Clearfield: Strip Out the Cash and the Math Gets Interesting

Clearfield Inc (CLFD) trades at an attractive valuation of 1.7x trailing sales when stripping out $157M in cash, with 16% revenue growth and 33%+ gross margins. The company benefits from BEAD federal broadband funding catalysts and a $85M buyback program. Q1 FY2026 results beat expectations with revenue of $34.3M (+16% YoY) and margin expansion to 33.2%. Key risks include BEAD timeline delays and customer concentration, but the risk-reward appears attractive for a 12-18 month horizon.

05/21/2026, 5:32 AM • Investing

Clearfield Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

Clearfield, Inc. reported fiscal Q2 2026 net sales of $34.4 million (down 15% YoY) and a net loss of $0.04 per share, though results aligned with guidance. The company highlighted a 39% increase in order backlog to $31.6 million and reiterated full-year fiscal 2026 guidance of $160-170 million in net sales (10% growth at midpoint) with EPS of $0.48-0.62. Management emphasized early engagement in adjacent markets like datacenters and continued share buybacks totaling $7.3 million.

05/06/2026, 4:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Prediction: The Biggest Winners of 2026 Are These 5 AI Stocks Nobody's Paying Attention to Right Now

The article highlights five under-the-radar AI infrastructure companies positioned to benefit from the AI boom's backbone needs: circuit boards, power systems, and fiber networks. These pick-and-shovel plays offer growth opportunities without premium valuations, supported by government spending tailwinds like the BEAD program, though execution risks remain.

04/19/2026, 1:01 PM • The Motley Fool

History Says the Great Rotation Is Just Getting Started. 2 Growth Stocks to Buy Now.

The 'Great Rotation' from tech to real-economy sectors is broadening, with infrastructure companies positioned to benefit from government broadband spending and industrial digitization. Clearfield and Belden are highlighted as lesser-known growth opportunities in fiber infrastructure and industrial networking, though both face near-term volatility and execution risks.

04/04/2026, 1:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Oil Over $100, a War in the Middle East, and the Fed on Hold. Here's How to Protect Your Artificial Intelligence (AI) Portfolio in 2026.

With oil prices surging past $100 due to Middle East tensions and the Fed holding rates steady, AI investors should shift focus from speculative growth stocks to physical infrastructure plays. The article recommends prioritizing companies with contracted capacity, zero debt, and physical assets over software-dependent or highly leveraged positions that are vulnerable to sustained high interest rates and energy costs.

03/29/2026, 5:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Clearfield Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

Clearfield, Inc. reported fiscal Q1 2026 net sales of $34.3 million, up 16% year-over-year, with gross margin improving 4 percentage points to 33.2%. The company introduced its NOVA product line targeting high-density fiber connectivity and adjacent markets. Clearfield reiterated full-year FY2026 guidance of $160-170 million in sales and $0.48-0.62 EPS, while completing $5.2 million in share buybacks.

02/04/2026, 4:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Clearfield Sets Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Earnings Call for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLFD), a leader in community broadband fiber connectivity, announced it will release first quarter fiscal 2026 results on February 4, 2026, after market close, followed by a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. The company also reported strong fiscal 2025 results with net sales growth of 20% to $150.1 million and significant gross margin improvement from 20.6% to 33.7%.

01/21/2026, 6:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Clearfield Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

Clearfield reported strong fiscal 2025 financial performance with 20% revenue growth, improved gross margins, and positive net income. The company divested its European Nestor Cables business to focus on North American markets and expects fiscal 2026 revenue between $160-170 million.

11/25/2025, 7:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Clearfield Sets Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Call for Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Clearfield, Inc. will release its fourth quarter fiscal 2025 financial results on November 25, 2025, before market open, with a conference call scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the results.

11/04/2025, 6:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Clearfield (CLFD) Q3 Profit Jumps 500%

Clearfield reported Q3 FY2025 earnings, beating analyst expectations with $0.11 EPS and $49.9 million in revenue. The company showed improved profitability, driven by strong demand from regional service providers and operational efficiencies.

08/06/2025, 11:27 PM • The Motley Fool