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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) stock analysis
WEAK BUY 21% confidence · analysed Oct 29, 2026
On Oct 29, 2026, our model rated Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) WEAK BUY with 21% confidence at a price of $14.05. That means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
Analysed price$14.05
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 58, showing healthy upward momentum without being stretched.
MACD is above its signal line, a sign that short-term momentum is turning up.
The price is above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, the classic picture of an uptrend.
Volume is only 0.2x its 20-day average; light trading makes the latest move less convincing.
Trend structure and money flow
Market structure: ranging / no clear structure.
The most recent swing high is $15.06 and the swing low is $8.84; traders often treat these as resistance and support.
Price is sitting in a bearish order block, a zone where large sellers stepped in before, so upside may stall here.
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 0.43, which looks cheap relative to its expected growth.
The company reports a profit margin of -2.4% and revenue growth of +18.5%.
In its latest quarter it earned $0.28 per share, which beat the $0.23 analysts expected, with revenue +18.5% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 2.8 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "hold", with an average price target of $14.05.
The next earnings report is expected around Feb 8, 2027; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Trade plan from the model
The model's long / bullish plan uses an entry near $14.09, a target of $15.55 (+10.4%) and a stop-loss at $12.19 (-13.5%).
That is a reward-to-risk ratio of about 0.8 to 1: the potential loss is bigger than the gain, a weak setup.
The plan has a time limit: reassess by Nov 8, 2026 whatever the price does.
Entry$14.09
Target$15.55
Stop-loss$12.19
Reassess byNov 8, 2026
Research notes
CLF’s bull case rests on an improving steel-price and domestic-demand environment, Q3 adjusted EPS of $0.28 versus a $0.45 loss a year earlier, and management’s forecast for more than $4 billion of adjusted EBITDA in 2027 as new contracts take effect. The bear case is high leverage and weak financial-strength metrics, continued exposure to cyclical automotive and steel demand, and downside if tariffs weaken or energy costs rise. A major recent catalyst was the Q3 earnings beat and guidance for roughly $715 million of Q4 adjusted EBITDA, while Canada’s C$8.7 billion heavy-industry support package could benefit CLF’s Canadian operations. Offsetting that momentum, Barclays maintained a Sell rating with an $11 target, below the roughly $12.60 consensus target.
The model's one-paragraph read
Leans BUY — composite score +0.21 (WEAK BUY). Technicals: RSI 58.0, MACD bullish, price above SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 0.43, margin -2.4%, revenue growth 18.5%. Financial results: YoY revenue +18.5%, last EPS surprise +21.7%, next earnings 2027-02-08. Smart Money Concepts: ranging / no clear structure, price retesting a bearish order block. FinGPT news read: neutral. Internet research: CLF’s **bull case** rests on an improving steel-price and domestic-demand environment, Q3 adjusted EPS of $0.28 versus a $0.45 loss a year earlier, and management’s forecast for more than $4 billion of adjusted EBITDA in 2027 as new contracts take effect. The **bear case** is high leverage and weak financial-strength metrics, continued exposure to cyclical automotive and steel demand, and downside if tariffs weaken or energy costs rise. A major recent catalyst was the Q3 earnings beat and guidance for roughly $715 million of Q4 adjusted EBITDA, while Canada’s C$8.7 billion heavy-industry support package could benefit CLF’s Canadian operations. Offsetting that momentum, Barclays maintained a Sell rating with an $11 target, below the roughly $12.60 consensus target. Suggested levels: entry $14.09, target $15.55, stop-loss $12.19, exit by 2026-11-08 (10-calendar-day max hold (time-stop; reassess by this date regardless of P&L)).
Past ratings for CLF
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 21% | $14.05 | — |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
Recent news on CLF
Oct 29, 2026 · CrossCountry Mortgage Reports Early Borrower Savings from VantageScore 4.0, Expands Lending Flexibility
- Oct 29, 2026: Cleveland-Cliffs to Retain Stelco Amid Jobs Dispute With Canadian Government (The Wall Street Journal)
- Oct 29, 2026: CrossCountry Mortgage Reports Early Borrower Savings from VantageScore 4.0, Expands Lending Flexibility (PR Newswire)
Frequently asked questions
Is CLF a buy right now?
As of Oct 29, 2026, our automated model rates Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) WEAK BUY with 21% confidence: the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
What is the price target for CLF?
The model's most recent plan targets $15.55 with a stop-loss at $12.19, from an entry near $14.09.
When does Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Feb 8, 2027.
What does a WEAK BUY rating mean?
A WEAK BUY rating means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
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