CLFD
Clearfield, Inc.
TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH APPARATUS
Clearfield (CLFD) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$31.59
+1.00 (+3.27%)
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5d:
+9.99%
30d:
+4.85%
90d:
+9.73%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (55%)
Quality Score
37/100
Position
FAIR
30-Day Fair Range
$29.20 â $32.93
Position: FAIR
Forward P/E & Valuation
34.2x
STRETCHED
vs 25.7x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$40.25
+31.6% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$27.00 / $33.59
Trend: Downtrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: CLFD is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 10.0% expected growth, valuation appears stretched. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
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Interactive Price Chart (1 Month)
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$43.57
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$27.05
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CLFD is currently trading at $31.59, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $29.20 to $32.93. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 34.2) compared to its historical average (25.7). At these levels, the market is pricing in 10.0% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CLFD is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $27.00, while resistance sits at $33.59. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.3% recently.
Market Sentiment: CLFD scores 25/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $40.25 (+31.6%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CLFD is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $27.00, while resistance sits at $33.59. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 3.3% recently.
Market Sentiment: CLFD scores 25/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $40.25 (+31.6%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$29.20 -
$32.93
Company Quality Score
37/100
(SELL)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
54.8%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$29.20 -
$32.93
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support Level
$27.00
Resistance Level
$33.59
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Nov 12, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+3.3%)
- BULLISH: Trading 31.6% below Wall St target ($40.25)
- NEUTRAL: PE elevated vs history but 10.0% growth expectation is conservative given 104% recent growth
- WARNING: Composite score 37/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
34.18
Wall Street Target
$40.25
(+31.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
13.2%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
104.1%
Profit Margin
-4.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+10.0% premium
PE vs Historical
34.2 vs 25.7
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+10.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$33.65
(+10%)
2-Year Target
$37.01
(+21%)
3-Year Target
$40.72
(+33%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 34â26)
PE COMPRESSION
$30.61
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 34.2, Growth: 108.1%)
$103.24
(+238%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.9, Growth: 108.1%)
$59.99
(+96%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.9, Growth: 108.1%)
$50.99
(+67%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Forward PE: 26.32 | Forward EPS (Implied): $1.16
Bull Case
$36.94
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 27.6
Base Case
$30.59
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 26.3
Bear Case
$23.40
(-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 23.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Bullish
2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bearish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
24h retail stream
Last Tracked
Oct 22, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary:
StockTwits users express bullish sentiment towards $CLFD following Hexatronic's strong US fiber growth report, potentially implying similar growth for Clearfield.
Key Retail Themes:
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Last updated: November 12, 2026 2:15 PM ET
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