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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
$257.68M
Enterprise Value$567.93
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$36.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$81.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.82
Next Earnings
Jul 28, 2026EPS Estimate
-1.49Next 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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$18.00Price Target Upside20.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)-4.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.49B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Balance Sheet / Modest LeverageA low net leverage position versus a large equity base gives Clearwater durable financial flexibility. It reduces short-term solvency pressure, supports operational continuity through cyclical troughs, and provides capacity to fund capex or stretch refinancing timelines without immediate distress.
New Product Platform (Velora)Velora expands product mix into higher‑value lightweight folding carton paperboard and targets import replacement. This structural product diversification can improve pricing power, capture share in carton markets, and reduce exposure to single-market pricing cycles over the medium term.
Structural Cost Savings From Mill RestructuringPlanned permanent cost reductions at Cypress Bend lower Clearwater's structural cost base and breakeven. Annualized savings of $8–$12M sustainably improve future margins and cash generation, making earnings less sensitive to commodity price swings and cyclical demand drops.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash Flow And Weak MarginsPersistent negative free cash flow and very thin underlying margins limit Clearwater's ability to internally fund capex, maintenance, and working capital. Over several quarters this weak cash conversion forces reliance on non‑recurring supports and constrains strategic investments and resilience to shocks.
Refinancing And Credit RiskUpcoming maturities coupled with recent losses raise refinancing risk. Weaker profitability and negative FCF increase likelihood of higher borrowing costs, tighter covenants or forced concessions at refinance, which could amplify cash strain and limit strategic flexibility over the next 2–6 months.
Industry Oversupply And Pricing PressureStructural excess capacity depresses realized prices and compresses margins across cycles. For a commodity‑exposed producer like Clearwater, sustained oversupply reduces ability to pass input inflation to customers, prolongs margin recovery, and increases the time needed to restore healthy cash generation.
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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 $257.68M.
When is Clearwater Paper Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Clearwater Paper Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is in 7 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 -1.49.
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
Hold
Average Price Target:
$18.00 (20.00% Upside)
$18.00 (20.00% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CLW Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 64.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-40.71%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$18.00
▲(20.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.94% Insiders
31.42% Mutual Funds
1.16% Other Institutional Investors
48.49% Public Companies and
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