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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc is a flat-rolled steel producer and manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America. It is organized into four operating segments based on differentiated products, Steelmaking, Tubular, Tooling and Stamping and European Operations, but operates through one reportable segment -Steelmaking. It is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling and tubing. It serves a diverse range of other markets due to its comprehensive offering of flat-rolled steel products. Geographically, it operates in the United States, Canada and other countries. The majority of revenue is from the United States. It is a supplier of steel to the automotive industry in North America.

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A key U.S. government panel has reached an impasse over Nippon Steel&#8216;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NPSCY#OTC">NPSCY</a>) $14.9 billion bid for United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>), shifting the final decision to President Joe Biden amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42502247/trumps-ex-secretary-of-state-mike-pompeo-backs-nippon-steels-149b-acquisition-of-us-steel-citing-national-security-concerns">mounting national security concerns</a>.
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States delivered its split decision on Monday, citing potential risks to domestic steel production, The Washington Post <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/12/23/nippon-steel-us-steel-biden/">reported</a>, citing sources.
A White House spokesperson, as cited in the report, confirmed the referral and stated, "The President will review the evaluation."
While Nippon Steel offered to appoint U.S. citizens to top management positions as a remedy, the panel remained divided on the effectiveness of these measures.
The development adds complexity to a deal that has faced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40825269/biden-and-harris-push-to-block-14-1b-us-steel-acquisition-by-nippon-steel-faces-committee-delay-">opposition from Biden since March</a>. The President, who must decide within 15 days, has previously emphasized the importance of keeping U.S. Steel under American ownership.
The United Steelworkers union, led by President David McCall, has strongly opposed the acquisition. Meanwhile, Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel have warned of immediate legal challenges if the deal is blocked, claiming in a Dec. 17 letter that the review process has been influenced by political considerations.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>), which lost the bidding war for U.S. Steel, has also emerged as a key opponent of the Japanese acquisition.
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<li>On Dec. 19, Citigroup analyst Alexander Hacking maintained Cleveland-Cliffs with a Neutral and lowered the price target from $12.5 to $11. The company's stock fell around 25% over the past month and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CLF"> has a 52-week low</a> of $9.13.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28</li>
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Citigroup analyst Alexander Hacking maintains Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $12.5 to $11.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with CLF, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for Cleveland-Cliffs.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 27% bullish and 45%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $1,685,535, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $80,760.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $10.0 to $20.0 for Cleveland-Cliffs during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Cleveland-Cliffs's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Cleveland-Cliffs's whale activity within a strike price range from $10.0 to $20.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Cleveland-Cliffs Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734365735_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CLF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$10.05</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$301.5K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.05</td>
<td>$9.95</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$300.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.95</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.95</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$298.5K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$297.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>900</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$295.5K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Cleveland-Cliffs</h3>
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc is a flat-rolled steel producer and manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America. It is organized into four operating segments based on differentiated products, Steelmaking, Tubular, Tooling and Stamping and European Operations, but operates through one reportable segment -Steelmaking. It is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling and tubing. It serves a diverse range of other markets due to its comprehensive offering of flat-rolled steel products. Geographically, it operates in the United States, Canada and other countries. The majority of revenue is from the United States. It is a supplier of steel to the automotive industry in North America.
<h3>Where Is Cleveland-Cliffs Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 5,212,598, the CLF's price is down by -0.88%, now at $10.12. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 42 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Cleveland-Cliffs</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $16.0.
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4 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $14.25, a high estimate of $16.00, and a low estimate of $12.50. Experiencing a 10.94% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $16.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733144464_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of Cleveland-Cliffs among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Mike Harris</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carlos De Alba</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$13.50</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carlos De Alba</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Hacking</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Cleveland-Cliffs. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Cleveland-Cliffs compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Cleveland-Cliffs's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Cleveland-Cliffs's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CLF/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Cleveland-Cliffs analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Cleveland-Cliffs: A Closer Look</h2>
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc is a flat-rolled steel producer and manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America. It is organized into four operating segments based on differentiated products, Steelmaking, Tubular, Tooling and Stamping and European Operations, but operates through one reportable segment -Steelmaking. It is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling and tubing. It serves a diverse range of other markets due to its comprehensive offering of flat-rolled steel products. Geographically, it operates in the United States, Canada and other countries. The majority of revenue is from the United States. It is a supplier of steel to the automotive industry in North America.
