Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Stock Forecast & Price Prediction 2025, 2030, 2040, and 2050
Get detailed Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) stock forecast for 2025, monthly, along with long-term CLF price prediction from 2025 to 2050. Look at historical stock performance, analyst recommendations (Buy, Sell, or Hold), and the latest Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. headlines.
1 Month Prediction
$33.82 [195.77%]
3 Month Prediction
$27.23 [138.14%]
6 Month Prediction
$23.70 [107.26%]
1 Year Prediction
$28.87 [152.47%]
3 Year Prediction
$21.47 [87.76%]
5 Year Prediction
$16.67 [45.74%]
About Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America and a major supplier to the automotive industry. As a vertically integrated organization, Cleveland-Cliffs mines raw materials, processes ferrous scrap, produces direct reduced iron, and engages in primary steelmaking. They also perform downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing operations.
The company focuses on value-added sheet products. Following the ArcelorMittal USA and AK Steel acquisitions in 2020, the company transformed. They prioritize value over volume. Cleveland-Cliffs is self-sufficient, from raw materials to finished steel products.
Cleveland-Cliffs is based in Cleveland, Ohio and employs approximately 30,000 people in the U.S. and Canada.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Historical Performance
IPO Date
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:CLF) went public on 27 July, 1960.
Change
Since inception, CLF has increased by 986.97%. In the last 5 years, CLF has risen from $3.89 to $11.44, a massive 194.15% increase since 2020.
Historical Highs and Lows
In the past 5 years, the stock reached a high of $32.21 and a low of $3.89.
52 Week Range
$8.99
$22.97
The current price $11.44 is not near the 52-week extremes, which means that the stock is neither overbought nor underbought.
CLF Stock Price History
Based on CLF stock's historical price data, this table shows how the stock has performed in the last 6 years. Since 2019, the CLF stock has risen from $3.89 - $14.56 to $10.04 - $10.24, which is up 18.78%. Currently, the stock follows upward trend.
Here, we have calculated stock range of CLF, indicating the highs and lows for each year, the average price based on the daily closing prices each year, and the change% from the average price.
| Year | Stock Price | Avg Price | Change% | Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3.89 - $14.56 | $6.96 | -18.47 | 1 Year Change |
| 2021 | $13.34 - $25.0 | $20.24 | 137.09 | 2 Year Change |
| 2022 | $12.99 - $32.21 | $19.06 | 123.27 | 3 Year Change |
| 2023 | $13.88 - $21.35 | $17.5 | 104.99 | 4 Year Change |
| 2024 | $9.4 - $22.74 | $15.76 | 84.61 | 5 Year Change |
| 2025 | $10.04 - $10.24 | $10.14 | 18.78 | 6 Year Change |
CLF Price Performance
6-Month Performance
CLF stock dropped by 10.45% in the last six months.
1-Year Performance
The stock has trended downwards by 49.71% in the past year.
3-Year Performance
In the last 3 years, the stock has plummeted by 64.50%.
5-Year Performance
In the last 5 years, the stock has gone up by 194.15%.
According to Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.'s historical data, below graph gives us the exact picture of how the CLF stock has performed year-over-year. Here, Each bar on the graph represents a particular year that illustrates how the stock's price changed from one year to the next.
YoY Performance
In the last five years, the stock has shown positive growth in 3 years and a decline in 2 years.
2020
77.38% ↑
2021
49.52% ↑
2022
26.00% ↓
2023
26.75% ↑
2024
53.97% ↓
NOTE: Green bars indicate that the stock has risen compared to the previous year, while red bars show that the stock has fallen.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Financials & Stock Analysis
Total Revenue
Quarterly Revenue: $4.57 B (Q3)
Revenue for Q3 ending 30th September, 2024 decreased 10.27% compared to Q2 ending 30th June, 2024.
Annual Revenue: $19.97 B (1Y)
Revenue for trailing 12 months decreased 9.20% year over year from 31st December, 2023.
If compared to the last 5 years, the revenue has gone up from $5.35 billion to $19.97 billion, a 273.03% change.
