Toilet paper stocks

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.

Our picks for the best toilet paper stocks

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. It operates in two segments: Industrial and Aerospace.

• Previous close price: $49.12
• Market capitalization: $2,108,939,392
• 1 year performance: 15.62%
• P/E ratio: 347.25

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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 two segments, Pulp and Paperboard, and Consumer Products. 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: $28.60
• Market capitalization: $530,326,016
• 1 year performance: N/A
• P/E ratio: 10.5201

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3. Procter-and-Gamble Company (PG)

The Procter & Gamble Company provides branded consumer packaged goods worldwide. It 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, and SK-II brands.

• Previous close price: $146.44
• Market capitalization: $341,289,271,296
• 1 year performance: -0.03%
• P/E ratio: 24.7521

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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, Wilkinson Sword, Edge, Skintimate, Billie, Shave Guard, and Personna brands.

• Previous close price: $41.97
• Market capitalization: $2,134,442,496
• 1 year performance: 15.95%
• P/E ratio: 23.0442

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5. Walmart (WMT)

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

• Previous close price: $152.17
• Market capitalization: $409,769,443,328
• 1 year performance: 23.34%
• P/E ratio: 36.5793

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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 décor, bed and bath, home improvement, school/office supplies, greeting cards and party supplies, and other seasonal merchandise.

• Previous close price: $131.27
• Market capitalization: $60,810,530,816
• 1 year performance: -16.08%
• P/E ratio: 22.4829

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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. And if you're new to investing, or if it's been awhile since you've taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best features in your trading account.