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 Ratio0.98
Current Ratio1.03
Quick Ratio0.42
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio10.09
Forward P/E Ratio12.20
P/E Growth2.43
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.73 billion
Price / Sales0.22
Cash Flow$8.7873 per share
Price / Cash2.68
Book Value$35.02 per share
Price / Book0.67
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.32
Net Income$97.33 million
Net Margins5.34%
Return on Equity5.54%
Return on Assets1.68%
Miscellaneous
Employees3,280
Outstanding Shares16,450,000
Market Cap$384.06
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) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 19th. The basic materials company reported $0.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.62 by $0.31. The basic materials company earned $436.95 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $426.18 million. Clearwater Paper had a net margin of 5.34% and a return on equity of 5.54%. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.64 earnings per share. View Clearwater Paper's Earnings History.
When is Clearwater Paper's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for CLW?
3 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for Clearwater Paper's stock. Their predictions range from $30.00 to $32.00. On average, they anticipate Clearwater Paper's share price to reach $31.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 31.6% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings 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."
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. " (6/20/2018)
- 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?
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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?
Media coverage about CLW stock has trended somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment. Accern identifies positive and negative media coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Clearwater Paper earned a news sentiment score of 0.05 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news articles about the basic materials company an impact score of 45.47 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are Clearwater Paper's major shareholders?
Clearwater Paper's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Peregrine Capital Management LLC (0.86%) and Bank of Montreal Can (0.09%). Company insiders that own Clearwater Paper stock include John Hertz and Michael S Gadd. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Clearwater Paper.
Which institutional investors are buying Clearwater Paper stock?
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 $23.55.
How big of a company is Clearwater Paper?
Clearwater Paper has a market capitalization of $384.06 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 AVENUE SUITE 1100, SPOKANE WA, 99201. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at 509-344-5900.
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