Core Viewpoint - Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) has shown a strong stock performance recently, returning +8.3% over the past month, outperforming the S&P 500 composite's +3% and the Zacks Steel - Producers industry's +4.4% [1] Earnings Estimates - Cleveland-Cliffs is expected to report a loss of $0.43 per share for the current quarter, reflecting a year-over-year decline of -30.3% [4] - The consensus earnings estimate for the current fiscal year is -$2.07, indicating a significant year-over-year change of -183.6% [4] - For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate is $0.20, representing a year-over-year increase of +109.5% [5] - Over the last 30 days, the consensus estimates have changed by -4.1% for the current quarter and -5.1% for the current fiscal year [4][5] Revenue Growth - The consensus sales estimate for the current quarter is $4.92 billion, showing a year-over-year increase of +7.6% [10] - For the current and next fiscal years, the revenue estimates are $19.32 billion and $20.4 billion, indicating changes of +0.7% and +5.6%, respectively [10] Last Reported Results - Cleveland-Cliffs reported revenues of $4.93 billion in the last quarter, a year-over-year decrease of -3.1% [11] - The EPS for the same period was -$0.50, compared to $0.11 a year ago, with a revenue surprise of +0.62% and an EPS surprise of +26.47% [11] Valuation - Cleveland-Cliffs is graded F on the Zacks Value Style Score, indicating it is trading at a premium compared to its peers [16] - The assessment of valuation multiples such as P/E, P/S, and P/CF suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its historical values and peers [14][16] Conclusion - The current Zacks Rank of 3 suggests that Cleveland-Cliffs may perform in line with the broader market in the near term, despite the mixed signals from earnings and revenue estimates [17]

Nucor (NUE) closed at $146.40 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.57% move from the prior day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.69%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.55%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.82%. Shares of the steel company have appreciated by 8.58% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Basic Materials sector's gain of 9.38%, and outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 3.79%.The upcoming earnings release of Nucor will be o ...

Core Viewpoint - L.B. Foster reported quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.52 per share, representing an earnings surprise of -48.08% [1]. Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $143.56 million for the quarter ended June 2025, which was a 0.49% miss against the Zacks Consensus Estimate, compared to revenues of $140.8 million a year ago [2]. - Over the last four quarters, L.B. Foster has surpassed consensus EPS estimates only once [2]. Stock Performance - L.B. Foster shares have declined approximately 17.9% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 8.6% [3]. - The current Zacks Rank for L.B. Foster is 3 (Hold), indicating that the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6]. Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.72 on revenues of $152.92 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.65 on revenues of $540.12 million [7]. - The trend of estimate revisions for L.B. Foster was mixed ahead of the earnings release, which could change following the recent report [6]. Industry Context - The Steel - Producers industry, to which L.B. Foster belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 18% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [8].

Group 1 - Compass Minerals (CMP) has significantly outperformed its peers in the Basic Materials sector, returning approximately 77.2% year-to-date compared to the sector average of 8.8% [4] - The Zacks Rank for Compass Minerals is currently 2 (Buy), indicating a positive outlook based on earnings estimates and revisions, with a 25% increase in the consensus estimate for full-year earnings over the past quarter [3] - Compass Minerals is part of the Chemical - Diversified industry, which has seen an average loss of 16.8% this year, further highlighting CMP's strong performance relative to its industry [5] Group 2 - The Basic Materials sector includes 238 individual stocks and holds a Zacks Sector Rank of 12 among 16 sector groups, indicating a relatively lower performance compared to other sectors [2] - Posco (PKX), another stock in the Basic Materials sector, has also outperformed with a year-to-date return of 26%, and it currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [4][5] - The Steel - Producers industry, to which Posco belongs, has a year-to-date gain of 18.4%, ranking 208 among industries, which is lower than the performance of Compass Minerals [6]

Company Performance - Nucor reported quarterly earnings of $2.6 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.62 per share, and down from $2.68 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -0.76% [1] - The company posted revenues of $8.46 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.61% and up from $8.08 billion year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Nucor has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates four times [2] Stock Performance - Nucor shares have increased approximately 25% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 8.6% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $2.56 on revenues of $7.97 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $8.21 on revenues of $31.82 billion [7] Industry Outlook - The Steel - Producers industry, to which Nucor belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 13% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [8] - The performance of Nucor's stock may be influenced by the overall outlook for the industry, as research shows that the top 50% of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by more than 2 to 1 [8]

