Roth Mkm Lowers Clarus (NASDAQ:CLAR) Price Target to $3.25

Key Points

• Roth MKM cut Clarus's price target to $3.25 (from $3.50) and kept a neutral rating, implying roughly a 9% upside from the current price.
• Analyst consensus is a Hold with a $4.44 average price target (2 Buys, 2 Holds, 1 Sell), reflecting mixed views on the stock's near‑term outlook.
• Q4 results were mixed: EPS topped estimates at $0.09 but revenue missed and margins/operating cash flow weakened, while the company reported positive adjusted EBITDA, $11.6M of free cash flow, and reconfirmed a $0.025 quarterly dividend.

Clarus (NASDAQ:CLAR - Get Free Report) had its target price decreased by Roth Mkm from $3.50 to $3.25 in a research report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a "neutral" rating on the stock. Roth Mkm's price target suggests a potential upside of 9.06% from the company's current price.

A number of other equities analysts also recently weighed in on CLAR. Stifel Nicolaus cut their price target on shares of Clarus from $7.00 to $6.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "sell (d)" rating on shares of Clarus in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Clarus from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, December 6th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $4.44.

Clarus Stock Performance

NASDAQ:CLAR traded down $0.12 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $2.98. The company's stock had a trading volume of 340,179 shares, compared to its average volume of 197,536. Clarus has a 52-week low of $2.91 and a 52-week high of $4.45. The business's 50-day moving average is $3.47 and its two-hundred day moving average is $3.49. The company has a market capitalization of $114.43 million, a PE ratio of -1.41 and a beta of 1.11.

Clarus (NASDAQ:CLAR - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 5th. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.06 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $65.41 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $68.67 million. Clarus had a negative net margin of 31.52% and a negative return on equity of 4.30%. As a group, analysts predict that Clarus will post -0.06 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Clarus

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Virtu Financial LLC purchased a new stake in Clarus during the 4th quarter worth $62,000. Lepercq De Neuflize Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Clarus by 106.0% in the fourth quarter. Lepercq De Neuflize Asset Management LLC now owns 68,400 shares of the company's stock worth $229,000 after acquiring an additional 35,200 shares in the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd boosted its holdings in Clarus by 109.9% in the fourth quarter. XTX Topco Ltd now owns 21,405 shares of the company's stock valued at $72,000 after purchasing an additional 11,206 shares during the last quarter. Quadrature Capital Ltd acquired a new stake in Clarus during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $56,000. Finally, Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP purchased a new stake in Clarus during the 4th quarter worth approximately $77,000. 90.30% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Clarus News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Clarus this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board re‑confirmed a cash dividend of $0.025 per share, supporting income-focused holders and signaling confidence in cash generation. Dividend Announcement
• Positive Sentiment: Stifel Nicolaus kept a Buy rating and set a $6 price target (down from $7), which still implies substantial upside versus the current price — a supportive analyst stance despite the cut. Analyst Note
• Positive Sentiment: Company reported positive adjusted EBITDA ($1.2M) and generated $11.6M of free cash flow in Q4, which are constructive for near‑term liquidity and buyback/dividend optionality. Q4 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: FY2026 revenue guidance of $255M–$265M overlaps the Street’s ~$259.6M estimate — roughly in line but leaves limited upside visibility; management highlighted pricing and margin initiatives. Guidance Article
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed consensus in Q4 (reports vary ~$65.4M–$69.3M vs. ~$68.7M–$70M estimate) and operating profit weakened materially year‑over‑year, pressuring near‑term profitability metrics. Revenue Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Although EPS beat consensus ($0.09 vs. $0.06), reported net income and operating cash flow showed deterioration (negative operating cash flow and year‑over‑year net loss metrics cited in earnings discussion), raising execution and margin concerns. Earnings Beat but Cash Concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction: coverage noted the stock fell after earnings and some institutional reshuffling (mixed increases and steep reductions in certain hedge fund holdings), which may add selling pressure until clarity on margin improvement arrives. Market Reaction

About Clarus

Clarus Corporation NASDAQ: CLAR is a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of outdoor recreation equipment. The company's portfolio of brands serves enthusiasts across climbing, skiing, trail running, paddling and snow safety, combining purpose-driven innovation with in-house manufacturing capabilities. Clarus focuses on high-performance gear developed to meet the demands of professional athletes and recreational users alike.

The company's flagship brand, Black Diamond Equipment, offers climbing protection, apparel, ski bindings and accessories engineered for backcountry and alpine environments.

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