Clearwater Paper Corp. earnings
Pulp, paperboard and tissue manufacturer
Stock symbol: CLW |
Reporting period: 2Q |
Earnings:
Profit of $12.5 million 61 cents per share
Versus 2Q 2013: Profit of $11.7 million 52 cents per share |
Revenue: $498.8 million |
Analysis: Pulp and paperboard sales increased 10 percent during the second quarter, helping Clearwater Paper deliver stronger quarterly earnings, said company officials, who attributed the increase to market backlogs and higher pricing. The company’s tissue division also had a solid quarter, with a 2 percent increase in sales, officials said. The earning results included $2.8 million in one-time charges related to the closure of facilities in Georgia and Long Island, New York. |