Company Overview - Algoma Steel Group Inc. (ASTL) is expected to report a year-over-year decline in earnings due to lower revenues for the quarter ended June 2025, with a consensus estimate of a loss of $0.45 per share, representing a significant change of -800% [1][3] - Revenues are anticipated to be $425.54 million, reflecting a decrease of 10.5% compared to the same quarter last year [3] Earnings Expectations - The earnings report is scheduled for release on July 29, and the stock price may increase if the actual results exceed expectations, while a miss could lead to a decline [2] - The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, indicating stability in analyst expectations [4] Earnings Surprise Prediction - The Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) model compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, providing insights into potential earnings surprises [6][7] - A positive Earnings ESP reading is a strong indicator of an earnings beat, especially when combined with a favorable Zacks Rank [9] Industry Context - Nucor (NUE), another player in the steel producers industry, is expected to report earnings of $2.62 per share for the same quarter, indicating a year-over-year change of -2.2% [17] - Nucor's revenues are projected to be $8.41 billion, up 4.1% from the previous year, with a positive Earnings ESP of +0.69%, suggesting a likely earnings beat [18]

Steel Dynamics (STLD) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.01 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.05 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.72 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -1.95%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this steel producer and metals recycler would post earnings of $1.4 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.44, delivering a surprise of +2.86%. Over the last ...

Core Viewpoint - Wall Street anticipates a year-over-year decline in Nucor's earnings despite higher revenues, with a focus on how actual results will compare to estimates [1][2]. Earnings Expectations - Nucor is expected to report quarterly earnings of $2.53 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 5.6% [3][18]. - Revenue is projected to be $8.41 billion, which is an increase of 4.1% from the same quarter last year [3][18]. Estimate Revisions - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 5.76% higher in the last 30 days, indicating a positive reassessment by analysts [4][19]. - The Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, resulting in an Earnings ESP of +2.41%, suggesting a bullish outlook on earnings [12][19]. Earnings Surprise Prediction - The Zacks Earnings ESP model indicates that a positive Earnings ESP reading is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, especially when combined with a Zacks Rank of 1, 2, or 3 [10][11]. - Nucor's current Zacks Rank is 3 (Hold), which, along with the positive Earnings ESP, suggests a likelihood of beating the consensus EPS estimate [12][19]. Historical Performance - Nucor has consistently beaten consensus EPS estimates in the last four quarters, with a notable surprise of +13.24% in the most recent quarter [13][14][19]. Industry Context - Nucor is positioned within the Zacks Steel - Producers industry, where it is expected to deliver results that reflect both the challenges and opportunities in the steel market [18].

Group 1 - Cleveland-Cliffs reported a quarterly loss of $0.5 per share, better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.68, and compared to earnings of $0.11 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +26.47% [1] - The company posted revenues of $4.93 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.62%, but down from $5.09 billion year-over-year [2] - Cleveland-Cliffs shares have increased approximately 0.9% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 7.1% [3] Group 2 - The earnings outlook for Cleveland-Cliffs is mixed, with the current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter at -$0.20 on revenues of $4.97 billion, and -$1.69 on revenues of $19.46 billion for the current fiscal year [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the Steel - Producers industry is currently in the bottom 14% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges for stock performance [8] Group 3 - Cleveland-Cliffs has surpassed consensus EPS estimates only once in the last four quarters, while it has topped consensus revenue estimates three times during the same period [2][6] - The estimate revisions trend for Cleveland-Cliffs was mixed ahead of the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, indicating expected performance in line with the market [6]

Company Performance - Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) closed at $9.39, reflecting a +2.74% increase from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.54% [1] - Over the last month, the company's shares have risen by 24.69%, while the Basic Materials sector experienced a slight loss of 0.05% and the S&P 500 gained 4.2% [1] Upcoming Earnings Disclosure - The earnings report for Cleveland-Cliffs is scheduled for July 21, 2025, with an anticipated EPS of -$0.67, representing a 709.09% decline compared to the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $4.9 billion, indicating a 3.83% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, Zacks Consensus Estimates predict an EPS of -$1.83 and revenue of $19.46 billion, reflecting changes of -150.68% and +1.45% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates suggest a positive outlook for the business, as these revisions often align with short-term business dynamics [3] Zacks Rank and Industry Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, currently ranks Cleveland-Cliffs at 3 (Hold), with a recent 13.02% decrease in the EPS estimate over the past month [5] - The Steel - Producers industry, part of the Basic Materials sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 199, placing it in the bottom 20% of over 250 industries [6]