Clean Harbors Past Earnings Performance
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Clean Harbors has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 13.1%, while the Commercial Services industry saw earnings growing at 9.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 11.3% per year. Clean Harbors's return on equity is 14.2%, and it has net margins of 6.5%.
Key information
13.08%
Earnings growth rate
13.48%
EPS growth rate
| Commercial Services Industry Growth | 8.53% |
| Revenue growth rate | 11.34% |
| Return on equity | 14.25% |
| Net Margin | 6.53% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • Jun 18
Clean Harbors (CLH) Stock Could Be 11.8% Undervalued After Earnings Estimate Upgrade
Clean Harbors (CLH) is back on investors’ radar after a rank upgrade tied to a 5.2% rise in its full year earnings estimate, along with performance that has outpaced its sector and industry. See our latest analysis for Clean Harbors. Despite a recent pullback that left the 1 month share price return down 4.8% and the latest share price at $287.25, Clean Harbors still carries strong momentum when looking at its 1 year total shareholder return of 26.9% and 5 year total shareholder return of...
Narrative Update • Jun 07
CLH: 2026 Earnings Guidance Will Support A Higher Future Share Price
Analysts have nudged their Clean Harbors price target slightly higher to about $326, reflecting updated assumptions for modestly stronger revenue growth, a slightly higher profit margin, a marginally lower discount rate, and a minor adjustment to future P/E expectations. What's in the News Clean Harbors issued earnings guidance for the year ending December 31, 2026, projecting GAAP net income in a range of $421 million to $472 million.Narrative Update • May 18
CLH: Expanded Buybacks And 2026 Earnings Guidance Will Support A Fair View
Analysts have increased their price target for Clean Harbors from $318 to $325, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E that modestly adjust their valuation framework. What's in the News Clean Harbors issued earnings guidance for the year ending December 31, 2026, with expected GAAP net income in a range of $421 million to $472 million.Analysis Article • May 08
Clean Harbors, Inc. (NYSE:CLH) First-Quarter Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Shareholders might have noticed that Clean Harbors, Inc. ( NYSE:CLH ) filed its quarterly result this time last week...Seeking Alpha • May 07
Clean Harbors: Why The Quality Growth Story Holds Despite The Dip
Summary Clean Harbors is positioned for a potential step-change year, driven by PFAS contracts, the Kimball incinerator ramp, and stabilizing Industrial Services. ES segment's 15 consecutive quarters of adjusted EBITDA margin expansion and early-stage PFAS revenue pipeline underpin the long-term growth thesis. PFAS destruction capability, regulatory barriers, and a unique collection network create a durable competitive moat for CLH. Valuation is stretched at ~41x trailing P/E, making execution risk and commodity exposure in SKSS key risks to monitor. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 02
CLH: Expanded Buybacks And 2026 Earnings Outlook Will Support A Fair View
Analysts have nudged their price target on Clean Harbors higher by about $3 to $318, reflecting small adjustments to fair value estimates, the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Issued earnings guidance for the year ending December 31, 2026, with expected GAAP net income in a range of $410 million to $461 million, alongside an expectation of revenue growth in 2026 as the company aims to deliver value to shareholders (Corporate guidance).Narrative Update • Apr 18
CLH: Expanded Buybacks And 2026 Earnings Framework Will Support A Fair View
Analysts have lifted their price target for Clean Harbors to about $315 from roughly $303, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that feed into a higher estimated fair value. What's in the News On February 18, 2026, Clean Harbors increased its equity buyback authorization by $350 million, bringing the total plan authorization to $1.45b (company announcement).Narrative Update • Apr 03
CLH: Expanded Buybacks And 2026 Outlook Will Support A Steady Fair View
Analysts have inched up their price target for Clean Harbors to about $303, a move they link to slightly adjusted inputs such as a near unchanged discount rate around 7.17%, revenue growth around 4.16%, profit margin just below 7.95%, and a forward P/E ratio now a touch above 34.4x. What's in the News Issued earnings guidance for the year ending December 31, 2026, with expected GAAP net income in a range of $410 million to $461 million, along with an expectation of revenue growth as the company focuses on delivering value to shareholders (Corporate Guidance).Narrative Update • Mar 20
CLH: Expanded Buybacks And Updated Outlook Will Support A Steady Fair View
Analysts have lifted their price target on Clean Harbors by about $6, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News Clean Harbors increased its equity buyback authorization by US$350 million on February 18, 2026, bringing the total authorization under the plan to US$1.45b (company announcement).Narrative Update • Mar 06
CLH: Buybacks And PFAS Contracts Will Support A Steady Fair Outlook
Analysts now see Clean Harbors' fair value at about $296 per share, compared with roughly $290 previously. This reflects updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Feb 20
CLH: PFAS Contracts And Buybacks Will Support A Steady Fair Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Clean Harbors to about $290 per share, up from roughly $261. They cite updated assumptions that include slightly lower revenue growth, a higher profit margin, a modestly higher future P/E, and a marginally lower discount rate.Narrative Update • Jan 22
