Clearfield announces CEO succession plan. Target for Clearfield stock is USD 41.75

Published on 10/25/2026 at 01:00 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Q3 revenue reached USD 43.86 million, below USD 43.92 million expected. Results due November 10, 2026 now shape Clearfield stock after EPS of USD 0.22.

Leadership and financial calendar

Clearfield announced on October 20, 2026 that Cheri Beranek will retire on March 31, 2027.
Third-quarter 2026 revenue reached USD 43.86 million against USD 43.92 million expected, while adjusted earnings per share were USD 0.22.
Clearfield stock was last quoted at EUR 24.40 in Frankfurt on October 23, 2026.

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Clearfield (ISIN US18482P1030) announced on October 20, 2026 that President and CEO Cheri Beranek will retire on March 31, 2027. According to Clearfield, the board will search for an internal or external successor while Beranek remains in her role until the earlier of the appointment or her retirement.

Three events set the context

On August 5, 2026, Clearfield reported third-quarter revenue of USD 43.86 million and diluted earnings per share of USD 0.22. Revenue was below the USD 43.92 million consensus, while earnings per share exceeded the USD 0.19 estimate by USD 0.03, according to Clearfield.

On October 1, 2026, Zacks Research downgraded Clearfield from Hold to Strong Sell, as reported by MarketBeat. The same report cited a consensus target of USD 41.75, alongside five Buy and two Sell ratings.

On October 20, 2026, Clearfield announced the succession plan and said its fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter and full-year results were expected to remain in line with previous guidance. That sequence puts leadership continuity beside a mixed quarterly picture: positive earnings against revenue that slightly missed expectations.

What dates matter for investors?

Clearfield is scheduled to report fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter and full-year results after market close on November 10, 2026. Beranek's planned retirement is set for March 31, 2027, making the reporting date the next company-specific milestone before the leadership transition.

Why the target matters

The USD 41.75 consensus target stands above the latest USD 27.70 Nasdaq close on October 23, 2026, but the analyst split remains material. Clearfield has no dividend, and MarketBeat reported a market capitalization of USD 376.2 million and a 52-week range of USD 23.76 to USD 52.73 on October 23, 2026.

Stock context in Frankfurt

The last euro quote from Frankfurt stood at EUR 24.40 on October 23, 2026. The figure is a dated venue reference rather than an intraday quote for October 25, 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Clearfield stock.