6 toilet paper stocks to watch

The best toilet paper stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals—while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

6 popular toilet paper stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the paper products industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

1. Barnes Group (B)
2. Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW)
3. Procter-and-Gamble Company (PG)
4. Edgewell Personal Care (EPC)
5. Walmart (WMT)
6. Target Corporation (TGT)

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The toilet paper stocks industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering toilet paper stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

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2. Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like B or CLW.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

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We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the paper products industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. Barnes Group (B)

Barnes Group Inc. provides engineered products, industrial technologies, and solutions in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments: Industrial and Aerospace.

• Previous close price: $47.18
• Market capitalization: $2,401,592,576
• 1 year performance: 50.11%

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2. Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW)

Clearwater Paper Corporation manufactures and supplies bleached paperboards, and consumer and parent roll tissues in the United States and internationally. It operates through Pulp and Paperboard, and Consumer Products segments. The Pulp and Paperboard segment manufactures and markets bleached paperboard; Solid Bleached Sulfate paperboard that is used to produce folding cartons, liquid packaging, cups and plates, blister and carded packaging, and top sheet and commercial printing items; and hardwood and softwood pulp, as well as offers services that include custom sheeting, slitting, and cutting.

• Previous close price: $32.66
• Market capitalization: $406,405,696
• 1 year performance: -11.32%
• P/E ratio: 1226.5001

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3. Procter-and-Gamble Company (PG)

The Procter & Gamble Company engages in the provision of branded consumer packaged goods worldwide. The company operates through five segments: Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby, Feminine & Family Care. The Beauty segment offers conditioners, shampoos, styling aids, and treatments under the Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pantene, and Rejoice brands; and antiperspirants and deodorants, personal cleansing, and skin care products under the Olay, Old Spice, Safeguard, Secret, SK-II, and Native brands.

• Previous close price: $168.94
• Market capitalization: $398,190,182,400
• 1 year performance: 17.11%
• P/E ratio: 29.1016

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4. Edgewell Personal Care (EPC)

Edgewell Personal Care Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care products worldwide. It operates through three segments: Wet Shave, Sun and Skin Care, and Feminine Care. The Wet Shave segment provides razor systems, such as razor handles and refillable blades, and disposable shave products for men and women under the Schick and Wilkinson Sword brands; and shave preparation products, including shaving gels and shaving creams under the Edge, Skintimate, Billie, Shave Guard brands.

• Previous close price: $34.20
• Market capitalization: $1,664,803,328
• 1 year performance: -6.22%
• P/E ratio: 17.3452

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5. Walmart (WMT)

Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, other units, and eCommerce worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.

• Previous close price: $92.68
• Market capitalization: $751,523,659,776
• 1 year performance: -40.13%
• P/E ratio: 38.657

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6. Target Corporation (TGT)

Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. The company offers apparel for women, men, boys, girls, toddlers, and infants and newborns, as well as jewelry, accessories, and shoes; and beauty and personal care, baby gear, cleaning, paper products, and pet supplies. It also provides dry grocery, dairy, frozen food, beverages, candy, snacks, deli, bakery, meat, and food service; electronics, which includes video game hardware and software, toys, entertainment, sporting goods, and luggage; and furniture, lighting, storage, kitchenware, small appliances, home decor, bed and bath, home improvement, school/office supplies, greeting cards and party supplies, and other seasonal merchandise.

• Previous close price: $132.40
• Market capitalization: $59,888,308,224
• 1 year performance: -5.00%
• P/E ratio: 13.8453

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Bottom line

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in toilet paper stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—toilet paper stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the paper products industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. If you're new to investing or if it's been a while since you've taken a critical look at your investment accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best trading features for your needs.

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