Clearwater Paper Corp. (CLW)
NYSE:CLW
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CLW Stock Chart & Stats
$15.00
$0.26(0.91%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$15.00
$0.26(0.91%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.44 - $30.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume112.07K
Average Volume (3M)177.34K
Market Cap
$234.48M
Enterprise Value$252.14M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$36.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$81.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.80
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
-1.61Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.29
Shares Outstanding16,038,485
10 Day Avg. Volume205,308
30 Day Avg. Volume177,342
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.13
Price to Book (P/B)0.34
Price to Sales (P/S)0.18
P/FCF Ratio-3.66K
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.16
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.23
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.63
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.00Price Target Upside6.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)-3.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.47B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance-sheet StrengthA low debt load relative to equity and stable total assets (~$1.6B) provides durable financial flexibility. This weaker leverage profile reduces refinancing strain, supports capital spending and restructuring plans, and gives the company time to execute margin recovery without immediate solvency pressure.
Product Innovation (Velora)Introducing Velora expands domestic paperboard offerings into the lightweight segment, helping win customers preferring local supply over imports. This product diversification can sustain volumes, improve yield per ton and strengthen competitive positioning in folding carton markets over the next several quarters.
Cost Actions & Operational StabilityConcrete annualized cost savings and a multi-year labor pact reduce operating cost volatility and support margin improvement. Structural cost cuts plus labor stability increase predictability of production rates and fixed-cost absorption, aiding sustainable margin recovery as volumes normalize.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationPersistently negative free cash flow constrains the firm's ability to self-fund capex, maintenance and working-capital needs. With planned FY26 capex and major maintenance large, continued FCF deficits risk further balance-sheet strain or reliance on external financing until margins and working capital improve.
Loss-making With Thin MarginsReturn-to-losses and compressed margins reduce internal cash flow and weaken return metrics. Such margin volatility highlights sensitivity to input costs and pricing, limiting the company's ability to consistently generate returns and reinvest in capital-intensive mills across a multi-quarter recovery.
Industry Oversupply & Pricing PressureStructural excess capacity and weak pricing make it hard to pass through input-cost inflation and achieve sustained margin improvement. Even with volume gains, prolonged oversupply can delay price recovery, pressure cross-cycle margins and extend the timeframe to generate consistent free cash flow.
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CLW FAQ
What was Clearwater Paper Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Clearwater Paper Corp. lowest stock price was $12.44 and its highest was $30.96 in the past 12 months.
What is Clearwater Paper Corp.’s market cap?
Clearwater Paper Corp.’s market cap is $234.48M.
When is Clearwater Paper Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Clearwater Paper Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 96 days.
How were Clearwater Paper Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Clearwater Paper Corp. released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported -$1.29 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$1.32 by $0.03.
Is Clearwater Paper Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Clearwater Paper Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Clearwater Paper Corp. pay dividends?
Clearwater Paper Corp. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Clearwater Paper Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Clearwater Paper Corp.’s EPS estimate is -1.61.
How many shares outstanding does Clearwater Paper Corp. have?
Clearwater Paper Corp. has 16,038,485 shares outstanding.
What happened to Clearwater Paper Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Clearwater Paper Corp. reported an EPS of -$1.29 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$1.32. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Clearwater Paper Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CLW
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Clearwater Paper Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$16.00 (6.67% Upside)
$16.00 (6.67% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CLW Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 75%
Sector Average 75%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 320.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-40.71%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-2.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Clearwater Paper Corp.
Clearwater Paper Corporation manufactures and supplies bleached paperboards, and consumer and parent roll tissues in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Pulp and Paperboard, and Consumer Products. The Pulp and Paperboard segment offers folding cartons, liquid packaging, cups and plates, blister and carded packaging products, top sheet and commercial printing items, and softwood pulp products, as well as custom sheeting, slitting, and cutting of paperboard products. It sells its products to packaging converters, folding carton converters, merchants, and commercial printers. The Consumer Products segment provides a line of at-home tissue products, including bath tissues, paper towels, facial tissues, and napkins; recycled fiber value grade products; and away-from-home tissues. This segment sells its products to retailers and wholesale distributors, including grocery, club, mass merchants, and discount stores. Clearwater Paper Corporation was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
CLW Company Deck
CLW Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed a balanced view: management highlighted operational resilience (5% shipment growth), a slight adjusted EBITDA beat, product innovation (Velora), cost reductions (Cypress Bend savings) and meaningful insurance recoveries, while also disclosing significant near-term headwinds including a Q1 net loss, weather-related EBITDA hits (~$15M), ongoing input-cost inflation ($3M–$5M per quarter), difficult pricing dynamics in an oversupplied market, and planned maintenance that pressures Q2 results. Management provided a credible plan to control costs, protect share, and pursue refinancing, and cited industry indicators (imports down, SBS demand growth, expected higher operating rates) that could support recovery later in the year.View all CLW earnings summariesCLW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$16.00
▲(6.67% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.90% Insiders
30.78% Mutual Funds
1.53% Other Institutional Investors
48.64% Public Companies and
Individual Investors