Clearwater Paper (CLW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$56.09

+1.14 (+2.07%)

(As of 07/26/2024 ET)

Clearwater Paper - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 1 Analyst Ratings

Based on 1 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Clearwater Paper in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 1 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating for CLW.

Consensus Price Target

$42.00
-25.12% Downside

High Forecast	$42.00
Average Forecast	$42.00
Low Forecast	$42.00

According to the 1 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Clearwater Paper, the average price target is $42.00. The highest price target for CLW is $42.00, while the lowest price target for CLW is $42.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -25.12% from the current price of $56.09.

Type	Current Forecast 7/28/23 to 7/27/24	1 Month Ago 6/28/23 to 6/27/24	3 Months Ago 4/29/23 to 4/28/24	1 Year Ago 7/28/22 to 7/28/23
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Buy
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$42.00	$42.00	$42.00	$47.00
Forecasted Upside	-25.12% Downside	-6.73% Downside	20.41% Upside	21.84% Upside

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CLW Analyst Recommendations By Month

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CLW Price Targets by Month

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Clearwater Paper Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Clearwater Paper	Basic Materials Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.00	2.64	2.50
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-25.12% Downside	306.53% Upside	9.17% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date	Details
4/30/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$41.00 ➝ $42.00	-6.73%
11/1/2022	BMO Capital Markets 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform	$47.00 ➝ $52.00	+16.91%

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CLW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clearwater Paper's forecast for 2024?: According to the research reports of 1 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Clearwater Paper is $42.00, with a high forecast of $42.00 and a low forecast of $42.00.
Should I buy or sell Clearwater Paper stock right now?: 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Clearwater Paper in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" CLW shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CLW, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
Does Clearwater Paper's stock price have much downside?: According to analysts, Clearwater Paper's stock has a predicted downside of -6.73% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
What analysts cover Clearwater Paper?: Clearwater Paper has been rated by research analysts at Royal Bank of Canada in the past 90 days.
Do Wall Street analysts like Clearwater Paper more than its competitors?: Analysts like Clearwater Paper less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating for Clearwater Paper is Hold while the average consensus rating for "basic materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CLW compares to other companies.