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NASDAQ:CLFD

Clearfield (CLFD) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$40.67
+1.90 (+4.90%)
(As of 06/2/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$39.02
$40.69
50-Day Range
$35.27
$47.21
52-Week Range
$30.00
$134.90
Volume
261,326 shs
Average Volume
398,563 shs
Market Capitalization
$620.38 million
P/E Ratio
10.67
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$98.83

Clearfield MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.71 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
143.0% Upside
$98.83 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
15.30% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.91mentions of Clearfield in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
-25.41%
From $1.81 to $1.35 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.22 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

248th out of 609 stocks

Telephone & Telegraph Apparatus Industry

7th out of 12 stocks


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About Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) Stock

Clearfield, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and distribution of fiber protection. It operates through the Clearfield and Nestor Cable segment. The Clearfield segment involves the design, manufacture, and selling of fiber management, protection, and delivery solutions. The Nestor Cables segment includes designs, manufacture, and selling fiber management, protection, and delivery solutions. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Brooklyn Park, MN.

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CLFD Price History

CLFD Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/02/2023
Today
6/03/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/27/2023
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Telephone & telegraph apparatus
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:CLFD
Employees
250
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$98.83
High Stock Price Forecast
$141.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$50.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+143.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.71
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$49.36 million
Pretax Margin
21.57%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$324.03 million
Cash Flow
$4.01 per share
Book Value
$20.02 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
12,920,000
Market Cap
$620.38 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.32

Key Executives

  • Cheri BeranekCheri Beranek
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Johnny P. HillJohnny P. Hill
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Daniel R. Herzog
    Chief Financial Officer & Secretary
  • Skip Hansen
    Chief Information Officer
  • Allen Griser
    Chief Commercial Officer













CLFD Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Clearfield stock right now?

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Clearfield in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" CLFD shares.
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What is Clearfield's stock price forecast for 2023?

7 brokers have issued 12-month price objectives for Clearfield's stock. Their CLFD share price forecasts range from $50.00 to $141.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $98.83 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 143.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have CLFD shares performed in 2023?

Clearfield's stock was trading at $94.14 at the start of the year. Since then, CLFD stock has decreased by 56.8% and is now trading at $40.67.
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Are investors shorting Clearfield?

Clearfield saw a decrease in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,980,000 shares, a decrease of 15.4% from the April 30th total of 2,340,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 400,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.9 days. Approximately 15.3% of the shares of the company are short sold.
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When is Clearfield's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 27th 2023.
View our CLFD earnings forecast
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How were Clearfield's earnings last quarter?

Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 2nd. The communications equipment provider reported $1.00 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.97 by $0.03. The communications equipment provider earned $85.90 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $83.56 million. Clearfield had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 24.60% and a net margin of 16.77%. Clearfield's quarterly revenue was up 68.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.75 EPS.

What guidance has Clearfield issued on next quarter's earnings?

Clearfield updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 4th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.80-$2.10 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.87. The company issued revenue guidance of $260.00 million-$275.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $365.93 million.

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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Clearfield own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Clearfield investors own include Wendy's (WEN), ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD), Horizon Therapeutics Public (HZNP), NVIDIA (NVDA), Akoustis Technologies (AKTS), Clearside Biomedical (CLSD), CyberOptics (CYBE), JD.com (JD), Repligen (RGEN) and Zynga (ZNGA).

What is Clearfield's stock symbol?

Clearfield trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CLFD."

Who are Clearfield's major shareholders?

Clearfield's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (13.02%), State Street Corp (2.97%), Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC (2.73%), Boston Partners (2.66%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.05%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.62%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles N Hayssen, Cheryl Beranek, Daniel R Herzog, Donald R Hayward, John P Hill, Patrick Goepel, Roger G Harding, Ronald G Roth and Walter Louis Jones Jr.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Clearfield's stock price today?

One share of CLFD stock can currently be purchased for approximately $40.67.

How much money does Clearfield make?

Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) has a market capitalization of $620.38 million and generates $324.03 million in revenue each year. The communications equipment provider earns $49.36 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.81 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Clearfield have?

The company employs 250 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Clearfield?

Clearfield's mailing address is 7050 WINNETKA AVENUE NORTH SUITE 100, BROOKLYN PARK MN, 55428. The official website for the company is www.seeclearfield.com. The communications equipment provider can be reached via phone at (763) 476-6866, via email at clfd@liolios.com, or via fax at 763-475-8457.

This page (NASDAQ:CLFD) was last updated on 6/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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