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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

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$12.12Today:- (-)1Y −8.78%

As of Oct 16, 2026 close

Market cap
$6.94B
P/E (TTM)
-
Forward P/E
-
Dividend yield
-
52-week range
$7.73$16.70
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
15.79M

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 12 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 12 unique analysts
(15 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence3.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$12.22
+0.83% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest CLF Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Bill Peterson
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$13.00 → $12.00
Gordon Johnson
GLJ Research
BuyUpgrades
$12.00 → $14.00
Nick Cash
Goldman Sachs
HoldMaintains
$12.00
Timna Tanners
Wells Fargo
BuyUpgrades
$12.00 → $14.00
Carlos De Alba
Morgan Stanley
HoldMaintains
$12.50
Gordon Johnson
GLJ Research
BuyMaintains
$15.60 → $17.48
Bill Peterson
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$11.00 → $13.00
Lawson Winder
BofA Securities
HoldReiterates
$12.00 → $13.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Richard Garchitorena
Barclays
SellMaintains
$10.00
Unknown Analyst
Wolfe Research
HoldMaintains
$12.00 → $11.00
Unknown Analyst
Seaport Global
HoldMaintains
-
Tracey RyniecTracey Ryniec Sheraz Mian
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Tristan Gresser
Exane BNP Paribas
HoldDowngrades
$11.50
Carlos De Alba
Morgan Stanley
HoldMaintains
$12.50

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 9, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for CLF?

The analyst consensus rating for CLF is Hold, based on the latest ratings from 12 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for CLF?

The average 12-month price target for CLF is $12.22, representing an upside of 0.8% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $12.12.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.