Clearwater Paper Corporation
Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target
Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.
clw · stock forecast · 10 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026
Analyst Rating & Consensus
Based on 10 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months
Buy
10 analysts
consensus
Rating Breakdown
12-Month Price Target
High
$19.00
Consensus
$15.50
+0.7% upside
Low
$12.00
Median: $15.5 · Last Close: $15.39
12-Month Price Target Forecast
Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone
Consensus Target
$15.50
0.7% upside
High Target
$19
23.5%
Low Target
$12
-22.0%
Current Price
$15.39
as of today
Based on analyst price targets, the CLW stock price prediction for the next 12 months ranges from $12 to $19. The consensus CLW price forecast of $15.50 implies 0.7% upside from the current price of $15.39.
Short-Term Price Prediction
Algorithmically generated · Updated daily
| Date | Predicted Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | $16.16 | ↑ 5.00% |
1-day model range: $16.04–$16.28. Peak: $16.28 (+5.00%).
Long-Term Stock Price Prediction
Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031
| Year | Avg Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $10 | -32.3% |
| 2028 | $9 | -43.2% |
| 2029 | $8 | -47.8% |
| 2030 | $8 | -49.9% |
| 2031 | — | -50.9% |
Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis
14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency
Market Sentiment
BEARISH
Based on 14 technical indicators
Refreshes daily from EOD close
Moving Averages · CLW · Jun 8, 2026
Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades
| Date | Brokerage | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2026-04-29 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold→Hold |
| 2026-04-15 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold→Hold |
| 2026-02-20 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2026-02-19 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold→Hold |
| 2025-10-29 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2025-07-30 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2025-02-18 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2024-11-05 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2024-10-21 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) stock. Of the recent 50 rating actions, 8 were upgrades and 15 were downgrades. 10 analysts currently cover CLW.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
CLW analyst recommendation trends show stable buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 1 to 1 per month.
Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates
Revenue This Year
$1.9B
↑ 31.2% YoY
Revenue Next Year
$1.6B
↓ 20.4% YoY
EPS This Year
$0.62
EPS Next Year
$-1.31
↓ 311.3% YoY
EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated
Analysts forecast CLW EPS of $0.62 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 1 analysts. The CLW revenue forecast is $1.9B for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.
About Forecast & Price Prediction
The CLW stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 10 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus CLW price target is $15.50 (+0.7% upside), with an analyst consensus of Buy.
The CLW short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $16.16 (+5.00%). The CLW stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $10. The CLW stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $7–$8.
Clearwater Paper Corporation trades on NYSE under the ticker CLW. The CLW stock outlook for 2027 is broadly positive, supported by a Buy consensus among 60% of covering analysts.
Frequently asked questions
CLW forecast · 8 questionsAccording to 10 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month CLW price target is $15.50, with a high forecast of $19.00 and a low of $12.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies +0.7% potential upside from the current price of $15.39.
· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)
⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.