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Clearwater Paper Corporation is projected to rise to $23.86 by 2027, a +13% move from its current price of $21.03. CLW is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 8/2/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | $20.42 | $21.04 | $21.67 | +0.05% |
| Aug 4 | $20.18 | $21.05 | $21.95 | +0.09% |
| Aug 5 | $20.00 | $21.06 | $22.17 | +0.14% |
| Aug 6 | $19.85 | $21.07 | $22.36 | +0.18% |
| Aug 7 | $19.72 | $21.08 | $22.53 | +0.23% |
| Aug 8 | $19.61 | $21.09 | $22.68 | +0.28% |
| Aug 9 | $19.50 | $21.10 | $22.83 | +0.32% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $19.50 | $21.10 | $22.83 | +0.32% |
| Week 2 | $18.94 | $21.17 | $23.66 | +0.65% |
| Week 3 | $18.53 | $21.23 | $24.34 | +0.97% |
| Week 4 | $18.20 | $21.30 | $24.93 | +1.30% |
| Week 5 | $17.92 | $21.37 | $25.48 | +1.63% |
| Week 6 | $17.68 | $21.44 | $26.00 | +1.95% |
| Week 7 | $17.47 | $21.51 | $26.49 | +2.28% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Clearwater Paper Corporation manufactures and supplies solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard packaging products in the United States and internationally. The company offers SBS paperboard for use in folding cartons, food service, and commercial printing items; folding carton paperboards, such as blister, carded packaging, and top sheet products; food service paperboard, including liquid packaging, and cup and plate categories, as well as rigid containers comprising juice, milk, and wine; and custom sheeting and slitting of paperboard products.
It serves packaging converters through sales managers. It is categorized in Basic Materials.
The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) is a Basic Materials company. It currently trades at $21.61 per share and has a market cap of $348.47M, with a rank of 3348.
The near-term forecast shows a path of rising averages from 2026 through 2029, with 2026 avg $21.61, 2027 $24.86, 2028 $29.77, and 2029 $30.37.
Longer-term outlook shows strength, with 2030 avg $34.70 (ROI 60.6%), 2040 avg $108.81 (ROI 403.5%), and 2050 avg $193.65 (ROI 796.1%), all with bullish sentiment.
A major floor 39.8% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 28.5% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (2.8% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 22.7% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key CLW support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of CLW market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $19.70 | Buy | $19.95 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $18.16 | Buy | $18.73 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $16.88 | Buy | $17.62 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $16.38 | Buy | $16.52 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $15.22 | Buy | $16.21 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $16.49 | Buy | $17.43 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 74.79 | Sell |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 85.94 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 195.91 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | -8.83 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.58 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 35.85 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 1.03 | Sell |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 91.17 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.44 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 2.98 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 83.11 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 5.05 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 44.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 21.79 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 21.62 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 0.59 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is BULLISH. RSI14 is 80, and the stock trades above its SMA50 of $16.07 and SMA200 of $16.47.
