15 Biggest Agriculture Stocks in 2025

7. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF)

Market Cap: $16.05 billion

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) is a leading manufacturer of nitrogen and hydrogen products. The company owns and operates several plants to serve the needs of its agricultural and industrial customers. Its segments include Ammonia, Granular Urea, UAN, AN, and others.

On January 13, Piper Sandler upgraded CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF)’s rating from Underweight to Overweight and raised the stock’s price target from $79 to $105. The investment banking firm’s revision was motivated by the recent WASDE report, which hinted at the likelihood of an increase in grain prices. Analysts believe there is a strong case for improved price projections for nutrients amid the optimistic outlook for grain prices.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) is also making strategic investments aimed at sustainable growth. In July 2024, the company announced to invest $100 million in a carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project in its complex in Mississippi, which is expected to reduce carbon emissions from the facility by up to 500,000 metric tons per annum. Earlier last year in April, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) also announced a joint development agreement with Japanese energy company, JERA Co., Inc., to explore the possibility of building a 1.4 million metric ton capacity low-carbon ammonia plant at its Blue Point Complex in Louisiana.

On October 30, the company reported financial results for the first nine months of 2024. Net sales stood at $4.41 billion, down from $5.06 billion during the corresponding period in 2023. A key factor behind the dip was the decline in average selling prices compared to last year. However, sales volume remained stable and was helped by higher ammonia sales from the recently acquired Waggaman ammonia production facility.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CF) remains an attractive stock for investors due to its commitment to shareholder returns. During the first nine months of 2024, it returned $1.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. As a result, there has been an improvement in hedge fund sentiment. According to Insider Monkey’s database for Q3 2024, 39 hedge funds held a stake in the company, up from 36 at the end of the second quarter. It is one of the best agriculture stocks to buy in 2025.