Stifel Nicolaus Boosts Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH) Price Target to $364.00

Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH) had its price target hoisted by Stifel Nicolaus from $337.00 to $364.00 in a research note issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the business services provider’s stock. Stifel Nicolaus’ price target would indicate a potential upside of 15.61% from the stock’s current price.

CLH has been the topic of several other research reports. TD Cowen lifted their target price on Clean Harbors from $335.00 to $380.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Raymond James Financial reissued a “strong-buy” rating and set a $375.00 price target on shares of Clean Harbors in a research report on Thursday. Bank of America set a $377.00 price objective on shares of Clean Harbors and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Citigroup boosted their price objective on shares of Clean Harbors from $346.00 to $349.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Robert W. Baird increased their target price on shares of Clean Harbors from $300.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $350.07.

Clean Harbors Stock Down 3.5%

Clean Harbors stock traded down $11.49 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $314.85. 269,421 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 517,352. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 1.99 and a current ratio of 2.34. The firm has a market cap of $16.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 42.73, a PEG ratio of 2.19 and a beta of 0.86. The business has a fifty day moving average of $294.41 and a 200 day moving average of $288.07. Clean Harbors has a 12-month low of $201.34 and a 12-month high of $335.94.

Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The business services provider reported $3.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.81 by $0.41. The business had revenue of $1.74 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.64 billion. Clean Harbors had a return on equity of 14.37% and a net margin of 6.53%.The business’s revenue was up 11.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.36 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Clean Harbors will post 8.62 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Clean Harbors news, Director Lauren States sold 789 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $286.19, for a total value of $225,803.91. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 11,359 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,250,832.21. This trade 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 can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 5.00% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Clean Harbors

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of CLH. Quattro Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Clean Harbors during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Clean Harbors in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust raised its holdings in shares of Clean Harbors by 205.1% in 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 during the last quarter. MidFirst Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Clean Harbors during the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC grew its holdings 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 valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 115 shares during the last quarter. 90.43% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Clean Harbors

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.