Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Reportable legal entities
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Eliminations
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Parent
Parent Company [Member]
CF Industries
Subsidiaries [Member]
Subsidiary Guarantors
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non- Guarantors
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed, Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Unrealized net loss (gain) on natural gas derivatives
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Fair Value, Adjustment
The net change in the comparative fair values, of derivative instruments, including options, swaps, futures, and forward contracts, held at each balance sheet date.
Unrealized Loss on Embedded Derivative Instrument
Unrealized Loss on Embedded Derivative Instrument
Unrealized Loss on Embedded Derivative Instrument
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Undistributed earnings of affiliates—net
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Cash Flow Impact
This item represents the noncash flow impact of the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied.
Changes in:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Intercompany accounts receivable/accounts payable - net
Increase (decrease) due from (to) related party
Increase (decrease) due from (to) related party
Accounts receivable—net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Accrued and prepaid income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Accounts and notes payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Customer advances
Increase (Decrease) in Customer Advances
Other—net
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries - capital contributions
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries
Other—net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Long-term debt—net
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt
Short-term debt—net
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Financing fees
Payments of Financing Costs
Dividends paid on common stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Dividends to/from affiliates
Proceeds from Distributions from Affiliates
The distributions of earnings from an entity that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership.
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests in TNCLP
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates
Distribution to noncontrolling interest
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Purchases of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Issuances of common stock under employee stock plans
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Shares withheld for taxes
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Unrealized loss on embedded derivative
Undistributed earnings of affiliate—net of taxes
Accounts receivable—net
Inventories
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Financing Agreements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Cash Dividends (dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment-Net
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of cash and cash equivalents and other investments reconciliation from adjusted cost to fair value
Investment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
North America
North America [Member]
Europe and Other
Europe and Other [Member]
Europe and Other [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales
Revenues
Customer advances
Customer Advances, Current
Amount of remaining performance obligation
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue, Performance Obligation, description of returns and other similar obligations, unfulfilled minimum contractual right of payment
Revenue, Performance Obligation, description of returns and other similar obligations, unfulfilled minimum contractual right of payment
Revenue, Performance Obligation, description of returns and other similar obligations, unfulfilled minimum contractual right of payment
Interest Expense [Abstract]
Schedule of interest expense
Schedule of Interest Expense [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of interest related to costs of borrowed funds, including financing agreements.
Components of long-term debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land
Land [Member]
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Buildings and improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment-Net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Net property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Construction in progress expenditures incurred but not yet paid
Construction in Progress Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Proceeds from Sale of Other Assets
Proceeds from Sale of Other Assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Depreciation and amortization
Cost, Depreciation and Amortization
Plant Turnaround Costs
Plant Turnaround Costs
Changes in plant turnaround activity
Capitalized Plant Turnaround Costs [Roll Forward]
A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of the period to the end of the period.
Balance at the beginning of the period
Capitalized Plant Turnaround Costs
Represents Capitalized plant turnaround costs. Scheduled inspections, replacements and overhauls of plant machinery and equipment are referred to as plant turnarounds.
Additions
Capitalized Plant Turnaround Additions
Additions made to the plant turnaround costs during the period related to inspections, replacements and overhauls of plant machinery and equipment.
Depreciation
Capitalized Plant Turnaround Depreciation
The amount of expense recognized during the period that reflects the allocation of the cost of plant turnaround over the assets' useful lives.
Effect of exchange rate changes
Capitalized Plant Turnaround Cost Changes in Exchange Rate Effect
Represents the effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes occurring during the year.
Balance at the end of the period
Leases [Abstract]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Rail car
Railroad Transportation Equipment [Member]
Barge charter
Maritime Equipment [Member]
Terminal and warehouse storage
Warehouse [Member]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Short-term lease cost
Short-term Lease, Cost
Total lease cost
Lease, Cost
Operating Lease, Payments
Operating Lease, Payments
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Operating Lease, Liability
Operating Lease, Liability
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Operating lease payments, remainder of 2019
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Operating lease payments, 2020
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
Operating lease payments, 2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
Operating lease payments, 2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
Operating lease payments, 2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Operating lease payments, Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Lessee, operating lease, lease not yet commenced, amount
Lessee, operating lease, lease not yet commenced, amount
Lessee, operating lease, lease not yet commenced, amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract
Future minimum payments due, 2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Future minimum payments due, 2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Future minimum payments due, 2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Future minimum payments due, 2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Future minimum payments due, 2023
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Future minimum payments due, Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Future minimum payments due, total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Point Lisas Nitrogen Limited (PLNL)
Point Lisas Nitrogen Limited [Member]
Represents the company in which an equity investment has been made by an entity and that is accounted for under the operating equity method of investments.
