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CLW Stock Chart & Stats
$16.82
$0.19(1.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$16.82
$0.19(1.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.73 - $28.51
Previous CloseN/A
Volume29.02K
Average Volume (3M)177.34K
Market Cap
$282.35M
Enterprise Value$567.93
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$95.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$440.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.88
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-3.04
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$20.75Price Target Upside23.37% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)-4.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.49B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Business ModelClearwater Paper operates two complementary manufacturing businesses—private‑label consumer tissue and paperboard for folding cartons—providing diversified end markets and demand drivers. This mix helps stabilize revenue vs single‑product peers and allows shifting capacity and pricing focus across segments over cycles.
Positive Cash Generation And DeleveragingThe company is producing meaningful operating cash and positive trailing free cash flow, giving it the ability to fund capex, reduce net debt, and navigate cyclical troughs. Management reported net debt reduction and one‑time recoveries, improving liquidity and lowering refinancing urgency over the medium term.
Improving Industry Supply DynamicsTighter industry supply and lower imports support higher operating rates and better pricing power across the paperboard and tissue markets. Structural capacity rationalization and improving utilization help sustain spreads and enable margin recovery as price increases flow through over several quarters.
Bears Say
Compressed Margins And Recurring LossesMargins have collapsed to near breakeven levels and the company is loss‑making on a trailing basis, signaling weak cost absorption and price realization. Persistent low margins impair return on capital, limit reinvestment capacity, and make durable profitability contingent on successful, sustained pricing and cost actions.
Volatile Cash Flow And EarningsHistorical swings in operating and free cash flow increase execution risk for capital plans and debt management. Even with recent positive TTM cash flow, volatility raises the chance of funding strain in adverse quarters and complicates consistent deleveraging and investment into higher‑margin initiatives.
Index Exposure And Lagged Pricing Flow‑throughSignificant exposure to an industry price index means realized revenue trails market moves, delaying benefit from recent increases and prolonging recovery. That structural lag, combined with prior carryover price declines, makes margin restoration dependent on sustained favorable pricing over multiple quarters.
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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 $28.51 in the past 12 months.
What is Clearwater Paper Corp.’s market cap?
Clearwater Paper Corp.’s market cap is $282.35M.
When is Clearwater Paper Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Clearwater Paper Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 96 days.
How were Clearwater Paper Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Clearwater Paper Corp. released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported -$1.75 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$1.49 by -$0.26.
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 -0.14.
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 -$1.75 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$1.49. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 23.415%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Clearwater Paper Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CLW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Clearwater Paper Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$20.75 (23.37% Upside)
$20.75 (23.37% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CLW Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 64.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-40.71%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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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
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced picture: operational and strategic progress (shipment growth, cost reductions, product launches, reduced net debt, and Q3 positive EBITDA guidance) are positive signs, while near-term profitability was weak (Q2 adjusted EBITDA -$8M and net loss $21M), market pricing carryover and conflict-driven cost inflation remain material headwinds. Management has clear actions and guidance to restore margins, but execution and timing risks (pricing flow-through, refinancing, trade uncertainty) keep the outlook cautious.View all CLW earnings summariesCLW Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
3.94% Insiders
31.42% Mutual Funds
3.30% Other Institutional Investors
45.40% Public Companies and
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