Clearfield (CLFD) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLFD) is a Minneapolis-based company specializing in fiber management products for broadband network deployments. The company’s core offerings include fiber distribution hubs, enclosures, splice trays, patching panels and connectivity accessories designed to simplify installation and maintenance of fiber-optic networks. Clearfield’s modular FieldSmart™ platform provides a scalable approach for service providers, utilities and enterprise organizations looking to expand or upgrade their fiber infrastructure.

Clearfield serves a diverse customer base that includes cable and internet service providers, telecommunications operators, wireless carriers, utilities and municipalities. Through its network of distribution partners and value-added resellers, the company supports deployments across North America, Latin America, the Caribbean and select international markets. Its products are engineered for both indoor and outdoor environments, offering dust-tight, weather-resistant enclosures to protect critical fiber connections.

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Clearfield went public on the Nasdaq exchange, extending its reach and product development capabilities. Over the years, the company has introduced innovations such as pre-terminated drop cable assemblies, streamlined splicing solutions and multifunctional fiber hubs that reduce field labor and installation time. The FieldShield® hardened fiber cable system further complements its portfolio, delivering robust cable protection in demanding outdoor applications.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer William (Bill) Schrier, Clearfield has focused on operational efficiency, product quality and customer support. The management team emphasizes close collaboration with network operators to address evolving requirements for high-density connectivity, rapid deployment and ongoing network management. By combining modular design with in-factory termination and testing, Clearfield aims to help customers achieve reliable, cost-effective fiber networks.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $32.34 to $33.90
• 50-Day Range: $31.13 to $45.34
• 52-Week Range: $23.78 to $46.76
• Volume: 132,222 shs
• Average Volume: 142,485 shs
• Market Capitalization: $464.57 million
• P/E Ratio: 3,364.00
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $47.50
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Clearfield Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Clearfield scored higher than 64% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 353rd out of 642 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.9 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Clearfield has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside Potential

Clearfield has a consensus price target of $47.50, representing about 41.2% upside from its current price of $33.64.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Clearfield has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Clearfield are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.29) to $0.67 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Clearfield is 3,364.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 279.68.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Clearfield is 3,364.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 443.93.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Clearfield has a P/B Ratio of 1.74. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.31% of the float of Clearfield has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Clearfield has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Clearfield has recently decreased by 18.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Clearfield does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

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

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.31% of the float of Clearfield has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Clearfield has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Clearfield has recently decreased by 18.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.42

News Sentiment

Clearfield has a news sentiment score of 1.42. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.76 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Clearfield this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Clearfield insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

17.80% 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 Institutions

88.73% of the stock of Clearfield is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

CLFD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CLFD shares performed this year?

Clearfield's stock was trading at $31.00 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, CLFD shares have increased by 8.5% and is now trading at $33.64.

How were Clearfield's earnings last quarter?

Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 6th. The communications equipment provider reported $0.11 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.05 by $0.06. The communications equipment provider earned $49.90 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $47.58 million. Clearfield had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.07% and a net margin of 0.11%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Clearfield's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Clearfield include ACK Asset Management LLC (4.53%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.03%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1.79%) and G2 Investment Partners Management LLC (1.67%). Insiders that own company stock include Ronald G Roth, John P Hill, Charles N Hayssen, 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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Clearfield own?

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

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/06/2025
• Today: 9/08/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/06/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Wireless Equipment
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:CLFD
• CIK: 796505
• Web: www.seeclearfield.com
• Phone: (763) 476-6866
• Fax: 763-475-8457
• Employees: 1,130
• Year Founded: 2008

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Clearfield: $47.50
• High Price Target: $50.00
• Low Price Target: $45.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +43.0%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.01
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 3,322.00
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$12.45 million
• Net Margins: 0.11%
• Pretax Margin: 0.62%
• Return on Equity: 0.07%
• Return on Assets: 0.06%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 5.93
• Quick Ratio: 4.43

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $166.71 million
• Price / Sales: 2.75
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $19.37 per share
• Price / Book: 1.72

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 13,810,000
• Free Float: 11,349,000
• Market Cap: $458.77 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.70