Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF)

US — Basic Materials Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CLF
  • Rev/Share 37.8131
  • Book/Share 12.8475
  • PB 0.8675
  • Debt/Equity 1.336
  • CurrentRatio 1.9488
  • ROIC -0.0647

 

  • MktCap 6148809579.0
  • FreeCF/Share -2.0786
  • PFCF -6.0106
  • PE -3.6042
  • Debt/Assets 0.4083
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE -0.2489

 

  • Rating C-
  • Score 1
  • Recommendation Strong Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 3
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade CLF Seaport Research Partners Buy Neutral -- -- Jan. 23, 2026
Upgrade CLF Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Overweight -- $17 Jan. 9, 2026
Downgrade CLF KeyBanc Capital Markets Overweight Sector Weight -- -- Jan. 7, 2026
Upgrade CLF Wells Fargo Underweight Equal Weight -- -- Nov. 14, 2025
Downgrade CLF Wells Fargo Equal Weight Underweight -- $11 Oct. 21, 2025
Initiation CLF Wells Fargo -- Equal Weight -- $10 Aug. 14, 2025
Upgrade CLF KeyBanc Capital Markets Sector Weight Overweight -- $14 July 22, 2025
Downgrade CLF Jefferies Buy Hold -- $6 May 29, 2025
Upgrade CLF Seaport Research Partners Neutral Buy -- $16.5 Aug. 27, 2024

News

Vale vs. Cleveland-Cliffs: Which Stock is a Better Buy Now?
CLF, VALE
Published: February 25, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Vale S.A VALE and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. CLF are major players in the global iron ore and steel supply chain. Vale is a leading iron ore producer and Cleveland-Cliffs is a top U.S. steelmaker and iron ore pellet supplier.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
CLF
Published: February 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Cleveland-Cliffs: A Bet On 2026 Recovery I Am Not Willing To Take
CLF
Published: February 17, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. stock seems to have found a bottom in mid-2025, but that doesn't mean that it's now a solid investment.

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Cleveland-Cliffs' Q4 Earnings Beat, Revenues Miss Estimates
CLF
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CLF's Q4 loss narrowed, revenue stayed flat, and 2026 guidance points to cost cuts and disciplined spending.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CLF
Published: February 09, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Curious about Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Q4 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
CLF
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended December 2025.

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Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q4 Release
CLF
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
CLF
Published: January 28, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Investors Heavily Search Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF): Here is What You Need to Know
CLF
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Stock Poised for a Comeback
CLF
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Steel stock Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE:CLF) was last seen up 2.6% to trade at $12.35, brushing off a downgrade from KeyBanc to "sector weight" from "overweight.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) is a Trending Stock
CLF
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Is Trending Stock Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) a Buy Now?
CLF
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Why Is Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Down 16.4% Since Last Earnings Report?
CLF
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Steel Stock Extends Recovery Amid Emerging Support
CLF
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Steel stock Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE:CLF) is up 2.1% to trade at $10.96 this afternoon, enjoying its recent bounce off the $10 level.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
CLF
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Is Pulled By Diverging Macro Forces (Rating Downgrade)
CLF
Published: November 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is downgraded to Sell with a $9.33/share target, citing ongoing challenges in U.S. manufacturing and margin pressures. CLF benefits from U.S. steel tariffs, government contracts, and automotive sector agreements, but faces near-term headwinds and market uncertainty. Recent capital raises, debt refinancing, and asset sales aim to deleverage the balance sheet, yet share dilution may reduce shareholder value.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
CLF
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Q3 Loss Narrower Than Expected, Revenues Miss
CLF
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CLF narrows its third-quarter loss despite a revenue miss, trims 2025 capex plans and maintains cost-cutting targets.

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Ride the Rare Earth Stock's Trade Wave?
CLF, LAC, MP, TMQ, USAR
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The hottest trade of late hasn't been in AI, instead, stocks of companies that are engaged in the production or servicing of rare earth minerals and elements have taken the spotlight.

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Major US steelmaker pivots to rare earth minerals as China tightens grip
CLF
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Positive

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves announced plans to explore rare earth mineral production at sites in Michigan and Minnesota amid China's export controls.

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Steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs Says It Wants to Get Into Rare Earths. Its Stock Is Soaring
CLF
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) popped 20% Monday afternoon after it shared some news along with its third-quarter earnings: The steelmaker said it wants to get into the rare earths mining business.

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Steel Stock Melting Up After Earnings, Rare Earth Hints
CLF
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE:CLF) stock is one of the best stocks on Wall Street today, last seen up 18.1% to trade at $15.70, and earlier hitting 14-month highs of $16.30.

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Cleveland-Cliffs shares jump 17% as steelmaker looks into rare earths mining
CLF
Published: October 20, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Cleveland-Cliffs shares jump 17% as steelmaker looks into rare earths mining

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Cleveland-Cliffs' Q3 Earnings: When Revenue Miss Doesn't Matter
CLF
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Cleveland-Cliffs reported Q3 2025 results with a revenue miss but maintained its loss per share in line with expectations. CLF's strategic shift toward higher-value automotive-grade steel, new OEM contracts, and reduced CapEx position it for improved margins and revenue quality in 2026. The end of the ArcelorMittal slab supply contract and cyclical steel price recovery are expected to drive significant upside for CLF next year.

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Cleveland-Cliffs sees higher Q3 revenue, eyes rare earth opportunities
CLF
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:CLF) on Monday reported third quarter 2025 revenue that rose 4% year over year to $4.734 billion, as the company benefited from the Trump administration's 50% tariff on foreign steel. It was Cleveland-Cliffs' first revenue increase since the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Investors Heavily Search Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF): Here is What You Need to Know
CLF
Published: October 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Curious about Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Q3 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
CLF
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended September 2025.

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Analysts Estimate Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
CLF
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Rally Tops S&P 500, Can It Continue?
CLF
Published: October 06, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Many investors see U.S. trade tariffs as a hurdle to business growth; however, some are benefiting domestic firms in the basic materials sector. These tariffs boost local production and support a broader onshoring trend.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) is a Trending Stock
CLF
Published: October 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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About Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF)

  • IPO Date 1987-11-05
  • Website https://www.clevelandcliffs.com
  • Industry Steel
  • CEO C. Lourenco Goncalves
  • Employees 30000

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. operates as a flat-rolled steel producer in North America. The company offers carbon steel products, such as hot-rolled, cold-rolled, electrogalvanized, hot-dip galvanized, hot-dip galvannealed, aluminized, enameling, and advanced high-strength steel products; stainless steel products; plates; and grain oriented and non-oriented electrical steel products. It also provides tubular components, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and electric resistance welded tubing. In addition, the company offers tinplate products, such as electrolytic tin coated and chrome coated sheet, and tin mill products; tooling and sampling; raw materials; ingots, rolled blooms, and cast blooms; and hot-briquetted iron products. Further, it owns five iron ore mines in Minnesota and Michigan. The company serves automotive, infrastructure and manufacturing, distributors and converters, and steel producers. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. was formerly known as Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. and changed its name to Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in August 2017. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.