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Dec 31, 2020
Cleveland-Cliffs Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Cleveland-Cliffs reported Q4 2020 results, marked by the acquisition of ArcelorMittal USA and the commencement of operations at the Toledo direct reduction plant.
Key Takeaways
Cleveland-Cliffs reported fourth-quarter 2020 consolidated revenues of $2.3 billion, a significant increase from the prior year. The company recorded a net income of $74 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, which included acquisition-related costs and amortization of inventory step-up. Adjusted EBITDA was $286 million, compared to $111 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Completed the acquisition of ArcelorMittal USA, transforming Cleveland-Cliffs into the largest flat-rolled steelmaker in North America.
Fourth-quarter consolidated revenues reached $2.3 billion, a substantial increase compared to the previous year.
The company reported a net income of $74 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $286 million, a significant improvement from the prior year.
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Forward Guidance
Cleveland-Cliffs anticipates a continuation of the favorable market environment, expecting first-quarter 2021 steel product shipments of approximately 4 million net tons and a significant improvement in first-quarter 2021 Adjusted EBITDA from the fourth quarter of 2020. The company also anticipates enhanced profitability in the second quarter of 2021 due to initial sales of HBI to outside clients.
Positive Outlook
- Continuation of the favorable market environment.
- Positive impact of lagged pricing mechanisms in steel sales.
- Expected first-quarter 2021 steel product shipments of approximately 4 million net tons.
- Significant improvement in first-quarter 2021 Adjusted EBITDA from the fourth quarter of 2020.
- Enhanced profitability in the second quarter of 2021 due to initial sales of HBI to outside clients.
Challenges Ahead
- Potential disruptions to operations relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Continued volatility of steel and iron ore market prices.
- Uncertainties associated with the highly competitive and cyclical steel industry.
- Potential weaknesses and uncertainties in global economic conditions.
- Excess global steelmaking capacity and oversupply of iron ore.