Sharemaestro company-news research for Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.

NYSE United States Provisional evidence

Company news sentiment

Latest CLW news and sentiment

Clearwater Paper Corporation

Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.

30-day score50Neutral is 50
Early balanced news score 14/100 evidence confidence 87% direct company focus 6 current stories across 3 publishers
Latest weekly closeUSD 20.89week of 18 Sep 2026
Main news subjectMarket update67/100 share of current news
News data statusPartial16 duplicate stories removed

Current company news

Early balanced news score

6 company-specific stories are available, but there are not yet enough fresh stories from separate publishers for a firm reading.

Observed headline tone50/100 Published 30-day score50/100

Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.

Latest source headline --BofA Securities Adjusts Clearwater Paper Price Target to $25 From $24, Maintains Neutral Rating MT Newswires ยท 11 Sep 2026 12:30

What supports the score

Direct evidence

6 current stories are mapped specifically to CLW.

Source breadth

The score uses 3 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.

What limits the score

Too little evidence

The stories agree, but freshness-weighted evidence is only 0.001.

Confidence

Confidence is 14/100, below the threshold for a firm score.

50/100
News scoreEarly balanced news score
14/100
Confidencethin evidence
87%/100
Company news6 company stories
89/100
Story agreement11/100 difference

News history

Daily score and story count over 30 days

Daily weighted evidence
01 Sep: 1 stories02 Sep: 2 stories08 Sep: 2 stories11 Sep: 1 stories 01 Sep: tone 41, 1 stories02 Sep: tone 53, 2 stories08 Sep: tone 50, 2 stories11 Sep: tone 50, 1 stories 95505
22 Aug06 Sep20 Sep
News scoreStory count50 baseline

Confidence

How reliable the score is

Separate from direction

Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.

Amount of evidence0
0.001 after freshness weighting
Source breadth60
3 independent publishers
Company relevance87
share tied directly to this company
Freshness19
recency-weighted evidence
Agreement89
how closely stories agree
Publisher mix55
less reliance on one publisher

Price and news history

Weekly price and news-score history

Early company-news score

Company-specific news is present, but the evidence has not yet earned enough independent, fresh information weight for price confirmation to be treated as a firm signal.

26 completed price weeks18 comparable news-score weeks
One scoring method across the chart.Stored company headlines are recalculated at each weekly point with the current 30-day freshness weighting. Old published snapshots are left unchanged.
27 Mar 2026: close 14.17, indexed 100.003 Apr 2026: close 14.86, indexed 104.910 Apr 2026: close 14.88, indexed 105.017 Apr 2026: close 15.0, indexed 105.924 Apr 2026: close 14.63, indexed 103.201 May 2026: close 13.32, indexed 94.008 May 2026: close 13.67, indexed 96.515 May 2026: close 13.25, indexed 93.522 May 2026: close 14.08, indexed 99.429 May 2026: close 16.3, indexed 115.005 Jun 2026: close 15.39, indexed 108.612 Jun 2026: close 17.68, indexed 124.819 Jun 2026: close 16.79, indexed 118.526 Jun 2026: close 16.8, indexed 118.603 Jul 2026: close 15.92, indexed 112.410 Jul 2026: close 15.8, indexed 111.517 Jul 2026: close 15.98, indexed 112.824 Jul 2026: close 16.82, indexed 118.731 Jul 2026: close 21.03, indexed 148.407 Aug 2026: close 23.31, indexed 164.514 Aug 2026: close 21.42, indexed 151.221 Aug 2026: close 21.75, indexed 153.528 Aug 2026: close 20.82, indexed 146.904 Sep 2026: close 20.92, indexed 147.611 Sep 2026: close 20.24, indexed 142.818 Sep 2026: close 20.89, indexed 147.4 01 May 2026: news score 50, close 13.32, 5 stories5008 May 2026: news score 50, close 13.67, 5 stories15 May 2026: news score 50, close 13.25, 5 stories22 May 2026: news score 50, close 14.08, 5 stories5019 Jun 2026: news score 52, close 16.79, 1 stories26 Jun 2026: news score 51, close 16.8, 4 stories03 Jul 2026: news score 52, close 15.92, 7 stories5210 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 15.8, 12 stories17 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 15.98, 15 stories24 Jul 2026: news score 53, close 16.82, 24 stories5331 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 21.03, 45 stories07 Aug 2026: news score 50, close 23.31, 45 stories14 Aug 2026: news score 49, close 21.42, 43 stories4921 Aug 2026: news score 50, close 21.75, 41 stories28 Aug 2026: news score 50, close 20.82, 17 stories04 Sep 2026: news score 50, close 20.92, 9 stories5011 Sep 2026: news score 50, close 20.24, 8 stories18 Sep 2026: news score 50, close 20.89, 6 stories50 Price index 173.0 129.0 85.0 News score 100 50 0
27 Mar23 Jun18 Sep
Weekly close, indexedSentiment score
26-week price+47.4%latest close 20.89
News score change+0first to latest comparable week
One-week response-3.3%Price reacting lower
Fair-value position-27.9%Below fair value
WeekNews scoreCloseWeekly move
18 Sep 202650USD 20.89+3.2%
11 Sep 202650USD 20.24-3.3%
04 Sep 202650USD 20.92+0.5%
28 Aug 202650USD 20.82-4.3%
21 Aug 202650USD 21.75+1.5%
14 Aug 202649USD 21.42-8.1%
07 Aug 202650USD 23.31+10.8%
31 Jul 202650USD 21.03+25.0%
Provisional evidence

