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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1. Choose an online stock trading platform. Choose from our Top Picks above, use our comparison table below or jump straight to the best stock trading apps in Canada.
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: $47.48
• Market capitalization: $2,420,454,400
• 1 year performance: 32.77%

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2. Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW)

Clearwater Paper Corporation manufactures and supplies bleached paperboards in the United States and internationally. The company offers solid bleached sulfate paperboard that is used to produce blister and carded packaging, top sheet, liquid packaging, cups and plates, and commercial printing items. It also provides custom services, including custom sheeting, slitting, and cutting of paperboard products.

• Previous close price: $24.40
• Market capitalization: $399,547,936
• 1 year performance: -39.05%

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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: $167.88
• Market capitalization: $400,101,769,216
• 1 year performance: 6.16%
• P/E ratio: 27.2137

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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: $30.42
• Market capitalization: $1,448,790,144
• 1 year performance: -17.00%
• P/E ratio: 16.3261

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5. Walmart (WMT)

Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail and wholesale stores and clubs, eCommerce websites, and mobile applications worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.

• Previous close price: $94.85
• Market capitalization: $747,330,732,032
• 1 year performance: 59.33%
• P/E ratio: 38.6805

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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, young adults, kids, toddlers, and babies, as well as jewelry, accessories, and shoes; and beauty products, such as skin and bath care, cosmetics, hair care, oral care, deodorant, and shaving products. It also provides food and beverage products comprising dry and perishable grocery, including snacks, candy, beverages, deli, bakery, meat, produce, and food service; electronics which includes video games and consoles, toys, sporting goods, entertainment, and luggage; bed and bath, home décor, school/office supplies, storage, small appliances, kitchenware, greeting cards, party supplies, furniture, lighting, home improvement, and seasonal merchandise; and household essentials, such as household cleaning, paper products, over-the-counter healthcare, vitamins and supplements, baby gear, and pet supplies.

• Previous close price: $94.10
• Market capitalization: $42,418,679,808
• 1 year performance: -44.09%
• P/E ratio: 10.509

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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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