Clearwater Paper (CLW) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $19.30, +0.00% vs the prior close of $19.30.
- Volume 79.40K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average (light).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
CLW ends flat (+0.0%) to $19.30. Closed at $19.30, +0.00% vs the prior close of $19.30. Day range $19.03–$19.90, opened at $19.74.
CLW daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — CLW ends flat (+0.0%) to $19.30
- Closed at $19.30, +0.00% vs the prior close of $19.30. Day range $19.03–$19.90, opened at $19.74.
- Volume was 79.40K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 135.67K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -6.5% vs its 50-day average ($20.64) and +12.3% vs its 200-day average ($17.18).
- 52-week range $11.73–$23.59; today's close sits at 64% of that range, 18.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — CLW jumps 4.6% to $19.30
- Closed at $19.30, +4.55% vs the prior close of $18.46. Day range $18.02–$19.36, opened at $18.74.
- Volume was 214.80K shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 135.59K.
- Price is -6.8% vs its 50-day average ($20.71) and +12.4% vs its 200-day average ($17.17).
- 52-week range $11.73–$23.59; today's close sits at 64% of that range, 18.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — CLW slides 5.8% to $18.46, a 1-month low
- Closed at $18.46, -5.77% vs the prior close of $19.59. Day range $18.17–$19.35, opened at $19.26.
- Volume was 147.60K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 137.62K.
- Price is -11.2% vs its 50-day average ($20.78) and +7.5% vs its 200-day average ($17.17).
- 52-week range $11.73–$23.59; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 21.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — CLW jumps 4.9% to $19.59
- Closed at $19.59, +4.93% vs the prior close of $18.67. Day range $18.79–$20.22, opened at $18.91.
- Volume was 152.10K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 141.42K.
- Price is -6.1% vs its 50-day average ($20.87) and +14.1% vs its 200-day average ($17.16).
- 52-week range $11.73–$23.59; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 17.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — CLW dips 1.6% to $18.67, a 1-month low
- Closed at $18.67, -1.58% vs the prior close of $18.97. Day range $18.64–$18.97, opened at $18.83.
- Volume was 68.40K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 144.11K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -10.8% vs its 50-day average ($20.92) and +8.8% vs its 200-day average ($17.16).
- 52-week range $11.73–$23.59; today's close sits at 59% of that range, 20.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — CLW dips 2.8% to $18.97, a 1-month low
- Closed at $18.97, -2.77% vs the prior close of $19.51. Day range $18.88–$19.40, opened at $19.40.
- Volume was 56.50K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 148.84K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -9.5% vs its 50-day average ($20.97) and +10.6% vs its 200-day average ($17.15).
- 52-week range $11.73–$23.59; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 19.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — CLW rises 0.8% to $19.51
- Closed at $19.51, +0.83% vs the prior close of $19.35. Day range $18.74–$19.52, opened at $19.39.
- Volume was 114.90K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 168.74K.
- Price is -7.2% vs its 50-day average ($21.01) and +13.8% vs its 200-day average ($17.15).
- 52-week range $11.73–$23.59; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 17.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — CLW dips 2.4% to $19.35
- Closed at $19.35, -2.37% vs the prior close of $19.82. Day range $19.25–$19.93, opened at $19.47.
- Volume was 84.80K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 171.10K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -8.1% vs its 50-day average ($21.05) and +12.9% vs its 200-day average ($17.14).
- 52-week range $11.73–$23.59; today's close sits at 64% of that range, 18.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — CLW dips 1.6% to $19.82
- Closed at $19.82, -1.59% vs the prior close of $20.14. Day range $19.80–$20.31, opened at $20.27.
- Volume was 112.70K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 171.84K.
- Price is -5.7% vs its 50-day average ($21.02) and +15.6% vs its 200-day average ($17.14).
- 52-week range $11.73–$23.59; today's close sits at 68% of that range, 16.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — CLW rises 1.7% to $20.14, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $20.14, +1.67% vs the prior close of $19.81. Day range $19.53–$20.44, opened at $19.66.
- Volume was 133.20K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 171.91K.
- Price is -3.9% vs its 50-day average ($20.97) and +17.5% vs its 200-day average ($17.13).
- 52-week range $11.73–$23.59; today's close sits at 71% of that range, 14.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — CLW rises 1.9% to $19.81
- Closed at $19.81, +1.85% vs the prior close of $19.45. Day range $19.19–$19.87, opened at $19.75.