News subjects

What is shaping the score

Market update
Market update513 stories ยท 50%
Macro sensitivity412 stories ยท 33%
Analyst action501 stories ยท 17%

Source mix

Where the evidence comes from

55/100 independence
Zacks412 stories ยท 33%
ad-hoc-news.de631 stories ยท 17%
MT Newswires501 stories ยท 17%
Stock Titan501 stories ยท 17%
Business Wire501 stories ยท 17%

Recurring subjects

Subjects appearing most often

Current evidence
Packaging2Inflation2Earnings Surprise2Earnings Growth2Paper Products1Operational Efficiency1Earnings1E Commerce1

Earlier readings

How the score has changed

39 comparable readings ยท 144 days
Past and present use the same method.Each point recalculates the previous 30 days of stored company headlines with today's scoring rules. The original stored snapshots remain unchanged.
Comparable move+050 to 50 ยท Broadly stable
Observed range46โ€“5350 is the neutral baseline
Evidence depth6stories at latest stored reading ยท +3
Confidence14/100Provisional ยท +14
28 Apr50 neutral20 Sep 07:24
ConstructiveBalanced or withheldCautious

Changes in the stored score

Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.

ObservedScoreMoveConfidenceStoriesStatus
20 Sep 07:2450+014/100 (-1)6 (-2)Provisional
11 Sep 23:5950+015/100 (-1)8 (0)Provisional
08 Sep 23:5950+016/100 (-13)8 (-2)Provisional
02 Sep 23:5950+029/100 (+4)10 (+1)Provisional
01 Sep 23:5950+125/100 (+4)9 (-34)Provisional
18 Aug 23:5949+021/100 (-4)43 (0)Provisional
14 Aug 23:5949+025/100 (-6)43 (-3)Provisional
10 Aug 23:5949+031/100 (-2)46 (+1)Provisional

Source headlines

The news behind the score

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Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.

#1Not directional
MT NewswiresDirect company coverageScored from headline

--BofA Securities Adjusts Clearwater Paper Price Target to $25 From $24, Maintains Neutral Rating

Published
11 Sep 2026 12:30
News subject
Analyst action
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 7.7d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2Not directional
Stock TitanDirect company coverageScored from headline

Workplace injury rate fell by more than half at Clearwater Paper

Published
08 Sep 2026 20:05
News subject
Market update
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 10.4d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#3Not directional
Business WireDirect company coverageScored from headline

Clearwater Paper Releases 2026 Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress and Achievements

