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Earnings call transcript: Cleveland-Cliffs tops q3 2026 EPS forecast as stock jumps

Cleveland-Cliffs reported Q3 2026 earnings of $0.28 per share, beating estimates by $0.06, while revenue of $5.6 billion missed forecasts by $110 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 114% sequentially to $612 million, the highest in three years. The company raised its Q4 2026 EBITDA guidance to $715 million and expects over $4 billion in 2027. Shares surged 12.05% in premarket trading to $13.58.

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Published Oct 19, 2026, 1:44 PM UTC
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Primary signal
$CLF
Bullish
high confidence
Mentioned
$CLF
Relevance
9/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CLFBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and raised guidance signal a durable recovery, likely encouraging buying interest.

02

Market read

Strong earnings and guidance lift CLF and may spill over to the broader steel sector.

03

What to watch

Revenue miss and rising Q4 maintenance costs may temper the rally.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Cleveland-Cliffs is a U.S. integrated steel producer that has been benefiting from higher steel prices and favorable trade conditions.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CLFBullishHigh confidence
Context

Cleveland-Cliffs reported Q3 earnings beating EPS expectations and raised Q4 and 2027 guidance, causing a 12% pre‑market price jump.

Expected impact

likely further upside as investors price in higher EBITDA guidance.

Evidence & confidence

The company delivered $0.28 EPS vs $0.22 estimate and lifted Q4 adjusted EBITDA to $715M, indicating strong operating leverage.

Market effects

Sector

Positive earnings may lift other U.S. steel and mining stocks.

Regional

Boosts sentiment for industrials on the NYSE.

Global

Highlights the impact of U.S. trade policy on domestic steel producers.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Higher capex and policy‑dependent pricing could pressure margins if trade barriers ease.

Key entities

  • Executive
    Lourenco Goncalves

    CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs who highlighted the strong pricing environment.

  • Executive
    Celso Goncalves

    CFO who discussed leverage reduction targets.

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StoryCleveland‑Cliffs posts strongest Q3 in three years, beats earnings and raises 2027 EBITDA outlook

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