Market Capitalization
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has a market capitalization of $5.65B, which places CLF in the mid-cap category.
Fundamental Analysis
EPS: $-0.52 (Q3), $0.78 (1Y)
EPS decreased 12,398.96% since last quarter, and decreased 69.65% since last year.
Net Income: $-242.00 M (Q3), $399.00 M (1Y)
Net Income decreased 12,200.00% since last quarter, and decreased 70.11% since last year.
Free Cash Flow: $-235.00 M (Q3), $1.62 B (1Y)
Free Cash Flow decreased 164.92% since last quarter, and increased 9.53% since last year.
Net Profit Margin: -5.30% (Q3), 2.00% (1Y)
Net Profit Margin decreased 13,585.05% since last quarter, and decreased 67.08% since last year.
Below, we have listed 12 key indicators for Fundamental analysis for CLF stock. These indicators help you understand Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.'s financial health, earnings and growth potential, and make a decision if the stock is a good long-term investment or not.
|
|
Technical Analysis
Here, we have listed 5 key indicators for Technical Analysis for CLF stock. These indicators help investors study past price movements and trading volumes to forecast future price changes, and find the right time when to buy, sell or hold the stock.
| Technical Indicators | Value |
|---|---|
| SMA20 | $10.27 |
| SMA50 | $10.49 |
| SMA200 | $13.33 |
| RSI | 63.18 |
| Beta | 1.97 |
SMA20 < Current Price
This signals CLF stock is in short-term bullish momentum.
SMA50 < Current Price
This signals CLF stock is in mid-term bullish momentum.
SMA200 > Current Price
This signals CLF stock is in long-term bearish momentum.
Sentiment Based on Technical Analysis
Based on 8 technical analysis indicators, the overall sentiment for CLF stock is Neutral. Out of all indicators, 4 indicates bullish signals, 4 signals bearish trends and 1 gives neutral trends. The CLF stock forecast was last updated on 10 February, 2025.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast
According to short-term forecast, the stock is expected to rise to $27.50 by the end of 2025, and can reach around $33.00 to $26.70 in 2026. And, the long-term forecast suggests that the stock may further jump to $22.61 - $16.20 in 2028, and $13.69 - $13.29 by 2031. So, the CLF stock shows a strong upward trend in the next several years.
Short-term CLF Stock Price Prediction & Forecast
| Date | Forecasted Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03 | $33.82 | 195.75% |
| 2025-04 | $27.32 | 138.91% |
| 2025-05 | $27.23 | 138.12% |
| 2025-06 | $25.30 | 121.24% |
| 2025-07 | $25.58 | 123.69% |
| 2025-08 | $23.70 | 107.25% |
| 2025-09 | $23.07 | 101.74% |
| 2025-10 | $23.90 | 109.0% |
| 2025-11 | $24.14 | 111.1% |
| 2025-12 | $27.50 | 140.48% |
In 2025, the CLF stock price is expected to fluctuate between $23.07 and $33.82. According to the monthly forecast, the stock could rise to $27.50 by December 2024. If compared to the CLF's current price, the stock could gain 140.48% by the end of this year.
