/CLW
CLW Stock - Clearwater Paper Corporation
Basic Materials|Paper, Lumber & Forest ProductsNYSE
$18.55-0.70%
$0.13 (-0.70%) • Dec 19
71
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.BUY
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.24
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).100
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.100
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+61.7%upside
Target: $30.00
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ENTRY ZONE$18.36 – $18.74
TARGET (TP)$30.00
STOP LOSS$17.07
RISK/REWARD1:7.7
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Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta0.21
52W High$33.57
52W Low$16.44
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.38B | $1.14B | $2.08B | $1.77B | $1.87B |
| Gross Profit | $76.10M | $200.70M | $256.70M | $182.60M | $294.20M |
| Gross Margin | 5.5% | 17.7% | 12.3% | 10.3% | 15.7% |
| Operating Income | $-41,000,000 | $177.10M | $122.00M | $12.00M | $158.10M |
| Net Income | $-110,900,000 | $107.70M | $46.00M | $-28,100,000 | $77.10M |
| Net Margin | -8.0% | 9.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 4.1% |
| EPS | $11.70 | $6.39 | $2.71 | $-1.67 | $4.65 |
Company Overview
Clearwater Paper Corporation manufactures and supplies bleached paperboards, and consumer and parent roll tissues in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Pulp and Paperboard, and Consumer Products. The Pulp and Paperboard segment offers folding cartons, liquid packaging, cups and plates, blister and carded packaging products, top sheet and commercial printing items, and softwood pulp products, as well as custom sheeting, slitting, and cutting of paperboard products. It sells its products to packaging converters, folding carton converters, merchants, and commercial printers. The Consumer Products segment provides a line of at-home tissue products, including bath tissues, paper towels, facial tissues, and napkins; recycled fiber value grade products; and away-from-home tissues. This segment sells its products to retailers and wholesale distributors, including grocery, club, mass merchants, and discount stores. Clearwater Paper Corporation was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
4
100%
Hold / Neutral
0%
Sell / Underperform
0%
Analyst Consensus🟢 Bullish
4 Bullish0 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$99
Average Target
↑ 434.6% Upside
Now
$30
Low
$99
Average
$396
High
Based on 6 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22nd 2025 | TD Cowen | Initiation | Buy | $30 |
| October 18th 2024 | RBC Capital Mkts | Upgrade | Outperform | $37← $48 |
| October 31st 2023 | RBC Capital Mkts | Downgrade | Sector Perform | $396← $42 |
| April 24th 2023 | RBC Capital Mkts | Upgrade | Outperform | $42← $38 |
| November 1st 2022 | RBC Capital Mkts | Downgrade | Sector Perform | $45 |
| August 3rd 2022 | RBC Capital Mkts | Upgrade | Outperform | $45← $40 |
Earnings History & Surprises
CLWBeat Rate
56%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
-52.8%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
10/7
1 met exactly
Latest EPS
$-0.51
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
-4.9%
$1.35vs$1.42
Q2 24
+28.8%
$1.43vs$1.11
Q3 24
-240.0%
$-0.42vs$0.30
Q4 24
-320.7%
$-0.64vs$0.29
Q1 25
-254.5%
$-1.17vs$-0.33
Q2 25
-311.8%
$-0.36vs$0.17
Q3 25
+141.5%
$0.22vs$-0.53
Q4 25
+3.8%
$-0.51vs$-0.53
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | $-0.53 | $-0.51 | +3.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | $-0.53 | $0.22 | +141.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | Apr 29, 2025 | $0.17 | $-0.36 | -311.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2025 | Feb 13, 2025 | $-0.33 | $-1.17 | -254.5% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 | $0.29 | $-0.64 | -320.7% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 | $0.30 | $-0.42 | -240.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2024 | Apr 29, 2024 | $1.11 | $1.43 | +28.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2024 | Feb 20, 2024 | $1.42 | $1.35 | -4.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2023 | Oct 30, 2023 | $1.82 | $2.19 | +20.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | $1.18 | $1.74 | +47.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2023 | May 2, 2023 | $1.75 | $1.47 | -16.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 | $-0.09 | $-0.30 | -233.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 | $1.52 | $1.83 | +20.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Aug 2, 2022 | $1.11 | $1.11 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q2 2022 | Apr 28, 2022 | $0.87 | $1.03 | +18.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2022 | Feb 15, 2022 | $0.60 | $0.82 | +36.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Nov 2, 2021 | $0.30 | $0.55 | +83.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2021 | Aug 4, 2021 | $-1.53 | $-1.07 | +30.1% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Clearwater Paper, Lowers Price Target to $30
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 29, 2025, 04:39 PM
Clearwater Paper Q3 Adj. EPS $(0.51) Beats $(0.53) Estimate, Sales $399.000M Beat $387.855M Estimate
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 28, 2025, 08:07 PM
Clearwater Paper shares are trading higher after TD Cowen initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and announced a $30 price target.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Sep 22, 2025, 06:49 PM
TD Cowen Initiates Coverage On Clearwater Paper with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $30
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Sep 22, 2025, 01:32 PM
Frequently Asked Questions about CLW
What is CLW's current stock price?
Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) is currently trading at $18.55 per share. The stock has moved -0.70% today.
What is the analyst price target for CLW?
The average analyst price target for CLW is $30.00, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Clearwater Paper Corporation in?
Clearwater Paper Corporation operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically within the Paper, Lumber & Forest Products industry. The company is traded on the NYSE exchange.
What is CLW's market cap?
Clearwater Paper Corporation has a market capitalization of $0.30 billion, making it a small-cap company.
Does CLW pay dividends?
No, Clearwater Paper Corporation does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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