Published
08 Sep 2026 20:05
News subject
Market update
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 10.4d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#463Tone
ad-hoc-news.deDirect company coverageScored from headline

Clearwater Paper stock gains on six-month rally and steady fundamentals

Published
02 Sep 2026 13:58
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 39/100
30-day weight
39.2% of the score ยท 16.6d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#541Tone
ZacksDirect company coverageStored article

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Clearwater Paper, Mondi plc and Klabin

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL โ€“ September 2, 2026 โ€“ Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Clearwater Paper CLW, Mondi plc MONDY and Klabin KLBAY. Industry: Paper & Related Products Link: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2983228/3-paper-and-related-products-stocks-to-watch-amid-industry-challenges The Zacks Paper and Related Products industry has been grappling with subdued demand due to lower consumer spending amid inflation and declining graphic paper demand due to the shift toward digitalization. Elevated costs have added to the woes. However, increasing packaging requirements due to th

EarningsEarnings GrowthEarnings SurpriseInflationPackagingPaper Products
Published
02 Sep 2026 12:47
News subject
Macro sensitivity
Why this score
Deteriorating financial comparison
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low ยท 32/100
30-day weight
35% of the score ยท 16.7d old
Duplicates
3 consolidated
#641Tone
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3 Paper and Related Products Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Challenges

The Zacks Paper and Related Products industry has been grappling with subdued demand due to lower consumer spending amid inflation and declining graphic paper demand due to the shift toward digitalization. Elevated costs have added to the woes. However, increasing packaging requirements due to the rise in e-commerce activities and steady demand from consumer-oriented end markets, such as food and beverages, and healthcare, are expected to support the industry. Increasing environmental awareness is boosting the appeal of paper as a sustainable and eco-friendly packaging alternative, serving as

E CommerceEarnings GrowthEarnings SurpriseInflationOperational EfficiencyPackaging
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01 Sep 2026 15:27
News subject
Macro sensitivity
Why this score
Deteriorating financial comparison
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low ยท 32/100
30-day weight
25.7% of the score ยท 17.6d old
Duplicates
2 consolidated

Earlier company news

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Aug 18 2026
Stock TitanArchivedNeutral tone

Clearwater Paper (NYSE: CLW) CFO shares withheld for taxes

Clearwater Paper's SVP and CFO, Sherri Baker, had 4,634 shares of common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units on August 15, 2026. These shares were valued at $21.42 per share. Following this transaction, Baker directly holds 40,847 shares of Clearwater Paper common stock.

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Stock TitanArchivedNeutral tone

Clearwater Paper (NYSE: CLW) CFO shares withheld for taxes

Clearwater Paper's SVP and CFO, Sherri Baker, had 4,634 shares of common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units on August 15, 2026. These shares were valued at $21.42 per share. Following this transaction, Baker directly holds 40,847 shares of Clearwater Paper common stock.

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Stock TitanArchivedNeutral tone

Clearwater Paper (NYSE: CLW) CFO shares withheld for taxes

Clearwater Paper's SVP and CFO, Sherri Baker, had 4,634 shares of common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units on August 15, 2026. These shares were valued at $21.42 per share. Following this transaction, Baker directly holds 40,847 shares of Clearwater Paper common stock.

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Stock TitanArchivedNeutral tone

Clearwater Paper (CLW): Gate City Capital discloses 5.8% ownership stake in common stock

Gate City Capital Management, LLC and Michael Melby have disclosed a 5.8% passive ownership stake in Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW) common stock. This equates to 938,496 shares, over which they hold sole voting and dispositive power. The shares are managed through private investment funds and accounts advised by Gate City Capital Management, with Mr. Melby serving as its managing member.

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14 Aug 2026 21:11
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Aug 14 2026
Stock TitanArchivedNeutral tone

Clearwater Paper (CLW): Gate City Capital discloses 5.8% ownership stake in common stock

Gate City Capital Management, LLC and Michael Melby have disclosed a 5.8% passive ownership stake in Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW) common stock. This equates to 938,496 shares, over which they hold sole voting and dispositive power. The shares are managed through private investment funds and accounts advised by Gate City Capital Management, with Mr. Melby serving as its managing member.

