Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF)

US — Basic Materials Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CLF
  • Rev/Share 37.7777
  • Book/Share 11.5776
  • PB 1.16
  • Debt/Equity 1.4086
  • CurrentRatio 2.0393
  • ROIC -0.0784

 

  • MktCap 6643757557.0
  • FreeCF/Share -3.1383
  • PFCF -4.2946
  • PE -3.95
  • Debt/Assets 0.3962
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE -0.2743

 

  • Rating C-
  • Score 1
  • Recommendation Strong Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
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

Cleveland-Cliffs Q3 Loss Narrower Than Expected, Revenues Miss
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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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Is Trending Stock Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) a Buy Now?
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Published: September 18, 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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Stock Picks From Seeking Alpha's August 2025 New Analysts
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Published: September 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

In August, Seeking Alpha welcomed 26 new analysts. This article introduces them and showcases some of their top picks. Analysts highlighted include The J Thesis, recommending PayPal; Ihor Pohkyton, on Keurig Dr Pepper; and David Hotea, writing about Cleveland-Cliffs—all rated as Buys. Analysts' diverse backgrounds span sectors like financials, semiconductors, and utilities, with investment strategies focusing on value and growth investing and options trading.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Announces Upsizing and Pricing of $850 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes due 2034
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Published: September 03, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) (“Cliffs”) announced today that it has upsized and priced $850 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Unsecured Guaranteed Notes due 2034 (the “Notes”) in an offering that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”). The Notes will bear interest at an annual rate of 7.625% and will be issued at par. The Notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Cliffs' material.

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Is Most-Watched Stock Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Worth Betting on Now?
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Published: September 03, 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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Time for Cleveland-Cliffs Stock to Break Out? Markets Say Yes
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Published: August 25, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral

There is no denying that the technology sector in the United States has taken most of the attention over the past couple of years in the U.S. stock market. Not only is the attention aspect present, but the S&P 500 also has a significant weighting, leading to an overconcentration of capital in the current narratives surrounding artificial intelligence and trade tariffs.

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Cleveland-Cliffs, Beyond The EPS
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Published: August 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Cleveland-Cliffs stands out as the last major American-based integrated steel producer, benefiting from termination of legacy contracts, tariffs, and strategic acquisitions like Stelco. My earnings power analysis suggests a conservative P/E of 6.2 and a robust 16% earnings yield, highlighting undervaluation at current prices. The new three-year contract with Detroit automakers and potential for further industry revival provide strong catalysts for stable revenue and growth.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
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Published: August 21, 2025 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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Calls of the Day: UnitedHealth, Berkshire Hathaway and Cleveland-Cliffs
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Published: August 18, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

The Investment Committee discuss the latest Calls of the Day.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Applauds New Section 232 Tariff Coverage of Electrical Steel and Stainless Steel Derivative Products
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Published: August 18, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) applauded today's action by the U.S. Department of Commerce to include as derivative products subject to Section 232 steel tariffs electrical steel laminations and cores, as well as certain stainless steel automotive exhaust parts. Following a recent determination under the U.S. Department of Commerce's new Section 232 tariff inclusion process, effective today, steel content in these products will be subject to 50% steel tariffs. Lou.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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Published: July 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 (CLF) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
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Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
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Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CLF posts narrower-than-expected Q2 loss and revenue beat on strong volumes despite lower selling prices.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: July 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:CLF ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 21, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants C. Lourenco Goncalves - Chairman, President & CEO Celso L.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Stock Jumps as Steelmaker Trims Losses
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Published: July 21, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) shares jumped Monday as the big steelmaker reported narrowing losses as cost cutting, along with new tariffs and the Trump administration's push for more domestic manufacturing, boosted results.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Q2 earnings beat on record shipments, cost reductions
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Published: July 21, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:CLF) shares surged almost 15% after the steel producer's latest quarterly report impressed. Revenue for the quarter was $4.9 billion, ahead of the Wall Street consensus of $4.85 billion.

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Top Stock Movers Now: Verizon, Cleveland-Cliffs, Newmont, Sarepta, and More
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Published: July 21, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs Monday, while the Dow advanced as well, in the wake of several strong earnings reports.

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Cleveland-Cliffs climbs on earnings results, says it sees the positive effect of tariffs
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Published: July 21, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

CNBC's Pippa Stevens joins 'Money Movers' to discuss Cleveland-Cliffs earnings.

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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.