NASDAQ:CLFD Clearfield (CLFD) Stock Price, News & Analysis $36.49 -1.46 (-3.85%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$36.05▼$37.9750-Day Range$36.23▼$43.4052-Week Range$22.91▼$44.83Volume90,910 shsAverage Volume171,935 shsMarket Capitalization$519.36 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$46.75 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Clearfield alerts: Email Address Clearfield MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside28.1% Upside$46.75 Price TargetShort InterestBearish12.06% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.01Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$50,007 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.98) to ($0.03) Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.08 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector405th out of 594 stocksTelephone & Telegraph Apparatus Industry7th out of 10 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingClearfield has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageClearfield has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Clearfield's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted12.06% of the float of Clearfield has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverClearfield has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 11.2, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Clearfield has recently decreased by 3.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldClearfield does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthClearfield does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CLFD. Previous Next 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentClearfield has a news sentiment score of 0.01. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Clearfield this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week. Previous Next 4.2 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Clearfield insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $50,007.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders16.00% of the stock of Clearfield is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions88.73% of the stock of Clearfield is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Clearfield's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Clearfield are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.98) to ($0.03) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Clearfield is -145.96, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Clearfield is -145.96, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioClearfield has a P/B Ratio of 1.89. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Clearfield's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Weiss Ratings“Fed Proof” Your Bank Account with THESE 4 Simple StepsStarting as soon as a few months from now, the United States government will make a sweeping change to bank accounts nationwide. It will give them unprecedented powers to control your bank account.Learn these 4 simple steps and protect your savings before it’s too late. About Clearfield Stock (NASDAQ:CLFD)Clearfield, Inc. manufactures and sells various fiber connectivity products in the United States and internationally. The company offers FieldSmart, a series of panels, cabinets, wall boxes, and other enclosures; WaveSmart, an optical components integrated for signal coupling, splitting, termination, multiplexing, demultiplexing, and attenuation for integration within its fiber management platform; and active cabinet products. It also provides CraftSmart FiberFirst pedestals, an access terminal that offers a cable management and mounting bracket kit to support the deployment of access terminals; YOURx, an access terminal that provides flexibility with cable mid-span and internal splicing options; and FieldShield, a fiber pathway and protection method for reducing the cost of broadband deployment. In addition, the company offers fiber assemblies; fiber optic and copper cables, microducts, microduct accessories, and tools; and installation and connection accessories for fiber optic networks. It serves community broadband customers, multiple system operators, large regional service providers, and wireline/wireless national telco carriers. The company was formerly known as APA Enterprises, Inc. and changed its name to Clearfield, Inc. in January 2008. Clearfield, Inc. was incorpoarted in 1979 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Read More CLFD Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CLFD Stock News HeadlinesAugust 9, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Buying: Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD) Director Acquires 1,324 Shares of StockSeptember 3, 2024 | news.yahoo.comMan charged with homicide after DUI crash with pedestrian in Clearfield CountySeptember 7, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Who are Nvidia’s New Silent Partners?Nvidia recently became just the third $2 trillion company. But Nvidia can’t do everything by itself.August 31, 2024 | seekingalpha.comClearfield: Interesting Developments And A Longer Time Frame To Hold The StockAugust 31, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWith 67% institutional ownership, Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD) is a favorite amongst the big gunsAugust 30, 2024 | yahoo.comFluoride at the center of a community issue in Clearfield CountyAugust 28, 2024 | yahoo.comProduce vouchers available for Clearfield County seniorsAugust 16, 2024 | yahoo.comKid rushed to hospital after tree fell on them in Clearfield CountySeptember 7, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Who are Nvidia’s New Silent Partners?Nvidia recently became just the third $2 trillion company. But Nvidia can’t do everything by itself.August 15, 