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Clean Harbors, Inc. CLH

Industrials — Waste Management
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Insider Decisions

Total buys
0.14
Total sells
63.40
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — 1 — — — —
Sell — — 1 — 5 4 — 1 — — 2 —
Insider Ownership
5.16%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
16,660.00
Revenue
6,243.58
Net Income
439.05
Free Cash Flow
479.06
Net Debt
2,255.21
Current Ratio
2.13
Debt/Equity
0.95
P/E ratio
38.11
P/S ratio
2.67
P/B ratio
5.69
Past 5Y EPS Growth
33.64%
This Y EPS Growth
34.63%
Next Y EPS Growth
0.99%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
15.31%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.00
Annual Dividend Rate
—
Annual Dividend Yield
—
total individual payouts
2025 ‡‡‡
2024 ‡‡‡
2023 ‡‡‡
2022 ‡‡‡
2021 ‡‡‡
2020 ‡‡‡
2019 ‡‡‡
2017 ‡‡‡
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 550.80 789.83 953.68 516.72
Receivables 1,090.97 1,177.57 1,205.03 1,463.38
Inventory 327.51 384.66 372.09 382.94
Other — — — —
2,052.22 2,433.80 2,647.24 2,472.24
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 451.81 487.29 506.59 518.19
ST’ Debt 10.00 15.10 12.60 12.60
Other 26.91 20.63 19.11 22.77
1,037.54 1,102.67 1,136.85 1,160.32
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1,459.54 1,735.01 — —
—
’25 1,431.95 1,549.85 1,549.34 1,499.70
6,030.84
’24 1,376.70 1,552.72 1,529.42 1,431.12
5,889.95
’23 1,307.39 1,397.90 1,365.70 1,338.17
5,409.15
’22 1,169.11 1,356.31 1,363.09 1,278.10
5,166.61
’21 808.15 926.46 951.48 1,119.48
3,805.57
’20 858.56 710.00 779.34 796.19
3,144.10
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 6.30 239.17 — —
—
’25 1.61 208.04 301.99 355.09
866.73
’24 18.55 216.05 239.24 303.94
777.77
’23 28.01 207.57 220.12 278.86
734.55
’22 (38.63) 170.60 225.57 268.67
626.21
’21 103.00 162.43 102.79 177.77
546.00
’20 33.68 139.81 143.95 113.17
430.60
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (90.78) 114.32 — —
—
’25 (115.99) 120.20 217.98 237.54
459.73
’24 (118.89) 82.89 143.82 237.21
345.02
’23 (52.16) 85.26 (3.79) 289.93
319.25
’22 (107.94) 94.05 58.43 243.43
287.97
’21 61.79 113.39 60.16 84.45
322.45
’20 (47.38) 97.01 122.90 69.42
241.94
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1.19 3.22 — —
—
’25 1.09 2.36 2.21 1.62
7.28
’24 1.29 2.46 2.12 1.55
7.42
’23 1.33 2.13 1.68 1.81
6.95
’22 0.83 2.71 2.50 1.52
7.56
’21 0.39 1.22 1.20 0.90
3.71
’20 0.21 0.52 0.99 0.71
2.42

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

1.7
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 81.56 110.96 161.39 178.29 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 125.41 179.49 267.11 251.43 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 19,775 21,021 22,796 22,155 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.26 0.26 0.26 0.27 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5,166.61 5,409.15 5,889.95 6,030.84 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 31.41% 30.74% 30.97% 31.28% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 538.00 503.28 533.44 527.97 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.41% 9.30% 9.06% 8.75% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 411.74 377.86 402.30 390.97 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 366.84 384.74 420.70 466.65 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 95.28 100.04 109.27 112.71 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 7.59 6.99 7.46 7.31 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 11.55 13.59 14.43 16.20 ‡‡‡‡ — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (6.24) (7.68) (8.03) (7.61) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.31 5.90 6.40 8.59 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 35.45 41.57 47.74 51.31 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 54.22 54.07 53.90 53.51 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14.97 24.41 30.85 32.08 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.19 1.71 2.11 2.08 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.21 4.11 4.82 4.57 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.56 2.03 2.45 2.38 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 27.91 34.39 41.74 31.26 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 626.21 734.55 777.77 866.73 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (338.24) (415.30) (432.75) (407.00) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 287.97 319.25 345.02 459.73 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,013.67 1,014.68 1,331.13 1,510.40 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,424.83 2,301.72 2,786.22 2,776.16 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,870.19 1,750.92 1,996.39 1,822.49 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,922.32 2,247.51 2,573.53 2,745.66 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.99% 6.04% 5.85% 5.21% ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.46% 9.57% 9.17% 9.21% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 23.97% 18.12% 16.69% 14.70% ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Clean Harbors (CLH) has staged an impressive turnaround, surging revenue from $2.76 billion in 2016 to $5.89 billion in 2024 at an 11.5% CAGR, fueled by acquisitions, operational scaling, and a robust rebound from the 2020 COVID dip. Profitability has strengthened markedly, with EBT margins climbing to 9.1%, ROE at 16.7%, and free cash flow per share exploding 532% to $6.40, underpinned by a moat in specialized waste management and projected EPS growth to $9.13 by 2027 amid ESG and regulatory tailwinds.

