Lake Street Capital Lowers Clarus (NASDAQ:CLAR) Price Target to $3.00

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

CLAR has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded Clarus from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, December 6th. Roth Mkm lowered their price target on Clarus from $3.50 to $3.25 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Friday. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their price objective on shares of Clarus from $7.00 to $6.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Clarus in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Clarus presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $4.31.

Clarus Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:CLAR traded down $0.11 on Friday, reaching $2.99. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 467,445 shares, compared to its average volume of 200,244. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $3.47 and a 200 day simple moving average of $3.49. Clarus has a 52-week low of $2.91 and a 52-week high of $4.45. The company has a market cap of $114.82 million, a P/E ratio of -1.42 and a beta of 1.11.

Clarus (NASDAQ:CLAR) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, March 5th. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $65.41 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $68.67 million. Clarus had a negative net margin of 31.52% and a negative return on equity of 4.30%. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Clarus will post -0.06 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake in Clarus by 7,774.1% in the second quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 8,819 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 8,707 shares in the last quarter. Quadrature Capital Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Clarus in the 2nd quarter valued at $39,000. Abel Hall LLC bought a new position in shares of Clarus in the 4th quarter worth $39,000. Verition Fund Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Clarus during the 3rd quarter worth $50,000. Finally, Virtu Financial LLC bought a new stake in Clarus during the fourth quarter valued at about $62,000. 90.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Clarus

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.