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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 10 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $15.50, with a high of $19.00 and a low of $12.00. This represents a 4.38% increase from the last price of $14.85.

$10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 High: $19 Avg: $15.5 Low: $12 Last Closed Price: $14.85

CLW Stock Rating

Clearwater Paper stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 10 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (10.00%), 5 Buy (50.00%), 4 Hold (40.00%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 10 0 4 5 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CLW Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockClearwater Paper4.38%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks 10.62%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts357
Avg Price Target$17.00$18.00$20.14
Last Closing Price$14.85$14.85$14.85
Upside/Downside14.48%21.21%35.62%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 26111--3
Mar, 26111--3
Feb, 26111--3
Jan, 2611---2
Dec, 2511---2
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 29, 2026Michael RoxlandTruist Financial$12.00$11.980.17%-19.19%
Apr 29, 2026Matthew McKellarRBC Capital$19.00$12.0457.81%27.95%
Apr 16, 2026RBC Capital$20.00$15.0033.33%34.68%
Feb 20, 2026Matthew McKellarRBC Capital$23.00$15.3949.45%54.88%
Feb 19, 2026Michael RoxlandTruist Financial$16.00$15.751.59%7.74%
Jan 20, 2026Truist Financial$21.00$20.094.53%41.41%
Oct 29, 2025Matthew McKellarRBC Capital$30.00$17.8667.97%102.02%
Oct 18, 2024Matthew McKellarRBC Capital$37.00$27.8332.95%149.16%
Apr 30, 2024Matthew McKellarRBC Capital$42.00$40.693.22%182.83%
Aug 04, 2022BMO Capital$47.00$41.9012.17%216.50%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 29, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Apr 29, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyHolddowngrade
Feb 20, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
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$11.70$-1.15-
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%-189.84%-

Revenue Forecast

$0 $500M $1B $2B $2B $3B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$1.77B$2.08B$1.14B$1.38B$1.56M-
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%-45.04%-29.01%-99.90%-

Net Income Forecast

$-150M $-90M $-30M $30M $90M $150M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$-28.10M$46.00M$107.70M$-110.90M$-53.00K-
Avg Forecast$-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 %-37.19%25.02%166.10%-1146.58%-100.24%-

CLW Forecast FAQ

Is Clearwater Paper stock a buy?

Clearwater Paper stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 10 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 5 Buy, 4 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 10 Wall Street analysts, averages $15.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $12 at the low end to $19 at the high end, suggesting a potential 4.38% change from the previous closing price of $14.85.

How does Clearwater Paper stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Clearwater Paper's stock forecast shows a 4.38% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (10.62%).

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

  • April 2026: 33.33% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 33.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2026: 33.33% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 33.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 33.33% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 33.33% 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 2026 is $2.16, marking a -287.83% decrease from the reported $-1.15 in 2025..

What is Clearwater Paper’s revenue forecast?

Clearwater Paper's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $1.53B, reflecting a 98524.15% increase from the reported $1.56M in 2025.

What is Clearwater Paper’s net income forecast?

Clearwater Paper's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $36.92M, representing a -69753.89% decrease from the reported $-53K in 2025.