CLF Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

CLF has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m -
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 44.2%
Yield on Cost 5y -
Payout FCF -
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 11.04%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 32.4%
Total Return 5y: -20.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Steel

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VALE 71,502 M 12.7% 13.6%
VK 4,632 M 9.78% 17.9%
TX 8,451 M 8.83% 13.9%
SXC 665 M 6.08% 12.6%
APAM 2,670 M 7.19% 7.36%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ZEUS 562 M 68.2% 89.2%
RYI 904 M 46.1% 99.2%
SXC 665 M 18.9% 64.6%
STLD 26,810 M 17.8% 98.7%
RS 17,464 M 14.9% 99.4%

Quality Dividend Peers in Steel

STLD
Steel Dynamics
 1.45% Yield
MSB
Mesabi Trust
 4.18% Yield

CLF Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2020-04-02 2020-04-03 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2020-01-02 2020-01-03 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.06 -40% N/A
2019-10-03 2019-10-04 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.1 66.7% N/A
2019-07-03 2019-07-05 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.06 20% N/A
2019-04-04 2019-04-05 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2019-01-03 2019-01-04 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.05 -66.7% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-15 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-02 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-05-21 2014-05-23 2014-06-03 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-02-19 2014-02-21 2014-03-03 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-11-20 2013-11-22 2013-12-02 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-08-13 2013-08-15 2013-09-03 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-05-15 2013-05-17 2013-06-03 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-02-20 2013-02-22 2013-03-01 Quarterly 0.15 -76% N/A
2012-11-20 2012-11-23 2012-12-03 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2012-08-13 2012-08-15 2012-08-31 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2012-04-25 2012-04-27 2012-06-01 Quarterly 0.625 123.2% N/A
2012-02-13 2012-02-15 2012-03-01 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2011-11-16 2011-11-18 2011-12-01 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2011-08-11 2011-08-15 2011-09-01 Quarterly 0.28 100% N/A
2011-04-27 2011-04-29 2011-06-01 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2011-02-11 2011-02-15 2011-03-01 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2010-11-17 2010-11-19 2010-12-01 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2010-08-11 2010-08-13 2010-09-01 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2010-05-12 2010-05-14 2010-06-01 QUARTERLY 0.14 60% N/A
2010-02-11 2010-02-16 2010-03-01 Quarterly 0.0875 0% N/A
2009-11-18 2009-11-20 2009-12-01 Quarterly 0.0875 118.8% N/A
2009-08-12 2009-08-14 2009-09-01 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2009-05-20 2009-05-22 2009-06-01 Quarterly 0.04 -54.3% N/A
2009-02-12 2009-02-17 2009-03-02 Quarterly 0.0875 0% N/A
2008-11-12 2008-11-14 2008-12-01 Quarterly 0.0875 0% N/A
2008-08-13 2008-08-15 2008-09-02 Quarterly 0.0875 0% N/A
2008-05-21 2008-05-23 2008-06-02 Quarterly 0.0875 -50% N/A
2008-02-13 2008-02-15 2008-03-03 Quarterly 0.175 40% N/A
2007-11-20 2007-11-23 2007-12-03 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2007-08-13 2007-08-15 2007-09-04 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2007-05-16 2007-05-18 2007-06-01 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2007-02-13 2007-02-15 2007-03-01 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2006-11-21 2006-11-24 2006-12-01 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2006-08-11 2006-08-15 2006-09-01 Quarterly 0.125 -50% N/A
2006-05-17 2006-05-19 2006-06-01 Quarterly 0.25 25% N/A
2006-02-13 2006-02-15 2006-03-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2005-11-10 2005-11-15 2005-12-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2005-08-10 2005-08-12 2005-09-01 Quarterly 0.2 100% N/A
2005-05-18 2005-05-20 2005-06-01 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2005-02-16 2005-02-18 2005-03-01 Other 0.1 -50% N/A
2004-11-17 2004-11-19 2004-12-01 Other 0.2 100% N/A
2001-11-20 2001-11-23 2001-12-03 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2001-08-14 2001-08-16 2001-09-04 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2001-05-16 2001-05-18 2001-06-01 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A

CLF Dividend FAQ

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) is a vertically integrated flat-rolled steel producer operating in the United States, Canada, and select export markets. Its product slate spans hot- and cold-rolled, electro-galvanized, hot-dip galvanized, galvannealed, aluminized, galvalume, and advanced high-strength steels, as well as a broad range of stainless-steel grades, electrical steels, and specialty tubular components.

What is the Dividend Yield of CLF?

As of February 2026, CLF`s dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - USD by the current share price of 13.85.

Does CLF pay a dividend?

As of February 2026 CLF does not pay a dividend.

How often does CLF pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, CLF has issued 0 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2020-04-02.

CLF dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CLF for the next 4 payments are between 0.004 (-93.3%) and 0.104 (+73.3%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will CLF pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.06 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2020-04-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CLF?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CLF?

CLF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of CLF?

CLF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought CLF's shares at 17.33 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CLF?

CLF Payout Consistency is 44.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: Cleveland-Cliffs has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CLF have a good Dividend Yield?

CLF`s % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CLF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CLF is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of CLF?

CLF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 11.04%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CLF Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CLF's Outstanding Shares?

Cleveland-Cliffs's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.27% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has CLF ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 16, 2008 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 99,472,000
1986 99,480,000 +0.01%
1987 131,480,000 +32.17%
1988 92,456,000 -29.68%
1989 93,336,000 +0.95%
1990 93,333,300 -0%
1991 95,555,600 +2.38%
1992 95,483,900 -0.08%
1993 96,000,000 +0.54%
1994 97,561,000 +1.63%
1995 96,000,000 -1.6%
1996 92,307,700 -3.85%
1997 100,000,000 +8.33%
1998 90,000,000 -10%
1999 85,304,000 -5.22%
2000 80,832,000 -5.24%
2001 81,320,000 +0.6%
2002 81,616,000 +0.36%
2003 84,440,000 +3.46%
2004 86,396,000 +2.32%
2005 87,396,000 +1.16%
2006 81,216,000 -7.07%
2007 89,936,000 +10.74%
2008 113,240,000 +25.91%
2009 135,174,000 +19.37%
2010 135,486,000 +0.23%
2011 142,226,000 +4.97%
2012 142,409,000 +0.13%
2013 153,700,000 +7.93%
2014 153,136,000 -0.37%
2015 153,278,000 +0.09%
2016 234,640,000 +53.08%
2017 300,858,000 +28.22%
2018 307,313,000 +2.15%
2019 273,521,000 -11%
2020 444,869,000 +62.65%
2021 528,402,400 +18.78%
2022 513,340,800 -2.85%
2023 504,886,800 -1.65%
2024 485,869,600 -3.77%
2025 492,156,900 +1.29%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-02 02:15