Clearwater Paper Corporation · NYSE:CLW
Clearwater Paper — Q3 2026 Earnings Presentation
17 slides from Clearwater Paper's earnings presentation, Oct 26, 2026
Slide 1: Third Quarter Earnings Release Materials
Third Quarter Earnings Release Materials October 26, 2026 ARSEN KITCH President, Chief Executive Officer and Director SHERRI BAKER Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Slide 2: Forward Looking Statements
2 Forward Looking Statements Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements This presentation of supplemental information contains, in addition to historical information, certain “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Slide 3: Industry Trends
3 INDUSTRY TRENDS 1. Based on data from AF&PA. 2. Based on data reported by RISI Fastmarkets, other industry sources, and Company estimates. MODEST DEMAND GROWTH EXPECTED IN 2026 SBS shipments up 6% in Q2’26 YTD vs PY; outperformed CUK and CRB declines of 2-3% 1 2026 SBS demand growth projected at ~
Slide 4: Q3 2026 Financial Summary
4 Volume down 1% vs Q3’25, down 2% vs Q2’26 Solid demand and robust backlogs on extruded products Q3’26 average pricing down YoY, up $34/ton vs Q2’26 RISI reported folding carton/cup pricing up +$60/ton in 2026 ~50% of Clearwater volume tied to RISI price index, takes up to several quarters to flow
Slide 5: Q3'26 vs Q3'25 Adjusted EBITDA Results from Continuing Operations
5 Q3’26 VS Q3’25 Adjusted EBITDA Results from Continuing Operations ($ in millions) $17.8 $25.4 $4.9 $24.4 -$18.1 -$5.6 Q3'25 Adj. EBITDA Price/Mix Volume Costs/Other SGA Q3'26 Adj. EBITDA Lower paperboard and pulp market pricing Lewiston outage timing and cost reductions, partly offset by war- rela
Slide 6: Q4 Outlook and 2026 Assumptions
6 Q4 Outlook and 2026 Assumptions Q4 2026 Adjusted EBITDA: $10 to 20 million 1 Lower seasonal shipments, additional impact of operational disruptions at Augusta mill in early Q4 $8 to 12 million benefit from price increases $5 to 7 million of planned major maintenance at Cypress Bend mill $5 to 6 mi
Slide 7: Clearwater is Well Positioned to Deliver Strong Returns Across the Cycle
7 Clearwater is Well Positioned to Deliver Strong Returns Across the Cycle >16% Cycle peak (>95% utilization, 50-60% FCF conversion) Average across cycle (90-95% utilization, 40-50% FCF conversion) ~13 to 14% Downcycle (<85% utilization, 0-20% FCF conversion) <10% TARGETING STRONG CASH FLOW GENERATI
Slide 8: Exploring Options to Expand Our Product Offering
8 Exploring Options to Expand Our Product Offering Post consumer recycled content Developed and in market Support sustainability needs of CPG and QSR customers Lightweight folding carton Launched Velora in April Offer high-performance alternative to FBB imports Recycled paperboard grade (CRB) Launch
Slide 9: Capital Allocation Focused on Value Creation
9 Capital Allocation Focused on Value Creation $70-80M Normalized annual maintenance capex, excluding large replacement projects 1-2x Target cross-cycle leverage ratio Diversify product portfolio Evaluate strategic M&A or other options Return capital through share buybacks Deleverage with free cash
Slide 10: Long-Term Value Creation Priorities
10 Long-Term Value Creation Priorities Sharp focus on improving and growing our paperboard business • De-levered balance sheet through tissue sale proceeds • Grow as a premier independent supplier to North American converters Well invested asset base to support future growth • High-quality U.S. asse
Slide 11: Appendix
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Slide 12: Q3'26 vs Q2'26 Adjusted EBITDA Results from Continuing Operations
12 Q3’26 VS Q2’26 Adjusted EBITDA Results from Continuing Operations ($ in millions) -$8.2 $24.3 $1.0 $24.4 $8.9 -$1.6 Q2'26 Adj. EBITDA Price/Mix Volume Costs/Other SGA Q3'26 Adj. EBITDA Lower paperboard sales and production Absence of Lewiston outage, partly offset by war-related inflation Higher
Slide 13: Key Metrics
13 Key Metrics September 30, 2026 June 30, 2026 September 30, 2025 Food service $ 162.6 $ 173.0 $ 182.0 Folding carton 143.5 132.5 143.0 Sheeting & distribution 38.0 37.1 37.9 Pulp and other 40.7 32.2 36.1 Net sales $ 384.9 $ 374.8 $ 399.0 Input cost (raw materials & energy) $ 171.6 $ 164.9 $ 173.5
Slide 14: Financial Performance
14 Financial Performance ($ IN MILLIONS, UNAUDITED) September 30, 2026 June 30, 2026 September 30, 2025 Net sales $ 384.9 $ 374.8 $ 399.0 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales 363.7 385.2 380.3 Selling, general and administrative expenses 20.1 21.1 24.7 Goodwill impairment - - 48.0 Other operating charg
Slide 15: Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA
15 Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA ($ IN MILLIONS, UNAUDITED) September 30, 2026 June 30, 2026 September 30, 2025 Net income (loss) $ (1.6) $ (21.5) $ (53.3) Add (deduct): Less: Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax - - 0.6 Income (loss) from continuing operations (1.6) (21.5) (53.9) Incom
Slide 16: Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income
16 Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income ($ IN MILLIONS, UNAUDITED) September 30, 2026 June 30, 2026 September 30, 2025 Net income (loss) $ (1.6) $ (21.5) $ (53.3) Add (deduct): Less: Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax - - 0.6 Income (loss) from continuing operations (1.6) (21.5) (53.9) A
Slide 17: Reconciliation of Net Debt
17 Reconciliation of Net Debt September 30, 2026 June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 Current portion long-term debt $ 274.7 $ 0.6 $ 0.6 Long-term debt 292.7 360.5 345.5 Add back: Unamortized deferred debt costs (5.7) (1.1) (1.3) Less: Cash and cash equivalents 35.7 95.4 30.7 Restricted cash for bond red