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$11.73 - $30.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume112.07K
Average Volume (3M)177.34K
Market Cap
$285.09M
Enterprise Value$308.24M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$36.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$81.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.85
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
-1.61Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.54
Shares Outstanding16,125,254
10 Day Avg. Volume205,308
30 Day Avg. Volume177,342
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.14
Price to Book (P/B)0.34
Price to Sales (P/S)0.18
P/FCF Ratio-3.68K
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.20
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.95
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.22
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
Improved Balance Sheet / Modest LeverageClearwater Paper’s sizable equity base versus modest total debt materially reduces solvency risk and increases strategic flexibility. Durable lower leverage supports capacity to fund maintenance, smoothing cycles, and provides bargaining power in refinancing or acquisitions over the next 2–6 months.
Mill Restructuring Yields Structural Cost SavingsCypress Bend’s restructuring and planned reduced rates produce sustainable annual cost savings that improve operating leverage. These structural expense reductions directly bolster margins and cash flow potential even if top-line pressure persists, supporting medium-term recovery plans.
Demand Strength In Extruded Products (sold-out/backlogs)Sold-out status and robust backlogs in extruded products signal durable end-market demand and provide near-term pricing power versus oversupplied commodity grades. Stable demand in these niches helps sustain volumes, improves mix, and supports steadier cash generation while broader market rebalances.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowPersistently negative free cash flow indicates the firm currently cannot self-fund required capex and maintenance without external liquidity or asset sales. Over months this constrains reinvestment in mills, stresses working capital plans, and elevates refinancing reliance unless cash generation meaningfully improves.
Weak Profitability And Margin CompressionReturn to losses and compressed EBITDA margins reflect structural margin pressure from weaker pricing and higher input costs. Sustained low profitability limits internal cash cushion, reduces ability to rebuild reserves, and makes the business more vulnerable to further cost shocks or extended demand weakness.
Refinancing And Credit Risk On Near-term MaturitiesUpcoming note maturities and ABL renewals require refinancing in a period of weaker earnings and negative free cash flow. Combined with rating pressure, this increases the chance of higher borrowing costs or covenant strain, which could force tighter liquidity management or asset sales that impair long-term operations.
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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 $11.73 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 $285.09M.
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 50 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 16,125,254 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 down -13.199%.
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 ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 64.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-40.71%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-3.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Clearwater Paper Corp.
Clearwater Paper Corporation is an enterprise engaged in the manufacturing and supply of bleached paperboards, alongside various tissue products for consumers and parent roll applications, serving both the United States and international markets. Its operations are structured into two distinct divisions: Pulp and Paperboard, and Consumer Products. The Pulp and Paperboard segment delivers a diverse portfolio of items, including folding cartons, liquid packaging, cups, plates, materials for blister and carded packaging, top sheet and commercial printing papers, and softwood pulp. This division also provides tailored processing services such as custom sheeting, slitting, and cutting of paperboard. Its primary customers are packaging and folding carton converters, general merchants, and commercial printing firms. The Consumer Products division offers an extensive selection of household paper goods, encompassing bath tissues, paper towels, facial tissues, and napkins. Furthermore, it provides economical recycled fiber products and tissue solutions designed for commercial or institutional (away-from-home) use. This segment distributes its merchandise to a broad network of retailers and wholesale channels, including major grocery chains, club stores, mass market retailers, and discount outlets. Clearwater Paper Corporation was founded in 2005 and maintains its corporate headquarters 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
3.94% Insiders
31.57% Mutual Funds
25.27% Other Institutional Investors
23.95% Public Companies and
Individual Investors