Investing.com - CF Industries reported on Monday second quarter earnings that missed analysts' forecasts and revenue that fell short of expectations.
CF Industries announced earnings per share of $1.14 on revenue of $1.59B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.56 on revenue of $1.63B.
CF Industries shares are up 21% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $46.11 , down-from-52-week-high.They are outperforming the S&P 500 which is up 18% from the start of the year.
CF Industries shares lost 2.04% in after-hours trade the report.
CF Industries follows other major Basic Materials sector earnings this month
CF Industries's report follows an earnings beat by Vale ADR on Thursday, July 29, 2021, who reported EPS of $1.48 on revenue of $16.68B, compared to forecasts EPS of $1.44 on revenue of $16.83B.
Sherwin-Williams had missed expectations on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 with second quarter EPS of $2.65 on revenue of $5.38B, compared to forecast for EPS of $2.67 on revenue of $5.39B.
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