Long-term CLF Stock Price Prediction & Forecast
| Year | Year Start | Year Mid | Year End | Change% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33.00 | $23.35 | $26.70 | 133.49% |
| 2027 | $26.01 | $30.37 | $20.39 | 78.31% |
| 2028 | $22.61 | $19.95 | $16.20 | 41.67% |
| 2029 | $20.09 | $19.68 | $13.16 | 15.08% |
| 2030 | $20.39 | $16.24 | $11.66 | 1.96% |
| 2031 | $13.69 | $10.50 | $13.29 | 16.22% |
| 2032 | $11.06 | $8.83 | $6.33 | -44.65% |
| 2033 | $6.49 | $4.11 | $4.20 | -63.27% |
| 2034 | $4.12 | $2.88 | $1.91 | -83.3% |
| 2035 | $2.71 | $0.83 | $0.96 | -91.61% |
| 2036 | $0.79 | $1.04 | $1.15 | -89.94% |
| 2037 | $1.21 | $0.93 | $1.14 | -90.03% |
| 2038 | $1.10 | $0.88 | $0.88 | -92.3% |
| 2039 | $1.09 | $0.98 | $0.82 | -92.83% |
| 2040 | $0.89 | $1.16 | $0.92 | -91.95% |
| 2041 | $1.07 | $1.23 | $1.19 | -89.59% |
| 2042 | $0.91 | $1.05 | $0.93 | -91.87% |
| 2043 | $1.00 | $1.14 | $0.97 | -91.52% |
| 2044 | $1.03 | $1.26 | $1.11 | -90.29% |
| 2045 | $0.79 | $0.97 | $0.83 | -92.74% |
| 2046 | $0.87 | $1.15 | $0.88 | -92.3% |
| 2047 | $0.98 | $1.00 | $1.09 | -90.47% |
| 2048 | $1.08 | $0.92 | $0.92 | -91.95% |
| 2049 | $1.21 | $1.10 | $1.05 | -90.82% |
| 2050 | $0.96 | $1.05 | $0.81 | -92.92% |
| 2051 | $1.09 | $1.14 | $1.13 | -90.12% |
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2025
At the start of 2025, the CLF stock was at $10.24. Today, it is trading at $11.44, which is 11.67% increase from price at the beginning of the year. By the end of this year, you can expect the stock to reach to $27.50 by December 2025 with a 140.48% change.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2026 - 2030
In the next five years, there will be a significant depreciation in the CLF stock. During this period, the CLF's price is forecasted to shift from $33.00 to $11.66, which is -64.67% loss.
In 2026, the stock would possibly open at $33.00, descends to $23.35 by mid-year, and wraps up at $26.70, reflecting a 133.51% increase from today's price. Further moving to 2030, the stock can kick off the year at $20.39, drop to $16.24 by mid-year, and finish at $11.66, which is 2.01% change from current price.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2031 - 2040
During this period, the stock would move from $13.69 to $0.92, which is down 16.25%
In 2031, we can expect CLF to fluctuate between $13.29 and $13.69, a shift indicating a 16.25% gain by year-end compared to current price. And Until 2040, CLF can likely vary from $0.89 to $0.92. By the end of 2040, the stock could record a -91.94% fall from today's stock price.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Stock Price Prediction & Forecast 2041 - 2050
According to long-term forecast, the CLF stock can see an a downturn from $1.07 to $0.81 in this period. In 2041, the stock can experience a high of $1.23 by mid-year, closing the year at $1.19. This results in a -89.22% decrease from today.
Moving towards the end of 2050, CLF is projected to open the year at $0.96. The stock may peak to $1.05 during mid-year and finish the year at $0.81. Compared to the stock's current price, this translates to an overall loss of -92.94% by 2050.
Become a member
Get the latest news right in your inbox. We never spam!
CLF : Buy, Sell Or Hold?
Analyst Ratings
Based on 8 analysts, 1 rated as a strong buy, 2 recommended a buy, 4 suggested a hold, 0 advised a sell, and 1 indicated a strong sell.Three months ago, out of 10 analysts, 0 analysts gave a strong buy rating, 3 a buy rating, 5 a hold rating, 1 advised selling, and 1 suggested a strong sell.So, according to analyst ratings, the recommendation for CLF stock is Hold.
Expert Analysis
According to CLF short-term and long-term forecast, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. shares are projected to go down by 92.92%, and reach a value of $0.81 per share by 2050.
As per technical analysis, indicators show a Neutral sentiment, while Fear & Greed Index stands at 42.857142857142854, which signals Fear. Also, CLF has recorded 9/30 green days, which reflects a 45.0% positivity rate with a price volatility of 0.04%.
Plus, Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 0 suggests that CLF stock is undervalued. So, Based on CLF prediction and analysis, it may be the best time to hold CLF stock right now.
Disclaimer: Stock predictions, forecasts and price targets provided for "CLF” are solely for informational and educational purposes and should not be treated as investment or financial advice. Always conduct your own research or consider consulting with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.