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CLW Stock Forecast: Clearwater Paper Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$22
+0.18% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Clearwater Paper Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $21 — -5.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 60 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$350.8M
Ticker Nerd rank
60 / 100
Median analyst target
$21
Analysts covering
4
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.5%
1M
+29.0%
YTD
+25.0%
1Y
+1.8%
From 52W high
−6.7%
From 52W low
+74.8%
$12
$23
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CLW stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Clearwater Paper Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
60 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
92
Revisions
81
Growth
67
Size
59
Issuance
52
Momentum
38
Value
34
Volatility
32
Quality
19

Accruals (92): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Quality (19): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

CLW stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CLW, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$12$14$16$18$20$22$24Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CLWHigh $24Median $21Low $20

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says4 analysts
1 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $20Median $21High $24

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −5.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
15 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$12 → $17
2 July 2026B of A SecuritiesInitiatesNeutral$19
2 July 2026B of A SecuritiesInitiatesNeutral—
29 Apr 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
29 Apr 2026Truist SecuritiesReiteratesHold—
15 Apr 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
20 Feb 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
19 Feb 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
20 Jan 2026Truist SecuritiesInitiatesHold—
29 Oct 2025RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
22 Sept 2025TD CowenInitiatesBuy—
30 July 2025RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
18 Feb 2025RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform—
5 Nov 2024RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform—
21 Oct 2024RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform—
18 Oct 2024RBC CapitalUpgradeOutperform—
7 Aug 2024RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
30 Apr 2024RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
31 Oct 2023RBC CapitalDowngradeSector Perform—
8 Sept 2023RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CLW appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

CLW analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Clearwater Paper Corp. (CLW) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
1332.5×

Cheaper than 1% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.2×

Cheaper than 92% of US stocks

Price / book
0.4×

Cheaper than 86% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
24.7×

Cheaper than 11% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−4.3%

Higher than 21% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−4.3%

Higher than 31% of US stocks

Gross margin
−2.8%

Higher than 4% of US stocks

Operating margin
−10.4%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Net margin
−3.2%

Higher than 26% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−10.4%

Higher than 35% of US stocks

Return on assets
−2.7%

Higher than 35% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

CLW vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelPaper & Paper Products
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CLWClearwater Paper Corp.$350.8M
60
SLVMSylvamo Corp.$1.5B
21
MERCMercer International, Inc.$28.5M
8
OECOrion SA*$343.6M
57
VGZVista Gold Corp.*$355.1M
26
ALTOAlto Ingredients, Inc.*$338.8M
99
GEVOGevo, Inc.*$374.9M
58

* Nearest Basic Materials names by size — few paper & paper products companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

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News

Latest CLW news & analysis

Clearwater Paper Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 29 July 2026negative

Clearwater Paper reported a second-quarter net loss from continuing operations of $21 million, or $1.33 per diluted share. The loss was driven by lower market pricing and a major maintenance outage, which outweighed higher shipment volumes and insurance recoveries.

Why it matters — CLW watchers would care because the company swung to a net loss despite higher shipment volumes, signaling that pricing pressure and operational disruptions are materially impacting earnings.

Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 28 July 2026neutral

Clearwater Paper Corporation held its Q2 2026 earnings call, as covered by Seeking Alpha's transcript.

Why it matters — A CLW watcher would care because the earnings call provides direct insight into the company's quarterly financial performance and operational outlook.

Clearwater Paper Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Business Wire · 28 July 2026negative

Clearwater Paper reported Q2 2026 net sales of $375 million, down from $392 million in the prior-year quarter, and a net loss of $21 million compared to net income of $3 million in Q2 2025.

Why it matters — CLW watchers would note the swing from profitability to a net loss amid lower market pricing, despite an 8% volume increase.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CLW stock

What is the CLW stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Clearwater Paper Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $21, with estimates ranging from $20 to $24. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CLW stock a buy right now?

Of the 4 analysts covering Clearwater Paper Corp., 1 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Clearwater Paper Corp. 60 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CLW?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Clearwater Paper Corp. ranks 60 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (92 of 100).

Will CLW stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies -5.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Clearwater Paper Corp. 60 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CLW stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Clearwater Paper Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CLW are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $20 to $24 over the next 12 months.

How has CLW stock performed over the past year?

Clearwater Paper Corp. returned +1.8% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Clearwater Paper Corp. do?

Clearwater Paper Corporation is a prominent company specializing in the production of quality consumer tissue products and bleached paperboard. The primary function of Clearwater Paper Corporation is to supply private-label tissue products to major retailers and wholesale distributors, offering a cost-effective alternative to branded goods.

What is the latest news on CLW?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 29 July 2026): "Clearwater Paper Q2 Earnings Call Highlights". Clearwater Paper reported a second-quarter net loss from continuing operations of $21 million, or $1.33 per diluted share. The loss was driven by lower market pricing and a major maintenance outage, which outweighed higher shipment volumes and insurance recoveries.

Company

About Clearwater Paper Corp.

Clearwater Paper Corporation is a prominent company specializing in the production of quality consumer tissue products and bleached paperboard. The primary function of Clearwater Paper Corporation is to supply private-label tissue products to major retailers and wholesale distributors, offering a cost-effective alternative to branded goods. Its manufacturing operations focus on producing facial and bath tissue, paper towels, and napkins, which are essential household items. Furthermore, Clearwater Paper significantly impacts the packaging industry through its production of bleached paperboard, which is utilized in various packaging applications, including food and beverage cartons, liquid packaging, and pharmaceutical packaging, highlighting its versatility and market reach. The company plays a crucial role in the market by facilitating the supply chain for essential goods, thus maintaining stability in consumer product availability. Clearwater Paper Corporation operates in a sector that emphasizes sustainability and efficient manufacturing processes, meeting the increasing demand for eco-friendly products and packaging solutions. By focusing on private-label manufacturing, Clearwater Paper Corporation aids retailers in offering competitive products that cater to a broad consumer base.

CEO Mr. Arsen S. Kitch · 1,900 employees · United States · https://www.clearwaterpaper.com