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Clearwater Paper (CLW) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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CLW Stock Forecast

Clearwater Paper (CLW) stock forecast, based on 9 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $25.50, with a high of $30.00 and a low of $21.00. This represents a 43.42% increase from the last price of $17.78.

$15 $24 $33 $42 $51 $60 High: $30 Avg: $25.5 Low: $21 Last Closed Price: $17.78

CLW Stock Rating

Clearwater Paper stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 9 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (11.11%), 5 Buy (55.56%), 3 Hold (33.33%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 9 0 3 5 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CLW Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockClearwater Paper43.42%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks -2.02%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts122
Avg Price Target$21.00$25.50$25.50
Last Closing Price$17.78$17.78$17.78
Upside/Downside18.11%43.42%43.42%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 2611---2
Dec, 2511---2
Nov, 2511---2
Oct, 2511---2
Sep, 251----1
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 20, 2026Truist Financial$21.00$20.094.53%18.11%
Oct 29, 2025Matthew McKellarRBC Capital$30.00$17.8667.97%68.73%
Oct 18, 2024Matthew McKellarRBC Capital$37.00$27.8332.95%108.10%
Apr 30, 2024Matthew McKellarRBC Capital$42.00$40.693.22%136.22%
Aug 04, 2022BMO Capital$47.00$41.9012.17%164.34%
Aug 03, 2022Paul QuinnRBC Capital$45.00$34.8029.31%153.09%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 29, 2025RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Sep 22, 2025Cowen & Co.Buyinitialise
Oct 18, 2024RBC CapitalSector PerformOutperformupgrade
Apr 30, 2024RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Aug 04, 2022BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Aug 03, 2022RBC CapitalOutperformupgrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-5 $-1 $3 $7 $11 $15 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$-1.67$2.71$6.39$11.70--
Avg Forecast$0.97$3.89$6.83$0.62$1.28$2.16
High Forecast$0.97$3.89$6.83$0.62$1.28$2.16
Low Forecast$0.97$3.89$6.83$0.62$1.28$2.16
Surprise %-272.16%-30.33%-6.44%1787.10%--

Revenue Forecast

$1B $2B $2B $2B $2B $2B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$1.77B$2.08B$2.08B$1.38B--
Avg Forecast$1.75B$2.08B$2.07B$1.95B$1.54B$1.53B
High Forecast$1.75B$2.08B$2.07B$1.95B$1.54B$1.54B
Low Forecast$1.75B$2.08B$2.07B$1.95B$1.54B$1.53B
Surprise %1.35%0.17%0.76%-29.01%--

Net Income Forecast

$-100M $-40M $20M $80M $140M $200M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$-28.00M$46.00M$107.70M$196.30M--
Avg Forecast$-44.74M$36.79M$40.47M$10.60M$21.88M$36.92M
High Forecast$-26.84M$44.15M$48.57M$10.60M$21.88M$36.92M
Low Forecast$-62.64M$29.43M$32.38M$10.60M$21.88M$36.92M
Surprise %-37.42%25.02%166.10%1752.51%--

CLW Forecast FAQ

Is Clearwater Paper stock a buy?

Clearwater Paper stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 9 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 5 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Clearwater Paper is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Clearwater Paper's price target?

Clearwater Paper's price target, set by 9 Wall Street analysts, averages $25.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $21 at the low end to $30 at the high end, suggesting a potential 43.42% change from the previous closing price of $17.78.

How does Clearwater Paper stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Clearwater Paper's stock forecast shows a 43.42% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (-2.02%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Clearwater Paper over the past three months?

  • January 2026: 50.00% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 0% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 50.00% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 0% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 50.00% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 0% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Clearwater Paper’s EPS forecast?

Clearwater Paper's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $1.28, marking a -89.06% decrease from the reported $11.7 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are.

What is Clearwater Paper’s revenue forecast?

Clearwater Paper's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $1.54B, reflecting a 11.67% increase from the reported $1.38B in 2024. The forecast for.

What is Clearwater Paper’s net income forecast?

Clearwater Paper's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $21.88M, representing a -88.86% decrease from the reported $196.3M in 2024. Projections indicate .