Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH) Stock Price Expected to Rise, TD Cowen Analyst Says

Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH) had its price objective hoisted by equities research analysts at TD Cowen from $335.00 to $380.00 in a report released on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the business services provider’s stock. TD Cowen’s target price suggests a potential upside of 21.42% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other research analysts also recently weighed in on CLH. Bank of America set a $377.00 price target on shares of Clean Harbors and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Citigroup raised their target price on shares of Clean Harbors from $346.00 to $349.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Clean Harbors from $309.00 to $313.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Stifel Nicolaus began coverage on shares of Clean Harbors in a report on Friday, May 29th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $337.00 target price for the company. Finally, Oppenheimer reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $350.00 price objective on shares of Clean Harbors in a research report on Thursday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $348.14.

Clean Harbors Price Performance

Shares of CLH traded down $13.39 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $312.95. 202,374 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 516,598. The company has a current ratio of 2.34, a quick ratio of 1.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99. Clean Harbors has a 1 year low of $201.34 and a 1 year high of $335.94. The company has a market cap of $16.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.19 and a beta of 0.86. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $294.41 and a 200 day moving average price of $288.07.

Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The business services provider reported $3.22 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.81 by $0.41. The company had revenue of $1.74 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.64 billion. Clean Harbors had a net margin of 6.53% and a return on equity of 14.37%. Clean Harbors’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.36 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Clean Harbors will post 8.62 earnings per share for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Clean Harbors news, Director Lauren States sold 789 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $286.19, for a total transaction of $225,803.91. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 11,359 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,250,832.21. This represents a 6.49% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 5.00% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Clean Harbors

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Clean Harbors during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Quattro Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Clean Harbors in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. MidFirst Bank acquired a new position in Clean Harbors during the 4th quarter worth $28,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust grew its position in shares of Clean Harbors by 205.1% during the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 119 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 80 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC grew its position in shares of Clean Harbors by 676.5% during the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 132 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 115 shares in the last quarter. 90.43% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Clean Harbors News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong Q2 earnings and revenue: Clean Harbors reported adjusted earnings of $3.22 per share, above the $2.74–$2.81 analyst estimates, while revenue reached approximately $1.74 billion versus expectations near $1.64 billion. Revenue increased 11.9% year over year, and EPS rose from $2.36 in the prior-year quarter. Management cited momentum across both operating segments. Clean Harbors Announces Second-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raise forecasts and targets: Several analysts increased their price targets following the earnings beat, suggesting improving expectations for Clean Harbors’ earnings outlook. The stock retains a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating, while Bank of America has begun coverage, potentially broadening institutional attention. Clean Harbors Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Better-Than-Expected Q2 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Growth-stock appeal: Zacks highlighted CLH as a potentially attractive long-term growth stock based on its Style Scores and recent operating performance. This supports the bullish case for investors focused on sustained earnings expansion. Why Clean Harbors Is a Top Growth Stock for the Long Term
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation is a risk: GuruFocus characterized CLH as overvalued despite assigning it a strong overall score. With the stock trading near its one-year high and at a relatively elevated earnings multiple, investors may be taking profits after the post-earnings advance.

Clean Harbors Company Profile

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.