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Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW)
$20.33-0.59 (-2.82%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Clearwater Paper Corporation manufactures and supplies solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard packaging products in the United States and internationally.
Historical Price
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Clearwater Paper Corporation in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $20.33 with a market capitalization of $345M. Wall Street consensus targets $21.25 (4 analysts), implying a +4.5% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 14% below its 52-week high of $23.59, remaining 20.4% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality. The Whystock Score of 65/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side consensus broadly in line with current price
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $374.80M↑ | $360.30M↓ | $386.40M↓ | $399.00M↑ | $391.80M |
| Gross Profit | -$10.40M↓ | -$900,000↓ | $17.20M↓ | $18.80M↓ | $43.00M |
| Operating Income | -$32.60M↓ | -$21.40M↓ | -$2.50M↑ | -$4.90M↓ | $14.50M |
| Net Income | -$21.50M↓ | -$12.80M↓ | $38.30M↑ | -$53.30M↓ | $2.70M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
Clearwater Paper Corporation manufactures and supplies solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard packaging products in the United States and internationally. The company offers SBS paperboard for use in folding cartons, food service, and commercial pri...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$345.46M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.23
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-6.21%
Volume
Today's trading volume
114,485
Recent News
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Clearwater Paper, Mondi plc and Klabin
Clearwater Paper, Mondi and Klabin navigate weak paper demand with packaging growth, sustainability trends and efficiency gains.
3 Paper and Related Products Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Challenges
The near-term outlook for the Zacks Paper and Related Products industry is uncertain. Stocks like CLW, MONDY and KLBAY are braving the industry headwinds.
Pricing actions dominate quarterly fiber discussions
Executives from Clearwater Paper, Huhtamaki, Mondi and Sylvamo described price increases and other actions to offset challenging market conditions, including a drag from the war with Iran.
Clearwater Paper Corporation Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Moby summary of Clearwater Paper Corporation's Q2 2026 earnings call
Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Market Challenges with ...
Despite facing pricing pressures and a negative EBITDA, Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW) focuses on debt reduction, strategic product launches, and cost-saving measures to drive future growth.