Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW) Stock AnalysisCLWClearwater 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. The stock is trading at $18.97, with a low RSI of 30.418 indicating it is oversold, but the forward P/E ratio is 10.9051, suggesting it may not be undervalued enough to warrant a buy. Additionally, the recent earnings report showed a significant loss with an EPS of -1.33, which is concerning. The main risk is the negative net income trend, with a net loss of $21.5 million in Q2 2026, which could impact future performance.

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