Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 23, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q3)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.17Last Year’s EPS
0.1Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: management delivered Q2 sales toward the high end of guidance, showed meaningful sequential backlog growth (+39%) and maintained a strong balance sheet ($147M cash, no debt) while continuing share repurchases. They also highlighted product momentum (NOVA) and a clear strategy to expand into adjacent edge and data center markets. Offsetting these positives are a 15% year-over-year revenue decline, a Q2 net loss (EPS down to -$0.04 from +$0.18 prior year), margin compression (gross margin down ~1.9 percentage points YoY), and significant uncertainty from BEAD funding delays that push meaningful program-related revenue into Fiscal 2027. Overall, the company appears well-capitalized and strategically positioned for longer-term growth, but near-term revenue and profitability are under pressure due to external program timing and supply/financing constraints.Company Guidance
Q2 Sales Met Guidance and Forward Revenue Guidance Raised
Net sales of $34.4M came in toward the high end of guidance ($32M–$35M). Management provided Q3 guidance of $42M–$46M and reiterated full-year Fiscal 2026 guidance of $160M–$170M (≈10% top-line growth at the midpoint).
Backlog Expansion and Strong Book-to-Bill
Backlog increased 39% sequentially from Q1, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.3 for the quarter, supporting expectations for stronger second-half execution.
Community Broadband Momentum
Year-to-date revenues in the Community Broadband market are up 5% versus the prior year, reflecting continued strength in the company's core market.
Healthy Liquidity and Share Repurchase
Ended the quarter with approximately $147M in cash, short-term and long-term investments and no debt. Repurchased 237,000 shares for $7.3M during the quarter.
Product and Market Development — NOVA and Edge Positioning
NOVA platform (announced last quarter) is scheduled to ship in H2. Hosted 'Fiber to the Future' event showcasing BABA-ready cable extrusion and edge-AI-ready solutions; management is building a pipeline in adjacent markets (data center/edge) to broaden future revenue.
Operational Planning and Expense Discipline
Operating expenses for Q3 are expected to remain relatively consistent with Q2; management reiterated operating expense as a percentage of revenue to remain consistent with Fiscal 2025 and provided EPS ranges for Q3 ($0.17–$0.21) and full year ($0.48–$0.62).
DE:AP7 Earnings History
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DE:AP7 Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 06, 2026 | €25.40 | €25.80 | +1.57% |
Feb 04, 2026 | €25.25 | €27.42 | +8.59% |
Nov 25, 2025 | €25.34 | €25.22 | -0.47% |
Aug 06, 2025 | €37.67 | €28.93 | -23.20% |
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FAQ
When does Clearfield (DE:AP7) report earnings?
Clearfield (DE:AP7) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 23, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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Clearfield (DE:AP7) earnings time is at Jul 23, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is DE:AP7 EPS forecast?
DE:AP7 EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q3) is 0.17.
