Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

NYSE:CLF Stock Report

Market Cap: US$5.8b

Cleveland-Cliffs Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Cleveland-Cliffs is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 116.7% and 4.2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 117.9% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 3.4% in 3 years.

Key information

116.7%

Earnings growth rate

117.94%

EPS growth rate

Metals and Mining earnings growth14.5%
Revenue growth rate4.2%
Future return on equity3.43%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated30 Apr 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Cleveland-Cliffs Q1 Earnings: A Mundane Report At A Time Of Uncertainty

Apr 20

CLF: Tariff Policy And Import Share Shifts Will Shape Future Earnings Power

The updated fair value estimate for Cleveland-Cliffs moves slightly lower to $16.80 from $17.00, as analysts factor in softer revenue growth and margins, along with a higher discount rate, despite a wide range of recent price target changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Cleveland-Cliffs has been mixed, with a cluster of valuation resets and rating changes as analysts recalibrate expectations after recent company updates and sector notes.

CLF: Tariff Shifts And Higher Costs Will Shape A Cautious Rare Earths Story

Analysts have made only a small adjustment to their $-based price targets for Cleveland-Cliffs, reflecting a mix of higher assumed profit margins, a lower future P/E multiple, and a more cautious view on growth and risk after recent Neutral and Sector Weight calls, along with both minor cuts and raises to published targets. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Cleveland-Cliffs has leaned more cautious, with several Bearish analysts highlighting execution and valuation risks despite some earlier optimism around pricing and policy support for the U.S. steel sector.

CLF: Tariff Support And Auto Contract Wins Will Shape Future Returns

The analyst price target for Cleveland-Cliffs has been adjusted slightly lower to reflect a new fair value estimate of about $13.08, as analysts weigh mixed rating changes, valuation concerns, and updated expectations for margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Cleveland-Cliffs reflects a divided view, with some analysts focusing on potential upside from pricing, tariffs, and growth initiatives, while others point to valuation, costs, and execution risks around upcoming results and leadership actions.

CLF: Tariff Support And Auto Contract Wins Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have adjusted their Cleveland-Cliffs price targets in a tight range, with small upward and downward moves of roughly $0.10 to $2. They are weighing mixed views on sector valuation, CEO stock sales, steel pricing expectations, and the company's cost profile and longer term opportunities.

CLF: Tariff Policy And Steel Pricing Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target on Cleveland-Cliffs slightly lower to around $13.41, reflecting mixed recent research in which some firms cited valuation concerns and insider selling, while others pointed to potential longer term opportunities in U.S. steel and tariff support. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Cleveland-Cliffs splits into two clear camps, with some analysts focused on upside tied to steel pricing and tariffs, and others emphasizing valuation constraints, cost pressures, and insider selling.

CLF: Elevated Tariffs And Import Share Gains Will Reshape Future Earnings Power

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Cleveland-Cliffs to $17.00 from $14.00, citing updated assumptions on steel pricing, tariffs, and company-specific opportunities outlined in recent research, while noting that views remain divided on costs, valuation, and sector risks. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a split view on Cleveland-Cliffs, with some firms turning more cautious on valuation and costs, while others highlight potential upside tied to pricing, tariffs, and company specific initiatives.

CLF: Tariff Support And Cost Pressures Will Shape Steel Outlook

Analysts have raised their blended price target on Cleveland-Cliffs to about $13.44, up from $12.45. This shift reflects updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions, alongside mixed Street research that notes both tariff support for steel pricing and ongoing concerns about costs and valuation.

CLF: Rare Earths Excitement Will Eventually Clash With Rising Cost Pressures

Analysts have trimmed their average price expectations for Cleveland-Cliffs to about US$12.50 to US$16, reflecting concerns about valuation, higher than expected costs and a mixed macro backdrop, even as some still highlight catalysts around auto contracts, liquidity and updated post earnings models. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Cleveland-Cliffs has leaned more cautious, with several bearish analysts pulling back on their expectations while a few remain constructive.

CLF: Rare Earths Hype Will Likely Fade Against Weak Steel Fundamentals

Analysts have nudged our Cleveland Cliffs fair value estimate higher to approximately $8.62 from about $6.06 per share. This reflects a modestly higher long term valuation multiple even as they factor in softer near term revenue growth, still pressured margins, and a mixed macro backdrop for steel demand.

CLF: Cost Discipline And Trade Concerns Will Shape Outlook Into Year End

Analysts have slightly lowered their average price target for Cleveland-Cliffs to $12.45 from $12.58, citing a challenging macro environment for metals and mining. However, this is offset by potential demand rebounds in key regions.

CLF: Future Partnerships And Auto Steel Advances Will Support Upside Momentum

The analyst price target for Cleveland-Cliffs has been lowered slightly, from $12.76 to $12.58. Analysts cite muted revenue growth expectations and continued margin pressures, despite recent volatility in the shares.

CLF: Tariff Pressures And New Auto Contracts Will Shape Fair Value Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target for Cleveland-Cliffs by $0.59 to $12.76. This change reflects improved projected revenue growth and profit margin outlooks following the company’s recent earnings report and revised forecasts.

