Clearwater Paper Corporation produces and sells produces and sells private label tissue and bleached paperboard products in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Consumer Products, and Pulp and Paperboard. The Consumer Products segment manufactures and sells a line of at-home tissue products, including bathroom tissues, paper towels, facial tissues, and napkins; recycled fiber value grade products; and away-from-home products, such as conventional one- and two-ply bath tissues, two-ply paper towels, hard wound towels, and dispenser napkins. It sells its products to retailers and wholesale distributors, including grocery, drug, and discount stores, as well as mass merchants. The Pulp and Paperboard segment provides bleached paperboard, folding cartons, liquid packaging, cups, plates, blister and carded packaging, top sheet, and commercial printing items, as well as hardwood and softwood pulp. It also offers custom sheeting, slitting, and cutting services. The company is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Paperboard mills
Sub-IndustryPaper Products
SectorBasic Materials
SymbolNYSE:CLW
CUSIP18538R10
Phone509-344-5900
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.97
Current Ratio0.86
Quick Ratio0.36
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio10.95
Forward P/E Ratio13.58
P/E Growth2.64
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.73 billion
Price / Sales0.24
Cash Flow$8.9753 per share
Price / Cash2.83
Book Value$35.02 per share
Price / Book0.73
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.32
Net Income$97.33 million
Net Margins5.27%
Return on Equity4.95%
Return on Assets1.52%
Miscellaneous
Employees3,280
Outstanding Shares16,450,000
Market Cap$406.26 million
Clearwater Paper (NYSE:CLW) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clearwater Paper's stock symbol?
Clearwater Paper trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CLW."
How were Clearwater Paper's earnings last quarter?
Clearwater Paper Corp (NYSE:CLW) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 1st. The basic materials company reported $0.43 EPS for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.28 by $0.15. The basic materials company had revenue of $432.10 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $428.15 million. Clearwater Paper had a net margin of 5.27% and a return on equity of 4.95%. View Clearwater Paper's Earnings History.
When is Clearwater Paper's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for CLW?
3 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Clearwater Paper's stock. Their forecasts range from $30.00 to $32.00. On average, they expect Clearwater Paper's stock price to reach $31.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 22.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Clearwater Paper.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Clearwater Paper?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Clearwater Paper in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Clearwater Paper.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Clearwater Paper stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Clearwater Paper stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Clearwater Paper,a standalone company,produces pulp and paperboard at six facilities across the country namely Lewiston, Idaho; Las Vegas, Nev.; Elwood, Ill.; and near McGehee, Ark. The company manufactures quality paperboard, consumer tissue, and wood products.It has direct access to the public capital markets .The company is a premier supplier of private label tissue to major retail grocery chains, and also produces bleached paperboard used by quality-conscious printers and packaging converters. " (8/8/2018)
- 2. KeyCorp analysts commented, "We are again reducing our estimates for Clearwater Paper (CLW) following its recent negative pre-announcement. We expect some of the pressures that plagued the Company in 3Q17 (pulp and transportation prices are going up and tissue market conditions are quite challenging, among other factors) to persist in 4Q, such that we are significantly reducing our estimates for both quarters. We are reducing our 2018 estimates for the same reason. On our revised estimates, CLW will not be in compliance with its debt covenants beginning in 4Q17. Key Investment Points We are reducing our 3Q17 adj. EBITDA estimate from $43M to $35M and our 4Q17 estimate from $58M to $51M, such that our 2017 estimate is going from $196M to $180M." (10/12/2017)
Who are some of Clearwater Paper's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Clearwater Paper include ELEMENTIS PLC/ADR (ELMTY), SGL Carbon (SGL), Westshore Terminals Investment (WTE), Terra Nitrogen (TNH), Centerra Gold (CAGDF), Labrador Iron Ore Royalty (LIF), Pason Systems (PSI), Kraton (KRA), Orocobre (ORE), Pilbara Minerals (PLS), Bumi Resources Tbk PT (PBMRF), Lynas (LYC), Orocobre (ORL), Mullen Group (MTL) and Neenah (NP).
Who are Clearwater Paper's key executives?
Clearwater Paper's management team includes the folowing people:
- Ms. Linda K. Massman, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 51)
- Mr. John D. Hertz, Sr. VP of Fin. & CFO (Age 51)
- Mr. Michael S. Gadd, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 53)
- Ms. Kari G. Moyes, Sr. VP of HR (Age 50)
- Mr. Patrick T. Burke, Former Sr. VP (Age 57)
Has Clearwater Paper been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about CLW stock has trended somewhat positive on Wednesday, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. Accern ranks the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Clearwater Paper earned a daily sentiment score of 0.13 on Accern's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the basic materials company an impact score of 45.69 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the immediate future. View Recent Headlines for Clearwater Paper.
Who are Clearwater Paper's major shareholders?
Clearwater Paper's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (14.15%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.44%), LSV Asset Management (3.78%), Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (2.10%), Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. (1.57%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.19%). Company insiders that own Clearwater Paper stock include John Hertz and Michael S Gadd. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Clearwater Paper.
Which major investors are selling Clearwater Paper stock?
CLW stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including LSV Asset Management, Wedge Capital Management L L P NC, Algert Global LLC, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Legal & General Group Plc, Bank of New York Mellon Corp and Arizona State Retirement System. View Insider Buying and Selling for Clearwater Paper.
Which major investors are buying Clearwater Paper stock?
CLW stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., BlueMountain Capital Management LLC, Peregrine Capital Management LLC, Personal Capital Advisors Corp, Acadian Asset Management LLC, Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan, Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc. and OppenheimerFunds Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Clearwater Paper.
How do I buy shares of Clearwater Paper?
Shares of CLW can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Clearwater Paper's stock price today?
One share of CLW stock can currently be purchased for approximately $25.40.
How big of a company is Clearwater Paper?
Clearwater Paper has a market capitalization of $406.26 million and generates $1.73 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $97.33 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.32 on an earnings per share basis. Clearwater Paper employs 3,280 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Clearwater Paper?
Clearwater Paper's mailing address is 601 WEST RIVERSIDE SUITE 1100, SPOKANE WA, 99201. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at 509-344-5900.
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