Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW) Stock AnalysisCLWStock AnalysisClearwater Paper Corp

Clearwater Paper Corporation is an independent supplier of solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard packaging products to North American converters. The Company produces quality paperboards that provides sustainable packaging solutions for consumer goods and food service applications. The Company operates through Pulp and Paperboard segment. It supplies bleached paperboard to quality-conscious printers and packaging converters, and offers services that include custom sheeting, slitting and cutting. SBS paperboard is a premium paperboard grade that is used to produce folding cartons (also includes blister and carded packaging and top sheet), food service (including liquid packaging, cups and plates) and commercial printing items. It produces paperboard that is then converted and printed by independent converters and primarily used in folding carton and food service applications. Food service paperboard includes both liquid packaging and cup and plate categories. It operates in the Basic Materials sector (PAPERBOARD MILLS industry).

Clearwater Paper Corp is currently not a strong buy due to its recent performance and financial metrics. The current price is $20.82, and the RSI is at 37.172, indicating it is nearing oversold territory but not yet a clear buy signal. The forward P/E ratio of 10.9051 suggests potential value, but the company has faced significant profitability challenges, as shown by a negative net income of -$21.5 million in Q2 2026. The main risk is the declining gross margin, which fell to -2.77% in Q2 2026, indicating ongoing profitability issues.

6 analysts cover CLW: 4 rate it Buy, 2 Hold and 0 Sell. The average price target is 27.50.