US Tariffs And Reshoring Will Support Domestic Steel Demand

Cleveland-Cliffs' analyst price target has increased from $11.57 to $12.17, as analysts point to improving risk and reward following stronger operating efficiency and potential benefits from ongoing industry tariffs and trade policy shifts. Analyst Commentary Analyst reactions to Cleveland-Cliffs’ recent performance and industry trends have been mixed, reflecting both optimism about the company’s trajectory and some caution about underlying challenges.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:CLF) Surges 26% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement

Oct 09
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:CLF) Surges 26% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement

US Tariffs And Reshoring Will Support Domestic Steel Demand

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Cleveland-Cliffs from $11.31 to $11.57 per share. This update is based on improved cost performance, anticipated tariff benefits, and a more favorable risk/reward outlook for the company.

US Tariffs And Reshoring Will Support Domestic Steel Demand

Cleveland-Cliffs’ consensus price target has increased to $11.31 as improved cost and efficiency post-Q2, potential share gains in auto steel from tariffs and onshoring, and supportive trade policies offset soft underlying demand and future supply concerns. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts note improved risk/reward for Cleveland-Cliffs post-Q2 earnings, citing better cost and efficiency performance.

There's No Escaping Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.'s (NYSE:CLF) Muted Revenues Despite A 27% Share Price Rise

Jun 29
There's No Escaping Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.'s (NYSE:CLF) Muted Revenues Despite A 27% Share Price Rise

Cleveland-Cliffs: Even Tariffs Don't Seem To Help

Apr 16

Cleveland-Cliffs: No Panic, A Rebound May Be Near

Mar 14

Cleveland-Cliffs Could Be At The Beginning Of A Major Pricing Upcycle

Feb 26

Cleveland-Cliffs: Trump Tariffs Likely To Boost Results

Feb 11

Cleveland-Cliffs: Don't Bite Off More Than You Can Chew

Feb 01

Trump, Tariffs, And Turnarounds: Why Cleveland-Cliffs Is A Top Pick For 2025

Dec 10

Cleveland-Cliffs Falls On Q3 Earnings - A Gift For Long-Term Buyers

Nov 06

Cleveland-Cliffs: The American Steel Industry Is In An Economic Depression

Oct 26

Cleveland-Cliffs: There's No Sign Of A Turnaround

Oct 08

Cleveland-Cliffs: Things Are Getting From Bad To Worse

Sep 23

Cleveland-Cliffs: Cyclical And Pointing Down - Where Would It Be Bullish?

Sep 03

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:CLF - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202821,282367334N/A6
12/31/202721,1122132941,12010
12/31/202620,668-250-29349111
3/31/202618,903-1,209-997-436N/A
12/31/202518,610-1,473-1,023-462N/A
9/30/202518,622-1,673-1,547-921N/A
6/30/202518,457-1,669-1,482-862N/A
3/31/202518,615-1,191-1,053-388N/A
12/31/202419,185-760-590105N/A
9/30/202419,972-4675741,229N/A
6/30/202421,008401,4142,080N/A
3/31/202421,9003891,8082,448N/A
12/31/202321,9963841,6212,267N/A
9/30/202321,9283371,3962,104N/A
6/30/202321,9762261,0791,873N/A
3/31/202322,3294749561,851N/A
12/31/202222,9891,3321,4802,423N/A
9/30/202223,2912,4242,1233,071N/A
6/30/202223,6423,5033,1764,051N/A
3/31/202222,3503,5612,8923,697N/A
12/31/202120,4442,7982,0802,785N/A
9/30/202117,3541,9848221,441N/A
6/30/202112,996743-368172N/A
3/31/20219,044-33-996-473N/A
12/31/20205,354-123-783-258N/A
9/30/20203,632-122-450125N/A
6/30/20202,542-20-522116N/A
3/31/20202,192264-146514N/A
12/31/20191,990295N/A568N/A
9/30/20192,152855N/A686N/A
6/30/20192,338963N/A699N/A
3/31/20192,3091,031N/A529N/A
12/31/20182,3321,040N/A496N/A
9/30/20182,148749N/A338N/A
6/30/20182,003572N/A243N/A
3/31/20181,760428N/A202N/A
12/31/20171,866365N/A319N/A
9/30/20172,108130N/A415N/A
6/30/20172,06584N/A350N/A
3/31/20172,09012N/A404N/A
12/31/20161,55597N/A338N/A
9/30/20161,83151N/A170N/A
6/30/20161,871103N/A267N/A
3/31/20161,87346N/A140N/A
12/31/20152,01397N/A38N/A
9/30/20152,568-731N/A195N/A
6/30/20152,954-40N/A235N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CLF is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (3.4%).

Earnings vs Market: CLF is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: CLF is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: CLF's revenue (4.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11% per year).

High Growth Revenue: CLF's revenue (4.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: CLF's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (3.4%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/04/30 16:59
End of Day Share Price 2026/04/30 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is covered by 33 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Ignace ProotBernstein
Tony RobsonBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Tristan GresserBNP Paribas