Operating
Gain on sale of emission credits
CF Industries Gain on sale of emission credits remained flat by 0.0% to $2M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 83.0%, from $11.75M to $2M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gain on sale of emission credits shows a downward trend with a -36.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 25, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates efficient operational management of emissions or favorable regulatory market conditions.
Detailed definition
This represents the proceeds or gains recognized from the sale of excess carbon or emission credits. It reflects the com...
Peer comparison
Increasingly common for industrial and energy companies participating in carbon credit markets.
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operating_gain_on_sale_of_emission_creditsHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $49M | $6M | $39M | $47M | $8M |
| YoY Change | — | -87.8% | +550.0% | +20.5% | -83.0% |
Range$6M – $49M
CAGR-36.4%
Avg YoY Growth+99.9%
Median YoY Growth-31.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CF Industries's gain on sale of emission credits?
- CF Industries (CF) reported gain on sale of emission credits of $2M in Q4 2025.
- How has CF Industries's gain on sale of emission credits changed year-over-year?
- CF Industries's gain on sale of emission credits decreased by 83.0% year-over-year, from $11.75M to $2M.
- What is the long-term trend for CF Industries's gain on sale of emission credits?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), CF Industries's gain on sale of emission credits has grown at a -36.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $49M to $8M.
- What does gain on sale of emission credits mean?
- Profit earned from selling extra environmental emission permits.