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Cleveland-Cliffs - CLF Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $12.78
  • Forecasted Upside: 0.15%
  • Number of Analysts: 10
  • Breakdown:
  • 2 Sell Ratings
  • 5 Hold Ratings
  • 3 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$12.76 As of 12/4/2025 04:59 PM ET
▼ -0.274 (-2.10%)

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Analyst Price Target for CLF

Analyst Price Target is $12.78
▲ +0.15% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 10 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Cleveland-Cliffs in the last 3 months. The average price target is $12.78, with a high forecast of $17.00 and a low forecast of $5.75. The average price target represents a 0.15% upside from the last price of $12.76.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 10 contributing investment analysts is to hold stock in Cleveland-Cliffs. This rating has held steady since August 2025, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/12/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/10/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/9/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/9/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/7/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/5/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/4/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
11/14/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$11.00 ➝ $12.00
11/11/2025CitigroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$12.00 ➝ $11.00
11/10/2025KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$15.00 ➝ $13.00
10/31/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$14.50 ➝ $16.00
10/30/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingSell (D-) ➝ Sell (D-)
10/27/2025UBS GroupSet Target$15.00
10/27/2025KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$14.00 ➝ $15.00
10/21/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$11.00
10/21/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$11.00
10/21/2025Glj ResearchReiterated RatingSell ➝ Sell$5.75
10/21/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$12.50 ➝ $14.50
10/13/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$10.00 ➝ $13.00
10/9/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$12.85 ➝ $14.50
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingSell (D) ➝ Sell (D)
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingSell (D) ➝ Sell (D)
9/15/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$9.50 ➝ $12.50
9/15/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$10.00 ➝ $11.00
8/14/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeHold
8/13/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$10.00
7/24/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$7.50 ➝ $10.00
7/22/2025Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$8.00 ➝ $10.50
7/22/2025KeyCorpUpgradeSector Weight ➝ Overweight$14.00
7/21/2025CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$7.50 ➝ $11.00
7/14/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingNeutral$7.50
6/20/2025Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$7.50 ➝ $8.00
5/28/2025Glj ResearchDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Strong Sell$3.91
5/12/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$13.00 ➝ $11.25
4/23/2025B. RileyReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$20.00 ➝ $17.00
3/4/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$17.00 ➝ $15.00
2/27/2025Glj ResearchLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$14.54 ➝ $12.90
2/4/2025B. RileyReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
2/3/2025Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$13.00 ➝ $11.00
1/7/2025Glj ResearchUpgradeSell ➝ Buy$14.27
12/19/2024CitigroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$12.50 ➝ $11.00
12/2/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$16.00
9/18/2024Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$15.00 ➝ $13.50
9/17/2024Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$15.00 ➝ $15.00
9/10/2024CitigroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$18.00 ➝ $12.50
8/27/2024Seaport Res PtnUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
8/15/2024Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$17.50 ➝ $15.00
6/26/2024Bank of AmericaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$20.00 ➝ $18.00
6/25/2024B. RileyReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$23.00 ➝ $23.00
6/11/2024Seaport Res PtnUpgradeHold
6/11/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$23.00 ➝ $17.00
5/20/2024Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$22.00
4/30/2024Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$20.00 ➝ $19.00
4/30/2024B. RileyLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$25.00 ➝ $24.00
4/24/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$24.00 ➝ $23.00
4/9/2024Wolfe ResearchReiterated RatingPeer Perform ➝ Underperform$18.00
3/26/2024Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$20.00
3/13/2024CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$22.00
2/28/2024BNP ParibasDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$16.50
2/15/2024Morgan StanleyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$21.50 ➝ $20.00
2/8/2024ArgusDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
10/31/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$19.00 ➝ $21.50
9/27/2023B. RileyLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$26.00 ➝ $25.00
9/25/2023CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$22.00
8/1/2023B. RileyLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$27.00 ➝ $26.00
5/23/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Initiated CoverageNeutral$18.00
3/20/2023Wolfe ResearchUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform
2/15/2023B. RileyLower TargetBuy$27.00 ➝ $26.00
2/13/2023CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$16.00 ➝ $22.00
1/25/2023BNP ParibasUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$21.00
1/18/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy$18.00 ➝ $23.00
1/11/2023Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$13.60 ➝ $26.00
1/4/2023Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Neutral$19.00
12/23/2022B. RileyBoost TargetBuy$26.00 ➝ $27.00
12/16/2022UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$17.00
11/2/2022Wolfe ResearchDowngradePeer Perform ➝ Underperform$12.00
10/26/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$14.50 ➝ $13.60
10/26/2022B. RileyLower Target$32.00 ➝ $26.00
10/18/2022BNP ParibasDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$14.30
10/18/2022Exane BNP ParibasDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$14.30
10/6/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetBuy$23.00 ➝ $19.00
9/28/2022ArgusLower TargetBuy$33.00 ➝ $23.00
9/27/2022B. RileyLower TargetBuy$37.00 ➝ $32.00
9/21/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$30.00 ➝ $25.00
9/13/2022CitigroupBoost Target$20.00
7/25/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$16.00 ➝ $14.50
7/21/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$37.00 ➝ $30.00
7/12/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupLower Target$26.00 ➝ $24.00
7/6/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$24.00 ➝ $16.00
7/6/2022B. RileyLower TargetBuy$47.00 ➝ $39.00
6/14/2022Clarkson CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
6/14/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower Target$43.00 ➝ $37.00
5/31/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetBuy$36.00 ➝ $27.00
4/25/2022B. RileyBoost TargetBuy$46.00 ➝ $47.00
4/19/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost Target$34.00 ➝ $37.00
3/28/2022B. RileyBoost TargetBuy$37.00 ➝ $46.00
3/24/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$37.00 ➝ $44.00
3/22/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy$27.00 ➝ $31.00
1/11/2022Wolfe ResearchDowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform$23.00
11/29/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$22.50 ➝ $23.50
11/16/2021Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoverageOutperform$30.00
10/25/2021B. RileyBoost TargetBuy$36.00 ➝ $37.00
10/6/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$26.00 ➝ $24.00
8/11/2021Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$26.00
7/8/2021ArgusInitiated CoverageBuy$26.00
6/16/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Initiated CoverageOverweight$39.00
6/10/2021UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$22.09 ➝ $28.35
5/17/2021Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageBuy$25.00
5/4/2021Credit Suisse GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$21.00 ➝ $24.00
4/26/2021B. RileyBoost TargetReduce ➝ Buy$22.00 ➝ $24.00
4/26/2021BNP ParibasReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Neutral$19.20
4/19/2021Exane BNP ParibasDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
4/19/2021BNP ParibasDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$19.20
4/13/2021B. RileyBoost TargetBuy$21.00 ➝ $22.00
4/9/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$20.00
3/31/2021B. RileyBoost TargetBuy$20.00 ➝ $21.00
3/8/2021KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$22.00 ➝ $20.00
1/19/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$17.00 ➝ $20.00
1/19/2021BNP ParibasUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$22.30
1/18/2021Exane BNP ParibasUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform
1/12/2021B. RileyBoost TargetBuy$16.00 ➝ $20.00
12/22/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$14.00 ➝ $17.00
12/10/2020B. RileyBoost TargetBuy$13.00 ➝ $16.00
(Data available from 12/4/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.93 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 0 very positive mentions
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Mentions as of
5/8/2025
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/7/2025
  • 19 very positive mentions
  • 37 positive mentions
  • 8 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/7/2025
  • 50 very positive mentions
  • 36 positive mentions
  • 4 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/6/2025
  • 35 very positive mentions
  • 14 positive mentions
  • 6 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/5/2025
  • 28 very positive mentions
  • 15 positive mentions
  • 4 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/5/2025
  • 38 very positive mentions
  • 57 positive mentions
  • 7 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/4/2025
  • 24 very positive mentions
  • 19 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/4/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 24 very positive mentions
  • 19 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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Cleveland-Cliffs logo
Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The company is vertically integrated from mining through iron making, steelmaking, rolling, finishing and downstream with hot and cold stamping of steel parts and components. The company was formerly known as Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. and changed its name to Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in August 2017. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Today's Range

