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 "@type": "clearank:AssetAnalysis",
 "url": "https://clearank.com/stock/clf-stock-analysis/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/stock/clf-stock-analysis/data.json",
 "title": "Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Stock Forecast & Price Target (2026)",
 "description": "Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) stock: Basic Materials, Steel. $6.7B market cap. AI rating, technicals, 2030 forecast and trade plans.",
 "headline": "Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF)",
 "published": "2026-07-24T09:41:12+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-11T02:47:35.659+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-11T20:41:03.256Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
 },
 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "CLF",
  "name": "Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.",
  "type": "Common Stock",
  "exchange": "NYSE",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": "Basic Materials",
  "industry": "Steel",
  "country": "United States",
  "website": "https://www.clevelandcliffs.com"
 },
 "quote": {
  "price": 11.83,
  "previousClose": 12.09,
  "change": -0.26,
  "changePercent": -2.15,
  "open": 11.77,
  "high": 12.08,
  "low": 11.69,
  "volume": 9437100,
  "averageVolume": 10748220,
  "marketCap": 6749488756,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 16.7,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 7.73,
  "marketOpen": false,
  "asOf": "2026-09-11T02:47:33.000Z"
 },
 "statistics": {
  "pe": -7.54,
  "eps": -1.57,
  "dividendYield": 0.010143702516813447,
  "beta": 2.11,
  "priceToSales": 0.3516274,
  "priceToBook": 1.204439,
  "revenueTtm": 19195000832,
  "grossMargin": 0.02525832376578645,
  "returnOnEquity": -0.13862
 },
 "technicals": {
  "rsi": 66.57,
  "macd": 0.18,
  "sma50": 11.16,
  "sma200": 11.43,
  "rsiSignal": "Bullish",
  "trend": "Bearish",
  "pricePosition": "Bullish",
  "macdSignal": "Bullish",
  "rating": "Bullish"
 },
 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Hold",
  "score": 48,
  "consensus": "Hold",
  "fairValue": 12,
  "analystTarget": 12,
  "analystCount": 13,
  "wallStreetConsensus": "Hold",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-11T02:47:33.000Z",
  "priceAtAnalysis": 11.83,
  "volatility": {
   "daily": 3.3,
   "risk": "volatile"
  }
 },
 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Neutral",
  "conservativeEntry": 11.71,
  "aggressiveEntry": 11.83,
  "stopLoss": 11.13,
  "stopLossPercent": 5,
  "targets": [
   12.06,
   12.3,
   12.65
  ]
 },
 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
   {
    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 6.7,
    "base": 12.71,
    "upside90th": 24.12
   },
   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 5.52,
    "base": 13.65,
    "upside90th": 33.79
   },
   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 4.83,
    "base": 14.66,
    "upside90th": 44.49
   },
   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 4.37,
    "base": 15.75,
    "upside90th": 56.74
   },
   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 4.04,
    "base": 16.92,
    "upside90th": 70.91
   },
   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 3.78,
    "base": 18.18,
    "upside90th": 87.34
   },
   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 3.58,
    "base": 19.53,
    "upside90th": 106.39
   },
   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 3.42,
    "base": 20.97,
    "upside90th": 128.48
   },
   {
    "year": 2035,
    "downside10th": 3.3,
    "base": 22.53,
    "upside90th": 154.05
   },
   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 3.19,
    "base": 24.2,
    "upside90th": 183.61
   }
  ]
 },
 "faqCount": 7,
 "sources": [
  "TwelveData",
  "Wall Street consensus"
 ],
 "sections": [
  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "CLF Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$11.77",
    "Day Range": "$11.69 to $12.08",
    "Prev Close": "$12.09",
    "Volume": "9.44M",
    "52-Week Range": "$7.73 to $16.70",
    "Market Cap": "$6.75B"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "peer-benchmarking",
   "title": "Peer Benchmarking",
   "text": [
    "Sector Position Analysis Trading at a significant premium to sector peers (+883%), suggesting market expectations for superior growth or market position."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "financials",
   "title": "CLF Financial Performance",
   "text": [
    "Analysis: In the last 3 quarters, CLF beat estimates 3 times. The stock rose 2 times the next day. Price tends to react positively to beats."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "CLF Analysis",
   "text": [
    "Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) is currently trading above its 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of $11.16 and its 200-day SMA of $11.43, suggesting a generally positive trend over the medium to long term. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 66.57, indicating bullish momentum without being overbought. The MACD is slightly positive at 0.18, also pointing towards upward pressure. However, the stock is trading below its 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) of $11.86, suggesting some near-term weakness or consolidation. Volume has been slightly below average recently, with a 12.2% decrease compared to the average. Key support can be found around the 50-day SMA, while resistance may emerge near the 20-day EMA and previous price highs.",
    "The earnings report for the quarter ending July 23, 2026, showed an EPS beat of 9.09% and a stock price increase of 8.85%, indicating positive market reaction to better-than-expected results.",
    "Insiders have sold over $43 million worth of CLF stock, significantly outweighing purchases of $199.6K, signaling a moderate insider selling from management.",
    "CLF is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($11.16 and $11.43), indicating positive underlying technical strength.",
    "The stock has a 'Hold' consensus rating with a median price target of $12.00, suggesting limited upside and a balanced view among analysts.",
