Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Reports Strong Q2 2025 with $271M EBITDA Improvement

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  • Significant Q2 2025 improvement for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. with a $271 million rise in adjusted EBITDA.
  • Analysts predict an average downside of 17.98% from CLF's current stock price.
  • GuruFocus estimates a potential 37.63% upside based on GF Value metrics.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF, Financial) has reported a noteworthy leap in its financial performance for Q2 2025. The company achieved a remarkable increase in adjusted EBITDA by $271 million compared to the previous quarter. This notable growth is primarily attributed to a surge in shipment volumes coupled with enhanced operational efficiency, which in turn facilitated a reduction in production costs. Cleveland-Cliffs continues to focus on footprint optimization and stringent cost-cutting measures to bolster profitability.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast

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According to the one-year price targets provided by 10 analysts, the consensus average target price for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF, Financial) stands at $8.78. This includes a high estimate of $14.00 and a low estimate of $3.91. The projections indicate an anticipated downside of 17.98% from the current stock price of $10.71. For a comprehensive view of the estimates, visit the Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF) Forecast page.

Market sentiment, based on the consensus recommendation from 14 brokerage firms, places Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF, Financial) at an average brokerage recommendation of 2.9. This rating suggests a "Hold" status, with the scale ranging from 1 to 5—where 1 represents a Strong Buy and 5 indicates a Sell.

In terms of valuation, GuruFocus estimates the GF Value for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF, Financial) to be $14.74 in one year. This suggests a potential upside of 37.63% from the current market price of $10.71. The GF Value is GuruFocus' calculated estimate of a stock's fair market value, derived from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and projected future business performance. For detailed insights, explore the Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF) Summary page.

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