Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is projected to rise to $18.63 by 2027, a +60% move from its current price of $11.63. CLF is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
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| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | $11.20 | $11.65 | $12.11 | +0.15% |
| Aug 2 | $11.04 | $11.67 | $12.32 | +0.30% |
| Aug 3 | $10.92 | $11.68 | $12.50 | +0.45% |
| Aug 4 | $10.82 | $11.70 | $12.65 | +0.61% |
| Aug 5 | $10.74 | $11.72 | $12.78 | +0.76% |
| Aug 6 | $10.67 | $11.74 | $12.91 | +0.91% |
| Aug 7 | $10.60 | $11.75 | $13.03 | +1.06% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $10.60 | $11.75 | $13.03 | +1.06% |
| Week 2 | $10.27 | $11.88 | $13.74 | +2.14% |
| Week 3 | $10.04 | $12.00 | $14.35 | +3.22% |
| Week 4 | $9.88 | $12.13 | $14.90 | +4.32% |
| Week 5 | $9.74 | $12.26 | $15.43 | +5.43% |
| Week 6 | $9.63 | $12.39 | $15.94 | +6.55% |
| Week 7 | $9.54 | $12.52 | $16.44 | +7.68% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. operates as a steel producer in the United States and Canada. It offers hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated products, such as aluminized, electrogalvanized, and galvalume products, as well as galvanneal and hot-dipped galvanized products; stainless and electrical products, including GOES, NOES, and auto chrome; plate products; and slab and other steel products.
The company also provides non-steelmaking products comprising stamped components, tool and die, and tubing; and scrap, iron ore, HBI, coal, and coke products. It also provides tubular components, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and electric resistance welded tubing products. In addition, the company is involved in the mining of iron ore; production of pellets and direct reduced iron; and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing.
It serves direct automotive, infrastructure and manufacturing, distributors and converters, and steel producers.
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.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) is a Basic Materials stock trading at $11.93 per share, with a market capitalization of $6.81B, and a global rank of 1066.
The current price lines up with the near-term forecast for 2026, which shows an average price of $11.93 for that year. The forecast envisions a bullish, multi-year uptrend, with the maximum forecast price rising to $325.98 by 2050 and the 30-year path including notable milestones such as a 2030 average of $26.03 and a 2040 average of $57.52.
A major floor 36.4% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 22.8% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 9.0% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 27.2% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key CLF support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of CLF market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $11.83 | Sell | $11.48 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $10.71 | Buy | $11.03 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $10.17 | Buy | $10.72 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $11.35 | Buy | $10.81 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $10.40 | Buy | $10.91 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $11.48 | Buy | $11.03 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 58.77 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 76.94 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 106.84 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | -18.96 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.33 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 18.79 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.85 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 81.04 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | -0.30 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | 1.09 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 71.62 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 2.10 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 20.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 12.28 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 24.82 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 0.40 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish overall. The RSI14 is 60, indicating neutral-to-bullish momentum.
Key moving averages place the stock near the $11.24 level for the 50-day average and at $11.52 for the 200-day average, with a near-term support at $8.98 and resistance at $13.78. The explicit 30-day range spans from $9.23 to $15.42, underscoring a widening but still constructive trading band.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.82 | $11.63 | $19.12 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $14.28 | $18.63 | $26.01 | +60% | Bullish | |
| $16.64 | $22.64 | $33.25 | +95% | Bullish | |
| $18.45 | $26.00 | $39.70 | +124% | Bullish | |
| $19.28 | $28.04 | $44.22 | +141% | Bullish | |
| $19.69 | $29.47 | $47.79 | +153% | Bullish | |
| $20.00 | $30.76 | $51.13 | +164% | Bullish | |
| $24.95 | $39.37 | $66.93 | +239% | Bullish | |
| $30.62 | $49.52 | $85.93 | +326% | Bullish | |
| $32.69 | $54.15 | $95.76 | +366% | Bullish | |
| $37.89 | $70.08 | $134.06 | +503% | Bullish | |
