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CLW Stock Chart & Stats
$21.77
$0.19(1.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$21.77
$0.19(1.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.73 - $23.59
Previous CloseN/A
Volume29.02K
Average Volume (3M)199.94K
Market Cap
$337.39M
Enterprise Value$530.56
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$95.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$361.10M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-3.04
Shares Outstanding16,127,764
10 Day Avg. Volume135,056
30 Day Avg. Volume199,942
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.18
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
$21.25Price Target Upside-2.39% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)-4.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.49B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Shipment GrowthImproving shipment volumes indicate healthier demand across Clearwater Paper’s tissue and paperboard businesses. Sustained volume growth would improve mill utilization, spread fixed costs over more output, and support revenue resilience even while pricing recovers.
Structural Cost ReductionPermanent fixed-cost reductions and network rationalization can raise earnings durability by lowering the break-even point. These savings should provide benefits across the cycle, improve competitiveness, and reduce reliance on favorable paper and tissue pricing.
Pricing And Supply RecoveryPricing actions combined with lower industry supply create a pathway to better spreads and mill utilization. Because roughly half of volume is RISI-linked, sustained market tightening could eventually convert into meaningful recurring EBITDA improvement.
Bears Say
Weak ProfitabilitySeverely compressed margins and recurring losses show that current pricing does not adequately cover fiber, energy, labor, and operating costs. Continued weak profitability could erode financial flexibility and limit the company’s ability to earn cycle-normal returns.
Pricing Lag And Market PressureIndex-linked pricing exposes earnings to market declines and delays the benefit of announced increases. This lag can prolong margin weakness, leaving Clearwater Paper vulnerable to input-cost changes before higher selling prices reach the income statement.
Refinancing RiskAlthough liquidity is described as ample and leverage is moderate, upcoming maturity management remains an execution risk. Failure to refinance on acceptable terms could raise financing costs, constrain investment, and divert management attention from operational recovery.
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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 $23.59 in the past 12 months.
What is Clearwater Paper Corp.’s market cap?
Clearwater Paper Corp.’s market cap is $337.39M.
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 58 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 Overvalued.
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 16,127,764 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:
$21.25 (-2.39% Downside)
$21.25 (-2.39% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CLW Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 11.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-4.56%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.22%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
3.91% Insiders
31.42% Mutual Funds
31.10% Other Institutional Investors
17.42% Public Companies and
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