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.

How to buy toilet paper stocks

Sign up with an online broker or platform to invest in one of more of these toilet paper stocks.

1. Compare share trading platforms. If you're a beginner, look for a platform with low commissions, expert ratings and investment tools to track your portfolio. Use our comparison table to narrow down top brokers by fees and bonuses.
2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, like your ID and bank information. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
3. Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like B or CLW. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
4. Purchase now or later. Invest in the paper products industry today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price. To spread out your purchase, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
5. Decide on how many to buy. Weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimize risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy fractional shares, depending on your broker.
6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of a toilet paper company. Optimize your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the paper products sector as a whole — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights on directors and management that can affect your stock.

Compare 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.

Barnes Group stock opened the day at $55.70 after a previous close of $55.52. The latest price was $56.25 (25 minute delay). Barnes Group is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD1.1 billion and employs 4,952 staff.

• Market capitalization: $2,563,396,608
• P/E ratio: 40.8145
• PEG ratio: 2.8378

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2. Clearwater Paper Corporation (CLW)

Clearwater Paper Corporation produces and sells private label tissue and bleached paperboard products in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Consumer Products, and Pulp and Paperboard. The Consumer Products segment manufactures and sells a line of at-home tissue products, including bath tissues, paper towels, facial tissues, and napkins; recycled fiber value grade products; and away-from-home products and parent rolls.

Clearwater Paper Corporation stock opened the day at $39.59 after a previous close of $39.19. The latest price was $39.85 (25 minute delay). Clearwater Paper Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.9 billion and employs 3,340 staff.

• Market capitalization: $576,572,288
• P/E ratio: 7.4989
• PEG ratio: 4.05

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3. The Procter-and-Gamble Company (PG)

The Procter & Gamble Company provides branded consumer packaged goods to consumers in North and Latin America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Greater China, India, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates in five segments: Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby, Feminine & Family Care. The Beauty segment offers conditioners, shampoos, styling aids, and treatments; and antiperspirants and deodorants, personal cleansing, and skin care products under the Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pantene, Rejoice, Olay, Old Spice, Safeguard, SK-II, and Secret brands.

The Procter-and-Gamble Company stock opened the day at $136.61 after a previous close of $137.57. The latest price was $135.45 (25 minute delay). The Procter-and-Gamble Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$74 billion and employs 99,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $338,492,489,728
• P/E ratio: 25.9751
• PEG ratio: 3.6109

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4. Edgewell Personal Care Company (EPC)

Edgewell Personal Care Company manufactures and markets personal care products in the wet shave, sun and skin care, and feminine care categories in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Wet Shave, Sun and Skin Care, and Feminine Care. The company offers Schick and Wilkinson Sword razor systems, including razor handles and refillable blades, and disposable shave products for men and women; and shave preparation products, such as shaving gels and creams under the Edge, Skintimate, and Shave Guard brands.

Edgewell Personal Care Company stock opened the day at $34.05 after a previous close of $34.02. The latest price was $34.71 (25 minute delay). Edgewell Personal Care Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.9 billion and employs 5,800 staff.

• Market capitalization: $2,079,390,208
• P/E ratio: 33.2841
• PEG ratio: 2.39

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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. S.

Walmart stock opened the day at $139.42 after a previous close of $139.71. The latest price was $140.79 (25 minute delay). Walmart is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$559.2 billion and employs 2,300,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $396,530,778,112
• P/E ratio: 29.6337
• PEG ratio: 4.4547

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6. Target Corporation (TGT)

Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. The company offers food assortments, including perishables, dry grocery, dairy, and frozen items; apparel, accessories, home décor products, electronics, toys, seasonal offerings, food, and other merchandise; and beauty and household essentials. It also provides in-store amenities, such as Target Café, Target Optical, Starbucks, and other food service offerings.

Target Corporation stock opened the day at $208.91 after a previous close of $208.65. The latest price was $207.27 (25 minute delay). Target Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$93.6 billion and employs 409,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $104,242,651,136
• P/E ratio: 24.1972
• PEG ratio: 3.2333

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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.