Clearwater Paper Announces Participation in Bank of America Global Agricultural and Materials Conference
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 19 2025
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Conference Participation: Clearwater Paper Corporation will participate in the Bank of America 2025 Global Agricultural and Materials Conference on February 27, 2025, in Ft Lauderdale, FL, where CEO Arsen Kitch will speak.
Company Overview: Clearwater Paper is an independent supplier of paperboard packaging products based in Spokane, WA, focusing on sustainable packaging solutions for consumer goods and food service applications.
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Analyst Views on CLW
Wall Street analysts forecast CLW stock price to rise
2 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 17.220
Low
25.00
Averages
27.50
High
30.00
Current: 17.220
Low
25.00
Averages
27.50
High
30.00
About CLW
Clearwater Paper Corporation is an independent supplier of solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard packaging products to North American converters. The Company produces quality paperboards that provides sustainable packaging solutions for consumer goods and food service applications. The Company operates through Pulp and Paperboard segment. It supplies bleached paperboard to quality-conscious printers and packaging converters, and offers services that include custom sheeting, slitting and cutting. SBS paperboard is a premium paperboard grade that is used to produce folding cartons (also includes blister and carded packaging and top sheet), food service (including liquid packaging, cups and plates) and commercial printing items. It produces paperboard that is then converted and printed by independent converters and primarily used in folding carton and food service applications. Food service paperboard includes both liquid packaging and cup and plate categories.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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