Cliffs(US:CLF)2025-07-21 12:30Financial Performance & Outlook - Cleveland-Cliffs reported revenues of $4.9 billion for Q2 2025[6] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $97 million, with expectations for continued improvement from Q2 to Q3[6] - The company released over $200 million in inventory working capital during Q2 2025[6] - Cleveland-Cliffs expects to reduce steel unit costs by approximately $160 per ton over three years[55] Steel Shipments & Market Dynamics - Record quarterly steel shipments of 4.3 million net tons were achieved in Q2 2025[6] - Steel shipments increased by 150,000 tons from the prior quarter[11] - The average selling price (ASP) increased by $35 per ton due to higher index pricing, partially offset by lower slab pricing[11] Asset Optimization & Cost Savings - Flat-rolled optimization is expected to yield approximately $145 million in annual savings[15] - Repositioning away from non-core assets is projected to generate around $165 million in annual savings[15] - The company announced the idling of several facilities, including Riverdale, Conshohocken, and Steelton, resulting in approximately $90 million, $45 million, and $30 million in expected annual savings, respectively[16] Trade & Tariffs - Tariffs on steel imports from various countries, including Canada, Brazil, and Mexico, have increased to 50%[18] - Imports of light vehicles from Japan and South Korea are down by more than 30% year-to-date[22] Capital Expenditure & Debt Management - The 2025 capital expenditure guidance has been lowered to approximately $600 million[57] - The company has a liquidity of $2.7 billion[6]