Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) Stock Price & Analysis
Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) closed at USD 27.5 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 5.69% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 29.16; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 27.19–28.52 on volume of 224,895 shares. Market capitalization is $373.56M, with a 52-week range of USD 23.76–52.73 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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Key facts (CLFD)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $154M, net income -$7.2M (-4.7% margin), free cash flow $12.6M (SEC filings).
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold CLFD (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.75 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 40.25 (range 38–45).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -23.4% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -46.1% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-10, EPS estimate USD 0.1, revenue estimate $40.4M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (CLFD)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $141M | $271M | $226M | $126M | $150M | $154M |
| Gross profit | $61.2M | $113M | $79.9M | $25.8M | $50.5M | — |
| Operating income | $25.2M | $63.8M | $37.6M | -$19.2M | $2.1M | -$368K |
| Net income | $20.3M | $49.4M | $32.5M | -$12.5M | -$8.1M | -$7.2M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.47 | $3.55 | $2.17 | -$0.85 | -$0.58 | — |
| Free cash flow | $8.9M | -$6.2M | $10.7M | $12.7M | $21.8M | $12.6M |
| Gross margin | 43.5% | 41.7% | 35.4% | 20.6% | 33.7% | — |
| Operating margin | 17.9% | 23.6% | 16.6% | -15.3% | 1.4% | -0.2% |
| Net margin | 14.4% | 18.2% | 14.4% | -9.9% | -5.4% | -4.7% |
| Revenue growth | +51.2% | +92.5% | -16.7% | -44.4% | +19.6% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $23.6M | $22.5M | $168M | $129M | $106M | — |
| Total debt | $0K | $18.7M | $2.1M | $2.2M | — | — |
Fiscal years end Sep. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (CLFD)
P/S 2.4x · P/FCF 29.6x · P/B 1.5x · FCF yield 3.37% · Earnings yield -1.93% · Buyback yield (TTM) 3.61%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Sep 2023 13.2x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (CLFD)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold CLFD. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mairs & Power | Mairs & Power Funds | 0.14% | $15.3M | Reduced -47.4% |
Analysts (CLFD)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.75 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 40.25 (low 38, high 45).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Needham | Target lowered | Buy | $52 → $40 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CLFD)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -23.4% | -46.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -23.5% | -11.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 61.7% | 58.8% |
| Max drawdown | -48.0% (May 2026→Aug 2026) | -82.0% (Nov 2022→Oct 2023) |
CLFD analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.10 | $0.42 | -77.4% | $40.4M | 2 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.13 | $0.37 | -66.2% | $42.2M | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Sep 2026) | $0.43 | $0.70 | -38.6% | $153.0M | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Sep 2027) | $0.90 | $1.45 | -38.3% | $187.1M | 2 |
CLFD options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±17.2% (±$4.70) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 10, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 70.0% | ±17.2% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 68.1% | ±22.5% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 59.1% | ±30.4% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 62.6% | ±40.4% |
30-day implied volatility 63.2% vs 50.2% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.19. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC)
| Price | USD 27.5 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 5.69% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 29.16 |
| Open | USD 28.52 |
| Day Range | USD 27.19 – 28.52 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 23.76 – 52.73 |
| Volume | 224,895 shares |
| Market Cap | $373.56M |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (CLFD)
Nexqual's technical model rates CLFD "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 36.49 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 30.07) |
| MACD | -0.44 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CLFD)
Wall Street analysts rate CLFD "Buy" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 40.25 (range USD 38–45), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 40.25 |
| High Target | USD 45 |
| Low Target | USD 38 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (CLFD)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-10 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.1 |
| Revenue Estimate | $40.38M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.22 vs est 0.25 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.04 vs est 0.01 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.02 vs est -0.03 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.13 vs est 0.14 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CLFD)
| Total Revenue | $153.66M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +13.20% |
| Gross Margin | +33.01% |
| Operating Margin | +5.86% |
| Profit Margin | -4.70% |
| ROE | +1.56% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.04 |
| Current Ratio | 12.53 |
| Total Cash | $101.22M |
| Total Debt | $10.28M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $12.60M (8.2% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CLFD)
Nexqual rates Clearfield, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -10% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 33%, operating 6% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $101M cash vs $10M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $13M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 8% margin |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 2%, ROA -0.1% |
Ownership (CLFD)
| Insider Ownership | +18.17% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +70.54% |
| Shares Outstanding | 13.58M |
| Float | 9.32M |
| Short % of Float | +11.72% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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