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14 Aug 2026 20:43
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Aug 14 2026
Stock TitanArchivedNeutral tone

Clearwater Paper (CLW): Gate City Capital discloses 5.8% ownership stake in common stock

Gate City Capital Management, LLC and Michael Melby have disclosed a 5.8% passive ownership stake in Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW) common stock. This equates to 938,496 shares, over which they hold sole voting and dispositive power. The shares are managed through private investment funds and accounts advised by Gate City Capital Management, with Mr. Melby serving as its managing member.

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14 Aug 2026 08:00
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Aug 10 2026
Benzinga EspaรฑaArchivedNeutral tone

Clearwater Paper Market Sentiment

This article analyzes market sentiment for Clearwater Paper (CLW) based on analyst consensus, short interest, options flow, and insider activity. Key signals include an "Outperform" analyst consensus, 5.0% short float, and a 0.01 P/C ratio for options, indicating more calls. The article also details recent analyst ratings and insider transactions.

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10 Aug 2026 07:39
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Aug 09 2026
MarketBeatArchivedNeutral tone

Renaissance Technologies LLC Purchases 122,815 Shares of Clearwater Paper Corporation $CLW

Renaissance Technologies LLC significantly increased its stake in Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:CLW) by purchasing an additional 122,815 shares, bringing its total holdings to 237,115 shares valued at approximately $3.41 million. This move more than doubled their previous investment in the basic materials company. Despite this institutional interest, analyst sentiment remains mixed, with the company holding a consensus "Hold" rating and an average price target of $18.50, amidst a recent quarterly EPS loss and negative financial metrics.

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9 Aug 2026 10:10
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Aug 06 2026
TradingKeyArchivedPositive tone

Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates

This article provides an earnings forecast for Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW), highlighting its current earnings forecast score of 6.50 and ranking in the Paper & Forest Products industry. It details analyst ratings, price targets, and expected future EPS and revenue figures. The forecast also includes a peer comparison and answers frequently asked questions regarding CLW's financial outlook.

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6 Aug 2026 15:10
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Aug 03 2026
The Globe and MailArchivedPositive tone

Clearwater Paper Earnings Call Balances Risk and Recovery

Clearwater Paper's Q2 earnings call revealed a cautiously optimistic outlook, balancing operational progress, cost controls, and new products against weak profitability, pricing headwinds, and conflict-related cost inflation. While management outlined steps to improve EBITDA through price increases, fixed cost cuts, and maintenance completion, they acknowledged that current margins are still significantly below target levels. The company anticipates a Q3 EBITDA rebound and aims for positive free cash flow this year, despite ongoing challenges like market pricing lags, refinancing risks, and trade uncertainties.

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3 Aug 2026 14:40
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Aug 02 2026
TradingViewArchivedNegative tone

Clearwater Paper reports Q2 2026 net loss $21.5M, sales $374.8M, Adjusted EBITDA -$8.2M

Clearwater Paper reported a Q2 2026 net loss of $21.5 million on net sales of $374.8 million, with Adjusted EBITDA falling to negative $8.2 million from positive $39.9 million a year prior. The company completed a major maintenance outage at its Lewiston facility and restructured its Cypress Bend facility, while also reducing net debt. Paperboard sales volumes increased 8% year-over-year, despite a 9% decline in average net selling price.

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2 Aug 2026 06:40
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Jul 31 2026
Seeking AlphaArchivedNeutral tone

Clearwater Paper Corporation 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:CLW) 2026-07-31

Clearwater Paper Corporation Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary - Moby Strategic Performance and Market Dynamics Our analysts just identified a stock with the potential to be the next Nvidia. Tell us how you invest and we'll show you why it's our #1 pick. Tap here. 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. The company restructured its Cypre

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Jul 30 2026
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Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:CLW) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by Analysts

Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:CLW) has received a consensus "Hold" rating from eight research firms, with an average 12-month price target of $18.50. Despite analysts' ratings, the stock was trading at $21.61, a 23.4% increase, exceeding the consensus target. The company reported a quarterly loss of $1.75 per share, missing estimates, while revenue matched expectations.