Yet, contrarian red flags abound: debt has doubled to $2.79 billion, leverage ratios like EV/FCF at 42x signal strain from heavy capex, and margins show signs of compression amid labor costs and compliance pressures. Insider selling has been torrential—$37.9 million in sells versus just $668,000 in buys over the past year—correlating with stock highs near $267, as executives cash out post-synergies.

Trading at a stretched 31x trailing PE with analysts clustered around flat returns (up to 8% upside or 16% downside), CLH’s quality growth meets mounting perils from macro risks, refi challenges, and diminishing returns—priming the stock for volatility and a potential reality check. Dive deeper to uncover if momentum endures or cracks widen.

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Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH) Latest News

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17 Sep

3 , 8:15 AM
Clean Harbors, Inc. announces a $600 million senior notes offering. The notes offering may shift the company's debt levels and interest expenses without redefining operations.

8 Sep

3 , 4:15 PM
Clean Harbors posted top Q2 earnings in waste management, outperforming sector peers with strong results. Strong Q2 earnings beat supports short-term gains in stock performance and sentiment.

7 Sep

4 , 3:03 PM
Clean Harbors commits $470 million to EnviroServe in a bid for operational synergies whose payoff remains uncertain. The $470 million commitment to EnviroServe marks a major strategic acquisition capable of shifting Clean Harbors' trajectory and investor outlook.

27 Aug

3 , 10:54 AM
Clean Harbors sustains steady revenues through strategic buyouts and investments while facing intense market competition. Buyouts and investments offer moderate support to revenues amid ongoing rivalry without fundamentally shifting long-term trajectory.

14 Aug

3 , 11:11 AM
Clean Harbors shares rose 13.3% over three months driven by stronger earnings and growth drivers. Stronger earnings and growth drivers support improved financial performance and positive market sentiment for Clean Harbors.

3 , 10:31 AM
Waste Management's 2026 outlook tests if margin gains can offset softer volumes, with potential ripple effects on competitors like Clean Harbors in environmental services. WM volume and margin trends may shift competitive dynamics for Clean Harbors without fundamentally redefining its trajectory.

12 Aug

4 , 8:37 AM
One Rock Capital Partners sells EnviroServe to Clean Harbors. Acquisition of EnviroServe represents major strategic expansion for Clean Harbors operations.

4 , 8:30 AM
Clean Harbors acquires EnviroServe for $470 million. The $470 million acquisition expands Clean Harbors operations and competitive reach.

4 www.wastedive.com, 7:39 AM
Clean Harbors acquires EnviroServe from private equity for $470 million. $470 million EnviroServe purchase expands Clean Harbors operations and market reach in environmental services.

7 Aug

4 transcript www.fool.com, 8:31 PM
Clean Harbors (CLH) released its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript covering financial results, operational updates, and management commentary on performance and outlook. Earnings call transcript discloses financial metrics, guidance, and strategy that typically drive stock movement and alter investor expectations.

31 Jul

3 , 12:45 PM
Clean Harbors (CLH) presents three reasons for growth investors to buy the stock based on its operational strengths and market position. Positive investment thesis may lift short-term sentiment and trading activity for CLH shares.

