Clearwater Paper reports Q2 EPS 22c vs. ($2.50) last year

Reports Q2 revenue $391.8M, consensus $397M. “We delivered a strong second quarter in line with our expectations, with higher shipments, higher production, and lower fixed costs,” said Arsen Kitch, president and chief executive officer. Sales volumes were 304,713 tons in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 12% compared to 272,585 tons in the second quarter of 2024. Sales volumes were 594,200 tons in the six months of 2025, an increase of 29% compared to 459,888 tons in the first six months of 2024. Paperboard average net selling price decreased 3% to $1,182 per ton for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $1,216 per ton in the second quarter of 2024. Paperboard average net selling price decreased 5% to 1,185 per ton for the first six months of 2025, compared to $1,244 per ton in the first six months of 2024.