Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2026-02-04. Here’s a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Clearfield will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.03.
Clearfield bulls will hope to hear the company announce they’ve not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
Performance in Previous Earnings
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.01, leading to a 1.57% increase in the share price the following trading session.
Here’s a look at Clearfield’s past performance and the resulting price change:
| Quarter | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | 0.12 | 0.08 | -0.19 | -0.31 |
| EPS Actual | 0.13 | 0.11 | 0.09 | -0.13 |
| Price Change % | 2.00 | -25.00 | 8.00 | -6.00 |
Tracking Clearfield’s Stock Performance
Shares of Clearfield were trading at $30.27 as of February 02. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 20.15%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release.
Analyst Observations about Clearfield
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Clearfield.
The consensus rating for Clearfield is Buy, derived from 4 analyst ratings. An average one-year price target of $43.5 implies a potential 43.71% upside.