CLW Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

CLW has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

As of February 2026, Clearwater Paper (CLW) does not pay a dividend.

Top Dividend Payers in Paper & Forest Products

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SLVM 1,976 M 3.61% 7.97%
WFG 5,411 M 1.86% 1.95%
LPX 6,210 M 1.23% 2.84%
BCC 3,171 M 1.0% 2.25%
Top 3 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SLVM 1,976 M 99.7% 90.0%
LPX 6,210 M 13.3% 66.9%
WFG 5,411 M 14.0% 97.3%

CLW Dividend History: as of February 2026

No dividends paid yet.

CLW Dividend FAQ

Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW) produces solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard for packaging, liquid containers, and commercial printing, offering custom sheeting, slitting, and cutting services. Its customers include folding-carton converters, merchants, and printers. The company, incorporated in 2005, is headquartered in Spokane, Washington, and operates primarily in the United States with some international sales.

What is the Dividend Yield of CLW?

As of February 2026, CLW`s dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - by the current share price of 17.79.

Does CLW pay a dividend?

As of February 2026 CLW does not pay a dividend.

How often does CLW pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, CLW has issued dividend payments.

CLW dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CLW for the next 4 payments are between 0 (+0.0%) and 0 (+0.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will CLW pay dividends in 2026?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Clearwater Paper (CLW) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CLW?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Clearwater Paper (CLW) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CLW?

CLW's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of CLW?

CLW's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought CLW's shares at 42.99 five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CLW?

CLW Payout Consistency is 0.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.

Does CLW have a good Dividend Yield?

CLW`s % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CLW?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CLW is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of CLW?

CLW`s Overall Dividend Rating is (unknown). Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CLW Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CLW's Outstanding Shares?

Clearwater Paper's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.17% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has CLW ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 29, 2011 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2007 22,600,000
2008 22,709,100 +0.48%
2009 22,918,000 +0.92%
2010 23,026,400 +0.47%
2011 23,079,000 +0.23%
2012 23,532,000 +1.96%
2013 21,401,000 -9.06%
2014 19,565,000 -8.58%
2015 17,891,000 -8.56%
2016 16,781,000 -6.2%
2017 16,568,000 -1.27%
2018 16,491,000 -0.46%
2019 16,556,000 +0.39%
2020 16,595,000 +0.24%
2021 17,149,000 +3.34%
2022 17,204,000 +0.32%
2023 16,867,000 -1.96%
2024 16,781,000 -0.51%
2025 16,142,000 -3.81%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-02 02:15