NASDAQ:CLFD Clearfield (CLFD) Stock Price, News & Analysis $41.62 +0.44 (+1.07%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$41.18▼$42.9450-Day Range$36.09▼$42.1752-Week Range$22.91▼$48.20Volume127,360 shsAverage Volume181,512 shsMarket Capitalization$592.25 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$43.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Clearfield alerts: Email Address Clearfield MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.5% Upside$43.50 Price TargetShort InterestBearish14.25% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.16Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$92,790 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($1.26) to $0.33 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.85 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector557th out of 612 stocksTelephone & Telegraph Apparatus Industry10th out of 10 stocks 1.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingClearfield has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageClearfield has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Clearfield's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted14.25% of the float of Clearfield has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverClearfield has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.9, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Clearfield has recently decreased by 6.63%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldClearfield does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthClearfield does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CLFD. Previous Next 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentClearfield has a news sentiment score of 0.16. 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 0.53 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Clearfield this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Clearfield to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 4.2 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Clearfield insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $92,790.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders16.00% of the stock of Clearfield is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions88.73% of the stock of Clearfield is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Clearfield's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Clearfield are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($1.26) to $0.33 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Clearfield is -166.48, 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. SectorThe P/E ratio of Clearfield is -166.48, 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 RatioClearfield has a P/B Ratio of 2.02. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Clearfield's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Traders Agencytop AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. 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It also provides CraftSmart FiberFirst pedestals, an access terminal that offers a cable management and mounting bracket kit to support the deployment of access terminals; YOURx, an access terminal that provides flexibility with cable mid-span and internal splicing options; and FieldShield, a fiber pathway and protection method for reducing the cost of broadband deployment. In addition, the company offers fiber assemblies; fiber optic and copper cables, microducts, microduct accessories, and tools; and installation and connection accessories for fiber optic networks. It serves community broadband customers, multiple system operators, large regional service providers, and wireline/wireless national telco carriers. The company was formerly known as APA Enterprises, Inc. and changed its name to Clearfield, Inc. in January 2008. Clearfield, Inc. was incorpoarted in 1979 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Read More CLFD Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CLFD Stock News HeadlinesJuly 25 at 4:28 PM | finance.yahoo.comClearfield Showcases BABA-Compliant FTTH Connectivity Solutions at Fiber Connect 2024July 23 at 9:33 PM | msn.comClearfield County increases wages for 911 dispatcher positionsJuly 26, 2024 | Traders Agency (Ad)top AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. But Ross Givens says the #1 artificial intelligence stock[/lin] is NOT Microsoft, Google, Amazon or Apple. Nope — his research is pointing to a tiny, under-the-radar stock that’s trading for just a few dollars right now… And could soon shoot to the moon, handing early investors a windfall.July 21, 2024 | msn.comClearfield County animal non-profit closes: ‘We just can’t keep doing this’July 18, 2024 | globenewswire.comClearfield Sets Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Call for Thursday, August 1, 2024May 29, 2024 | msn.com'Remembering our fallen heroes:' Clearfield Co. church hosts special Memorial Day serviceMay 22, 2024 | money.usnews.comClearfield IncMay 16, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comExpert Outlook: Clearfield Through The Eyes Of 4 AnalystsJuly 26, 2024 | Traders Agency (Ad)top AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. But Ross Givens says the #1 artificial intelligence stock[/lin] is NOT Microsoft, Google, Amazon or Apple. Nope — his research is pointing to a tiny, under-the-radar stock that’s trading for just a few dollars right now… And could soon shoot to the moon, handing early investors a windfall.May 15, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed for Clearfield Amidst Growth Potential and Strategic PositioningMay 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comClearfield Second Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsMay 4, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comClearfield’s Upbeat Financial Performance and Growth Prospects Affirm Buy RatingMay 3, 2024 | marketwatch.comClearfield Shares Rise 20% After 2Q Sales, Earnings BeatsMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comClearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comClearfield Inc (CLFD) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Navigating Challenges and ...May 2, 2024 | sfgate.comClearfield: Fiscal Q2 Earnings SnapshotMay 2, 2024 | msn.comClearfield County teen charged as adult in shooting death of a 12-year-old girlMay 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comClearfield Inc (CLFD) Q2 2024 Earnings: Narrower Loss Than Expected Amid ChallengesSee More Headlines Receive CLFD Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Clearfield and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/02/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/01/2024Fiscal Year End9/30/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Telephone & telegraph apparatus Sub-IndustryElectronic Equipment Current SymbolNASDAQ:CLFD CUSIPN/A CIK796505 Webwww.seeclearfield.com Phone(763) 476-6866Fax763-475-8457Employees1,130Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$43.50 High Stock Price Target$47.00 Low Stock Price Target$40.00 Potential Upside/Downside+3.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.25) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$32.53 million Net Margins-1.79% Pretax Margin-2.14% Return on Equity-1.08% Return on Assets-0.95% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio9.76 Quick Ratio6.58 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$268.72 million Price / Sales2.23 Cash Flow$2.40 per share Price / Cash Flow17.60 Book Value$20.65 per share Price / Book2.04Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares14,230,000Free Float11,956,000Market Cap$600.36 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.39 Investing Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement IncomeNeed to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan? Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Cheryl P. Beranek (Age 62)CEO, President & Director Comp: $446.26kMr. Daniel R. Herzog (Age 60)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $358.59kMr. John P. Hill (Age 58)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $446.16kMr. Skip HansenChief Information OfficerFrank J. Brixius Jr.General Counsel & SecretaryMr. Kevin MorganChief Marketing OfficerMr. Bob CodyVice President of Human Resources & Office of Resource ManagementMr. Allen GriserChief Commercial OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsADTRANNASDAQ:ADTNNETGEARNASDAQ:NTGRAvayaNYSE:AVYACommunications SystemsNASDAQ:JCSNapco Security TechnologiesNASDAQ:NSSCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpBought 6,539 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.430%Shaker Investments LLC OHBought 8,388 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.238%Easterly Investment Partners LLCSold 1,000 shares on 7/25/2024Ownership: 0.062%SummerHaven Investment Management LLCBought 405 shares on 7/24/2024Ownership: 0.109%SG Americas Securities LLCBought 3,362 shares on 7/12/2024Ownership: 0.024%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CLFD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CLFD shares performed this year? Clearfield's stock was trading at $29.08 at the start of the year. Since then, CLFD shares have increased by 43.1% and is now trading at $41.62. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Clearfield's earnings last quarter? Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD) posted its earnings results on Thursday, May, 2nd. The communications equipment provider reported ($0.40) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.53) by $0.13. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 43.1% compared to the same quarter last year. What is Cheri P. Beranek's approval rating as Clearfield's CEO? 6 employees have rated Clearfield Chief Executive Officer Cheri P. Beranek on Glassdoor.com. Cheri P. Beranek has an approval rating of 71% among the company's employees. 45.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Clearfield to a friend. Who are Clearfield's major shareholders? Clearfield's top institutional investors include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.43%), Shaker Investments LLC OH (0.24%), SummerHaven Investment Management LLC (0.11%) and Easterly Investment Partners LLC (0.06%). Insiders that own company stock include Ronald G Roth, John P Hill, Charles N Hayssen, Patrick Goepel, Daniel R Herzog, Roger G Harding, Donald R Hayward, Walter Louis Jones Jr and Carol Ann Wirsbinski. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Clearfield? Shares of CLFD 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Clearfield own? 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