CVR Partners Stock Price Rises 6.3%

Shares of the fertilizer company jump after recent analyst ratings

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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CVR Partners, LP (NYSE:UAN), a publicly traded master limited partnership focused on nitrogen fertilizer production, saw its stock price rise 6.3% during mid-day trading on Thursday. The stock traded as high as $119.00 per share before closing at $119.00, with around 23,804 shares changing hands - a 45% decline from the average daily volume.

Why it matters

The stock price increase comes after recent analyst ratings, with one firm downgrading CVR Partners from a 'buy' to a 'hold' rating, while another lowered its recommendation from 'strong-buy' to 'hold'. The company's fertilizer products are essential for crop growth, making its performance an important indicator for the agricultural industry.

The details

CVR Partners operates two nitrogen fertilizer plants in Coffeyville, Kansas, manufacturing ammonia, granular urea, and urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solutions. The company's integrated facilities are connected by pipeline, rail, and trucking infrastructure, enabling efficient logistics and year-round production.

  • CVR Partners' stock price closed at $112.00 on the previous trading day.
  • The company's 50-day simple moving average is $106.57, and its 200-day simple moving average is $97.84.

The players

CVR Partners, LP

A publicly traded master limited partnership focused on the production and marketing of nitrogen fertilizer products.

Weiss Ratings

An equity research firm that recently cut its rating on CVR Partners from 'buy (b-)' to 'hold (c)'.

Wall Street Zen

An equity research firm that recently downgraded CVR Partners from 'strong-buy' to 'hold'.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

The stock price increase for CVR Partners highlights the ongoing importance of nitrogen fertilizers in supporting crop yields and agricultural productivity, despite recent analyst downgrades. The company's integrated operations and efficient logistics provide a competitive advantage in the fertilizer market.