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Sep 30, 2022

Cleveland-Cliffs Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Cleveland-Cliffs reported mixed Q3 2022 results, with revenue declining slightly year-over-year but significant progress made in reducing pension and OPEB liabilities.

Key Takeaways

Cleveland-Cliffs reported third-quarter revenue of $5.7 billion and net income of $165 million. The company achieved a substantial $1.8 billion reduction in pro forma pension/OPEB net liabilities. Adjusted EBITDA was $452 million, compared to $1.9 billion in the third quarter of 2021.

Revenue for the third quarter was $5.7 billion, a decrease from $6.0 billion in the prior-year quarter.

Net income for the third quarter was $165 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, compared to $1.3 billion, or $2.33 per diluted share in the prior-year quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter was $452 million, a decrease from $1.9 billion in the prior-year quarter.

The company reduced pro forma pension/OPEB liabilities by $1.8 billion, or 63%, since December 31, 2021.

Total Revenue
$5.65B
Previous year: $6B
-5.8%
EPS
$0.29
Previous year: $2.33
-87.6%
Adjusted EBITDA
$452M
Previous year: $1.9B
-76.2%
Revenues from product sales
$1.36K
Previous year: $1.33K
+1.9%
Sales volume
3.64K
Previous year: 4.15K
-12.5%
Gross Profit
$348M
Previous year: $1.78B
-80.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$56M
Previous year: $42M
+33.3%
Free Cash Flow
$288M
Previous year: $1.34B
-78.5%
Total Assets
$19.7B
Previous year: $18.1B
+9.0%

Cleveland-Cliffs

Cleveland-Cliffs

Forward Guidance

Based on the current 2022 futures curve, the Company expects its full-year 2022 average selling price to be approximately $1,370 per net ton. Steelmaking unit operating costs are expected to decrease by at least $80 per net ton in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Improvements in fixed contract prices resetting on October 1, 2022.
  • Updates to expected mix, including higher expected slab shipments during the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Reduced repair and maintenance costs.
  • Higher production volume.
  • Lower energy and raw material costs.