
Clearfield (CLFD) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Clearfield (CLFD) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Clearfield Inc. has demonstrated a positive trajectory in its financial performance, particularly with a notable year-over-year revenue growth in the community broadband sector, which represents 37% of total revenue, coupled with a sequential revenue increase from large regional customers. The company's gross margin significantly outperformed consensus expectations by 440 basis points, reaching 23.1%, while the overall operating margin of 11.2% also exceeded forecasts, indicating effective cost management and improved operational efficiency. Furthermore, expectations of multi-year growth driven by E-ACAM subsidies and BEAD initiatives signal a strong outlook for continued revenue expansion beyond the current fiscal cycle.
Bears say
Clearfield Inc experienced a significant decline in international revenue, which fell 45% quarter-over-quarter and 7% year-over-year, indicating potential challenges in maintaining its global market presence. The company's cash from operations also decreased to $7.2 million in the first fiscal quarter of 2025, down from $13.8 million in the previous quarter, raising concerns about operational efficiency and liquidity. Additionally, while the first quarter revenue rose slightly year-over-year, it fell 24% quarter-over-quarter and fell short of consensus projections, suggesting underlying weaknesses in demand and sales performance.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Clearfield and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Clearfield (CLFD) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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