2024 | yahoo.comJohn Deere worth $12.5K stolen in Clearfield CountyAugust 15, 2024 | msn.comClearfield County introduces new website to residentsAugust 13, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLake Street Keeps Their Buy Rating on Clearfield (CLFD)August 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comClearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price TargetsAugust 3, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comClearfield’s Robust Financials and Positive Outlook Justify Buy Rating and Elevated Price TargetAugust 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comClearfield Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 ResultsAugust 2, 2024 | seekingalpha.comClearfield, Inc. (CLFD) Q3 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 1, 2024 | stockhouse.comFiber Broadband Association Recognizes Clearfield CEO Cheri Beranek's Contributions to IndustryAugust 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comClearfield earnings preview: what Wall Street is expectingSee More Headlines Receive CLFD Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Clearfield and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/01/2024Today9/07/2024Fiscal Year End9/30/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/14/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Telephone & telegraph apparatus Sub-IndustryElectronic Equipment Current SymbolNASDAQ:CLFD CUSIPN/A CIK796505 Webwww.seeclearfield.com Phone(763) 476-6866Fax763-475-8457Employees1,130Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$46.75 High Stock Price Target$50.00 Low Stock Price Target$45.00 Potential Upside/Downside+28.1%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.25) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$32.53 million Net Margins-5.26% Pretax Margin-6.88% Return on Equity-3.06% Return on Assets-2.70% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.01 Current Ratio8.38 Quick Ratio5.73 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$169.62 million Price / Sales3.06 Cash Flow$2.25 per share Price / Cash Flow16.23 Book Value$19.28 per share Price / Book1.89Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares14,233,000Free Float11,956,000Market Cap$519.36 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.39 A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for September 2024. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Cheryl P. Beranek (Age 62)CEO, President & Director Comp: $446.26kMr. Daniel R. Herzog (Age 60)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $358.59kMr. John P. Hill (Age 58)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $446.16kMr. Skip HansenChief Information OfficerFrank J. Brixius Jr.General Counsel & SecretaryMr. Kevin MorganChief Marketing OfficerMr. Bob CodyVice President of Human Resources & Office of Resource ManagementMr. Allen GriserChief Commercial OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNETGEARNASDAQ:NTGRADTRANNASDAQ:ADTNAvayaNYSE:AVYACommunications SystemsNASDAQ:JCSSilicon Motion TechnologyNASDAQ:SIMOView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsDana Investment Advisors Inc.Sold 18,084 shares on 8/27/2024Ownership: 1.008%Creative PlanningBought 2,426 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.689%Susquehanna International Group LLPSold 43,700 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.000%Select Equity Group L.P.Bought 11,750 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.083%Marshall Wace LLPSold 2,732 shares on 8/14/2024Ownership: 1.281%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CLFD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CLFD shares performed this year? Clearfield's stock was trading at $29.08 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, CLFD stock has increased by 25.5% and is now trading at $36.49. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Clearfield's earnings last quarter? Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD) posted its earnings results on Thursday, August, 1st. The communications equipment provider reported ($0.04) EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.34) by $0.30. Clearfield's quarterly revenue was down 20.4% on a year-over-year basis. What is Cheri P. Beranek's approval rating as Clearfield's CEO? 6 employees have rated Clearfield Chief Executive Officer Cheri P. Beranek on Glassdoor.com. Cheri P. Beranek has an approval rating of 71% among the company's employees. 45.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Clearfield to a friend. Who are Clearfield's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Clearfield include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.60%), Divisadero Street Capital Management LP (1.42%), Marshall Wace LLP (1.28%) and Dana Investment Advisors Inc. (1.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Ronald G Roth, John P Hill, Charles N Hayssen, Patrick Goepel, Daniel R Herzog, Roger G Harding, Donald R Hayward, Walter Louis Jones Jr and Carol Ann Wirsbinski. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Clearfield? Shares of CLFD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Clearfield own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Clearfield investors own include Wendy's (WEN), ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD), Horizon Therapeutics Public (HZNP), NVIDIA (NVDA), Akoustis Technologies (AKTS), Clearside Biomedical (CLSD) and CyberOptics (CYBE). This page (NASDAQ:CLFD) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. But the top investors keep buying wit...Crypto 101 Media | SponsoredThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase,...Deal Maker | SponsoredPre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. 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