Clearwater Paper Corp Earnings: Beat on EPS Despite Revenue Miss

Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW) reported a smaller-than-expected loss for the quarter ended April 28, 2026, delivering an EPS beat despite missing revenue expectations. The company posted a loss of $1.29 per share versus the consensus estimate of a $1.34 loss, representing a positive surprise of 3.49%.

The $1.29 actual loss per share came in $0.05 better than Wall Street’s $1.34 estimate, marking a 3.49% upside surprise for the quarter. This performance helped offset concerns about the company’s operational challenges during the reporting period.

Revenue totaled $360.3 million, falling short of the $373.5 million analyst estimate by $13.2 million. The actual revenue figure represented a negative surprise of 3.53%, indicating weaker-than-expected demand or pricing pressures during the quarter.

The $360.3 million in quarterly revenue compared unfavorably to the $373.5 million consensus, creating a revenue gap of approximately $13.2 million or 3.53% below expectations.

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