29 Jul

4 , 5:01 PM
Clean Harbors Inc posted record revenue in Q2 2026 alongside highlighted strategic growth initiatives during its earnings call. Record revenue and strategic growth moves signal major positive shifts in financial performance and market positioning.

4 www.wastedive.com, 8:38 AM
Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH) announced a $305 million deal and introduced a data center strategy. The $305M deal and data center strategy represent major strategic moves likely to significantly alter the company's trajectory.

4 , 8:08 AM
Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH) reported impressive Q2 CY2026 results, showing strong revenue growth and operational gains across its environmental and industrial services. Strong quarterly earnings point to sustained revenue momentum and improved market positioning for Clean Harbors.

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 4:04 PM
Clean Harbors Q2 earnings call highlighted financial results, operational performance, and forward guidance for the environmental and industrial services provider. Quarterly earnings and guidance typically drive short-term valuation shifts without altering long-term fundamentals.

3 , 9:40 AM
Clean Harbors (CLH) beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates. Quarterly earnings and revenue beats typically produce moderate short-term positive effects on stock price and sentiment without altering long-term trajectory.

3 , 7:30 AM
Clean Harbors announced second-quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings releases typically move stock prices and short-term sentiment without altering long-term strategy.

18 Jun

3 , 10:34 AM
Clean Harbors benefits from recurring revenues and strategic acquisitions despite intense sector competition. Recurring revenues plus buyouts offer moderate ongoing support to operations amid rivalry.

27 May

3 , 9:09 AM
Founder Alan McKim’s exit plan has altered Clean Harbors’ (CLH) leadership structure and governance approach. Founder exit directly changes top leadership and board oversight at CLH.

20 May

3 Business Wire, 8:30 AM
Clean Harbors founder and Executive Chairman Alan S. McKim retires from the company. Founder and chairman retirement triggers leadership transition with potential effects on strategy and market views.

16 May

3 StockStory, 9:00 AM
Clean Harbors Q1 earnings drew top analyst questions on disposal volumes, pricing trends, industrial services demand, acquisition integration, and regulatory cost pressures. Q1 earnings call questions can moderately sway investor views on near-term revenue and margins but stop short of signaling major strategic changes.

14 May

4 Simply Wall St., 9:30 PM
Clean Harbors (CLH) valuation assessed following Q1 results and new 2026 earnings guidance. Q1 results and new 2026 earnings guidance significantly shape CLH's valuation trajectory and investor sentiment.

4 Business Wire, 8:30 AM
Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH) announces acquisition of Terra Nova Solutions. Acquisition represents a major strategic move to expand operations and market position.

11 May

3 Zacks, 11:00 AM
Clean Harbors Q1 earnings beat estimates driven by SKSS gains, while revenues fell short of expectations. Mixed Q1 results with earnings beat from SKSS gains offsetting revenue shortfall moderately influence financial performance and market sentiment.

10 May

4 www.marketbeat.com, 1:14 PM
Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH) projects 2026 upside after boosting guidance amid strong PFAS services momentum. Guidance raise and PFAS momentum indicate major strategic growth drivers enhancing CLH's financial trajectory and investor outlook.

9 May

4 www.marketbeat.com, 4:04 PM
Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH) released Q1 earnings call highlights, covering financial results, operational performance, strategic updates, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings call highlights detail financial metrics, growth initiatives, and outlook that significantly shape investor expectations and stock trajectory.

8 May

4 www.wastedive.com, 10:58 AM
Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH) received FTC approval to acquire Terra Nova Solutions. FTC approval enables Clean Harbors to complete a strategic acquisition that expands its operations and market position.

6 May

4 transcript www.fool.com, 4:50 PM
Clean Harbors (CLH) released its Q1 2026 earnings call transcript, detailing financial performance, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q1 2026 earnings transcript provides key financial results, strategic insights, and outlook that significantly shape investor expectations and stock trajectory.

4 app.moby.co, 4:50 PM
Clean Harbors, Inc. released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings call summary discloses key financial metrics and strategic outlook, significantly influencing investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

3 , 9:05 AM
Clean Harbors (CLH) beat Q1 earnings estimates. Beating Q1 earnings estimates moderately boosts financial performance and investor sentiment.
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