$CLW

Clearwater Paper Corp

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Clearwater Paper's Q2 sales fall 4% to $375 million as volumes climb 8% on pricing pressure

Clearwater Paper reported Q2 2026 net sales of $374.8 million, down from $391.8 million a year earlier, with volumes up 8% to 328,722 tons but paperboard average net selling price down 9% to $1,077 per ton. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was negative $8.2 million versus $39.9 million. The company cited maintenance outage timing, restructuring at Cypress Bend, and said it reduced net debt to $266.8 million.

Clearwater Paper Corporation Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Strategic Performance and Market Dynamics Shipment volumes grew 8% year-over-year, driven by strong performance in the foodservice segment and growth with strategic customers. Management attributed the adjusted EBITDA loss of -$8 million to a 9% decline in market pricing and higher-than-expected transportation costs linked to the Iran conflict.

Clearwater Paper Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Clearwater Paper (NYSE:CLW) reported Q2 2026 results for the quarter ended June 30. Net sales fell to $375 million from $392 million in Q2 2025, while net loss was $21 million ($1.33 per diluted share) versus net income of $3 million. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was -$8 million versus +$40 million, citing lower pricing and Lewiston maintenance timing. The company completed a $22 million Lewiston outage and restructured its Cypress Bend facility.

CLW sentiment & insider activity

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What's driving CLW

  • Q2 results show margin pressure from lower pricing despite volume gains, with cost actions and early SBS condition improvement as the offset.

    lesprom.com · Jul 31, 2026

  • Earnings-call guidance and cost/volume drivers create a near-term re-rating setup for CLW, especially around margin recovery and outage timing.

    yahoo.com · Jul 30, 2026

  • Results show margin pressure from pricing and maintenance timing, partially offset by 8% volume growth and cost actions (Cypress Bend restructuring).

    paperage.com · Jul 29, 2026

  • Q2 results show weaker pricing and a negative EBITDA quarter tied to Lewiston maintenance timing, partially offset by volume growth and debt reduction.

    SEC EDGAR 8-K · Jul 28, 2026

  • The insider grant of phantom stock units indicates a positive outlook from management, potentially signaling confidence in the company's future performance.

    Stock Titan · May 13, 2026

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Clearwater Paper's Q2 sales fall 4% to $375 million as volumes climb 8% on pricing pressure

Clearwater Paper reported Q2 2026 net sales of $374.8 million, down from $391.8 million a year earlier, with volumes up 8% to 328,722 tons but paperboard average net selling price down 9% to $1,077 per ton. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was negative $8.2 million versus $39.9 million. The company cited maintenance outage timing, restructuring at Cypress Bend, and said it reduced net debt to $266.8 million.

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Clearwater Paper Corporation Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Strategic Performance and Market Dynamics Shipment volumes grew 8% year-over-year, driven by strong performance in the foodservice segment and growth with strategic customers. Management attributed the adjusted EBITDA loss of -$8 million to a 9% decline in market pricing and higher-than-expected transportation costs linked to the Iran conflict.

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Clearwater Paper Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Clearwater Paper (NYSE:CLW) reported Q2 2026 results for the quarter ended June 30. Net sales fell to $375 million from $392 million in Q2 2025, while net loss was $21 million ($1.33 per diluted share) versus net income of $3 million. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was -$8 million versus +$40 million, citing lower pricing and Lewiston maintenance timing. The company completed a $22 million Lewiston outage and restructured its Cypress Bend facility.

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Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW): Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 clw-20260630x8kexhibit991.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 Clearwater Paper Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results SPOKANE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2026 -- Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:CLW) , a premier independent supplier of bleached paperboard to North Am

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[Form 4] Clearwater Paper Corp Insider Trading Activity

Clearwater Paper director Joe W. Laymon was granted 8,391.608 phantom common stock units on May 8, 2026, at a reference price of $14.30 per unit. These units, part of the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, represent an annual award for board service from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, and will vest on May 1, 2027. Following this grant, Laymon's total phantom stock balance is 35,818.273 units, which are cash-settled upon termination of service rather than representing direct share ownership.

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Clearwater Paper (CLW) Q2 Revenue Up 14%

Clearwater Paper ( NYSE:CLW ) , a major U.S. paperboard packaging supplier, released its second quarter 2025 results on July 29, 2025. The report showed GAAP revenue increase of 14% to $392 million in Q2 2025, compared to $344 million in Q2 2024.

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