThe Mosaic Company | $7.4B | 4.1% | 22.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 NTRNutrien Ltd. | $37.3B | 2.9% | 46.8% | 8 | Sustainable |
1st  UANCVR Partners, LP | $1.4B | 8.8% | 1.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
 ANDEThe Andersons, Inc. | $2.7B | 1.0% | 28.1% | 23 | Sustainable |
 ICLICL Group Ltd | $7.2B | 3.1% | 99.1% | 0 | At Risk |
2nd  SMGThe Scotts Miracle-G… | $3.5B | 4.4% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 AVDAmerican Vanguard Co… | $84M | 3.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 DEDeere & Company | $156.1B | 1.1% | 34.2% | 8 | Sustainable |
CF Annual Dividend History (2003–2026)
24 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.00 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2025 | $2.00 | 0.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 5.2% |
| 2024 | $2.00 | 25.0% | 4 | $6.74 | 29.7% | 3.37x | 5.2% |
| 2023 | $1.60 | 6.7% | 4 | $7.87 | 20.3% | 4.92x | 4.2% |
| 2022 | $1.50 | 25.0% | 4 | $16.39 | 9.2% | 10.93x | 3.9% |
| 2021 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.24 | 28.3% | 3.53x | 3.1% |
| 2020 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.47 | 81.5% | 1.23x | 3.1% |
| 2019 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.22 | 54.1% | 1.85x | 3.1% |
| 2018 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.24 | 96.8% | 1.03x | 3.1% |
| 2017 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.53 | 78.4% | 1.27x | 3.1% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CF stock.
How much dividend does CF pay per share?
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.01 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CF's next ex-dividend date?
CF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CF typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CF's dividend safe?
CF's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +29.9% and FCF payout ratio of +21.3%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CF a Dividend Payer?
Yes, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CF pay dividends?
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.01 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CF five years ago would be worth approximately $27,264 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.