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Cleveland-Cliffs Shares Plunge 17% Following Q1 Loss and Operational Cuts

The steelmaker announced plant idlings, project cancellations, and cost-saving measures after missing earnings expectations.

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Overview

  • Cleveland-Cliffs reported a Q1 2025 adjusted net loss of $0.92 per share on $4.63 billion revenue, missing analysts' estimates.
  • The company will fully or partially idle six facilities, including sites in Steelton, Pennsylvania, and Riverdale, Illinois, to optimize operations and cut losses.
  • Plans to develop a transformer production facility in Weirton, West Virginia, have been scrapped due to changes in project scope by its partner.
  • These restructuring efforts are expected to generate over $300 million in annual savings through reduced overhead and improved productivity.
  • CEO Lourenco Goncalves emphasized a strategic shift to streamline operations and focus on core automotive steel production.