CLF Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
N/A
Last Quarter
- $0.40
Past Year
- $2.92
Growth Past 5yrs
-55.32%
Next Quarter
- $0.34
Estimate Next Year
$40.62
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$17.00
61.75% Upside
Mean Price Target
$11.17
6.26% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$5.75
-45.29% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Apr 21, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
CLF Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, CLF (NYSE: CLF) reported an actual EPS of $-0.4 for the quarter ending on Apr 20, 2026, compared to an estimated $-0.44, resulting in a -9.09% surprise. In the prior quarter (Feb 09, 2026), CLF recorded an actual EPS of $-0.43 with a -30.65% surprise. See CLF's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
CLF has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Apr 20, 2026 showing a -9.09% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Feb 09, 2026 recorded a -30.65% miss. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | -0.4 | -0.44 | -9.09% |
| Feb 09, 2026 | -0.43 | -0.62 | -30.65% |
| Oct 20, 2025 | -0.45 | -0.48 | -6.25% |
| Jul 21, 2025 | -0.5 | -0.68 | -26.47% |
| May 07, 2025 | -0.92 | -0.82532 | +11.47% |
| Feb 24, 2025 | -0.68 | -0.65 | +4.62% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CLF stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given CLF stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 34 analysts have given their ratings
to CLF out of which
5 analysts have given strong buy call,
2 analysts have given buy call,
22 analysts rate it hold,
1 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
4 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$11.17 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 6.26% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for CLF highest price target?
Analysts suggest CLF's stock price would rise to a high of $17.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for CLF over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the CLF stock price could move to $5.75.
What is the average target price for CLF?
CLF stock has an average analyst estimate of $11.17.
At its current price, how far is CLF from its average target price?
CLF shares are currently trading 6.26% above this price target.
What were CLF’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at - $0.40 versus consensus estimates of - $0.44, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of - $0.92.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
CLF's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at - $0.34 and $40.62 for the whole year.
What has CLF's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected N/A EPS growth for CLF in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -55.32% in the past five years.