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CLF
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
$12.65
-0.07
(-0.55%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 7.216B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 100.822M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Basic Materials | |||||
| Industry: | Steel | |||||
| CEO: | C. Lourenco Goncalves | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 30000 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.clevelandcliffs.com |
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. stands as a prominent North American manufacturer specializing in flat-rolled steel. The company’s diverse product portfolio encompasses a wide array of carbon steel forms, including hot-rolled, cold-rolled, electrogalvanized, hot-dip galvanized, hot-dip galvannealed, aluminized, enameling, and advanced high-strength steel. Additionally, they supply stainless steel, various steel plates, and specialized electrical steels (both grain-oriented and non-oriented). Beyond these core offerings, Cleveland-Cliffs produces tubular components, fabricated from carbon steel, stainless steel, and via electric resistance welding. Their tinplate division manufactures electrolytic tin-coated and chrome-coated sheets, alongside other tin mill products. The company also provides essential raw materials, ingots, rolled and cast blooms, hot-briquetted iron, and services like tooling and sampling. A key aspect of its operations is vertical integration, as the company owns and manages five iron ore mines located in Minnesota and Michigan. Cleveland-Cliffs serves a broad customer base, including the automotive industry, infrastructure and general manufacturing sectors, distributors, converters, and other steel producers. Founded in 1847, the company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and officially adopted the name Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in August 2017, having previously been known as Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 21,996,000 | 19,185,000 | 18,610,000 |
| Gross Profit | 1,391,000 | 70,000 | -763,000 |
| EBITDA | 1,859,000 | 378,000 | -45,000 |
| Operating Income | 677,000 | -756,000 | -1,356,000 |
| Net Income | 399,000 | -754,000 | -1,478,000 |
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Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 17,537,000 | 20,947,000 | 20,012,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 9,415,000 | 14,050,000 | 13,689,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 7,887,000 | 6,664,000 | 6,116,000 |
| Total Debt | 3,137,000 | 7,065,000 | 7,253,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 198,000 | 54,000 | 57,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 2,267,000 | 105,000 | -462,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | -646,000 | -695,000 | -561,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | 1,621,000 | -590,000 | -1,023,000 |
| Net Income | 450,000 | -708,000 | -1,428,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | 172,000 | -138,000 | 3,000 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2029 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 21,473,290.582 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 23,222,187.475 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 22,470,647.989 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 2,077,030.033 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 2,246,194.203 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 2,173,500.636 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 693,921.490 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 768,434.039 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 736,414.314 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 522,277.722 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 564,814.746 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 546,535.651 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 1.500 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 1.560 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 1.410 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 5 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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- Operational Scale and Market Position: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. operates as a major flat-rolled steel producer in North America with a workforce of 30,000 employees, indicating a significant operational footprint. The company’s revenue of $19.19 billion in FY2024, predominantly from the U.S. market ($17.34 billion), underscores its strong domestic market presence within the steel industry.
- Recent Stock Performance Resilience: Despite broader market declines, CLF has shown short-term price resilience with gains of +1.1% (closing at $11.98) and +0.79% (closing at $11.48) on specific trading days in February 2025, alongside a notable 17.9% surge in a single session, reflecting investor confidence during volatile periods.
- Cost Reduction Initiatives: News reports highlight that CLF has benefited from actions to reduce costs, which could provide a buffer against declining steel prices and support margins amidst challenging market conditions, as noted in the Q4 earnings preview.
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| Open: | 12.75 | Previous Close: | 12.72 | |
| Day Low: | 12.53 | Day High: | 13.04 | |
| Year Low: | 6.72 | Year High: | 16.7 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 10.58 | Price Avg 200: | 11.63 | |
| Volume: | 4.979M | Average Volume: | 18.16M |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., also known by its ticker CLF. If you’re looking to dig into the nitty-gritty of this steel and mining giant, you’ve come to the right place. We’re breaking down the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for this company, with a focus on what matters to long-term investors like you. So, grab a coffee, let’s dive in, and figure out if Cleveland-Cliffs is a solid addition to your portfolio. First off, for those…
