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Clean Harbors Inc is an environmental and industrial services provider. It provides parts cleaning and related environmental services to commercial, industrial, and automotive customers. Its business segments are Environmental Services and Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenues from the Environmental Services segment.

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In the latest quarter, 10 analysts provided ratings for Clean Harbors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLH#NYSE">CLH</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $256.8, a high estimate of $285.00, and a low estimate of $205.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 4.04%. 
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<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Clean Harbors. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
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&#x7C;Jon Windham &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $205.00&#x7C;$240.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jerry Revich &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $220.00&#x7C;$250.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Hoffman &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $285.00&#x7C;$290.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Noah Kaye &#x7C;Oppenheimer &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $254.00&#x7C;$256.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tobey Sommer &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $270.00&#x7C;$280.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Devin Dodge &#x7C;BMO Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $270.00&#x7C;$284.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Manthey &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $272.00&#x7C;$285.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;James Ricchiuti &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $268.00&#x7C;$268.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;James Ricchiuti &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $268.00&#x7C;$268.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Noah Kaye &#x7C;Oppenheimer &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $256.00&#x7C;$255.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Clean Harbors. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Clean Harbors compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Clean Harbors's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
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Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Clean Harbors's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering Clean Harbors: A Closer Look</h2>
Clean Harbors Inc is an environmental and industrial services provider. It provides parts cleaning and related environmental services to commercial, industrial, and automotive customers. Its business segments are Environmental Services and Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenues from the Environmental Services segment.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Clean Harbors's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Clean Harbors's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 6.95%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 5.87%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Clean Harbors's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 3.29% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Clean Harbors's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.14% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Clean Harbors's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.18.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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The Analyst Verdict: Clean Harbors In The Eyes Of 10 Experts

UBS analyst Jon Windham maintains Clean Harbors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLH#NYSE">CLH</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $240 to $205.

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Clean Harbors's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLH#NYSE">CLH</a>) short percent of float has risen 28.7% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 748 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.48% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.28 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Clean Harbors Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Clean Harbors has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Clean Harbors's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Clean Harbors's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.28%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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How Is The Market Feeling About Clean Harbors?

9 analysts have shared their evaluations of Clean Harbors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLH#NYSE">CLH</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Clean Harbors, revealing an average target of $262.56, a high estimate of $285.00, and a low estimate of $220.00. This current average represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous average price target of $270.67. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742392814_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Clean Harbors by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Jerry Revich</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
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<td>Michael Hoffman</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
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<td>Noah Kaye</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$254.00</td>
<td>$256.00</td>
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<td>Tobey Sommer</td>
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<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
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<td>Devin Dodge</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$284.00</td>
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<td>David Manthey</td>
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<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$272.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
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<td>James Ricchiuti</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
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<td>James Ricchiuti</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
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<td>Noah Kaye</td>
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<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$256.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Clean Harbors. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Clean Harbors compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Clean Harbors's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Clean Harbors's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CLH/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Clean Harbors analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Clean Harbors</h2>
Clean Harbors Inc is an environmental and industrial services provider. It provides parts cleaning and related environmental services to commercial, industrial, and automotive customers. Its business segments are Environmental Services and Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenues from the Environmental Services segment.
<h3>Clean Harbors's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Clean Harbors displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 6.95%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Clean Harbors's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 5.87%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Clean Harbors's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 3.29%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Clean Harbors's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.14% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.18.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Beyond The Numbers: 9 Analysts Discuss Clean Harbors Stock

Goldman Sachs analyst Jerry Revich maintains Clean Harbors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLH#NYSE">CLH</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $250 to $220.