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Operating equity method investments
Operating Equity Method Investment [Member]
Represents the operating equity method investment.
Equity method investments
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest (as a percent)
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of changes to AOCI
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed, Consolidating Balance Sheet
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts and notes receivable—net
Receivables, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid income taxes
Prepaid Taxes
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment—net
Investment in affiliate
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts and notes payable and accrued expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Current operating lease liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Dividends payable—mandatorily redeemable preferred shares
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption, Settlement Terms, Share Value, Amount, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Ammonia
Ammonia [Member]
Represents ammonia, a principal product of the entity.
Granular Urea
Urea [Member]
Represents urea, a principal product of the entity.
UAN
UAN [Member]
Represents urea ammonium nitrate solution (UAN), a principal product of the entity.
AN
Ammonium Nitrate Segment [Member]
Ammonium Nitrate Segment [Member]
Other
Other Segments [Member]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Raw materials, spare parts and supplies
Inventory Raw Materials Spare Parts and Supplies Net of Reserves
Carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of unprocessed materials to be used in the manufacturing or production processes, spare parts, and supplies that will be consumed.
Total inventories
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Net earnings attributable to common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Basic earnings per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Net earnings attributable to common stockholders (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Dilutive common shares—stock options (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Net earnings attributable to common stockholders diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of EPS (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of sales
Cost of Revenue
Gross margin
Gross Profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Other operating—net
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Total other operating costs and expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses
Equity in earnings of operating affiliate
Equity in Earnings of Operating Affiliates
This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its operating investees (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. Such amount typically reflects adjustments similar to those made in preparing consolidated statements, including adjustments to eliminate intercompany gains and losses, and to amortize, if appropriate, any difference between cost and underlying equity in net assets of the investees at the date of investment.
Operating earnings
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest income
Interest Income, Other
Other non-operating—net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Earnings before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax provision (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net earnings
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to common stockholders
Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC
CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC [Member]
CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC [Member]
TNCLP
Partnership Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests
Purchase of the TNCLP Public Units
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Ending balance
Distributions payable to noncontrolling interests:
Distributions Payable to Minority Interest [Roll forward]
Beginning balance
Distributions Payable to Minority Interest
Declared but unpaid dividends or other distributions to noncontrolling interest holders.
Declaration of distributions payable
Minority Interest Distributions Declared and Payable to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Represents the increase in distributions amount payable to the noncontrolling interest holders from distributions declared.
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
Minority Interest Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Represents the distributions amount payable by the non-wholly owned subsidiary or partially owned entity, included in the consolidation of the parent entity, to the noncontrolling interest holders.
Ending balance
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Recurring basis
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents
Cash Equivalents, at Fair Value
Cash Equivalents, at Fair Value
Nonqualified employee benefit trusts
Nonqualified Employee Benefit Trusts, Fair Value Disclosure
Represents the nonqualified employee benefit trusts measured at fair value.
Embedded derivative liability
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative Liability
Payments for Strategic Venture Compliance
Payments for Strategic Venture Compliance
Payments for Strategic Venture Compliance
Fair value of long-term debt, including current portion
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Components of lease costs
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Supplemental cash flows related to leases
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Supplemental balance sheet related to leases
lessee, assets and liabilities [Table Text Block]
lessee, assets and liabilities [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of undiscounted cash flows
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Document and Entity Information
Document Type
Document Type
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of segment data for sales, cost of sales and gross margin
Reconciliation of Operating Earnings from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of all significant reconciling items in the reconciliation of operating earnings from reportable segments to the entity's consolidated operating earnings.
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Letter of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
July 2016 Credit Agreement Amendment
July 2016 Credit Agreement Amendment [Member]
July 2016 Credit Agreement Amendment [Member]
Credit Agreement
Senior Credit Agreement [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to borrowings under the senior credit agreement.
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Financing agreements
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest on borrowings(1)
Interest Expense, Debt
Fees on financing agreements(1)
Fee on Financing Agreements Amount
Amount of fees expensed during the period related to the financing agreements.
Interest on tax liabilities
Interest on Tax Liabilities
Represents the interest on tax liabilities that was charged against earnings during the period.
Interest capitalized
Interest Costs Capitalized
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Net Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Components of property, plant and equipment-net
Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment Estimated Salvage Value [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.
Summary of plant turnaround activity
Capitalized Plant Turn Around Costs [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of expenditures related to plant turnarounds, which are capitalized into property, plant and equipment when incurred.
