Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Stock Price & Analysis
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) rose 8.85% to USD 11.93 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
CLF last closed at USD 10.96; the session ranged USD 11.03–12.06 on volume of 69,852,797 shares. Market capitalization is $6.81B, with a 52-week range of USD 7.73–16.7 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC)
| Price | USD 11.93 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 8.85% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 10.96 |
| Open | USD 11.33 |
| Day Range | USD 11.03 – 12.06 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 7.73 – 16.7 |
| Volume | 69,852,797 shares |
| Market Cap | $6.81B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (CLF)
Nexqual's technical model rates CLF "NEUTRAL" based on 4 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 61.74 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 11.27) |
| MACD | -0.22 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CLF)
Wall Street analysts rate CLF "Hold" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 11.35 (range USD 10–15), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 11.35 |
| High Target | USD 15 |
| Low Target | USD 10 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 11 / 1 |
Earnings (CLF)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-19 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.2 |
| Revenue Estimate | $5.69B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.2 vs est -0.22 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.4 vs est -0.42 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.43 vs est -0.62 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.45 vs est -0.45 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CLF)
| Total Revenue | $19.20B |
|---|---|
| Gross Margin | -1.05% |
| Operating Margin | +0.34% |
| Profit Margin | -4.56% |
| ROE | -13.86% |
| Debt / Equity | 132.4 |
| Current Ratio | 1.89 |
| Total Cash | $70.00M |
| Total Debt | $7.70B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-92.88M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CLF)
Nexqual rates Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -3% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Gross margin -1% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $70M cash vs $7.70B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$93M, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -14%, ROA -1.7% |
Ownership (CLF)
| Insider Ownership | +0.86% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +85.85% |
| Shares Outstanding | 570.54M |
| Float | 573.86M |
| Short % of Float | +14.49% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
Leadership (CLF)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is led by C. Lourenco Goncalves (age 67), Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
| Chairman, President & CEO | C. Lourenco Goncalves (age 67) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Celso L. Goncalves (age 36) |
| Executive VP & COO | Clifford T. Smith (age 65) |
| Executive VP & President of Cleveland-Cliffs Services | Keith A. Koci (age 60) |
| Executive Vice President of Strategic Development | Paul Finan |
Major Backers & Investors (CLF)
Notable institutional backers of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. include Maple Rock Capital Partners, Inc., Slate Path Capital, LP, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Maple Rock Capital Partners, Inc. | 3.64% |
| Slate Path Capital, LP | 3.37% |
| Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd | 2.61% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 2.44% |
| Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 2.23% |
| GLOBAL X FUNDS-Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | 0.76% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 16.98% |
| BlackRock | 13.67% |
| State Street | 10.77% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.72% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
From Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-09)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. operates as a steel producer in the United States and Canada.
- It offers hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated products, such as aluminized, electrogalvanized, and galvalume products, as well as galvanneal and hot-dipped galvanized products; stainless and electrical products, including GOES, NOES, and auto chrome; plate products; and slab and other steel products.
- The company also provides non- steelmaking products comprising stamped components, tool and die, and tubing; and scrap, iron ore, HBI, coal, and coke products.
- It also provides tubular components, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and electric resistance welded tubing products.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.