CLH: PFAS Filtration Wins And Buybacks Will Support Steady Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target on Clean Harbors by roughly US$10 to reflect updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Clean Harbors secured contracts worth US$110 million over the next three years to support PFAS water filtration at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam in partnership with logistics supplier V2X, expanding the use of its regenerative carbon filtration and resin units that have operated in Hawaii since 2022 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 07
CLH: PFAS Contracts And Buybacks Will Support Steady Long Term Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target for Clean Harbors slightly higher to $250.12 per share, citing small adjustments to the discount rate, profit margin assumptions, and long-term P/E expectations as key drivers of the updated view. What's in the News Clean Harbors secured contracts worth $110 million over the next three years for PFAS water filtration work at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, expanding its use of regenerative carbon filtration and resin units that have been operating in Hawaii since 2022 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 14
CLH: PFAS Services And Buybacks Will Support Solid Long Term Performance
Analysts have nudged their price target on Clean Harbors slightly lower to approximately $250 per share, reflecting modestly softer long term assumptions for revenue growth and valuation multiples, even as projected profit margins edge higher. What's in the News Secured $110 million in PFAS water filtration contracts at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam over the next three years, expanding regenerative carbon filtration and resin capacity to treat about 4.2 million gallons of water per day in partnership with V2X and NAVFAC (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Nov 28
CLH: Balanced Prospects With Buybacks And PFAS Capabilities To Support Steady Performance
Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target for Clean Harbors down from $255.60 to $250.33, citing minor recalibrations in revenue growth and profitability expectations. What's in the News From July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, Clean Harbors repurchased 208,206 shares for $49.99 million, completing a multi-year buyback totaling 9,288,448 shares for $718.29 million (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Nov 14
CLH: Expanded Share Buyback and PFAS Leadership Will Drive Stronger Market Position
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Clean Harbors from $256.60 to $255.60. This change reflects minor adjustments in projected growth rates and profitability assumptions.Narrative Update • Oct 31
CLH: Record Cash Flows And PFAS Destruction Will Drive Strong Returns
Analysts have lowered their price target for Clean Harbors from $266.56 to $256.60. They cited reduced revenue growth forecasts and slightly lower expected profit margins as key factors in the revised valuation.Analysis Article • Sep 09
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Clean Harbors, Inc. (NYSE:CLH)?
Today we're going to take a look at the well-established Clean Harbors, Inc. ( NYSE:CLH ). The company's stock saw...Narrative Update • Aug 27
PFAS Destruction And Reshoring Will Forge A Sustainable Future
Despite a slight decrease in consensus revenue growth forecasts, Clean Harbors' fair value estimate saw a marginal increase, with the analyst price target rising from $263.22 to $266.56. What's in the News Clean Harbors is actively seeking M&A opportunities, leveraging a strong balance sheet and improved cash flow to pursue both bolt-on and larger strategic transactions.Analysis Article • Jul 24
Is Now The Time To Put Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH) On Your Watchlist?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Seeking Alpha • Apr 08
Clean Harbors: From Nothing Into Our Top Holding
Summary Built a top position in Clean Harbors (CLH), the largest US hazardous waste management company, due to its essential service and scarce assets. CLH's vertically integrated operations and scale benefits make it a strong player, despite lower margins compared to municipal solid waste peers. Environmental Services and Safety-Kleen Oil segments offer diversification; ongoing reshoring and regulatory scrutiny benefit Environmental Services, while steps are taken to improve Safety-Kleen Oil. CLH trades at a discount to peers, with potential for significant margin improvement and valuation upside, making it an attractive investment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 19
Clean Harbors: Secular Tailwinds, Capacity Expansion And Pricing Support Long-Term Growth
Summary Clean Harbors Inc. (CLH) is poised for revenue growth driven by strong demand in the Environmental Services segment and strategic pricing initiatives. The company’s ES segment benefits from high incineration utilization, favorable pricing, and a robust project pipeline, offsetting SKSS segment headwinds. CLH's valuation is attractive, trading below historical averages, with long-term growth supported by reshoring trends, PFAS opportunities, and capacity expansion. Despite challenges in the SKSS segment, strategic shifts to premium offerings and cost-cutting measures bolster the company's overall margin and growth prospects. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 21
Expect Continued Growth And Higher Share Prices From Clean Harbors
Summary Clean Harbors has a history of steady share price increases, thanks to steady growth of its fundamentals. The waste management company has several initiatives that should ensure the revenue, EBITDA, and net income keep growing. I expect to share price to rise by 10% in the next year, and rate it a Buy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 10