Revenue from Contract with Customer
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed, Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net earnings
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Senior Notes 3.400 Percent Due 2021 [Member] [Member]
Senior Notes 3.400 Percent Due 2021 [Member] [Member]
Senior Notes 3.400 Percent Due 2021 [Member]
Senior Notes 4.500 Percent Due 2026] [Member]
Senior Notes 4.500 Percent Due 2026] [Member]
Senior Notes 4.500 Percent Due 2026] [Member]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Unamortized debt discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Total deferred debt issuance costs
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Available credit
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Outstanding letters of credit
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Long-term Line of Credit
Long-term Line of Credit
Interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Principal
Long-term Debt, Gross
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable—net
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Preferred stock—$0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized
Common stock—$0.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 2019—218,961,651 shares issued and 2018—233,800,903 shares issued
Treasury stock—at cost, 2019—42,608 shares and 2018—10,982,408 shares
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total equity
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
IDAHO
IDAHO
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Pending Litigation
Pending Litigation [Member]
Settled Litigation [Member]
Settled Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of people killed
Loss Contingency, Number of People Killed
Loss Contingency, Number of People Killed
Number of people injured
Loss Contingency, Number of People Injured
Loss Contingency, Number of People Injured
Number of plaintiffs
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs
Number of entities that filed claims
Loss Contingency, Number of Entities that Filed Claims
Loss Contingency, Number of Entities that Filed Claims
Number of people that filed claims
Loss Contingency, Number of People that Filed Claims
Loss Contingency, Number of People that Filed Claims
Number of insurance companies that filed claims
Loss Contingency, Number of Insurance Companies that Filed Claims
Loss Contingency, Number of Insurance Companies that Filed Claims
Loss Contingency, Claims Settled, Number
Loss Contingency, Claims Settled, Number
Loss contingency, number of mines
Loss contingency, number of mines
Loss contingency, number of mines
Recently Adopted Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
TerraCair brand
Trademarks [Member]
Trade names
Trade Names [Member]
Identifiable intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Total estimated amortization expense for the five succeeding fiscal years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Remainder of 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Schedule of inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Interest Expense
Interest Expense [Text Block]
The complete disclosure pertaining to an entity's interest expense.
Noncontrolling Interests
Minority Interest [Table Text Block]
The tabular disclosure for noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries which displays a reconciliation of the beginning and the ending balances of noncontrolling interest and distributions payable to noncontrolling interests on the entity's consolidated balance sheet.
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
LOUISIANA
LOUISIANA
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
The Board of Inland Revenue [Member]
The Board of Inland Revenue [Member]
The Board of Inland Revenue [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Investment, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Investment, Amount
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Effective Income Tax Rate Excluding The Earnings Attributable To The Noncontrolling Interests
Effective Income Tax Rate Excluding The Earnings Attributable To The Noncontrolling Interests
Effective Income Tax Rate Excluding The Earnings Attributable To The Noncontrolling Interests
Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss
Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax Liability, adjustment
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax Liability, adjustment
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax Liability, adjustment
Investment [Table]
Investment [Table]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Nonqualified employee benefit trusts
Trust for Benefit of Employees [Member]
Other debt securities
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
U.S. and Canadian government obligations
US Government Debt Securities [Member]
Investment
Investment [Line Items]
Cash
Cash
Cash equivalents:
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value [Abstract]
Cash equivalents, adjusted cost
Cash Equivalents, Adjusted Cost
Represents the adjusted cost of cash equivalents, that are considered as available-for-sale and recorded at fair value.
Cash equivalents, fair value
Cash and cash equivalents, adjusted cost
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Adjusted Cost
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Adjusted Cost
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Available-for-sale securities, adjusted cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Available-for-sale securities, gross unrealized gain
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Available-for-sale securities, gross unrealized loss
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Available-for-sale securities, fair value
Available-for-sale Securities
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment—net of taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized loss on securities—net of taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax
Defined benefit plans—net of taxes
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Total other comprehensive income
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Percent
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Percent
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Percent
Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments
Carrying value of investments in excess of the entity's share of the affiliates' book value
Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity
Number of years that the increased basis for property, plant and equipment and identifiable intangibles will be amortized
Finite Lived Tangible and Intangible Assets Revaluation Increased Basis Depreciation Period
The depreciation period of the increased basis (due to revaluation) over book value of finite-lived tangible and intangible assets.
Obligation to purchase ammonia (as a percent)
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Description
Purchases of ammonia from PLNL
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Purchases
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Schedule of carrying amount of goodwill by business segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the identifiable intangibles and their carrying values presented in other noncurrent assets on consolidated balance sheet
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of estimated future amortization expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Other
Other Products [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to all other products of the entity, not separately disclosed.
