Why Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF) Stock Is Rising
As of 2026-10-16, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 597.11%. Featured in 7 EPS revision reports, most recently on 2026-10-09.
Why CLF Stock Is Rising
- +EPS Estimate Upgraded: Analysts raised Cleveland-Cliffs Inc's next-year EPS growth estimate from 518.97% to 871.07% on 2026-10-10.
- ·Current-Year Growth: Projected at 93.54%, supporting the forward estimate revision.
News Context
Analysts raised Cleveland-Cliffs' next-year EPS growth estimate from 487.07% to 523.55% on 2026-09-21, a 36.48 pp increase and the only revision since detection. The move appears tied to headlines citing a bright Q3 outlook and strong EBITDA growth from the Q2 2026 earnings call, despite a reported quarterly loss and maintenance outages. With no offsetting downward revisions, the estimate momentum has continued.
Generated 2026-10-02 · news as of 2026-10-02
Current Snapshot
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Steel
- EPS growth next year
- 597.11%
- EPS growth this year
- 93.54%
- EPS next quarter (est)
- $0.21
- Last price
- $12.12
EPS Revision History
| Date | EPS Next Y | EPS This Y | Next Q (est) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 597.11% | 93.54% | $0.21 | $12.12 |
| 2026-10-15 | 646.41% | 93.54% | $0.22 | $12.15 |
| 2026-10-14 | 646.41% | 93.54% | $0.22 | $12.58 |
| 2026-10-13 | 646.41% | 93.54% | $0.22 | $12.86 |
| 2026-10-12 | 646.41% | 93.54% | $0.22 | $12.89 |
| 2026-10-11 | 871.07% | 95.42% | $0.22 | $12.98 |
| 2026-10-10 | 871.07% | 95.42% | $0.22 | $12.98 |
| 2026-10-09 | 518.97% | 92.67% | $0.22 | $12.98 |
| 2026-10-08 | 530.38% | 92.85% | $0.22 | $12.19 |
| 2026-10-07 | 530.38% | 92.85% | $0.22 | $12.06 |
| 2026-10-06 | 530.38% | 92.85% | $0.22 | $12.25 |
| 2026-10-05 | 530.38% | 92.85% | $0.22 | $12.20 |
| 2026-10-04 | 530.38% | 92.85% | $0.22 | $11.32 |
| 2026-10-03 | 530.38% | 92.85% | $0.22 | $11.32 |
| 2026-10-02 | 530.38% | 92.85% | $0.22 | $11.32 |
| 2026-10-01 | 523.55% | 92.74% | $0.22 | $11.47 |
| 2026-09-30 | 523.55% | 92.74% | $0.22 | $11.01 |
| 2026-09-29 | 523.55% | 92.74% | $0.22 | $11.01 |
| 2026-09-28 | 523.55% | 92.74% | $0.22 | $11.22 |
| 2026-09-27 | 523.55% | 92.74% | $0.22 | $12.18 |
| 2026-09-25 | 523.55% | 92.74% | $0.23 | $12.18 |
| 2026-09-24 | 523.55% | 92.74% | $0.23 | $12.50 |
| 2026-09-23 | 523.55% | 92.74% | $0.23 | $12.87 |
| 2026-09-22 | 523.55% | 92.74% | $0.23 | $12.53 |
| 2026-09-21 | 523.55% | 92.74% | $0.23 | $12.07 |
| 2026-09-20 | 487.07% | 92.74% | $0.23 | $12.50 |
| 2026-09-18 | 487.07% | 92.74% | $0.23 | $12.50 |
| 2026-09-17 | 487.07% | 92.74% | $0.24 | $12.76 |
| 2026-09-16 | 487.07% | 92.74% | $0.24 | $12.15 |
| 2026-09-15 | 487.07% | 92.74% | $0.24 | $11.79 |
Reports Featuring CLF
- 2026-10-09
PENG Jumps 24.3% on Raised FY27 Outlook; CLF, SEZL Also Surge
- 2026-07-29
KNSA Surges 28% on EPS Revision, Record Revenue; AMC, BZUN, CLF Also Climb
- 2026-07-28
CLF Surges 33.4% After EPS Revision; Steel Sector Leads
- 2026-07-27
Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Jumps 36.4% on EPS Revision and Strong Q3 Outlook
- 2026-07-24
CLF Leads EPS Revision Screeners with 32.9% Surge on Strong Steel Outlook
- 2026-07-23
Top EPS Revision Plays: FCEL Surges 35%, CLF Jumps 22% on Earnings Beat
- 2026-06-02
SNOW Surges 47% After EPS Revision Leads Software Rally; MRVL, ARM Also Jump
Recent News
- Blue Origin, PPG and more invest in manufacturing facilitiesManufacturing Dive
- Steel Mill Fears Create a Buying Opportunity in Cleveland-Cliffs StockBarrons.com
- Wells Fargo upgrades Cleveland-Cliffs to $14 on hidden 2027 upsideInvesting.com
- Cleveland-Cliffs to Host U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Other Government Officials at Butler Works to Showcase GOES Expansion ProjectBusiness Wire
- Cleveland-Cliffs to Announce Third-Quarter 2026 Earnings Results and Host Conference Call on October 19Business Wire
- Cleveland-Cliffs to Announce Third-Quarter 2026 Earnings Results and Host Conference Call on October 19Business Wire
- Ohio company slammed by Canadian government over Ontario steel plant closureThe Repository
- Ohio company slammed by Canadian government over Ontario steel plant closureThe Repository
- Why Nucor and Other Steel Stocks Are Falling After Trump Unveils Massive ProjectBarrons.com
- Cleveland-Cliffs slides as report shows Stelco idling plant over US tariffsInvesting.com
Screen Performance
Aggregate stats across all 2082 tickers our top-EPS-revision screen has flagged over the past 198 days.
- Median return since detection
- -3.0%
- % of tickers in the green
- 43%
- Median return on winners
- +21.5%
- Large revisions captured
- 1886
Past detection performance reflects the price change between when a ticker first entered our screen and the most recent observation. Not a forward-looking forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF) stock go up recently?▾
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF) stock has risen following an analyst upgrade of its next-year EPS growth estimate from 518.97% to 871.07% on 2026-10-10. EPS estimate upgrades are among the strongest leading indicators of stock outperformance.
What is Cleveland-Cliffs Inc's next-year EPS growth estimate?▾
As of 2026-10-16, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 597.11%, based on analyst consensus.
When was the latest EPS estimate revision for CLF?▾
The most recent revision occurred on 2026-10-16, when analysts adjusted the next-year EPS growth estimate from 646.41% to 597.11%.
What sector and industry does Cleveland-Cliffs Inc belong to?▾
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Steel industry.
How often is this EPS estimate data updated?▾
EPS revision data is refreshed daily from analyst consensus estimates. CLF appears on this page because it was flagged by our daily top-EPS-revision-performer screen.
EPS revision data sourced from analyst consensus estimates, refreshed daily. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF) appears here because it was detected by our daily top-EPS-revision-performer screen.