If you'd invested in Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF): performance and returns
Looking for Cleveland-Cliffs's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Cleveland-Cliffs have returned?
This calculator shows how much Cleveland-Cliffs stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Cleveland-Cliffs
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $917 | -8% |
| 3 years ago | $440 | -56% |
| 5 years ago | $612 | -39% |
| 10 years ago | $5,832 | +483% |
| since inception (1984) | $3,733 | +273% |
Return by year (Cleveland-Cliffs)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -32% | $682 (-32%) |
| 2025 | +34% | $917 (-8%) |
| 2024 | -49% | $468 (-53%) |
| 2023 | -6% | $440 (-56%) |
| 2022 | +25% | $548 (-45%) |
| 2021 | +12% | $612 (-39%) |
| 2020 | +119% | $1,338 (+34%) |
| 2019 | -34% | $877 (-12%) |
| 2018 | +56% | $1,371 (+37%) |
| 2017 | -22% | $1,071 (+7%) |
| 2016 | +445% | $5,832 (+483%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does CLF return?
$1,000 invested in Cleveland-Cliffs 10 years ago would be worth $5,832 today, i.e. +19%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was CLF's best/worst year?
Best year: 2016 (+445%). Worst year: 2024 (-49%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in CLF since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $3,733 (+273%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Cleveland-Cliffs's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Cleveland-Cliffs pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Cleveland-Cliffs's average annual return (ROI)?
Cleveland-Cliffs's return on investment is about +19%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.