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title: "Clearwater Paper turns to Q2 FY26 net loss of $21.5 million; net sales fall 4.34% to $374.8 million"
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description: "Clearwater Paper reported a Q2 FY26 net loss of $21.5 million, reversing previous profits, with net sales declining 4.34% to $374.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA turned negative at $8 million due to lower pricing and a Lewiston maintenance outage. While paperboard volume rose 8%, average selling prices fell 9%. The company completed the $22 million outage on time, restructured Cypress Bend to cut 20% of roles, and reduced net debt by $59 million to $266.8 million."
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# Clearwater Paper turns to Q2 FY26 net loss of $21.5 million; net sales fall 4.34% to $374.8 million

-   Clearwater Paper posted a Q2 net loss of $21 million, swinging from profit, as net sales fell 4.33% to $375 million. \* Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations turned negative to $8 million, pressured by lower market pricing and a Lewiston maintenance outage. \* Paperboard volume climbed 8% to 328,722 tons, while average net selling price slid 9% to $1,077 per ton. \* Completed the Lewiston, Idaho planned outage on time at a total direct cost of $22 million; restructured Cypress Bend to cut about 20% of roles. \* Net debt dropped $59 million in the quarter to $266.8 million; management cited early signs of improving SBS conditions but pricing remains insufficient. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Clearwater Paper Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 202607281605BIZWIRE\_USPR\_\_\_\_\_20260728\_BW832956) on July 28, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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