<h3>Cleveland-Cliffs: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Cleveland-Cliffs's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -18.48%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Cleveland-Cliffs's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -5.3%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -3.47%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -1.44%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Cleveland-Cliffs's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.55. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Cleveland-Cliffs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.75% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 41.49 million shares sold short, which is 10.77% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.47 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Cleveland-Cliffs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731527155_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Cleveland-Cliffs has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Cleveland-Cliffs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Cleveland-Cliffs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.29%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) shares are trading lower on Tuesday following weak third-quarter <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41730393/cleveland-cliffs-q3-earnings-revenue-eps-miss-on-weaker-demand-and-pricing-shares-slide" rel="noreferrer noopener">results reported on Tuesday</a>.
The company reported third-quarter revenue of&nbsp;$4.57 billion, versus&nbsp;estimates&nbsp;of $4.77 billion, and adjusted loss per share of $0.33, versus estimates for a loss of $0.27.
Cleveland-Cliffs lowered its capital expenditures outlook for full year 2024 from a range of $650 million to $700 million to a new range of<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> $600 million to $650 million</a>.
In the earnings press release, the company said Stelco&#8217;s assets are well-capitalized, and it expects to benefit from the company&#8217;s cost advantages and strong business model on day one. Cleveland-Cliffs noted Stelco&#8217;s business has &#8220;virtually no exposure&#8221; to the automotive sector.&nbsp;
B Riley Securities analyst Lucas N. Pipes says that based on management&#8217;s earlier comments, they previously projected $985 million for 2025 and anticipate insights on the significant reductions.
The analyst adds that Cliffs&#8217; acquisition of Stelco was finalized on November 1, and they are eager to hear management&#8217;s thoughts on the integration process, potential synergies, debt reduction, and product mix.
Also, the analyst anticipates updated insights from management regarding the timeline for the integration process of the Stelco acquisition and the complete realization of the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39770873/cleveland-cliffs-doubles-down-on-steel-with-2-5b-acquisition-expects-120m-in-annual-savings" rel="noreferrer noopener">$120 million in cost synergies</a>.
The analyst maintains the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CLF/analyst-ratings">Buy rating and $21 price forecast.</a>
KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst Philip Gibbs writes that Cleveland-Cliffs reported EBITDA of $124 million for the quarter, compared to their estimate of $134 million. The slight shortfall in steel volumes appears to be linked to adjustments in automotive production and inventory.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P Metals &amp; Mining ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XME#NYSE">XME</a>) and&nbsp;VanEck Steel ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLX#NYSE">SLX</a>).
Price Action: CLF shares are down 10.3% at $11.76 at the last check Tuesday.
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Cleveland-Cliffs shares are trading lower following worse-than-expected Q3 financial results.

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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) reported financial results for the third quarter after the bell on Monday. Here&#8217;s a rundown <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41727174/cleveland-cliffs-reports-third-quarter-2024-results">of the report</a>.
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<li>Q3 EPS: Loss of 33 cents, versus estimates for a loss of 27 cents</li>
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Steel shipments totaled 3.8 million net tons&nbsp;in the third quarter, consisting of&nbsp;36%&nbsp;hot-rolled,&nbsp;28%&nbsp;coated,&nbsp;17%&nbsp;cold-rolled,&nbsp;4%&nbsp;plate,&nbsp;4%&nbsp;stainless and electrical and&nbsp;11%&nbsp;other, including slabs and rail. 
Cleveland-Cliffs said it ended the quarter with $3.8 billion in total liquidity. 
&#8220;In&nbsp;Q3, weaker demand and pricing drove tighter margins, and ultimately led us to temporarily idle our Cleveland #6 blast furnace,&#8221; said&nbsp;Lourenco Goncalves, chairman, president and CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs.
&#8220;We achieved our lowest unit cost since 2021, exceeding our already aggressive cost reduction targets, but that was not enough to offset the negative impact of two of our top four automotive clients who continue to underperform their own expectations. Due to our high exposure to the automotive sector, Cliffs was more affected than our competitors.&#8221;
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Cleveland-Cliffs highlighted its recent acquisition of Stelco. The company said Stelco&#8217;s assets are well-capitalized and it expects to benefit from the company&#8217;s cost advantages and strong business model on day one. Cleveland-Cliffs noted Stelco&#8217;s business has &#8220;virtually no exposure&#8221; to the automotive sector. 
Outlook: Cleveland-Cliffs lowered its capital expenditures outlook for full year 2024 from a range of $650 million to $700 million to a new range of $600 million to $650 million.
&#8220;We expect steel demand to rebound in early 2025, supported by a number of economic and political factors. With Stelco&#8217;s assets and our cost reductions, we&#8217;re well-positioned to capitalize on this upswing and will be able to reduce acquisition debt quickly with healthy free cash flow,&#8221; Goncalves added.
Management will hold a conference call to further discuss the company&#8217;s third-quarter results Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. ET.
CLF Price Action: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CLF" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland-Cliffs shares</a> were down 4.04% after hours at $12.58 at the time of publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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