Company / Free Cash Flow
CF Industries Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$1.8B
FY2025
5-year range
$922.0M / $2.4B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+2.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#8 of 109
Materials
What the data says
Among 109 Materials companies, CF Industries is in the top 7% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -$1.6B in FY2016 to $2.4B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.8B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +10.9%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Declined from $2.4B to $1.8B over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +25.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +10.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 7% in MaterialsTop 7% of 109This company $1.8B Sector average $394.3M
▼
+357.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +10.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 2.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #8 out of 109 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 (strong financial health signals)
- Strong profit margin: 25.2%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 35.0%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.8B | +2.8% |
| FY2024 | $1.8B | -25.7% |
| FY2023 | $2.4B | +155.9% |
| FY2022 | $922.0M | -16.3% |
| FY2021 | $1.1B | +2.4% |
| FY2020 | $1.1B | -7.2% |
| FY2019 | $1.2B | +7.7% |
| FY2018 | $1.1B | -7.2% |
| FY2017 | $1.2B | +172.6% |
| FY2016 | -$1.6B | -25.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jul 2, 2026