Clarus (CLAR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

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. Under its Pieps label, Clarus produces avalanche beacons, probes, shovels and safety electronics designed to enhance mountain rescue and snow stability awareness. Through Ascend, the company supplies paddles, paddling gear and watercraft components, while Seirus Innovation delivers specialized cold-weather accessories including gloves, facemasks and headwear.

Clarus maintains research and development centers in North America and Europe, complemented by manufacturing facilities in Asia and the United States. Its products are distributed through a diversified network of specialty retailers, sporting goods chains and e-commerce platforms, enabling the company to reach customers in key markets across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. Emphasis on quality control and supply-chain integration has supported its growth in competitive outdoor segments.

The company traces its roots to Black Diamond Equipment, which was founded in 1989 by Peter Metcalf to address the evolving needs of climbers and skiers. In 2014, following a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, the group became publicly traded under the name Clarus Corporation. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Clarus continues to expand its product offerings and market presence through ongoing innovation and strategic brand development.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $3.25 to $3.43
• 50-Day Range: $3.13 to $4.00
• 52-Week Range: $3.02 to $5.29
• Volume: 141,721 shs
• Average Volume: 160,818 shs
• Market Capitalization: $125.38 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 3.06%
• Price Target: $4.75
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Clarus Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Clarus scored higher than 87% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 47th out of 300 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: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Clarus has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.20, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

Clarus has a consensus price target of $4.75, representing about 40.9% upside from its current price of $3.37.

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 -1.57, 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 -1.57, 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 0.55. 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

4.34% 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 7.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Clarus has recently increased by 1.63%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Clarus pays a meaningful dividend of 3.05%, 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

4.34% 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 7.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Clarus has recently increased by 1.63%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.42

News Sentiment

Clarus has a news sentiment score of 0.42. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.75 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Clarus this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for CLAR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 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 $935,470.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

22.30% 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 start of the year. Since then, CLAR stock has decreased by 25.3% and is now trading at $3.37.

How were Clarus' earnings last quarter?

Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ:CLAR) announced its earnings results on Thursday, August, 1st. The company reported ($0.06) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company earned $56.48 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $59.28 million. Clarus had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.70% and a negative net margin of 32.40%.
Read the conference call transcript.

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 8/20 Dividend: 8/11/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/20 Dividend: 8/11/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/20/2025
• Today: 10/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/06/2025
• 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: 1998

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Clarus: $4.75
• High Price Target: $7.00
• Low Price Target: $3.50
• Potential Upside/Downside: +40.5%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.20
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($2.15)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$52.29 million
• Net Margins: -32.40%
• Pretax Margin: -28.06%
• Return on Equity: -3.70%
• Return on Assets: -2.95%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 4.55
• Quick Ratio: 2.19

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $254.20 million
• Price / Sales: 0.51
• Cash Flow: $1.13 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.98
• Book Value: $6.08 per share
• Price / Book: 0.56

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 38,402,000
• Free Float: 29,838,000
• Market Cap: $129.80 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.93