    "Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) is expected to maintain its current trading range in the near term, with the median analyst price target suggesting limited upside from the current $11.83. The company's ability to achieve profitability will be a key determinant of its future performance, especially as revenue growth estimates moderate to 3.00% for next year. Potential catalysts for upside include continued positive earnings surprises and a significant improvement in profitability metrics. Conversely, risks such as persistent losses, increased insider selling, or a slowdown in steel demand could pressure the stock lower. Investors should closely monitor the company's ability to manage costs and improve its bottom line in the coming quarters."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) has a moderate sell signal from insider transactions, with over $43 million in sales, indicating potential caution from management.",
     "The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($11.16 and $11.43), suggesting positive medium-term technical momentum, but is currently below its 20-day EMA.",
     "Given the negative EPS and mixed analyst sentiment, consider position sizing carefully and monitor upcoming earnings for signs of improved profitability."
    ]
   },
   "catalysts": [
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Positive Earnings Surprise",
     "text": "The earnings report for the quarter ending July 23, 2026, showed an EPS beat of 9.09% and a stock price increase of 8.85%, indicating positive market reaction to better-than-expected results.",
     "source": "Earnings Report"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Moderate Insider Selling Signal",
     "text": "Insiders have sold over $43 million worth of CLF stock, significantly outweighing purchases of $199.6K, signaling a moderate insider selling from management.",
     "source": "Insider Transactions"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Trading Above Key Moving Averages",
     "text": "CLF is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($11.16 and $11.43), indicating positive underlying technical strength.",
     "source": "Technical Analysis"
    },
    {
     "type": "Neutral",
     "title": "Mixed Analyst Ratings",
     "text": "The stock has a 'Hold' consensus rating with a median price target of $12.00, suggesting limited upside and a balanced view among analysts.",
     "source": "Wall Street Consensus"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) presents a mixed fundamental picture, with a negative EPS of -1.57 rendering its P/E ratio mathematically negative and thus not a reliable valuation metric. The company's market capitalization stands at $6.75 billion. While revenue growth is positive, with current quarter estimates projecting a 21.00% year-over-year increase, the lack of profitability is a significant concern. Compared to sector averages, CLF's revenue growth of 5.9% is below the estimated sector average of 8.00%. The current price of $11.83 is trading near the median analyst price target of $12.00, indicating that the stock is currently valued fairly by the market, with limited upside potential.",
    "Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) has shown a pattern of mixed earnings results. The most recent quarter ending July 23, 2026, reported an EPS of -0.20, beating the estimated -0.22 by 9.09%, which coincided with an 8.85% stock price increase. Prior to that, on June 11, 2026, the company reported an EPS of -0.09, significantly beating estimates of -0.33 by 72.73%, though the stock saw a more modest gain of 0.51%. Earlier in 2026, the company missed estimates, such as on April 20, 2026, where EPS of -0.40 missed by 4.76% and led to a price decrease of 6.17%.",
    "Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) faces significant risks stemming from its persistent negative earnings, as indicated by a negative EPS of -1.57. The moderate sell signal from insider transactions, with over $43 million in sales versus minimal purchases, suggests a lack of confidence from management regarding near-term prospects. Also, the company's revenue growth, while positive, lags behind sector averages, and its stock is trading near the median analyst price target, limiting immediate upside potential."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Market Cap",
       "cells": [
        "6.75B"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "P/E Ratio",
       "cells": [
        "N/A (Negative EPS)"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "EPS (TTM)",
       "cells": [
        "-1.57"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dividend Yield",
       "cells": [
        "1.01%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "16.70"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "7.73"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Bullish RSI Bullish SMA Cross Bearish Price vs SMA Bullish MACD Bullish Moving averages show a lagging Death Cross (50-day: $11.16, 200-day: $11.43), price action is firmly bullish above key moving averages."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Bullish",
    "SMA Cross": "Bearish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bullish",
    "MACD": "Bullish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "66.57"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "0.18"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "11.16"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "11.43"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this stock moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.46",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.42",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "+0.13",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.21"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "CLF Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Enter now if confident",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (66.6) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$12.06",
    "TARGET 2": "$12.30",
    "TARGET 3": "$12.65",
    "STOP LOSS": "$11.13"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "seasonality",
   "title": "Seasonal Patterns",
   "text": [
    "Historical monthly performance trends",
    "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Average Jan return": "+3.67%",
    "Average Feb return": "+0.43%",
    "Average Mar return": "-4.53%",
    "Average Apr return": "-4.53%",
    "Average May return": "+1.52%",
    "Average Jun return": "-0.80%",
    "Average Jul return": "+11.34%",
    "Average Aug return": "-1.76%",
    "Average Sep return": "+0.31%",
    "Average Oct return": "+0.17%",
    "Average Nov return": "+10.36%",