Clean Harbors: Continued Reinvestment Runway To Redeploy Freely Available Cash
Summary Clean Harbors, Inc. management's focus on reinvestment, producing high free cash flow, and strategic acquisitions is a plus. Q2 FY'24 earnings showed strong growth, with environmental services and Safety-Kleen divisions driving revenue increases. Valuation multiples have risen due to high marginal returns on reinvested capital. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 22
Critical Acquisitions And Innovative Expansion Fuel Revenue And Margin Growth
Strategic expansions and acquisitions, like the HEPACO purchase and Kimball incinerator, aim to boost service reach and waste processing capacity, enhancing revenue and margins.Seeking Alpha • Jun 25
Clean Harbors Stock: Time For A Downgrade After A Miraculous Run
Summary Clean Harbors, Inc. focuses on hazardous waste disposal and oil recycling, with shares up 29.1% since the last recommendation. Revenue and profitability have increased, but the stock is now fully valued, leading to a downgrade to "hold." Management expects growth in 2024, but the stock appears fully valued despite being cheaper than comparable firms. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 20
Merion Road Capital - Clean Harbors: From Nothing Into Our Top Holding
Summary While hazardous waste is not entirely comparable to their MSW brethren, CLH has many attractive attributes. As the largest player in the space, CLH has a proven history of managing waste properly. CLH is currently trading at 10.6x consensus EBITDA for 2025, a meaningful discount to their MSW peers. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Clean Harbors makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 6,058 | 395 | 777 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 6,031 | 391 | 753 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 5,962 | 388 | 741 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 5,942 | 385 | 729 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 5,945 | 391 | 741 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 5,890 | 402 | 740 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 5,797 | 417 | 724 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 5,633 | 393 | 717 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 5,478 | 375 | 686 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 5,409 | 378 | 671 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 5,349 | 362 | 674 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 5,346 | 406 | 655 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 5,305 | 439 | 643 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 5,167 | 412 | 627 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 5,008 | 378 | 618 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 4,596 | 308 | 599 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 4,167 | 227 | 567 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 3,806 | 203 | 538 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 3,482 | 194 | 491 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 3,310 | 183 | 468 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 3,094 | 145 | 457 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 3,144 | 135 | 451 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 3,219 | 120 | 475 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 3,331 | 101 | 488 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 3,490 | 108 | 499 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 3,412 | 98 | 490 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 3,399 | 90 | 507 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 3,351 | 85 | 505 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 3,331 | 79 | 508 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 3,300 | 66 | 502 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 3,190 | 133 | 476 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 3,102 | 114 | 468 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 3,006 | 110 | 455 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 2,945 | 101 | 457 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 2,890 | 4 | 436 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 2,863 | -18 | 433 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 2,808 | -40 | 428 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 2,755 | -40 | 420 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 2,776 | -27 | 415 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 2,940 | 24 | 398 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 3,179 | 30 | 411 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 3,275 | 44 | 414 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 3,407 | 71 | 425 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 3,365 | -63 | 431 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: CLH has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: CLH's current net profit margins (6.5%) are lower than last year (6.6%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CLH's earnings have grown by 13.1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: CLH's earnings growth over the past year (1.1%) is below its 5-year average (13.1% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: CLH earnings growth over the past year (1.1%) did not outperform the Commercial Services industry 7.6%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: CLH's Return on Equity (14.2%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/18 12:37 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Clean Harbors, Inc. is covered by 28 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Manthey | Baird |
| William Grippin | Barclays |
| Samuel England | Berenberg |