- Volume was 95.80K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 173.10K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -5.2% vs its 50-day average ($20.90) and +15.7% vs its 200-day average ($17.12).
- 52-week range $11.73–$23.59; today's close sits at 68% of that range, 16.0% below the 52-week high.
CLW latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about CLW in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 5, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 21, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 1.02 — Ended a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Aug 18, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 14, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 28, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Key figures from this report aren't in the SEC's structured data yet (usually appears within a day or two).
Jul 28, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 14, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 6, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 6, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jun 25, 2026 · Form 11-K — Annual report for an employee stock plan
Annual report for an employee stock plan
Jun 25, 2026 · Form 11-K — Annual report for an employee stock plan
Annual report for an employee stock plan
Things to know before you trade CLW
- Last results release: Jul 28, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 28, 2026, Feb 18, 2026, Oct 28, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 27, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 2.41% (largest 5.8%).
- Liquidity: about 118.19K shares (≈$2.28M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $19.30 vs a range of $11.73–$23.59 (64% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 4 sales; latest: Steve M Bowden sold 8,889 shares on Nov 28, 2025.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 21, 2026; 10-Q Jul 28, 2026; 8-K Jul 28, 2026.
- Share count: 16.13M shares outstanding (Apr 27, 2026), -0.8% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Paperboard Mills.
CLW market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 19.74 | 19.90 | 19.03 | 19.30 | 79.40K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 18.74 | 19.36 | 18.02 | 19.30 | 214.80K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 19.26 | 19.35 | 18.17 | 18.46 | 147.60K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 18.91 | 20.22 | 18.79 | 19.59 | 152.10K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 18.83 | 18.97 | 18.64 | 18.67 | 68.40K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 19.40 | 19.40 | 18.88 | 18.97 | 56.50K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 19.39 | 19.52 | 18.74 | 19.51 | 114.90K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 19.47 | 19.93 | 19.25 | 19.35 | 84.80K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 20.27 | 20.31 | 19.80 | 19.82 | 112.70K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 19.66 | 20.44 | 19.53 | 20.14 | 133.20K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 19.75 | 19.87 | 19.19 | 19.81 | 95.80K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 19.16 | 19.63 | 18.23 | 19.45 | 132.90K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 19.41 | 19.68 | 19.10 | 19.16 | 82.70K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 19.95 | 19.98 | 19.14 | 19.39 | 120.30K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 20.03 | 20.37 | 19.86 | 19.89 | 118.20K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 20.13 | 20.79 | 20.05 | 20.34 | 96.10K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 21.29 | 21.29 | 20.13 | 20.27 | 168.20K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 21.65 | 21.81 | 21.31 | 21.38 | 82.10K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 21.53 | 22.10 | 19.83 | 21.91 | 176.50K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 21.07 | 21.39 | 20.85 | 21.29 | 126.60K |
About Clearwater Paper
Clearwater Paper (CLW) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Paperboard Mills”. Its business address is in SPOKANE, WA. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1441236.
CLW board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| John J Corkrean | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| Jeanne M Hillman | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Joe W Laymon | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| Ann C Nelson | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| John P O'Donnell | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| Alexander Toeldte | Director | May 12, 2026 |
| Tucker Christine M. Vickers | Director | May 12, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia L. Aulin | Senior Vice President | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Sherri Baker | SVP, CFO | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Rebecca Anne Barckley | VP, Controller | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Steve M Bowden | Sr. V.P. | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Arsen S. Kitch | President, CEO | May 28, 2026 |
| Sean M. Krajnik | Senior Vice President | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Mathew D Passarello | Sr. V.P. | May 19, 2026 |
| Marc D. Rome | SVP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. | Jul 6, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | Steve M Bowden | Sale | 8,889 | $18.14 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Steve M Bowden | Sale | 8,889 | $18.14 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Steve M Bowden | Sale | 8,889 | $18.14 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Steve M Bowden | Sale | 8,889 | $18.14 |
CLW financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.56B | $-18.60M | -1.15 | $12.30M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.38B | $196.30M | 11.70 | $61.40M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $1.14B | $107.70M | 6.30 | $190.70M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $1.20B | $46.00M | 2.68 | $150.20M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $-28.10M | -1.67 | $96.40M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $1.57B, total liabilities $756.00M, cash $36.50M (as of Mar 31, 2026).
CLW earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $17.51 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $14.85 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $16.94 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $19.31 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $29.44 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $25.01 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $25.22 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 30, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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