NYSE:CLW Clearwater Paper - CLW Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Clearwater Paper Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $36.98 +0.19 (+0.52%) (As of 01/27/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$36.66▼$37.4750-Day Range$34.43▼$39.6752-Week Range$25.07▼$46.48Volume71,728 shsAverage Volume72,395 shsMarket Capitalization$619.78 millionP/E Ratio10.27Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$48.50 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Clearwater Paper MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside31.2% Upside$48.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.73% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-2.64Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.90Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$317,305 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth6.67%From $3.90 to $4.16 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.60 out of 5 starsBasic Materials Sector26th out of 161 stocksPaperboard Mills Industry1st out of 1 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingClearwater Paper has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $48.50, Clearwater Paper has a forecasted upside of 31.2% from its current price of $36.98.Amount of Analyst CoverageClearwater Paper has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.73% of the float of Clearwater Paper has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverClearwater Paper has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Clearwater Paper has recently decreased by 11.04%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldClearwater Paper does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthClearwater Paper does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 1.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreClearwater Paper has received a -14.24% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Clearwater Paper in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Toilet paper", "Table napkins", "Paper towels", and "Facial tissue paper" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Clearwater Paper is -2.64. Previous Next 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentClearwater Paper has a news sentiment score of 0.90. 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 0.35 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Clearwater Paper this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for CLW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Clearwater Paper to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Clearwater Paper insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $317,305.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.77% of the stock of Clearwater Paper is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions89.77% of the stock of Clearwater Paper is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Clearwater Paper are expected to grow by 6.67% in the coming year, from $3.90 to $4.16 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Clearwater Paper is 10.27, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 124.98.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Clearwater Paper is 10.27, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 82.96.Price to Book Value per Share RatioClearwater Paper has a P/B Ratio of 1.21. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Clearwater Paper (NYSE:CLW) StockClearwater Paper Corporation manufactures and supplies bleached paperboards, and consumer and parent roll tissues in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Pulp and Paperboard, and Consumer Products. The Pulp and Paperboard segment offers folding cartons, liquid packaging, cups and plates, blister and carded packaging products, top sheet and commercial printing items, and softwood pulp products, as well as custom sheeting, slitting, and cutting of paperboard products. It sells its products to packaging converters, folding carton converters, merchants, and commercial printers. The Consumer Products segment provides a line of at-home tissue products, including bath tissues, paper towels, facial tissues, and napkins; recycled fiber value grade products; and away-from-home tissues. This segment sells its products to retailers and wholesale distributors, including grocery, club, mass merchants, and discount stores. Clearwater Paper Corporation was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.Read More Receive CLW Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Clearwater Paper and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address CLW Stock News HeadlinesJanuary 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere is Why Growth Investors Should Buy Clearwater Paper (CLW) NowJanuary 23, 2023 | msn.comSee digital ads from a company called Zencity? They’re for a Clearwater police survey.January 28, 2023 | Porter & Company (Ad)Is This The End of Capitalism?EXPOSED: The establishment plot to disenfranchise and impoverish millions of Americans…January 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Now The Time To Look At Buying Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:CLW)?December 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comClearwater Paper's (NYSE:CLW) investors will be pleased with their notable 77% return over the last three yearsDecember 21, 2022 | msn.comClearwater rabbi shares message of spreading kindness at Hanukkah menorah lightingDecember 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comClearwater Paper Reports Updated Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Guidance and Updates Major Maintenance Outage ScheduleDecember 15, 2022 | msn.comHoliday pet parade to take over downtown Clearwater this weekendJanuary 28, 2023 | Porter & Company (Ad)The Next Big Crisis Is HereYou just can’t see it yet because it’s NOT a banking, financial, or economic crisis… it’s far worse and threatens every dollar in your retirement account.December 14, 2022 | msn.comClearwater man arrested for pornographic materials with children & animalsDecember 5, 2022 | au.finance.yahoo.comAre Basic Materials Stocks Lagging Clearwater Paper (CLW) This Year?December 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAre Basic Materials Stocks Lagging Clearwater Paper (CLW) This Year?December 1, 2022 | bizjournals.com$1.3 million renovation planned for Clearwater's Beach WalkNovember 30, 2022 | stocknews.com3 Safe-Haven Stocks It's Never a Bad Idea to OwnNovember 30, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comClearwater Paper Announces Revised Multi-Year Sustainability Goals and Continued Commitment to Progress in 2022 ESG ReportNovember 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comReturns At Clearwater Paper (NYSE:CLW) Are On The Way UpNovember 25, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAre Investors Undervaluing Clearwater Paper (CLW) Right Now?November 22, 2022 | benzinga.comClearwater Paper to Attend Citi's 2022 Basic Materials ConferenceNovember 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comClearwater Paper to Attend Citi’s 2022 Basic Materials ConferenceNovember 20, 2022 | msn.comClearwater aquarium says sea turtle nests are up, but lights from humans are a dangerNovember 17, 2022 | bizjournals.comPhillies buy Clearwater property, opening door to redevelopment near spring training ballparkNovember 17, 2022 | msn.com'Not too many calls like this end well': Clearwater firefighters recount underwater rescueNovember 16, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com3 Basic Material Stocks to Buy for SafetyNovember 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comLooking for a Growth Stock? 