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CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC (CF) Stock Technical Analysis

NYSE:CF - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US1252691001 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

93.3  -0.2 (-0.21%)

After market: 93.19 -0.11 (-0.12%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

7

Taking everything into account, CF scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, CF is showing a nice and steady performance.

The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend may just continue or reversal may be around the corner!
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that CF is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 79% of all stocks.
CF is part of the Chemicals industry. There are 85 other stocks in this industry. CF outperforms 80% of them.
In the last month CF has a been trading in the 90.08 - 99.39 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
CF has an average volume of 2799150 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
CF is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so CF is lagging the market.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC / CF Weekly stock chart
CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC / CF Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

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Besides having an excellent technical rating, CF also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a support zone below the current price at 93.23, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

69.44

96.51

When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 90.64 to 93.23. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @70.14 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 93.36 to 95.55. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for CF is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for CF is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength79.94POSITIVECF has a high relative strength, it outperformed 79.94% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPMIXEDThe current price of CF is below the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of CF is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of CF is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)49.01NEUTRALThe RSI value for CF is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.41NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests CF has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)34.04NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for CF is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.24MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for CF suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)20.37NEUTRALThe ADX value for CF suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
95.5690.634.93 (5.16%)19.38%
An entry @95.56. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @90.63. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 4.93 points, which is 5.16%.When investing 19.38% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC / CF Daily stock chart

CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:CF (7/25/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 93.19 -0.11 (-0.12%)

93.3

-0.2 (-0.21%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Performance
% Chg-0.21%
1 Week0.72%
2 Weeks-5.03%
1 Month2.88%
3 Month18.9%
6 Month5.9%
12 Month24.33%
2 Year13.67%
3 Year-2.29%
5 Year197.8%
10 Year57.6%
15 Year474.58%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.32
ATR(20)%2.24%
ATR Inc-60.13%
Range Today1.01
ADR(20)1.96
ADR(20)%2.1%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS79.94
Mansfield0
10 Day High99.39
10 Day Low90.47
20 Day High99.39
20 Day Low90.08
52 Week High104.45
52 Week Low67.34
CS1 End93.23
CR1 Start93.36
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.41%
DER(5)-1.2%
Volume1.55M
Volume Incr-37.42%
Vol(5)1.94M
Vol(50)2.80M