Support is at $15.04 and resistance at $21.61, with a 30-day range from $17.58 to $26.57.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12.44 | $21.03 | $28.18 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $18.88 | $23.86 | $31.98 | +13% | Neutral | |
| $21.60 | $28.17 | $39.31 | +34% | Bullish | |
| $21.47 | $28.73 | $41.38 | +37% | Bullish | |
| $23.54 | $32.22 | $47.64 | +53% | Bullish | |
| $28.95 | $40.46 | $61.20 | +92% | Bullish | |
| $32.76 | $46.67 | $72.05 | +122% | Bullish | |
| $37.14 | $53.88 | $84.75 | +156% | Bullish | |
| $37.83 | $55.83 | $89.31 | +165% | Bullish | |
| $36.61 | $54.93 | $89.28 | +161% | Bullish | |
| $58.90 | $95.28 | $165.36 | +353% | Bullish | |
| $90.68 | $167.22 | $319.23 | +695% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $12.44 | $21.03 | $25.74 | +0.00% |
| September 2026 | $17.93 | $21.27 | $25.97 | +1.13% |
| October 2026 | $18.36 | $21.93 | $27.10 | +3.12% |
| November 2026 | $18.87 | $22.69 | $28.29 | +3.44% |
| December 2026 | $18.54 | $22.41 | $28.18 | -1.24% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month CLW forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
In 2026, CLW is projected to trade between $12.44 and $28.18, averaging $21.03 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $21.03. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Clearwater Paper Corporation's 2027 outlook centres on $23.86, within a $18.88 to $31.98 range. That is up +13% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +13% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2028, CLW could reach as high as $39.31, with a base case around $28.17 and support toward $21.60 — roughly +34% from $21.03. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect CLW to range from $21.47 to $41.38 through 2029. The $28.73 average target implies a +37% move from current prices. That is up +2% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The CLW price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $32.22 (low $23.54, high $47.64) — a potential gain of +53% on today's $21.03. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, CLW is projected to trade between $28.95 and $61.20, averaging $40.46 — a potential gain of +92% from today's $21.03. That is up +26% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Clearwater Paper Corporation's 2032 outlook centres on $46.67, within a $32.76 to $72.05 range. That is up +15% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +122% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, CLW could reach as high as $84.75, with a base case around $53.88 and support toward $37.14 — roughly +156% from $21.03. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect CLW to range from $37.83 to $89.31 through 2034. The $55.83 average target implies a +165% move from current prices. That is up +4% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The CLW price prediction for 2035 points to an average of $54.93 (low $36.61, high $89.28) — a potential gain of +161% on today's $21.03. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, CLW is projected to trade between $58.90 and $165.36, averaging $95.28 — a potential gain of +353% from today's $21.03. That is up +73% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Clearwater Paper Corporation's 2050 outlook centres on $167.22, within a $90.68 to $319.23 range. That is up +76% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +695% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in CLW today (≈ 47.551117 CLW) could be worth
$7,951.41
+$6,951.41 (+695%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CLW price of $167.22 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in CLWwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in CLW on Jul 31, 2025 (≈ 44.326242 CLW) would be worth
$932.18
-$67.82 (-6.8%) today · 0.93× · US Dollar
Based on a CLW entry price of $22.56 vs. today's $21.03.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $16.82 | $1,250.3 | +25.0% |
| 1 month ago | $15.81 | $1,330.17 | +33.0% |
| 3 months ago | $13.32 | $1,578.83 | +57.9% |
| 6 months ago | $17.36 | $1,211.41 | +21.1% |
| 1 year ago | $22.56 | $932.18 | -6.8% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $28.94 | $726.68 | -27.3% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our CLW forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $42.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $42.00: $677.26M
The multi-year forecast shows a bullish trajectory: 2030 avg $34.70 with ROI 60.6% and sentiment BULLISH; 2040 avg $108.81 with ROI 403.5% and sentiment BULLISH; 2050 avg $193.65 with ROI 796.1% and sentiment BULLISH.
Earlier years also show rising averages: 2026 avg $21.61; 2027 $24.86; 2028 $29.77; 2029 $30.37, with progressively higher ROI values.
These are estimates, not guarantees, and actual results may vary.
Tap a question to reveal the answer.
In 2030 the forecast shows avg price $34.70 with ROI 60.6% and sentiment BULLISH.
The long-term forecast shows bullish sentiment for 2030-2050, with avg prices rising to $34.70 in 2030, $108.81 in 2040, $193.65 in 2050 and ROI of 60.6%, 403.5%, 796.1% respectively.
Yes. The 2033 forecast max is $95.36 and 2033 avg is $59.78, implying the potential to exceed $50 by 2033.
Current price is $21.61.
2040 avg $108.81 with ROI 403.5 and sentiment BULLISH; 2050 avg $193.65 with ROI 796.1 and sentiment BULLISH.
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