Clarus (NASDAQ:CLAR) Price Target Cut to $3.00 by Analysts at Lake Street Capital

Clarus (NASDAQ:CLAR) had its price target cut by equities researchers at Lake Street Capital from $3.50 to $3.00 in a report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “hold” rating on the stock. Lake Street Capital’s target price suggests a potential upside of 0.33% from the stock’s previous close.

CLAR has been the topic of several other research reports. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Clarus in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their target price on shares of Clarus from $7.00 to $6.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Clarus from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, December 6th. Finally, Roth Mkm reduced their price objective on shares of Clarus from $3.50 to $3.25 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Clarus has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $4.31.

Clarus Stock Down 3.5%

CLAR traded down $0.11 during trading on Friday, hitting $2.99. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 467,445 shares, compared to its average volume of 200,244. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $3.47 and its 200-day simple moving average is $3.49. The firm has a market cap of $114.82 million, a PE ratio of -1.42 and a beta of 1.11. Clarus has a one year low of $2.91 and a one year high of $4.45.

Clarus (NASDAQ:CLAR) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March 5th. The company reported $0.09 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.03. Clarus had a negative return on equity of 4.30% and a negative net margin of 31.52%.The firm had revenue of $65.41 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $68.67 million. Equities research analysts expect that Clarus will post -0.06 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Clarus

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Virtu Financial LLC bought a new stake in Clarus in the 4th quarter valued at $62,000. Lepercq De Neuflize Asset Management LLC grew its position in shares of Clarus by 106.0% during the fourth quarter. Lepercq De Neuflize Asset Management LLC now owns 68,400 shares of the company’s stock valued at $229,000 after purchasing an additional 35,200 shares in the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd increased its holdings in shares of Clarus by 109.9% in the fourth quarter. XTX Topco Ltd now owns 21,405 shares of the company’s stock worth $72,000 after purchasing an additional 11,206 shares during the last quarter. Quadrature Capital Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Clarus in the fourth quarter worth about $56,000. Finally, Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP bought a new position in Clarus during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $77,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.30% of the company’s stock.

More Clarus News

Here are the key news stories impacting Clarus this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company beat consensus on EPS ($0.09 vs $0.06) and reported positive adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, which supports near-term cash generation and shows some operational resilience. CLAR Tops Q4 Earnings Estimates (Zacks)
• Positive Sentiment: Board confirmed a quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 per share — a cash-return signal that can support investor sentiment. Dividend Announcement (GlobeNewswire)
• Positive Sentiment: Stifel lowered its price target from $7.00 to $6.00 but retained a “buy” rating — the firm still sees meaningful upside (~100% from current levels), which can attract value-seeking buyers. Stifel PT Cut to $6 (StreetInsider)
• Neutral Sentiment: FY2026 revenue guidance set at $255M–$265M — roughly in line with consensus (~$259.6M) but the midpoint leaves little upside and may be seen as conservative. Management emphasized pricing and margin initiatives. FY2026 Guidance & Initiatives (MSN)
• Neutral Sentiment: Company provided slides and a conference-call transcript detailing strategic simplification and segment moves — useful for longer-term thesis but unlikely to drive immediate re-rating. Q4 Press Release / Slide Deck (Clarus)
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed street expectations (reported ~$65.4M vs. higher estimates), and some reports show operating profit and cash-from-ops deteriorated; these top-line and cash-flow weaknesses are a primary drag on the stock. Q4 Results (GlobeNewswire)
• Negative Sentiment: Roth MKM cut its price target (from $3.50 to $3.25) and moved to a “neutral” rating — another analyst downgrade that reduces near-term upside expectations for some investors. Roth MKM PT Cut (Benzinga)
• Negative Sentiment: Third‑party summaries highlighted larger declines in certain segments and weaker operating metrics (e.g., negative operating profit trends and lower cash from operations), reinforcing downside concerns until revenue/margin trends stabilize. Segment Declines (SGB Online)

Clarus Company Profile

Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLAR) is a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of outdoor recreation equipment. The company’s portfolio of brands serves enthusiasts across climbing, skiing, trail running, paddling and snow safety, combining purpose-driven innovation with in-house manufacturing capabilities. Clarus focuses on high-performance gear developed to meet the demands of professional athletes and recreational users alike.

The company’s flagship brand, Black Diamond Equipment, offers climbing protection, apparel, ski bindings and accessories engineered for backcountry and alpine environments.