Basic Materials
Live Price
Offline$17.68
+7.15% today
1Y Change
-44.03%
Window
Jun 26, 2025 โ Jun 22, 2026
Coverage: 247 bars ยท Jun 26, 2025 โ Jun 22, 2026
Research Briefing
A compact read on the setup, peer context, quarterly changes, and recent earnings reaction.
Research Snapshot
Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW) is a Basic Materials stock with a market cap of $220.00M and listed on NYSE. The stock last traded around $17.68 and down 44.0% across the available one-year price window (Jun 26, 2025 โ Jun 22, 2026). Baseline metrics include revenue growth of +12.4%, EPS growth of -109.8%, a dividend yield of 0.0%. What stands out right now is revenue +12.4%, EPS -109.8%, free cash flow +99.9% with operating margin -0.9% and ROIC -0.9%. Valuation is more restrained than many high-expectation growth names at price/sales 0.1. Overall, the current profile looks closer to a turnaround or cyclical reset than a generic broad-market placeholder. Stock Foundry combines CLW price history, valuation, growth, dividend context, earnings, analyst forecasts, news, related Basic Materials peers on this page.
Sector Context
How this name stacks up against nearby peers on first-pass metrics.
Revenue Growth
Above sector median
+12.4% vs 0.0% peer median
Operating Margin
Below sector median
-0.9% vs +10.5% peer median
What Changed This Quarter
Latest report context and the signals most likely to have changed the story.
Latest report is on the board
2026 was reported on Apr 28, 2026, but the surprise data is still limited.
The operating picture looks softer than before
Revenue is at +12.4% and EPS is at -109.8%, with operating margin around -0.9%.
Earnings Reaction Memory
How the stock has tended to move after recent reports.
Across the last 3 reported quarters, the stock averaged -10.1% over the next 5 trading days and finished higher after 0 of those reports.
| Quarter | EPS ฮ | 1D | 5D | 20D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 Apr 28, 2026 | โ | -13.2% | -8.5% | +5.5% |
2026 Feb 18, 2026 | +15.2% | -9.3% | -16.0% | -23.8% |
2025 Oct 28, 2025 | +3.8% | -8.5% | -5.7% | -8.0% |
Benchmark Edge
Normalized return, excess return, max drawdown, and calendar-year wins against the benchmarks investors actually use.
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Normalized return
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Excess Return
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Relative to SPY
CLW Max Drawdown
-59.66%
Trailing 1Y
SPY Max Drawdown
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Trailing 1Y
Uses the longest available daily history for CLW and SPY.
Company Overview
Clearwater Paper Corp
NYSE
Clearwater Paper Corporation is a prominent company specializing in the production of quality consumer tissue products and bleached paperboard. The primary function of Clearwater Paper Corporation is to supply private-label tissue products to major retailers and wholesale distributors, offering a cost-effective alternative to branded goods. Its manufacturing operations focus on producing facial and bath tissue, paper towels, and napkins, which are essential household items. Furthermore, Clearwater Paper significantly impacts the packaging industry through its production of bleached paperboard, which is utilized in various packaging applications, including food and beverage cartons, liquid packaging, and pharmaceutical packaging, highlighting its versatility and market reach. The company plays a crucial role in the market by facilitating the supply chain for essential goods, thus maintaining stability in consumer product availability. Clearwater Paper Corporation operates in a sector that emphasizes sustainability and efficient manufacturing processes, meeting the increasing demand for eco-friendly products and packaging solutions. By focusing on private-label manufacturing, Clearwater Paper Corporation aids retailers in offering competitive products that cater to a broad consumer base.
Valuation, growth, profitability, and balance sheet signals.
Company announcements and filings-style updates.
Next Step
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