Segment reporting information
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment data
Segment Reporting, Gross, Margin Reconciling Item [Abstract]
Total other operating costs and expenses
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Summary of net earnings per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance
Effect of exchange rate changes(1)
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Goodwill, Ending Balance
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-01
Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 [Member]
$0.01 Par Value Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total Stockholders’ Equity
Parent [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities
AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Parent [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Increase (decrease) in equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Acquisition of treasury stock under employee stock plans
Acquisition of Treasury Stock under Employee Stock Plans
Cost of common stock repurchased during the period pertaining to employee stock plans. Recorded using the cost method.
Issuance of $0.01 par value common stock under employee stock plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Stock-based compensation expense
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Cash dividends
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests in TNCLP
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Sale of Parent Equity Interest
Balance
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
stock repurchase accrued but unpaid
stock repurchase accrued but unpaid
stock repurchase accrued but unpaid
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Changes to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning of the period
Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Before tax and reclassification adjustments amount of unrealized holding gain (loss) and transfers on securities and derivatives.
Other Comprehensive Income Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Arising During Period before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Arising During Period before Tax
Before tax and reclassification adjustments amount of other comprehensive (income) loss related to pension and other postretirement defined benefit plans.
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
Effect of exchange rate changes and deferred taxes
Other Comprehensive Income Exchange Rate Changes and Deferred Taxes
Activity during the period in other comprehensive income due to the effect of exchange rate changes and taxes.
Balance at the end of the period
Segment Disclosures
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Terra Nitrogen Company LP
Terra Nitrogen Company LP [Member]
Terra Nitrogen Company LP [Member]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
CHS Inc.
CHS Inc. [Member]
CHS Inc. [Member]
Terra Nitrogen GP Inc
Terra Nitrogen GP Inc [Member]
Terra Nitrogen GP Inc [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Distributions Payable to Minority Interest
Maximum Annual Granular Urea Tons Eligible for Purchase
Maximum Annual Granular Urea Tons Eligible for Purchase
Maximum Annual Granular Urea Tons Eligible for Purchase
Maximum Annual UAN Tons Eligible for Purchase
Maximum Annual UAN Tons Eligible for Purchase
Maximum Annual UAN Tons Eligible for Purchase
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative Liability
business acquisition, number of units purchased
business acquisition, number of units purchased
business acquisition, number of units purchased
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests in TNCLP
Percentage of aggregate ownership held by entity through general and limited partnership
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Percentage of ownership interest held by outside investors
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Condensed, Consolidating Statement of Operations
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Interest expense—mandatorily redeemable preferred shares
Distributions on Mandatorily Redeemable Securities
Net earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries
Income (Loss) from Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its unconsolidated subsidiaries.
Income tax (benefit) provision
Other comprehensive income
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders
Equity Method Investment
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Percent
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Percent
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Percent
Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Background and Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
A table or schedule providing information pertaining to long-term and short-term debt instruments or arrangements.
Amendment No. 3 to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]
Amendment No. 3 to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]
Amendment No. 3 to the Third Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]
Unsecured senior notes 7.125% due 2020
Unsecured Senior Notes 7.125 Percent Due 2020 [Member]
Unsecured long-term debt (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer), it is paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders.
Senior notes 3.450% due 2023
Senior Notes 3.450 Percent Due 2023 [Member]
Represents the 3.450 percent senior notes due on June 1, 2023. A senior note is a bond that takes priority over other debt securities sold by the issuer. In the event the issuer goes bankrupt, senior debt holders receive priority for (must receive) repayment prior to (relative to) junior and unsecured (general) creditors.
Senior notes 5.150% due 2034
Senior Notes 5.150 Percent Due 2034 [Member]
Senior Notes 5.150 Percent Due 2034 [Member]
Senior notes 4.950% due 2043
Senior Notes 4.950 Percent Due 2043 [Member]
Represents the 4.950 percent senior notes due on June 1, 2043. A senior note is a bond that takes priority over other debt securities sold by the issuer. In the event the issuer goes bankrupt, senior debt holders receive priority for (must receive) repayment prior to (relative to) junior and unsecured (general) creditors.
Senior notes 5.375% due 2044
Senior Notes 5.375 Percent Due 2044 [Member]
Senior Notes 5.375 Percent Due 2044 [Member]
Debt Instruments
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Effective Interest Rate (percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Carrying amount
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities, Gross
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities, Gross
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities, Gross
Line of Credit Facility, increase in Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, increase in Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, increase in Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities, Gross
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities, Gross
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities, Gross