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30 Jul 2026 13:40
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Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW) Financial Health: Profitability & Balance Sheet Analysis

Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW) currently holds a financial score of 6.40, ranking 9 out of 10 in its industry, indicating robust financial health despite average operating efficiency. The company recently reported a quarterly revenue of $374.80M, marking a 4.34% year-over-year decrease, and a significant 1214.81% drop in net profit year-over-year. Key financial metrics such as cash and cash equivalents, total assets, liabilities, and free cash flow were not disclosed in detail.

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30 Jul 2026 10:39
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Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW) Institutional Confidence

Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW) has an institutional shareholding score of 7.00, placing it 4th out of 10 in the Paper & Forest Products industry. The institutional shareholding proportion is 84.11%, a decrease of 31.67% quarter-over-quarter. Bill Nygren is the largest institutional shareholder, holding 9.46% of shares outstanding.

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Jul 29 2026
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Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW) Technical Analysis: Support, Resistance, Indicators & Moving Averages

This article provides a technical analysis of Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW), highlighting its current price momentum score, support and resistance levels, and indicator readings. It details various technical indicators like MACD, RSI, and Moving Averages, offering insights into buy/sell signals and overall market sentiment for the stock. The analysis suggests the stock is currently suitable for range-bound swing trading, with moving averages showing multiple buy signals.

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29 Jul 2026 09:40
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www.theheraldreview.comArchivedNeutral tone

Clearwater Paper: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Clearwater Paper Corp. (CLW) reported a significant loss of $21.5 million in its second quarter, translating to $1.33 per share. Adjusted for non-recurring gains, the loss per share was $1.75. The pulp-based products maker recorded revenues of $374.8 million for the period.

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29 Jul 2026 06:39
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Jul 29 2026
seekingalpha.comArchivedPositive tone

Clearwater Paper expects $20M-$30M Q3 adjusted EBITDA amid price increases and outage cost cuts

Earnings Call Insights: Clearwater Paper (CLW) Q2 2026 MANAGEMENT VIEW * โ€œOur shipment volumes were up this quarter with strong 8% year-over-year growth. This was offset by a 9% year-over-year decline in market pricing as reflected in the RISI index. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was negative $8 million, which was within our guidance range.โ€ (CEO, President & Director Arsen Kitch) * Management highlighted network and cost actions, including: โ€œWe successfully completed the major maintenance outage at our Lewiston, Idaho facility on time and on target with total direct expense of around $22 mi

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scanx.tradeArchivedNegative tone

Clearwater Paper Q2 EBITDA turns negative on price pressure

Clearwater Paper (NYSE: CLW) reported a net loss of $21 million and negative Adjusted EBITDA of $(8) million for Q2 2026, a significant drop from the previous year. This decline was primarily due to a 9% fall in average selling prices and the timing of a major maintenance outage, despite an 8% increase in sales volumes. The company managed to reduce its net debt by $59 million through working capital improvements and aims for $8 million to $12 million in annual savings from restructuring.

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28 Jul 2026 22:40
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Clearwater Paper Restructures Arkansas Facility, Reducing 20% of Roles

Clearwater Paper (NYSE: CLW) reported a net loss of $21 million for Q2 2026 and announced the restructuring of its Cypress Bend, Arkansas facility, leading to a 20% reduction in roles and expected annual savings of $8 to $12 million. The company also completed a major maintenance outage at its Lewiston, Idaho plant and reduced net debt by $59 million during the quarter. Despite current challenges, management sees early signs of improvement in the SBS industry and plans to focus on cost reduction and operational execution.

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The score shows direction

It describes the weighted balance of qualifying headlines. A score of 50 can mean balanced news or that there is not enough evidence; the status label explains which.

Confidence is separate

Confidence measures depth, source breadth, direct relevance, freshness and agreement. It does not rise merely because the tone is extreme.

Price is confirmation

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