Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) Stock Forecast
CLW analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.25 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $22.25 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +15.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 26, 2026 EPS estimate $-0.16
- 52-week range
- $12.44 – $23.31
CLW analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CLW price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CLW earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.16 | −$0.18 | −$0.14 | −$0.57 | +71.7% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$3.72 | −$4.08 | −$3.47 | −$0.15 | −2,377.8% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$1.17 | −$1.62 | −$0.73 | −$3.72 | +68.6% | 3 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CLW revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $388.4M | $381.7M | $393.5M | −2.7% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.50B | $1.48B | $1.51B | −3.9% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.56B | $1.53B | $1.59B | +4.2% | 3 |
CLW EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CLW revenue: reported and forecast
CLW EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.52 | −$0.14 | −$0.14 | −$0.14 | −$0.16 | −69.2% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$4.28 | −$3.54 | −$3.54 | −$3.54 | −$3.72 | −13.2% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$1.52 | −$0.88 | −$0.88 | −$0.88 | −$1.17 | −23.1% | 3 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.
CLW earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CLW beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from CLW
4 analysts cover Clearwater Paper; their consensus rating is hold (3.25 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $22.25, 15.3% above the latest close of $19.30. Analysts expect earnings of −$3.72 per share for 2026, −2,377.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is −$1.17 per share on revenue of $1.6 billion. Clearwater Paper beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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CLW forecast FAQ
What is Clearwater Paper's price target?
The average analyst price target for Clearwater Paper is $22.25, 15.3% above the latest close of $19.30.
Is Clearwater Paper a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering Clearwater Paper, 0 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Clearwater Paper's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast −$3.72 per share for 2026 (range −$4.08 to −$3.47); for 2027 the estimate is −$1.17.
What is Clearwater Paper's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.5 billion, growth of −3.9%; for 2027 it is $1.6 billion.
When does Clearwater Paper report earnings?
Clearwater Paper is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 26, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $-0.16.
Does Clearwater Paper usually beat earnings estimates?
Clearwater Paper reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.