Annual report [Section 13 and 15(d), not S-K Item 405]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

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EARNINGS PER SHARE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share
NOTE 19 - EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table summarizes the computation of basic and diluted EPS:
Year Ended December 31,
(In millions, except per share amounts) 2025 2024 2023
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (1,423) $ (714) $ 435 
Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest (50) (46) (51)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Cliffs shareholders (1,473) (760) 384 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (5) — 
Net income (loss) attributable to Cliffs shareholders $ (1,478) $ (760) $ 385 
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic 508  480  510 
Employee stock plans   — 
Diluted 508  480  511 
Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Cliffs common shareholders - basic:
Continuing operations $ (2.90) $ (1.58) $ 0.75 
Discontinued operations (0.01) —  — 
$ (2.91) $ (1.58) $ 0.75 
Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Cliffs common shareholders - diluted:
Continuing operations $ (2.90) $ (1.58) $ 0.75 
Discontinued operations (0.01) —  — 
$ (2.91) $ (1.58) $ 0.75 
The following table summarizes the potentially dilutive shares that were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive:
Year Ended December 31,
(In millions) 2025 2024 2023
Employee stock plans 4