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Clearfield, Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells standard and custom passive connectivity products to the fiber-to-the-premises, enterprises, and original equipment manufacturers markets in the United States and internationally. The company offers FieldSmart, a series of panels, cabinets, wall boxes, and other enclosures. It also provides WaveSmart, which are optical components integrated for signal coupling, splitting, termination, multiplexing, demultiplexing, and attenuation for integration within its fiber management platform; and outdoor cabinet and fiber active cabinet products. The company offers StreetSmart, a portfolio of fiber management products; FieldShield, a fiber pathway and protection method for reducing the cost of broadband deployment; and YOURx platform that consists of hardened terminals, test access points, and various drop cable options for portions of the access network across various fiber drop cable media. It also provides CraftSmart, a line of optical protection field enclosures, including CraftSmart Fiber Protection Pedestals and CraftSmart Fiber Protection Vaults integrated solutions optimized to house FieldSmart products at the last mile access point of the network in above-grade or below-grade installations. The company offers fiber and copper assemblies with an industry-standard or customer-specified configuration; and designs and manufactures custom solutions for in-the-box and network connectivity assemblies specific to that customer's product line. It provides its fiber to anywhere platform for various incumbent local exchange carriers, competitive local exchange carriers, wireless operators, and multiple systems operators and cable TV companies, as well as the utility/municipality, enterprise, and data center markets. The company was formerly known as APA Enterprises, Inc. and changed its name to Clearfield, Inc. in January 2008. Clearfield, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Clearfield Dividend Announcement

• Clearfield does not currently offer dividends, we're keeping a close eye on its growth potential and financial developments.
• Stay tuned for updates on Clearfield dividend policy and future announcements. In the meantime, explore other dividend-yielding opportunities on our website.

Clearfield Dividend History

Clearfield Dividend Yield

Clearfield current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%. Interested in purchasing Clearfield stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Clearfield Financial Ratios

P/E ratio-58.72
PEG ratio9.10
P/B ratio1.91
ROE-3.06%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio8.38
Quick ratio5.73
Cash Ratio0.91

Clearfield Dividend FAQ

Does Clearfield stock pay dividends?
Clearfield does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Clearfield ever paid a dividend?
No, Clearfield has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Clearfield is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Clearfield pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Clearfield would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will Clearfield ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While Clearfield has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is Clearfield a dividend aristocrat?
Clearfield is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is Clearfield a dividend king?
Clearfield is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is Clearfield a dividend stock?
No, Clearfield is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
How to buy Clearfield stocks?
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