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Clean Harbors (CLH) Earnings: Q2 Revenue Falls Short of Estimates Amidst Strong Segment Growth

  • Clean Harbors reported a quarterly revenue of $1.55 billion, a slight decrease of 0.2% compared to the previous year and below the estimated $1.59 billion.
  • Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were $2.36, compared to $2.46 in the previous year.
  • The Environmental Services (ES) segment saw strong demand, achieving 3% revenue growth and 5% growth in Adjusted EBITDA despite last year’s substantial growth.
  • Safety-Kleen Environmental Services led the top-line growth, increasing by 9% due to pricing strategies and expansion in core offerings.
  • The Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions (SKSS) segment exceeded expectations, benefiting from effective waste oil collection strategies and management of re-refining spreads.
  • Analyst recommendations include 9 buys, 1 hold, and 0 sells.

Clean Harbors on Smartkarma

Analyst coverage of Clean Harbors on Smartkarma by Baptista Research is bullish. In the report titled “Clean Harbors: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Regulation & Growth To Catalyze Its Expansion Within the Segment!”, the first quarter of 2025 showed a solid performance exceeding expectations. Factors like a 4% revenue growth, contributions from acquisitions, and improved safety metrics showcase operational excellence.

In another report by Baptista Research, “Clean Harbors Inc.: Can Its Increase In Incineration Capacity Help Alter The Playing Field?”, the analysis of the fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results presented a mixed picture. Positive highlights include a strong year with EBITDA growth of 10%, driven by the Environmental Services segment’s performance. With momentum in revenue growth and improved EBITDA margins, Clean Harbors continues to establish itself in the environmental and industrial services sector.


A look at Clean Harbors Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend1
Growth4
Resilience3
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE2.8

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Clean Harbors, Inc. is looking at a promising long-term outlook based on their Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a strong score of 4 for Growth and Resilience, the company is positioned well for future expansion and has demonstrated the ability to weather economic uncertainties. Momentum is also high with a score of 4, indicating positive market sentiment and potential for further growth. Although the Value score is moderate at 2, the company’s solid performance in other areas suggests overall positive prospects for Clean Harbors.

Known for providing environmental remediation and waste management services, Clean Harbors, Inc. stands out for its commitment to handling hazardous and non-hazardous waste responsibly. Their services range from waste treatment and disposal to remediation and testing, catering to clients in the United States and Puerto Rico. With a focus on growth, resilience, and momentum, Clean Harbors is poised to continue making strides in the environmental services industry.


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