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Revealing a significant insider sell on March 4, ALAN MCKIM, Exec Chair at Clean Harbors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLH#NYSE">CLH</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: MCKIM's recent Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000822818/000141588925006343//Archives/edgar/data/822818/000141588925006343/0001415889-25-006343-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday unveiled the sale of 52,999 shares of Clean Harbors. The total transaction value is $11,144,847.
The latest market snapshot at Tuesday morning reveals Clean Harbors shares down by 0.0%, trading at $207.79.
<h3>About Clean Harbors</h3>
Clean Harbors Inc is an environmental and industrial services provider. It provides parts cleaning and related environmental services to commercial, industrial, and automotive customers. Its business segments are Environmental Services and Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenues from the Environmental Services segment.
<h3>Clean Harbors: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Clean Harbors showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 6.95% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Navigating Financial Profits:
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 29.88%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Clean Harbors's EPS is notably higher than the industry average. The company achieved a positive bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 1.56.
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Debt Management: Clean Harbors's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.18, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The Price to Earnings ratio of 28.0 is lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a P/S ratio of 1.91 below industry standards, the stock shows potential undervaluation, making it an appealing investment option for those focusing on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Indicated by a lower-than-industry-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 12.35, the company suggests a potential undervaluation, which might be advantageous for value-focused investors.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>Understanding the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions shouldn't be used primarily to make an investing decision, however an insider transaction can be an important factor in the investing decision. 
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes To Focus On</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">Investors</a> prefer focusing on transactions that take place in the open market, indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A indicates grant, award or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Transaction: ALAN MCKIM Sells $11.14M Worth Of Clean Harbors Shares

Clean Harbors's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLH#NYSE">CLH</a>) short percent of float has fallen 13.79% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 505 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.0% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.5 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?utm_source=insights&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Clean Harbors Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740165317_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Clean Harbors has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Clean Harbors's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Clean Harbors's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.09%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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In the preceding three months, 9 analysts have released ratings for Clean Harbors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLH#NYSE">CLH</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $270.33, a high estimate of $290.00, and a low estimate of $254.00. Highlighting a 0.94% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $272.89. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740081683_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Clean Harbors. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Michael Hoffman</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Noah Kaye</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$254.00</td>
<td>$256.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tobey Sommer</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Dodge</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$284.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Manthey</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$272.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Ricchiuti</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Ricchiuti</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Noah Kaye</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$256.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Hoffman</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Clean Harbors. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Clean Harbors compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Clean Harbors's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Clean Harbors's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Clean Harbors's Background</h2>
Clean Harbors Inc is an environmental and industrial services provider. It provides parts cleaning and related environmental services to commercial, industrial, and automotive customers. Its business segments are Environmental Services and Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenues from the Environmental Services segment.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Clean Harbors</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Clean Harbors's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 11.99% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Clean Harbors's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 7.53%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Clean Harbors's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 4.64%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.6%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.2.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Analyst Expectations For Clean Harbors's Future

Stifel analyst Michael Hoffman maintains Clean Harbors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLH#NYSE">CLH</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $290 to $285.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Clean Harbors, Lowers Price Target to $285

Oppenheimer analyst Noah Kaye maintains Clean Harbors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLH#NYSE">CLH</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $256 to $254.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Clean Harbors, Lowers Price Target to $254

Truist Securities analyst Tobey Sommer maintains Clean Harbors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLH#NYSE">CLH</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $280 to $270.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Clean Harbors, Lowers Price Target to $270

BMO Capital analyst Devin Dodge maintains Clean Harbors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLH#NYSE">CLH</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $284 to $270.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on Clean Harbors, Lowers Price Target to $270

Baird analyst David Manthey maintains Clean Harbors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLH#NYSE">CLH</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $285 to $272.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Clean Harbors, Lowers Price Target to $272

Needham analyst James Ricchiuti reiterates Clean Harbors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLH#NYSE">CLH</a>) with a Buy and maintains $268 price target.

Reiteration

Needham Reiterates Buy on Clean Harbors, Maintains $268 Price Target

Clean Harbors shares are trading lower. The company reported Q4 financial results.

In addition to increasing Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted free cash flow, the company anticipates continued Adjusted EBITDA margin improvement based on pricing, cost reduction and productivity initiatives.
In the first quarter of 2025, Clean Harbors expects Adjusted EBITDA to grow 4%-6% year-over-year in its ES segment and be flat on a consolidated basis.
For full-year 2025, Clean Harbors expects Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $1.15 billion to $1.21 billion, or a midpoint of $1.18 billion, which represents 6% growth year-over-year. Adjusted free cash flow in the range of $430 million to $490 million, or a midpoint of $460 million.

Guidance

Clean Harbors Expects A Year Of Profitable Growth In 2025, Led By ES Segment

Clean Harbors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLH#NYSE">CLH</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.55 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.42 by 9.15 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.43 billion which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 6.95 percent increase over sales of $1.34 billion the same period last year.

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Clean Harbors Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $1.55 Beats $1.42 Estimate, Sales $1.43B Inline

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Clean Harbors to Participate in Goldman Sachs Industrials and Materials Conference

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