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Shares of Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLFD - Get Free Report) have received a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the seven analysts that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and five have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month target

Clearfield (NASDAQ: CLFD) reported fiscal first-quarter 2026 results that topped its sales guidance, as management pointed to early signs of stabilization and a rebound in community broadband demand. The company also discussed its newly introduced Nova Platform and provided updates on expected timing for BEAD-related activity, while reiterating full-year revenue guidance. Quarterly results exceed sales guidance

Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Clearfield (CLFD) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.02 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.04. This compares to a loss of $0.13 per share a year ago.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLFD), a leader in fiber connectivity, reported results for the fiscal first quarter of 2026 ending December 31, 2025. Additional commentary is provided in a letter to shareholders available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website.

Clearfield (NASDAQ: CLFD - Get Free Report) is expected to be releasing its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 4th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of ($0.04) per share and revenue of $31.7670 million for the quarter. Clearfield has set its Q1 2026 guidance at -0.080-0.000 EPS and its FY

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLFD), the leader in community broadband fiber connectivity, today announced that it will release results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, ended December 31, 2025, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, after the close of the market. The company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (4:00 p.m. Central time) to discuss its financial results with the investment community.