| $85.53 | $190.06 | $406.67 | +15.3x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $7.82 | $11.63 | $13.59 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $10.33 | $12.23 | $14.90 | +5.17% |
| September 2026 | $11.14 | $13.35 | $16.57 | +9.12% |
| October 2026 | $11.36 | $13.75 | $17.32 | +3.03% |
| November 2026 | $11.42 | $13.93 | $17.76 | +1.30% |
| December 2026 | $12.08 | $14.84 | $19.12 | +6.53% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month CLF forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
In 2026, CLF is projected to trade between $7.82 and $19.12, averaging $11.63 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $11.63. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.'s 2027 outlook centres on $18.63, within a $14.28 to $26.01 range. That is up +60% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +60% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2028, CLF could reach as high as $33.25, with a base case around $22.64 and support toward $16.64 — roughly +95% from $11.63. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect CLF to range from $18.45 to $39.70 through 2029. The $26.00 average target implies a +124% move from current prices. That is up +15% on the projected 2028 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The CLF price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $28.04 (low $19.28, high $44.22) — a potential gain of +141% on today's $11.63. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2031, CLF is projected to trade between $19.69 and $47.79, averaging $29.47 — a potential gain of +153% from today's $11.63. That is up +5% on the projected 2030 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.'s 2032 outlook centres on $30.76, within a $20.00 to $51.13 range. That is up +4% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +164% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2033, CLF could reach as high as $66.93, with a base case around $39.37 and support toward $24.95 — roughly +239% from $11.63. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect CLF to range from $30.62 to $85.93 through 2034. The $49.52 average target implies a +326% move from current prices. That is up +26% on the projected 2033 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The CLF price prediction for 2035 points to an average of $54.15 (low $32.69, high $95.76) — a potential gain of +366% on today's $11.63. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2040, CLF is projected to trade between $37.89 and $134.06, averaging $70.08 — a potential gain of +503% from today's $11.63. That is up +29% on the projected 2035 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.'s 2050 outlook centres on $190.06, within a $85.53 to $406.67 range. That is up +171% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +15.3x change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in CLF today (≈ 85.984523 CLF) could be worth
$16,342.39
+$15,342.39 (+1534%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CLF price of $190.06 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in CLFwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in CLF on Jul 30, 2025 (≈ 95.328887 CLF) would be worth
$1,108.67
+$108.67 (+10.9%) today · 1.11× · US Dollar
Based on a CLF entry price of $10.49 vs. today's $11.63.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $10.96 | $1,061.13 | +6.1% |
| 1 month ago | $9.39 | $1,238.55 | +23.9% |
| 3 months ago | $10.51 | $1,106.57 | +10.7% |
| 6 months ago | $13.76 | $845.2 | -15.5% |
| 1 year ago | $10.49 | $1,108.67 | +10.9% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $23.94 | $485.8 | -51.4% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $23.00 around 2029.
Implied market cap at $23.00: $13.12B
The multi-year forecast shows a bullish trajectory, with the 2027 average at $18.24 and the 2028 average at $22.03, rising to $25.13 in 2029 and $26.03 in 2030. The 2030 average is $26.03, delivering an estimated ROI of 118.2% and a bullish sentiment for that year.
Beyond that, the forecast climbs to $57.52 in 2040 (ROI 382.1%) and $152.33 in 2050 (ROI 1176.8%), with the 2050 maximum reaching $325.98. The long-range path remains bullish across years like 2033 ($34.26 avg, ROI 187.2%) and 2034 ($42.88 avg, ROI 259.5%), underscoring a sustained gain trajectory while noting these are estimates, not guarantees. Risks include variability in inputs and market conditions that could alter outcomes.
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The 2030 forecast shows an average price of $26.03, with a minimum of $17.89 and a maximum of $41.07, and an expected ROI of 118.2%. The sentiment is bullish.
The forecast indicates bullish sentiment from 2027 onward, with positive ROI in 2027 (52.9%), 2028 (84.7%), 2029 (110.6%), 2030 (118.2%), and beyond, while 2026 is neutral with 0% ROI.
Yes. The forecast maximum reaches $110.05 in 2040 and $325.98 in 2050, with 2050 also showing the potential for substantial upside beyond $100.
The 2026 forecast shows an average price of $11.93, a minimum of $7.82, and a maximum of $19.55, with neutral sentiment and 0% ROI.
The 2050 forecast shows an average price of $152.33, a minimum of $68.55, a maximum of $325.98, and an ROI of 1176.8% with bullish sentiment.
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