Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is projected to rise to $12.11 by 2027, a +29% move from its current price of $9.40. CLF is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/11/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12 | $9.11 | $9.41 | $9.72 | +0.12% |
| Jul 13 | $9.00 | $9.42 | $9.86 | +0.24% |
| Jul 14 | $8.92 | $9.43 | $9.98 | +0.36% |
| Jul 15 | $8.85 | $9.45 | $10.08 | +0.48% |
| Jul 16 | $8.80 | $9.46 | $10.17 | +0.60% |
| Jul 17 | $8.75 | $9.47 | $10.25 | +0.72% |
| Jul 18 | $8.70 | $9.48 | $10.33 | +0.84% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $8.70 | $9.48 | $10.33 | +0.84% |
| Week 2 | $8.47 | $9.56 | $10.79 | +1.69% |
| Week 3 | $8.31 | $9.64 | $11.18 | +2.54% |
| Week 4 | $8.19 | $9.72 | $11.53 | +3.40% |
| Week 5 | $8.09 | $9.80 | $11.87 | +4.27% |
| Week 6 | $8.01 | $9.88 | $12.19 | +5.14% |
| Week 7 | $7.95 | $9.97 | $12.50 | +6.03% |
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.
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. 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 and a steel producer. Its current price is $9.95. It has a market cap of $5.68B and is ranked 1281. The long-term price outlook is bullish, with rising averages projected through the forecast horizon and substantial upside by 2050.
A major floor 38.2% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (0.2% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 56.9% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 76.0% 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 | $9.52 | Sell | $9.51 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $9.56 | Sell | $9.84 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $10.97 | Sell | $10.52 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $11.43 | Sell | $10.99 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $10.43 | Sell | $11.05 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $11.64 | Sell | $11.11 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 33.60 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 16.99 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -71.28 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -99.20 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.17 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -15.77 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.26 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 0.80 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | -0.71 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -2.28 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 37.89 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -1.36 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -64.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 9.42 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 26.62 | Sell |
| ATR (14) | 0.32 | Info |
The near-term picture is BEARISH. RSI14 is 30, and the 50-day moving average is $11.47 while the 200-day moving average is $11.73. The 30-day range is $7.69 to $12.87, with near-term support at $9.95 and resistance at $14.75. Annualized volatility is 70%.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.82 | $9.40 | $14.26 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $9.47 | $12.11 | $16.47 | +29% | Bullish | |
| $10.99 | $14.53 | $20.63 | +55% | Bullish | |
| $11.82 | $16.07 | $23.57 | +71% | Bullish | |
| $11.17 | $15.57 | $23.49 | +66% | Bullish | |
| $11.29 | $16.09 | $24.88 | +71% | Bullish | |
| $11.22 | $16.34 | $25.81 | +74% | Bullish | |
| $11.94 | $17.74 | $28.57 | +89% | Bullish | |
| $14.14 | $21.42 | $35.13 | +128% | Bullish | |
| $15.26 | $23.54 | $39.26 | +150% | Bullish | |
| $15.98 | $26.82 | $47.94 | +185% | Bullish | |
| $32.38 | $63.08 | $124.61 | +571% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $7.82 | $9.40 | $11.40 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $8.54 | $10.14 | $12.39 | +7.82% |
| September 2026 | $8.76 | $10.48 | $12.98 | +3.42% |
| October 2026 | $8.66 | $10.43 | $13.05 | -0.50% |
| November 2026 | $8.86 | $10.74 | $13.57 | +3.00% |
| December 2026 | $9.18 | $11.19 | $14.26 | +4.20% |
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 $14.26, averaging $9.40 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $9.40. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.'s 2027 outlook centres on $12.11, within a $9.47 to $16.47 range. That is up +29% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +29% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2028, CLF could reach as high as $20.63, with a base case around $14.53 and support toward $10.99 — roughly +55% from $9.40. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect CLF to range from $11.82 to $23.57 through 2029. The $16.07 average target implies a +71% move from current prices. That is up +11% 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 $15.57 (low $11.17, high $23.49) — a potential gain of +66% on today's $9.40. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2031, CLF is projected to trade between $11.29 and $24.88, averaging $16.09 — a potential gain of +71% from today's $9.40. That is up +3% on the projected 2030 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.'s 2032 outlook centres on $16.34, within a $11.22 to $25.81 range. That is up +2% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +74% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2033, CLF could reach as high as $28.57, with a base case around $17.74 and support toward $11.94 — roughly +89% from $9.40. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect CLF to range from $14.14 to $35.13 through 2034. The $21.42 average target implies a +128% move from current prices. That is up +21% on the projected 2033 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The CLF price prediction for 2035 points to an average of $23.54 (low $15.26, high $39.26) — a potential gain of +150% on today's $9.40. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2040, CLF is projected to trade between $15.98 and $47.94, averaging $26.82 — a potential gain of +185% from today's $9.40. That is up +14% on the projected 2035 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.'s 2050 outlook centres on $63.08, within a $32.38 to $124.61 range. That is up +135% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +571% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in CLF today (≈ 106.382979 CLF) could be worth
$6,710.65
+$5,710.65 (+571%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CLF price of $63.08 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 10, 2025 (≈ 102.354141 CLF) would be worth
$962.13
-$37.87 (-3.8%) today · 0.96× · US Dollar
Based on a CLF entry price of $9.77 vs. today's $9.4.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $9.86 | $953.35 | -4.7% |
| 1 month ago | $12.41 | $757.45 | -24.3% |
| 3 months ago | $9.04 | $1,039.82 | +4.0% |
| 6 months ago | $12.91 | $728.12 | -27.2% |
| 1 year ago | $9.77 | $962.13 | -3.8% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $23.08 | $407.28 | -59.3% |
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 $19.00 around 2034.
Implied market cap at $19.00: $10.84B
The multi-year forecast shows a bullish trajectory with meaningful upside through 2050. In 2026 the average price is $9.95 with a min of $7.82 and a max of $16.21; ROI is 0% and sentiment is NEUTRAL. In 2027 the average is $13.69 (min $10.44, max $19.22; ROI 37.5%; sentiment BULLISH).
In 2028 the average is $17.30 (min $12.66, max $25.52; ROI 73.9%; sentiment BULLISH). In 2029 the average is $19.04 (min $13.46, max $29.19; ROI 91.4%; sentiment BULLISH). In 2030 the average is $17.80 (min $12.20, max $28.17; ROI 78.9%; sentiment BULLISH).
The forecast continues with 2031 avg $19.19, 2032 avg $19.38, 2033 avg $21.26, 2034 avg $27.60, and 2035 avg $29.54, all with bullish sentiment and rising ROIs. By 2040 the average is $34.99 (min $18.85, max $67.09; ROI 251.7%; sentiment BULLISH) and by 2050 the average is $83.31 (min $37.49, max $178.61; ROI 737.3%; sentiment BULLISH). These are estimates, not guarantees.
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The 2030 forecast shows an average price of $17.80, with a min of $12.20 and a max of $28.17; ROI 78.9%; sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast includes a bullish sentiment for 2027-2050, with averages rising through 2030 and up to $83.31 by 2050; ROI peaks at 737.3% by 2050. Note the 2026 reading is Neutral.
Yes—the forecast maximum for 2050 is $178.61, which is above $100.
Current price $9.95; market cap $5.68B.
Bearish sentiment; RSI 14 is 30; SMA50 is $11.47; SMA200 is $11.73; 30-day range is $7.69-$12.87; support is $9.95 and resistance is $14.75.
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