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Mar 31, 2023

Cleveland-Cliffs Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Cleveland-Cliffs reported mixed results for Q1 2023, with a net loss but increased automotive sales and steel shipments.

Key Takeaways

Cleveland-Cliffs reported first-quarter 2023 revenues of $5.3 billion and a GAAP net loss of $42 million, or $0.11 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA was $243 million. Steel shipments reached 4.1 million net tons, with 36% of steelmaking revenues from direct automotive sales.

Revenues reached $5.3 billion.

Steel shipments totaled 4.1 million net tons.

GAAP net loss was $42 million, or $0.11 per diluted share.

Adjusted EBITDA was $243 million.

Total Revenue
$5.3B
Previous year: $5.96B
-11.1%
EPS
-$0.11
Previous year: $1.71
-106.4%
Adjusted EBITDA
$243M
Previous year: $1.5B
-83.8%
Revenues from product sales
$1.13K
Previous year: $1.45K
-22.0%
Sales volume
4.1M
Previous year: 3.64K
+112630.3%
Gross Profit
$99M
Previous year: $1.25B
-92.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$59M
Previous year: $35M
+68.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$227M
Previous year: $297M
-176.4%
Total Assets
$18.7B
Previous year: $19.8B
-5.6%

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Forward Guidance

Cleveland-Cliffs anticipates significant EBITDA expansion in Q2, driven by higher automotive sales volumes and increased prices from yearly renegotiations with car manufacturers.

Positive Outlook

  • Expects to benefit from higher sales volumes to the automotive sector.
  • Achieved increased prices in yearly renegotiations with car manufacturers.
  • Outlook for a significant EBITDA expansion in Q2 remains intact.
  • Expects to continue increasing steel shipments to above 4 million tons.
  • Expects 2023 to be another year of great cash flow generation.

Challenges Ahead

  • Continued volatility of steel, iron ore and scrap metal market prices.
  • Uncertainties associated with the highly competitive and cyclical steel industry.
  • Potential weaknesses and uncertainties in global economic conditions.
  • Impacts of existing and increasing governmental regulation.
  • Cybersecurity incidents relating to, disruptions in, or failures of, information technology systems.