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24 Jul 2026, 16:51 UTC · 2h ago
CLF Q2 Earnings and Sales Beat Estimates on Higher Steel Pricing
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Zacks Investment Research
24 Jul 2026, 16:51 UTC · 2h ago
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Cleveland-Cliffs forecasts Q3 2026 adjusted EBITDA of approximately $575 million, more than double the Q2 result, with Q4 expected to exceed Q3. — Aggressive forward guidance suggesting a rapid recovery in profitability is a primary driver for stock price appreciation.
+0.80Cleveland-Cliffs reported a Q2 2026 adjusted loss of 20 cents per share, which was narrower than the consensus estimate of 21 cents. — Beating earnings expectations (even in a loss state) provides a positive signal to the market regarding operational stabilization.
+0.30Average net selling price per net ton of steel products rose 10.7% year-over-year to $1,124, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1,109. — Stronger-than-expected pricing power supports margin expansion and top-line growth.
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External sales volumes for steel products fell 6.2% year-over-year to 4.025 million net tons, missing the consensus estimate of 4.11 million net tons. — Declining volumes and a miss against expectations indicate weakness in underlying demand for steel.
-0.20The company's long-term debt increased to $7.7 billion as of June 30, 2026, from $7.3 billion at the end of 2025. — Rising debt levels increase the company's financial risk profile and interest burden.
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Reported a narrower loss than expected, beat revenue estimates, and provided strong positive guidance for upcoming quarters.
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