Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) Stock Forecast
CLFD analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.75 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $40.25 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +36.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 24, 2026 EPS estimate $0.06
- 52-week range
- $26.00 – $51.26
CLFD analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CLFD price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CLFD earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.12 | $0.10 | $0.15 | −$0.02 | +725.0% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $0.43 | $0.23 | $0.63 | $0.45 | −4.4% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $0.90 | $0.63 | $1.16 | $0.43 | +108.1% | 2 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CLFD revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $42.2M | $41.4M | $44.0M | +23.0% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $153.0M | $152.6M | $153.5M | +1.9% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $187.1M | $183.8M | $189.4M | +22.3% | 4 |
CLFD EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CLFD revenue: reported and forecast
CLFD EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.12 | −66.2% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $0.70 | $0.70 | $0.70 | $0.70 | $0.43 | −38.6% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | $0.90 | −38.3% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CLFD earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CLFD beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from CLFD
4 analysts cover Clearfield; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.75 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $40.25, 36.6% above the latest close of $29.47. Analysts expect earnings of $0.43 per share for FY2026, −4.4% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $0.90 per share on revenue of $187.1 million. Clearfield beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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CLFD forecast FAQ
What is Clearfield's price target?
The average analyst price target for Clearfield is $40.25, 36.6% above the latest close of $29.47.
Is Clearfield a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering Clearfield, 3 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Clearfield's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.43 per share for FY2026 (range $0.23 to $0.63); for FY2027 the estimate is $0.90.
What is Clearfield's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $153.0 million, growth of 1.9%; for FY2027 it is $187.1 million.
When does Clearfield report earnings?
Clearfield is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 24, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.06.
Does Clearfield usually beat earnings estimates?
Clearfield reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.