Q1 EPS Estimates for Clean Harbors Raised by Zacks Research

Clean Harbors, Inc. (NYSE:CLH) – Research analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for Clean Harbors in a research report issued on Wednesday, March 11th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the business services provider will post earnings of $1.13 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $1.11. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Clean Harbors’ current full-year earnings is $7.89 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Clean Harbors’ Q2 2026 earnings at $2.49 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.38 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.77 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $7.77 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.36 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $2.47 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.92 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $8.33 EPS.

Other equities research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Robert W. Baird set a $300.00 target price on Clean Harbors in a research report on Thursday, February 19th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on shares of Clean Harbors from $228.00 to $253.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. CJS Securities raised shares of Clean Harbors to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Needham & Company LLC raised their target price on shares of Clean Harbors from $290.00 to $308.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, February 19th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets boosted their target price on shares of Clean Harbors from $290.00 to $310.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $297.64.

Clean Harbors Trading Down 0.2%

Shares of NYSE:CLH opened at $288.77 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.00, a current ratio of 2.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.01. Clean Harbors has a 52-week low of $178.29 and a 52-week high of $298.12. The stock has a market cap of $15.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.67 and a beta of 0.93. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $270.38 and a 200-day moving average price of $244.91.

Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The business services provider reported $1.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.59 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $1.50 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.46 billion. Clean Harbors had a return on equity of 14.47% and a net margin of 6.48%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.55 EPS.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Clean Harbors

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Quattro Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Clean Harbors during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Clean Harbors during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust lifted its holdings in Clean Harbors by 205.1% during the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 119 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 80 shares in the last quarter. MidFirst Bank purchased a new position in Clean Harbors during the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Clean Harbors in the third quarter valued at about $30,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.43% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP Sharon M. Gabriel sold 3,540 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $282.07, for a total transaction of $998,527.80. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 23,193 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,542,049.51. This trade represents a 13.24% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CFO Eric J. Dugas sold 2,788 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, February 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $281.31, for a total transaction of $784,292.28. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 15,933 shares in the company, valued at $4,482,112.23. This trade represents a 14.89% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 7,679 shares of company stock worth $2,132,403. 5.60% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

More Clean Harbors News

Here are the key news stories impacting Clean Harbors this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks features Clean Harbors as a strong growth stock, highlighting favorable style scores that may attract growth-oriented investors. Here’s Why Clean Harbors (CLH) is a Strong Growth Stock
• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target on CLH to $300 (from $240) while keeping a neutral rating — the new target implies modest upside potential from current levels and can act as a near-term catalyst. Clean Harbors Given New $300.00 Price Target at UBS Group
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research has repeatedly raised its quarterly and fiscal EPS forecasts across 2026–2028 (examples: FY2026 to ~$7.77 from $7.56; FY2027 to ~$8.33). These upward revisions signal improving analyst expectations for profit growth, but Zacks still carries a “Hold” rating — implying cautious optimism rather than a buy recommendation.

About Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors, Inc is a leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services in North America. The company specializes in the collection, transportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, emergency spill response and remediation, industrial cleaning and on-site field services. Its comprehensive service offering also includes chemical neutralization, drum crushing, high-pressure water blasting, tank cleaning and vacuum services designed to help customers meet stringent environmental regulations.

Founded in 1980 by Alan S.