Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW)
Estimates & Forecasts•Proprietary EPS, revenue & margin forecasts — FY+1 to FY+4
Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW)Proprietary model projects FY+1 EPS of $-2.03 with +1.5% revenue growth at 40/100 confidence. Above consensus estimate using the industrial / operating company framework.
USD · CLW · Proprietary Model| Metric | 2025A | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.6B | $1.6B | $1.6B | $1.6B | $1.6B |
| Net Income | $-20M | $-31M | $-27M | $-27M | $-27M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-1.24 | $-2.03 | $-1.81 | $-1.92 | $-2.00 |
| Free Cash Flow | $-76,500 | $-23M | $-773,798 | $15M | $26M |
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.1B | $1.4B | $1.6B | $1.6B | $1.6B | $1.6B | $1.6B |
| YoY Growth | -45.4% | +21.8% | +12.4% | +1.5% | +1.0% | +0.6% | +0.3% |
| Metric | 2023 | 2025 | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Income | $177M | $19M | $62M | $63M | $63M | $64M |
| Operating Margin | 15.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $108M | $-111M | $-20M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $6.30 | $11.70 | $-1.24 |
| YoY Growth | +134.1% | -203.0% | — |
| Net Margin | 9.5% | -8.0% | -1.3% |
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Quick answers to common questions about CLW estimates and forecasts.
Clearwater Paper Corporation's projected EPS for next fiscal year is $-2.03, representing a -21.1% growth YoY. This forecast has a confidence score of 40/100 and uses the industrial / operating company framework.
EarningsRevenue is expected to grow 1.5% next fiscal year, reaching approximately $1.6 billion, blending historical trends with near-term analyst expectations.
GrowthEstimates carry a confidence score of 40/100. This indicates higher uncertainty due to historical volatility or limited data coverage. Reliability is evaluated based on data depth and consensus alignment.
MethodologyOperating margin is projected at 4.0% next fiscal year. Margins are currently contracting (cost pressures).
EarningsThe model blends historical SEC statements with near-term consensus analyst expectations for the first two years (FY1 and FY2), transitioning to purely data-driven, long-term mathematical projection rules for years three and four.
MethodologyOur FY+1 EPS projection of $-2.03 is above consensus of $-4.52 (a difference of 61.1%).
ForecastDisclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Financial forecasts and estimates are model outputs under stated assumptions and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for any investment decision.