CLH Clean Harbors, Inc.

When it comes to earnings growth, there's another trash company that's king.

Clean Harbors (CLH) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.

Many investors pay attention to mid-cap stocks because they have established business models and expansive market opportunities. However, their paths to becoming $100 billion corporations are ripe with competition, ranging from giants with vast resources to agile upstarts eager to disrupt the status quo.

Here is how APi (APG) and Clean Harbors (CLH) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Clean Harbors has ridden a powerful multi year run, yet at around US$313 per share the question now is how firmly that price rests on the cash the business can realistically generate. With investors digesting fresh debt issuance and acquisition plans, the focus shifts to whether the stock’s cash flows support where the market has taken it. Over the past 5 years, Clean Harbors has delivered a total return of about 191.4%, which puts a lot of expectations on the durability and growth of its...

Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.

Clean Harbors Inc. (NYSE:CLH) is tapping into fixed-cost sources of capital, and recently priced a $600 million private offering of senior notes to support its acquisition strategy. The notes mature in 2034 and carry an interest rate of 6.250%, and were priced at 100% of their principal amount. The proceeds are intended to finance the […]

Clean Harbors stock jumps 10.4% in six months as expanding PFAS demand, stronger cash generation and a higher 2026 outlook fuel momentum.

Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. But they are at the whim of volatile macroeconomic factors that influence capital spending (like interest rates), and the industry has underperformed the market over the past six months as its 4.5% return lagged the S&P 500 by 9.5 percentage points.

As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q2. Today, we are looking at waste management stocks, starting with Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH).

Clean Harbors Inc. (NYSE:CLH), a leading North American provider of environmental and industrial solutions, recently signed a definitive agreement to acquire EnviroServe, from an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners. The $470 million cash transaction is expected to conclude in the latter half of the year, and will be financed through a mix of existing […]

CLH gains on strong waste-services demand, acquisitions and solid cash flow, while competition, currency risks and no dividend remain concerns.

The transaction appears to be nothing more than selling into strength, with the stock price up 35.5% in 2026.

Equifax rides on proprietary data, verification growth and cloud-AI efficiencies, while compliance and refinancing risks weigh on financial performance.

Clean Harbors (CLH) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Booz Allen's renewable government contracts, AI investments and strong liquidity support growth, while competition and weak momentum pose risks.

Expensive stocks typically earn their valuations through superior growth rates that other companies simply can’t match. The flip side though is that these lofty expectations make them particularly susceptible to drawdowns when market sentiment shifts.

While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies — as Jeff Bezos said, “Your margin is my opportunity”.

ABM's ELEVATE strategy, data center and AI investments, acquisitions and strong liquidity support growth despite rising costs and intense competition.

CLH's 16% six-month gain is backed by rising 2026 estimates, strong liquidity and ongoing buybacks, supporting EPS growth.

Eric Gerstenberg's modest 2% reduction in direct holdings comes as the waste management giant's stock has climbed 9% since the March transaction.

Clean Harbors has delivered a strong 217.9% return over the past 5 years, yet its valuation signals are pulling in different directions, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate pointing to upside while market multiples lean rich. That split, combined with an active deal pipeline, is putting more focus on what investors are actually paying for the next leg of the story. Over 5 years, a 217.9% share price gain suggests the market has already priced in a lot of progress at Clean Harbors and...

Recent coverage of Clean Harbors (CLH) has focused on its 13.5% five year compounded annual sales growth and stronger free cash flow margins, which together are drawing fresh attention from investors. See our latest analysis for Clean Harbors. Clean Harbors’ recent share price strength, with a year to date share price return of 32.26% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 32.43%, suggests that investors may be responding to its sales growth and higher free cash flow margins while...

Clean Harbors trades at $311.57 and has moved in lockstep with the market. Its shares have returned 16.7% over the last six months while the S&P 500 has gained 13.5%.

HRB tops Q4 fiscal 2026 estimates as tax and Wave revenues grow. Its strong fiscal 2027 guidance helps lift shares after earnings.

Clean Harbors' earnings growth and improving cash flow strengthen its outlook, but premium valuation and execution risks favor patience over chasing momentum.

Clean Harbors' 13.3% three-month gain reflects stronger earnings, higher margins and raised guidance, though its premium valuation raises the execution bar.

WM pairs stronger margins and cash flow with premium valuation and heavy debt, leaving investors to weigh durable growth against limited room for setbacks.

WM cuts its 2026 revenue outlook on softer volumes, while stronger margins, pricing and cash flow test its ability to sustain earnings momentum.

GDOT's Q2 revenues rise 18% y/y on B2B strength, but earnings fall 35% as higher processing costs and weaker consumer demand pressure profits.

TransUnion taps rising big data demand, stable lending, innovation and acquisitions for growth, while seasonality, debt and competition pose challenges.

The company is continuing its spree of deals for diversified environmental services companies. EnviroServe is expected to generate $250 million in adjusted annual revenue.

ICF International's Q2 earnings beat estimates as commercial and international growth, margin gains and solid 2026 guidance offset federal weakness.

Record margins and strong disposal demand drive guidance raise for environmental services leader.

MMS beats fiscal Q3 earnings estimates but misses on revenues, while higher margins contrast with softer sales and reduced 2026 profit guidance.

FCN beats second-quarter earnings estimates and reaffirms revenue guidance. Its rising costs squeeze margins and send shares lower.

Clean Harbors beats second-quarter estimates, raises 2026 guidance and secures a $600 million disposal contract, yet shares fall after the report.

Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH) has agreed to acquire Western Oil as part of a broader push to grow through targeted deals. Company executives have indicated that they are actively pursuing additional acquisitions that could reshape its operational footprint and service reach. These moves follow recent board changes and valuation discussions that have already drawn investor attention. Clean Harbors is a major provider of environmental and industrial services, including hazardous waste management...

Waste Management is delivering on profits but trimming its sales forecast, and on its latest call, analysts zeroed in on that contradiction.

Many investors pay attention to mid-cap stocks because they have established business models and expansive market opportunities. However, their paths to becoming $100 billion corporations are ripe with competition, ranging from giants with vast resources to agile upstarts eager to disrupt the status quo.

Clean Harbors (CLH) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.

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Clean Harbors Inc (CLH) surpasses expectations with record-breaking financial performance and strategic investments in data centers and field services.

Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH) reported second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded its prior expectations, supported by growth in its Environmental Services segment and strong market conditions in its Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions, or SKSS, business. Total revenue increased 12% year over year to $

Clean Harbors (CLH) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +17.52% and +6.79%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

The headline numbers for Clean Harbors (CLH) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

The company is investing in services for hyperscalers. A $600 million contract with a manufacturer and $305 million field services acquisition are also expected to yield further returns for the rest of the year.

Environmental and industrial services company Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH) reported Q2 CY2026 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 11.9% year on year to $1.74 billion. Its GAAP profit of $3.22 per share was 13.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Waste Management (WM) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +1.51% and -0.42%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Pentair's Q2 earnings top estimates, but weaker Pool results pressure year-over-year comparisons. The company moves forward with the Taco Group Holdings acquisition.