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Clearwater Paper Corporation is projected to rise to $16.71 by 2027, a +7% move from its current price of $15.66. 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 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $15.17 | $15.66 | $16.16 | +0.01% |
| May 30 | $14.98 | $15.66 | $16.38 | +0.01% |
| May 31 | $14.83 | $15.66 | $16.54 | +0.02% |
| Jun 1 | $14.71 | $15.66 | $16.68 | +0.02% |
| Jun 2 | $14.60 | $15.66 | $16.81 | +0.03% |
| Jun 3 | $14.50 | $15.67 | $16.92 | +0.03% |
| Jun 4 | $14.41 | $15.67 | $17.03 | +0.04% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $14.41 | $15.67 | $17.03 | +0.04% |
| Week 2 | $13.93 | $15.67 | $17.63 | +0.08% |
| Week 3 | $13.57 | $15.68 | $18.12 | +0.12% |
| Week 4 | $13.27 | $15.68 | $18.53 | +0.15% |
| Week 5 | $13.02 | $15.69 | $18.91 | +0.19% |
| Week 6 | $12.79 | $15.70 | $19.26 | +0.23% |
| Week 7 | $12.59 | $15.70 | $19.58 | +0.27% |
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.
The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW) is a Basic Materials company. It is currently trading with a price of $15.66 and a market cap of $252.52M, and it holds a rank of 3622. The stock sits in the Basic Materials sector as described in its profile.
A major floor 24.4% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 18.3% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (0.0% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 28.3% 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 | $14.38 | Buy | $14.58 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $13.95 | Buy | $14.20 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $13.72 | Buy | $14.06 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $14.14 | Buy | $14.37 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $15.50 | Buy | $15.41 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $17.53 | Sell | $17.86 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 64.61 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 326.27 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.21 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 14.56 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 1.32 | Sell |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | -0.16 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.19 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 78.02 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 2.07 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 64.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 14.85 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 11.21 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.42 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish, reflecting positive near-term momentum. The RSI14 sits at 60, with a short-term bullish tilt. The stock’s moving averages show SMA50 at $14.14 and SMA200 at $17.53, defining a near-term trading context.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12.44 | $15.66 | $21.60 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $13.06 | $16.71 | $22.78 | +7% | Neutral | |
| $13.35 | $17.64 | $25.03 | +13% | Neutral | |
| $12.84 | $17.43 | $25.53 | +11% | Neutral | |
| $12.39 | $17.22 | $25.91 | +10% | Neutral | |
| $14.28 | $20.29 | $31.25 | +30% | Bullish | |
| $16.68 | $24.20 | $38.06 | +55% | Bullish | |
| $17.60 | $26.03 | $41.73 | +66% | Bullish | |
| $16.77 | $25.27 | $41.22 | +61% | Bullish | |
| $16.61 | $25.47 | $42.22 | +63% | Bullish | |
| $22.57 | $37.54 | $66.59 | +140% | Bullish | |
| $31.08 | $59.63 | $116.70 | +281% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $12.44 | $15.66 | $18.50 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $13.46 | $15.86 | $19.17 | +1.29% |
| July 2026 | $13.23 | $15.74 | $19.32 | -0.78% |
| August 2026 | $13.58 | $16.29 | $20.23 | +3.49% |
| September 2026 | $13.83 | $16.69 | $20.93 | +2.46% |
| October 2026 | $13.43 | $16.30 | $20.63 | -2.31% |
| November 2026 | $13.30 | $16.22 | $20.68 | -0.51% |
| December 2026 | $13.72 | $16.82 | $21.60 | +3.73% |
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 $21.60, averaging $15.66 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $15.66. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Clearwater Paper Corporation's 2027 outlook centres on $16.71, within a $13.06 to $22.78 range. That is up +7% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +7% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2028, CLW could reach as high as $25.03, with a base case around $17.64 and support toward $13.35 — roughly +13% from $15.66. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect CLW to range from $12.84 to $25.53 through 2029. The $17.43 average target implies a +11% move from current prices. That is -1% versus the projected 2028 average. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
The CLW price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $17.22 (low $12.39, high $25.91) — a potential gain of +10% on today's $15.66. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
In 2031, CLW is projected to trade between $14.28 and $31.25, averaging $20.29 — a potential gain of +30% from today's $15.66. That is up +18% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Clearwater Paper Corporation's 2032 outlook centres on $24.20, within a $16.68 to $38.06 range. That is up +19% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +55% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, CLW could reach as high as $41.73, with a base case around $26.03 and support toward $17.60 — roughly +66% from $15.66. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect CLW to range from $16.77 to $41.22 through 2034. The $25.27 average target implies a +61% move from current prices. That is -3% versus 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 $25.47 (low $16.61, high $42.22) — a potential gain of +63% on today's $15.66. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, CLW is projected to trade between $22.57 and $66.59, averaging $37.54 — a potential gain of +140% from today's $15.66. That is up +47% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Clearwater Paper Corporation's 2050 outlook centres on $59.63, within a $31.08 to $116.70 range. That is up +59% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +281% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in CLW today (≈ 63.85696 CLW) could be worth
$3,807.66
+$2,807.66 (+281%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CLW price of $59.63 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 May 27, 2025 (≈ 33.003301 CLW) would be worth
$516.83
-$483.17 (-48.3%) today · 0.52× · US Dollar
Based on a CLW entry price of $30.3 vs. today's $15.66.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $13.59 | $1,152.32 | +15.2% |
| 1 month ago | $14.62 | $1,071.14 | +7.1% |
| 3 months ago | $14.73 | $1,063.14 | +6.3% |
| 6 months ago | $18.19 | $860.91 | -13.9% |
| 1 year ago | $30.3 | $516.83 | -48.3% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $29.17 | $536.85 | -46.3% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $31.00 around 2040.
Implied market cap at $31.00: $499.88M
The multi-year forecast indicates a bullish trajectory beginning in 2031, with rising averages into the latter part of the period. The 2030 forecast shows an avg of $17.22 with a min of $12.39 and a max of $25.91 (ROI 10; sentiment NEUTRAL). From 2031 onward, the average rises to $20.29 and beyond, with 2040 avg $37.54 (ROI 139.7) and 2050 avg $59.63 (ROI 280.8).
These projections reflect bullish sentiment in the later years but remain estimates, not guarantees, and carry inherent uncertainty.
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The forecasted average price is $17.22 with a min of $12.39 and a max of $25.91; ROI 10; sentiment NEUTRAL.
Forecast shows neutral to bullish sentiment across the horizon, with 2031 avg $20.29 and rising thereafter; ROI figures include 29.6 (2031), 139.7 (2040), and 280.8 (2050), acknowledging these are estimates and not guarantees.
Yes. The 2033 max is $41.73, and the 2032 max is $38.06, indicating a crossing of $40 by 2033.
Current price $15.66; Market cap $252.52M; Rank 3622.
30-day range is $12.72 to $19.28.
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