Clearwater Paper Corporation

Clearwater Paper Corporation reported net sales of $1.56 billion for fiscal year 2025, ending December 31, 2025. The company recorded a net loss of $18.6 million, driven by an operating loss of $42.1 million and a significant goodwill impairment charge of $48.0 million. Despite the net loss, the company generated positive operating cash flow of $12.3 million, primarily due to non-cash adjustments including depreciation and amortization of $92.4 million and the goodwill impairment. The balance sheet shows total debt of $346.1 million (including current portion) and shareholders' equity of $829.3 million, with cash and cash equivalents decreasing by $48.9 million during the year. The company's earnings per share were negative $1.00 for both basic and diluted calculations.

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