Clarus (CLAR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Clarus Corporation is a designer and marketer of premium outdoor, mobile and sports performance products. Trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol CLAR, the company develops and distributes a portfolio of well-known brands that serve a broad base of outdoor enthusiasts, athletes and active consumers. Clarus leverages in-house innovation and strategic partnerships to deliver gear and accessories that meet demanding performance standards in climbing, skiing, camping, hydration, protective cases and performance apparel.

The company’s flagship Black Diamond brand offers a full line of climbing hardware, technical headlamps, skis and avalanche safety gear. Sierra Designs delivers tents, sleeping bags and innovative shelter solutions for backpacking and car camping, while Coolcore technologies provide moisture-wicking, breathable fabrics for performance apparel and outdoor accessories. Clarus also markets LifeProof protective cases and device covers, combining rugged protection with sleek design for smartphones, tablets and other electronics. Across all brands, Clarus emphasizes durability, lightweight construction and advanced materials engineered for extreme conditions.

Clarus operates on a global scale, serving retail, specialty and e-commerce channels in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. The company’s integrated supply chain includes in-house design teams, selected contract manufacturing partnerships and a network of sales offices and distribution centers. This infrastructure enables Clarus to respond quickly to market trends, manage quality control across diverse product lines and maintain strong relationships with outdoor retailers, specialty distributors and direct-to-consumer platforms.

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Clarus Corporation has grown through strategic mergers and acquisitions, including the 2018 integration of Sierra Designs and the 2019 acquisition of Coolcore. From its roots in the climbing community to its expansion into mobile device protection and high-performance fabrics, Clarus is guided by an experienced leadership team with deep expertise in product innovation, brand management and global operations. This leadership focus supports the company’s commitment to pushing the limits of performance gear while delivering value to retailers, partners and end users worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $3.55 to $3.61
• 50-Day Range: $3.08 to $3.69
• 52-Week Range: $3.02 to $6.39
• Volume: 88,150 shs
• Average Volume: 233,012 shs
• Market Capitalization: $137.86 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 2.79%
• Price Target: $5.10
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Clarus Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Clarus scored higher than 93% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 24th out of 294 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Clarus has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Clarus has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Clarus are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.06) to $0.15 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Clarus is -1.73, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Clarus is -1.73, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Clarus has a P/B Ratio of 0.59. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.97% of the float of Clarus has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Clarus has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Clarus has recently decreased by 3.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Clarus pays a meaningful dividend of 2.82%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Clarus does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Clarus will have a dividend payout ratio of 66.67% next year. This indicates that Clarus will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.50

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.97% of the float of Clarus has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Clarus has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Clarus has recently decreased by 3.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.61

News Sentiment

Clarus has a news sentiment score of 0.61. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Clarus this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

1 people have searched for CLAR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Clarus to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Clarus insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $39,689.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

20.40% of the stock of Clarus is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

90.30% of the stock of Clarus is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

CLAR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CLAR shares performed this year?

Clarus' stock was trading at $4.51 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, CLAR stock has decreased by 20.4% and is now trading at $3.59.

How were Clarus' earnings last quarter?

Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ:CLAR) released its earnings results on Thursday, August, 1st. The company reported ($0.06) earnings per share for the quarter. The company earned $56.48 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $59.28 million. Clarus had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.37% and a negative net margin of 31.09%.
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How do I buy shares of Clarus?

Shares of CLAR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Clarus own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Clarus investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Meta Platforms (META), Home Depot (HD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Visa (V).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/01/2024
• Record date for 5/28 Dividend: 5/19/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/28 Dividend: 5/19/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/28/2025
• Today: 7/19/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/31/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: LEISURE&REC PRD
• Sub-Industry: Recreation
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:CLAR
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:BDE
• CIK: 913277
• Web: www.claruscorp.com
• Phone: (801) 278-5552
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 900
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Clarus: $5.10
• High Price Target: $7.00
• Low Price Target: $3.50
• Potential Upside/Downside: +42.1%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.60
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($2.07)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$52.29 million
• Net Margins: -31.09%
• Pretax Margin: -27.14%
• Return on Equity: -3.37%
• Return on Assets: -2.73%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 4.46
• Quick Ratio: 2.27

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $255.44 million
• Price / Sales: 0.54
• Cash Flow: $1.14 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 3.16
• Book Value: $6.08 per share
• Price / Book: 0.59

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 38,402,000
• Free Float: 30,568,000
• Market Cap: $137.86 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.87