Clearwater Paper Earnings Estimate

CLW Stock  USD 23.95  0.97  4.22%   
The next projected EPS of Clearwater Paper is estimated to be 0.17 with future projections ranging from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.17. Clearwater Paper's most recent 12-month trailing earnings per share (EPS TTM) is at -4.41. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for Clearwater Paper is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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Clearwater Paper is projected to generate 0.17 in earnings per share on the 31st of March 2025. Clearwater Paper earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected Clearwater Paper EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on Clearwater Paper's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as Clearwater Paper, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm. By analyzing Clearwater Paper's earnings estimates, investors can diagnose different trends across Clearwater Paper's analyst sentiment over time as well as compare current estimates against different timeframes. Net Profit Margin is likely to climb to 0.15 in 2025, whereas Gross Profit is likely to drop slightly above 72.3 M in 2025.
  
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Clearwater Paper Earnings Estimation Breakdown

The calculation of Clearwater Paper's earning per share is based on the data from the past 12 consecutive months, used for reporting the company's financial figures. The next projected EPS of Clearwater Paper is estimated to be 0.17 with the future projection ranging from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.17. Please be aware that this consensus of annual earnings estimates for Clearwater Paper is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
Last Reported EPS
11.91
0.17
Lowest
Expected EPS
0.17
0.17
Highest

Clearwater Paper Earnings Projection Consensus

Suppose the current estimates of Clearwater Paper's value are higher than the current market price of the Clearwater Paper stock. In this case, investors may conclude that Clearwater Paper is overpriced and will exhibit bullish sentiment. On the other hand, if the present value is lower than the stock price, analysts may conclude that the market undervalues the equity. These scenarios may suggest that the market is not as efficient as it should be at the estimation time, and Clearwater Paper's stock will quickly adjusts to the new information provided by the consensus estimate.
Number of AnalystsHistorical AccuracyLast Reported EPSEstimated EPS for 31st of March 2025Current EPS (TTM)
167.35%
11.91
0.17
-4.41

Clearwater Paper Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

Actual Earning per Share of Clearwater Paper refers to what the company shows during its earnings calls or quarterly reports. The Expected EPS is what analysts covering Clearwater Paper predict the company's earnings will be in the future. The higher the earnings per share of Clearwater Paper, the better is its profitability. While calculating the Earning per Share, we use the weighted ratio, as the number of shares outstanding can change over time.

Clearwater Paper Estimated Months Earnings per Share

For an investor who is primarily interested in generating an income out of investing in entities such as Clearwater Paper, the EPS ratio can tell if the company is intending to increase its current dividend. Although EPS is an essential tool for investors, it should not be used in isolation. EPS of Clearwater Paper should always be considered in relation to other companies to make a more educated investment decision.

Clearwater Quarterly Analyst Estimates and Surprise Metrics

Earnings surprises can significantly impact Clearwater Paper's stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2025-02-18
2024-12-31-0.3311.9112.243709 
2024-11-04
2024-09-300.290.350.0620 
2024-08-06
2024-06-300.3-0.12-0.42140 
2024-04-29
2024-03-311.111.430.3228 
2024-02-20
2023-12-311.421.35-0.07
2023-10-30
2023-09-301.822.190.3720 
2023-08-01
2023-06-301.181.740.5647 
2023-05-02
2023-03-311.751.47-0.2816 
2023-02-14
2022-12-31-0.09-0.3-0.21233 
2022-10-31
2022-09-301.41.830.4330 
2022-08-02
2022-06-301.111.110.0
2022-04-28
2022-03-310.871.030.1618 
2022-02-15
2021-12-310.790.820.03
2021-11-02
2021-09-300.470.550.0817 
2021-08-04
2021-06-30-1.48-1.070.4127 
2021-05-05
2021-03-310.870.69-0.1820 
2021-02-25
2020-12-311.531.45-0.08
2020-11-03
2020-09-301.381.590.2115 
2020-08-04
2020-06-301.441.670.2315 
2020-05-05
2020-03-31-0.010.570.585800 
2020-02-26
2019-12-310.160.370.21131 
2019-10-24
2019-09-30-0.32-0.5-0.1856 
2019-07-31
2019-06-300.12-0.02-0.14116 
2019-05-01
2019-03-310.320.21-0.1134 
2019-03-12
2018-12-310.430.450.02
2018-11-08
2018-09-300.431.350.92213 
2018-08-01
2018-06-300.280.430.1553 
2018-04-19
2018-03-310.640.31-0.3351 
2018-02-05
2017-12-310.880.87-0.01
2017-10-19
2017-09-300.110.320.21190 
2017-08-02
2017-06-300.490.48-0.01
2017-04-20
2017-03-310.840.64-0.223 
2017-02-08
2016-12-310.870.82-0.05
2016-10-20
2016-09-300.210.14-0.0733 
2016-07-21
2016-06-301.151.370.2219 
2016-04-28
2016-03-310.951.090.1414 
2016-02-10
2015-12-310.990.75-0.2424 
2015-10-29
2015-09-301.151.280.1311 
2015-07-30
2015-06-300.580.740.1627 
2015-04-22
2015-03-310.310.360.0516 
2015-02-04
2014-12-310.950.77-0.1818 
2014-10-22
2014-09-301.181.280.1
2014-07-23
2014-06-300.660.740.0812 
2014-04-23
2014-03-310.660.660.0
2014-02-05
2013-12-310.761.090.3343 
2013-10-23
2013-09-300.260.290.0311 
2013-07-24
2013-06-300.670.51-0.1623 
2013-04-24
2013-03-310.560.11-0.4580 
2013-02-20
2012-12-310.750.840.0912 
2012-10-24
2012-09-300.90.8-0.111 
2012-07-25
2012-06-300.850.930.08
2012-04-27
2012-03-310.430.440.01
2012-02-22
2011-12-310.540.550.01
2011-10-27
2011-09-300.720.37-0.3548 
2011-07-28
2011-06-300.810.830.02
2011-05-05
2011-03-310.380.32-0.0615 
2011-03-03
2010-12-310.60.890.2948 
2010-10-28
2010-09-300.740.72-0.02
2010-07-29
2010-06-300.660.880.2233 
2010-04-29
2010-03-310.070.210.14200 
2010-02-18
2009-12-310.660.740.0812 
2009-10-29
2009-09-300.610.70.0914 
2009-07-30
2009-06-300.420.760.3480 
2009-04-30
2009-03-310.180.60.42233 
2009-02-27
2008-12-31-0.050.080.13260 

About Clearwater Paper Earnings Estimate

The earnings estimate module is a useful tool to check what professional financial analysts are assuming about the future of Clearwater Paper earnings. We show available consensus EPS estimates for the upcoming years and quarters. Investors can also examine how these consensus opinions have evolved historically. We show current Clearwater Paper estimates, future projections, as well as estimates 1, 2, and three years ago. Investors can search for a specific entity to conduct investment planning and build diversified portfolios. Please note, earnings estimates provided by Macroaxis are the average expectations of expert analysts that we track. If a given stock such as Clearwater Paper fails to match professional earnings estimates, it usually performs purely. Wall Street refers to that as a 'negative surprise.' If a company 'beats' future estimates, it's usually called an 'upside surprise.'
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Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Retained Earnings880.8 K836.8 K
Retained Earnings Total Equity663.3 M543.6 M
Earnings Yield 0.39  0.41 
Price Earnings Ratio 2.54  2.67 
Price Earnings To Growth Ratio 0.03  0.03 

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