Now: $12.76
Low: $12.51
High: $12.92

50 Day Range

MA: $12.44
Low: $10.06
High: $16.20

52 Week Range

Now: $12.76
Low: $5.63
High: $16.70

Volume

14,299,349 shs

Average Volume

18,021,828 shs

Market Capitalization

$6.31 billion

P/E Ratio

N/A

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

1.97

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Cleveland-Cliffs?

The following Wall Street analysts have issued stock ratings on Cleveland-Cliffs in the last year: B. Riley, Bank of America Corporation, Citigroup Inc., Glj Research, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Morgan Stanley, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., UBS Group AG, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Cleveland-Cliffs?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Cleveland-Cliffs in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $12.78, suggesting a possible upside of 0.1%. B. Riley has the highest price target set, predicting CLF will reach $17.00 in the next twelve months. Glj Research has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $5.75 for Cleveland-Cliffs in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Cleveland-Cliffs?

Cleveland-Cliffs currently has 2 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in CLF, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Cleveland-Cliffs?

Other companies that are similar to Cleveland-Cliffs include Steel Dynamics, Commercial Metals, Nucor, Carpenter Technology and Reliance. Learn More about companies similar to Cleveland-Cliffs.

How do I contact Cleveland-Cliffs' investor relations team?

Cleveland-Cliffs' physical mailing address is 200 PUBLIC SQUARE SUITE 3300, CLEVELAND OH, 44114. The mining company's listed phone number is 216-694-5700 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Cleveland-Cliffs is www.clevelandcliffs.com. Learn More about contacing Cleveland-Cliffs investor relations.