3 Reasons Why Clearwater Paper (CLW) is a Solid ChoiceNovember 12, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWith 88% ownership, Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:CLW) boasts of strong institutional backingNovember 4, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comClearwater Paper to Present at Baird’s 2022 Global Industrial ConferenceNovember 2, 2022 | apnews.comClearwater Analytics: Q3 Earnings SnapshotSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive CLW Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Clearwater Paper and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address CLW Company Calendar Last Earnings10/31/2022Today1/28/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)2/21/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Paperboard mills Sub-IndustryPaper Products SectorBasic Materials Current SymbolNYSE:CLW CUSIP18538R10 CIK1441236 Webwww.clearwaterpaper.com Phone(509) 344-5900FaxN/AEmployees3,000Year Founded2008Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$48.50 High Stock Price Forecast$52.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$45.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+31.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.60 Trailing P/E Ratio10.27 Forward P/E Ratio9.48 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-28,000,000.00 Net Margins3.01% Pretax Margin4.74% Return on Equity15.16% Return on Assets4.81% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.99 Current Ratio1.93 Quick Ratio0.82 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.77 billion Price / Sales0.35 Cash Flow$7.53 per share Price / Cash Flow4.91 Book Value$30.66 per share Price / Book1.21Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares16,760,000Free Float16,465,000Market Cap$619.78 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.89 Social Links Key ExecutivesMr. Arsen S. Kitch (Age 41)CEO, Pres & Director Comp: $1.67MMr. Michael John Murphy (Age 50)Sr. VP of Fin. & CFO Comp: $828.07kMr. Michael S. Gadd (Age 58)Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. Comp: $841.88kMs. Kari G. Moyes (Age 55)Sr. VP of HR Comp: $685.21kMr. Steven M. Bowden (Age 61)Sr. VP and GM of Pulp & Paperboard Division Comp: $777.83kMs. Rebecca Anne Barckley (Age 60)VP, Corp. Controller & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Robin S. YimVP of Investor RelationsShannon MyersSr. Director of Corp. CommunicationsMr. Michael J. Urlick (Age 36)Sr. VP & GM of The Consumer Products Division More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAmerican VanguardNYSE:AVDRanpakNYSE:PACKHaynes InternationalNASDAQ:HAYNKoppersNYSE:KOPAmyrisNASDAQ:AMRSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsNew York State Teachers Retirement SystemBought 1,013 shares on 1/27/2023Ownership: 0.228%Comerica BankBought 8,609 shares on 1/26/2023Ownership: 0.362%Strs OhioSold 1,200 shares on 1/26/2023Ownership: 0.097%Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCSold 2,850 shares on 1/23/2023Ownership: 0.011%Miracle Mile Advisors LLCSold 2,000 shares on 1/20/2023Ownership: 0.065%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CLW Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Clearwater Paper stock right now? 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Clearwater Paper in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" CLW shares. View CLW analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Clearwater Paper's stock price forecast for 2023? 2 brokers have issued twelve-month price objectives for Clearwater Paper's shares. Their CLW share price forecasts range from $45.00 to $52.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $48.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 31.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CLW or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CLW shares performed in 2023? Clearwater Paper's stock was trading at $37.81 at the start of the year. Since then, CLW stock has decreased by 2.2% and is now trading at $36.98. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Clearwater Paper? Clearwater Paper saw a decline in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 283,700 shares, a decline of 11.0% from the December 31st total of 318,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 102,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.8 days. Approximately 1.7% of the company's shares are sold short. View Clearwater Paper's Short Interest. When is Clearwater Paper's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 21st 2023. View our CLW earnings forecast. How were Clearwater Paper's earnings last quarter? Clearwater Paper Co. (NYSE:CLW) issued its earnings results on Monday, October, 31st. The basic materials company reported $1.83 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.52 by $0.31. The basic materials company earned $538.80 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $551 million. Clearwater Paper had a net margin of 3.01% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.16%. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.55 earnings per share. What is Arsen Kitch's approval rating as Clearwater Paper's CEO? 5 employees have rated Clearwater Paper Chief Executive Officer Arsen Kitch on Glassdoor.com. Arsen Kitch has an approval rating of 42% among the company's employees. This puts Arsen Kitch in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Clearwater Paper own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Clearwater Paper investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), KP Tissue (KPT), AT&T (T), Ford Motor (F), Sealed Air (SEE), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Exxon Mobil (XOM), AbbVie (ABBV), Boeing (BA) and CBL & Associates Properties (CBL). What is Clearwater Paper's stock symbol? Clearwater Paper trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CLW." Who are Clearwater Paper's major shareholders? Clearwater Paper's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.99%), Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.97%), Comerica Bank (0.36%), New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.23%), Exchange Traded Concepts LLC (0.11%) and Strs Ohio (0.10%). Insiders that own company stock include Kari G Moyes, Michael John Murphy, Michael S Gadd and Steve M Bowden. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Clearwater Paper? Shares of CLW 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Clearwater Paper's stock price today? One share of CLW stock can currently be purchased for approximately $36.98. How much money does Clearwater Paper make? Clearwater Paper (NYSE:CLW) has a market capitalization of $619.78 million and generates $1.77 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $-28,000,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $3.60 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Clearwater Paper have? The company employs 3,000 workers across the globe. Does Clearwater Paper have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Clearwater Paper: Cellu Tissue CityForest LLC, Cellu Tissue Corporation–Natural Dam, Cellu Tissue Corporation–Neenah, Cellu Tissue Corporation–Oklahoma City, Cellu Tissue Holdings Inc., Cellu Tissue LLC, Cellu Tissue–Long Island LLC, Cellu Tissue–Thomaston LLC, Clearwater Fiber, Coastal Paper Company, Interlake Acquisition Corporation Limited, Manchester Industries Inc. of Virginia, Menominee Acquisition Corporation, Van Paper Company, and Van Timber Company.Read More How can I contact Clearwater Paper? Clearwater Paper's mailing address is 601 WEST RIVERSIDE SUITE 1100, SPOKANE WA, 99201. The official website for the company is www.clearwaterpaper.com. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at (509) 344-5900 or via email at investorinfo@clearwaterpaper.com. 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