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
$248.17M
Enterprise Value$308.24M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$36.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$81.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.83
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 Cap1.24
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
Relatively Strong Balance Sheet / Modest LeverageClearwater Paper’s equity base (~$814M) vs modest debt (~$82M) and stable ~$1.6B asset base indicate materially reduced leverage versus prior years. That financial flexibility supports refinancing, capital spending and working-capital programs, lowering long-term default and funding risk.
New Product — Velora Lightweight PaperboardThe Velora launch diversifies product mix into lightweight folding carton paperboard, targeting import displacement. A successful regional alternative to imports can broaden margins, deepen customer relationships, and create durable mix improvement that supports long-term pricing and volume resilience.
Structural Cost Actions With Ongoing SavingsCypress Bend restructuring reduces the company’s cost base by $8–$12M annually, a permanent operating expense improvement. Combined with productivity programs and SG&A discipline, these actions raise the company’s sustainable margin floor and improve the likelihood of restoring positive free cash flow over a multi-quarter horizon.
Bears Say
Deeply Negative Trailing Free Cash FlowA ~-$54M TTM free cash flow shortfall constrains the firm’s ability to fund capex, repay or refinance debt, and weather cyclical downturns without relying on one-off insurance recoveries or tax refunds. Persistent negative FCF increases refinancing risk and limits durable investment in capacity or product development.
Industry Oversupply And Pricing HeadwindsStructural excess industry capacity (>10%) and carryover price declines (~$70M) reduce pricing power and compress margins across cycles. Even with product innovation and cost cuts, sustained oversupply makes margin recovery slower and dependent on competitor capacity exits or elevated operating rates to restore pricing.
Capital-intensive Outages And Operational DisruptionsLarge planned maintenance (Lewiston $22–24M; full-year ~$45–50M) plus weather-related hits (~$15M) highlight capital intensity and uptime risk. Recurrent outages and significant maintenance spending create volatile earnings and cash flow, complicating sustained margin improvement and predictable free 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 $248.17M.
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 56 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
23.90% Public Companies and
Individual Investors