    "Average Dec return": "+0.02%"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "3.30%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in CLF in September 2016 would be worth about $20,864 today, compared with about $35,030 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in CLF today could grow to about $20,458 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $155,211 and a bear case around $2,697. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "CLF Stock Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $15.75 for CLF by 2030 in the base case, from $11.83 today (1.3x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $4.37. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on CLF's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using CLF's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "CLF simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$6.70",
        "$12.71",
        "$24.12"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$5.52",
        "$13.65",
        "$33.79"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$4.83",
        "$14.66",
        "$44.49"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$4.37",
        "$15.75",
        "$56.74"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$4.04",
        "$16.92",
        "$70.91"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$3.78",
        "$18.18",
        "$87.34"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$3.58",
        "$19.53",
        "$106"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$3.42",
        "$20.97",
        "$128"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$3.30",
        "$22.53",
        "$154"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$3.19",
        "$24.20",
        "$184"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
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  },
  {
   "id": "insider-trading",
   "title": "CLF Insider Trading Analysis",
   "facts": {
    "Bought": "$199.6K",
    "Sold": "$43.0M",
    "Insiders": "13",
    "Avg Transaction": "$8.6M"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "Recent insider transactions in CLF",
     "columns": [
      "Date",
      "Insider",
      "Type",
      "Shares",
      "Value"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Feb 11, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "ARCELORMITTAL Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "40.0M",
        "$644.8M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 11, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "GONCALVES LOURENCO CELSO Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "3.0M",
        "$37.3M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Mar 6, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "GONCALVES LOURENCO CELSO Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "187.1K",
        "$3.8M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jun 5, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "GONCALVES CELSO L. JR. Chief Financial Officer",
        "Sell",
        "214.3K",
        "$2.9M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 17, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "SMITH CLIFFORD T. Chief Operating Officer",
        "Sell",
        "200.0K",
        "$2.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jun 8, 2022",
       "cells": [
        "TAYLOR DOUGLAS C Director",
        "Sell",
        "50.0K",
        "$1.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Mar 7, 2023",
       "cells": [
        "TAYLOR DOUGLAS C Director",
        "Sell",
        "42.0K",
        "$892.6K"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 23, 2025",
       "cells": [
        "GRAHAM JAMES D. Officer",
        "Sell",
        "120.0K",
        "$822.0K"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Mar 6, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "FEDOR TERRY G Officer",
        "Sell",
        "27.4K",
        "$553.8K"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Mar 6, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "SMITH CLIFFORD T. Officer",
        "Sell",
        "27.4K",
        "$553.8K"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "text": "SEC Form 4",
     "url": "https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&company=Cleveland-Cliffs+Inc.&type=4&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=&action=getcompany"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "What is Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.'s stock forecast for 2030?",
   "answer": "Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) has a Monte Carlo simulation outcome for 2030 with a base price projection of $15.75. The downside projection is $4.37, and the upside projection is $56.74. These figures represent statistical simulation outcomes, not guaranteed price targets."
  },
  {
   "question": "Is Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. stock a buy right now?",
   "answer": "Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) currently holds a 'Hold' consensus rating from Wall Street analysts, with a median price target of $12.00, offering minimal upside from its current price of $11.83. While the stock is trading above key moving averages, insider selling and negative EPS present considerable risks."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the biggest risks facing Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.?",
   "answer": "The primary risks for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) include its ongoing negative earnings, evidenced by a -1.57 EPS, and a moderate sell signal from insider transactions totaling over $43 million in sales. Additionally, its revenue growth is below sector averages, and the stock is trading near its median analyst price target, limiting potential upside."
  },
  {
   "question": "How is Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. performing compared to its sector?",
   "answer": "Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) is in the Basic Materials sector. Its reported revenue growth of 5.9% is below the sector average of 8.00%. The company's negative EPS also contrasts with the sector's average ROE of 12.00%."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the recent earnings performance of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.?",
   "answer": "Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) recently reported an EPS of -0.20 for the quarter ending July 23, 2026, beating estimates by 9.09% and leading to an 8.85% stock price increase. However, earlier quarters in 2026 showed mixed results, including a miss on April 20, 2026."
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