NASDAQ:CLFD Clearfield (CLFD) Stock Price, News & Analysis → SHOCKING Crypto Leak… (From Crypto 101 Media) (Ad) Free CLFD Stock Alerts $29.11 +0.83 (+2.93%) (As of 04/22/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$28.13▼$29.2850-Day Range$28.19▼$31.5552-Week Range$22.91▼$50.82Volume162,139 shsAverage Volume206,032 shsMarket Capitalization$428.21 millionP/E Ratio35.50Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$42.20 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Clearfield alerts: Email Address Clearfield MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.40 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside45.0% Upside$42.20 Price TargetShort InterestBearish17.19% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.06Based on 11 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$84,115 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($1.03) to $1.52 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.3.22 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector275th out of 590 stocksTelephone & Telegraph Apparatus Industry4th out of 10 stocks 3.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingClearfield has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.40, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageClearfield has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted17.19% of the float of Clearfield has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverClearfield has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Clearfield has recently decreased by 2.75%, 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 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentClearfield has a news sentiment score of 0.06. 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 0.47 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Clearfield this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for CLFD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Clearfield to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days. 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 $84,115.00 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. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Clearfield are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($1.03) to $1.52 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Clearfield is 35.50, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.34.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Clearfield is 35.50, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 258.65.Price to Book Value per Share RatioClearfield has a P/B Ratio of 1.41. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto 101 MediaIncredible Opportunity to Retire FAST!A brand-new guide from the host of one of the world's largest cryptocurrency podcasts lays out an action plan that could help you retire quickly and comfortably in today's crypto market.Click here to get instant access to the guide 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 HeadlinesApril 23, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comClearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by AnalystsApril 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comClearfield, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CLFD) Stock On An Uptrend: Could Fundamentals Be Driving The Momentum?April 23, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Incredible Opportunity to Retire FAST!A brand-new guide from the host of one of the world's largest cryptocurrency podcasts lays out an action plan that could help you retire quickly and comfortably in today's crypto market.April 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comClearfield, Inc. (CLFD)April 19, 2024 | msn.comDog shot in Clearfield County sheds light on lack of humane officersApril 19, 2024 | globenewswire.comClearfield Sets Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Call for Thursday, May 2, 2024April 18, 2024 | msn.comClearfield man accused of pulling gun on two womenApril 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comClearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) Receives "Buy" Rating from Needham & Company LLCApril 23, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Incredible Opportunity to Retire FAST!A brand-new guide from the host of one of the world's largest cryptocurrency podcasts lays out an action plan that could help you retire quickly and comfortably in today's crypto market.April 17, 2024 | msn.comMeet Dennyboy! Australian Shepard found shot in Clearfield Co. awaiting amputation surgeryApril 17, 2024 | msn.comCommunity Cleanup Day scheduled for downtown ClearfieldApril 9, 2024 | msn.comClearfield Career & Tech Center hosting wellness clinic for childrenApril 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThere Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Clearfield's (NASDAQ:CLFD) Returns On CapitalApril 3, 2024 | msn.comPSP investigating weekend shooting in Clearfield Co.; police asking for public's helpApril 3, 2024 | msn.comWater line leak impacting residents of Clearfield County mobile home parkMarch 29, 2024 | msn.comClearfield man faces trial: Accused of strangling mother for life insurance, bank accessMarch 29, 2024 | msn.comNearly $880k in infrastructure grants heading to Clearfield CountyMarch 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCLFD Apr 2024 30.000 callMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comClearfield County native and retired veteran connect through special giftMarch 12, 2024 | msn.comClearfield County Commissioners assisting county departments amid worker crisisMarch 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comRoger Harding Bought 28% More Shares In ClearfieldMarch 6, 2024 | msn.comPSP: Dozens arrested after year-long drug investigation in Clearfield, Jefferson countiesMarch 5, 2024 | tmcnet.comClearfield Develops Industry's First 3D Interactive Fiber Installation ToolMarch 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comClearfield Develops Industry’s First 3D Interactive Fiber Installation ToolMarch 1, 2024 | msn.comPSP: Duo charged with homicide after Clearfield Co. man shot during custody exchangeFebruary 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comClearfield FiberFlex 600 Delivers a Right-Sized, Small Footprint Active Cabinet Option for Rural ExpansionFebruary 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comClearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 71%See 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 Earnings2/01/2024Today4/22/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/02/2024Fiscal Year End9/30/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Telephone & telegraph apparatus Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:CLFD CUSIPN/A CIK796505 Webwww.seeclearfield.com Phone(763) 476-6866Fax763-475-8457Employees400Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$42.20 High Stock Price Target$47.00 Low Stock Price Target$36.00 Potential Upside/Downside+45.0%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.40 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.82 Trailing P/E Ratio35.50 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$32.53 million Net Margins6.00% Pretax Margin8.04% Return on Equity4.22% Return on Assets3.69% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio11.09 Quick Ratio7.29 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$268.72 million Price / Sales1.59 Cash Flow$2.36 per share Price / Cash Flow12.31 Book Value$20.65 per share Price / Book1.41Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares14,710,000Free Float12,354,000Market Cap$428.21 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.32 A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for May 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:ADTNAudioCodesNASDAQ:AUDCAkoustis TechnologiesNASDAQ:AKTSDZSNASDAQ:DZSIView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsWalter Louis Jones JrBought 818 shares on 3/4/2024Total: $24,875.38 ($30.41/share)Ronald G RothBought 2,000 shares on 2/23/2024Total: $59,240.00 ($29.62/share)Harber Asset Management LLCBought 148,203 shares on 2/14/2024Ownership: 1.007%ACK Asset Management LLCBought 447,900 shares on 2/13/2024Ownership: 3.045%Bard Associates Inc.Bought 393 shares on 2/13/2024Ownership: 0.079%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CLFD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Clearfield stock right now? 5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Clearfield in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" CLFD shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CLFD, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View CLFD analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Clearfield's stock price target for 2024? 5 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for Clearfield's stock. Their CLFD share price targets range from $36.00 to $47.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $42.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 45.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CLFD or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CLFD shares performed in 2024? Clearfield's stock was trading at $29.08 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, CLFD shares have increased by 0.1% and is now trading at $29.11. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Clearfield's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our CLFD earnings forecast. How can I listen to Clearfield's earnings call? Clearfield will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 2nd at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 412-317-6671 with passcode "13745310". How were Clearfield's earnings last quarter? Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD) released its earnings results on Thursday, February, 1st. The communications equipment provider reported ($0.35) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.40) by $0.05. The communications equipment provider had revenue of $34.20 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $29.88 million. Clearfield had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.22% and a net margin of 6.00%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 60.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.00 EPS. What ETFs hold Clearfield's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) stock in their portfolio include iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate ETF (IGN), SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (XTL) and Roundhill Acquirers Deep Value ETF (DEEP).Hypatia Women CEO ETF (WCEO). What guidance has Clearfield issued on next quarter's earnings? Clearfield issued an update on its second quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 1st. The company provided EPS guidance of -0.550--0.490 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of -0.350. The company issued revenue guidance of $29.0 million-$33.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $30.6 million. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Clearfield own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Clearfield investors own include Wendy's (WEN), ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD), Horizon Therapeutics Public (HZNP), NVIDIA (NVDA), Akoustis Technologies (AKTS), Clearside Biomedical (CLSD), CyberOptics (CYBE), JD.com (JD), Repligen (RGEN) and Zynga (ZNGA). 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. 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