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CLH Stock Forecast: Clean Harbors, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$322
+0.54% on the day

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Clean Harbors, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $362 — +12.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 92 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$17.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
92 / 100
Median analyst target
$362
Analysts covering
16
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+4.5%
1M
+5.5%
YTD
+37.3%
1Y
+30.3%
From 52W high
−1.3%
From 52W low
+59.6%
$202
$326
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CLH stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Clean Harbors, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
92 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
94
Momentum
89
Quality
85
Value
77
Issuance
74
Accruals
59
Growth
57
Volatility
51
Size
11

Revisions (94): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Volatility (51): The share price moves around a lot.

Size (11): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

CLH stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CLH, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$200$250$300$350$400Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CLHHigh $390Median $362Low $325

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says16 analysts
12 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $325Median $362High $390

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +12.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 11 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
31 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$313 → $349
30 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$305 → $325
30 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$349 → $376
30 July 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$325 → $390
30 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$337 → $364
30 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$335 → $380
30 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$350 → $365
27 July 2026B of A SecuritiesInitiatesBuy$360
22 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$325 → $350
22 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
10 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
10 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$346 → $349
9 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
9 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$304 → $305
8 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
8 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$340 → $342
14 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
11 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
7 May 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform—
7 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CLH appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

CLH analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+15.9%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
39.0×

Cheaper than 20% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.7×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

Price / book
5.8×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
16.4×

Cheaper than 21% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
11.9%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
34.3%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Gross margin
35.1%

Higher than 43% of US stocks

Operating margin
15.5%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Net margin
7.0%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
15.6%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.1%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

CLH vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelWaste Management
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CLHClean Harbors, Inc.$17.0B
92
GFLGFL Environmental, Inc.$15.1B
47
WCNWaste Connections, Inc.$42.6B
72
CWSTCasella Waste Systems, Inc.$5.8B
41
RSGRepublic Services, Inc.$66.5B
66
WMWaste Management, Inc.$90.5B
82
NDSNNordson Corp.*$17.2B
95

* Nearest Industrials names by size — few waste management companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Clean Harbors, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest CLH news & analysis

CLH Gains 13.3% in 3 Months as Earnings and Growth Drivers Strengthen

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Aug 2026positive

Clean Harbors shares rose 13.3% over three months, driven by stronger earnings, higher margins, and an upward revision to guidance, though the company's premium valuation raises expectations for continued performance.

Why it matters — The stock's recent gains and raised guidance signal improving financial health, but the elevated valuation means Clean Harbors must sustain its execution to justify the price.

Is CLH Worth Buying as Growth Accelerates but Valuation Stays Rich?

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research notes that Clean Harbors' earnings growth and improving cash flow strengthen its outlook, but its premium valuation and execution risks suggest patience over chasing momentum.

Why it matters — The piece highlights both the company's improving fundamentals and the valuation concerns that could influence an investor's decision on whether to buy in now.

One Rock Capital Partners Announces Sale of EnviroServe to Clean Harbors

Business Wire · 12 Aug 2026neutral

One Rock Capital Partners announced it has agreed to sell EnviroServe Inc. and its affiliates to Clean Harbors for $470 million. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval.

Why it matters — This acquisition expands Clean Harbors' business via a significant $470 million deal, giving watchers insight into the company's growth strategy.

Clean Harbors to Acquire EnviroServe for $470 Million

Business Wire · 12 Aug 2026positive

Clean Harbors has entered a definitive agreement to acquire EnviroServe, a national environmental and waste management services provider, from an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners for $470 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory conditions.

Why it matters — The acquisition would expand Clean Harbors' environmental and waste management capabilities with a national provider, representing a significant strategic addition for the company.

Here's Why Clean Harbors (CLH) is a Strong Momentum Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 6 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research identifies Clean Harbors (CLH) as a strong momentum stock, highlighting its Zacks Style Scores feature of the Zacks Premium research service as a tool that helps investors find strong stocks.

Why it matters — A CLH watcher would note that the company has been flagged as strong on momentum by Zacks' style-scoring methodology.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CLH stock

What is the CLH stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Clean Harbors, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $362, with estimates ranging from $325 to $390. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CLH stock a buy right now?

Of the 16 analysts covering Clean Harbors, Inc., 12 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Clean Harbors, Inc. 92 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CLH?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Clean Harbors, Inc. ranks 92 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (94 of 100).

Will CLH stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +12.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Clean Harbors, Inc. 92 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CLH stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Clean Harbors, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CLH are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $325 to $390 over the next 12 months.

How has CLH stock performed over the past year?

Clean Harbors, Inc. returned +30.3% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Clean Harbors, Inc. do?

Clean Harbors Inc. is an environmental and industrial services company headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts.

What is the latest news on CLH?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Aug 2026): "CLH Gains 13.3% in 3 Months as Earnings and Growth Drivers Strengthen". Clean Harbors shares rose 13.3% over three months, driven by stronger earnings, higher margins, and an upward revision to guidance, though the company's premium valuation raises expectations for continued performance.

Company

About Clean Harbors, Inc.

Clean Harbors Inc. is an environmental and industrial services company headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts. The firm focuses on managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste for commercial and industrial clients, providing collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal solutions across North America. Its Environmental Services segment offers end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, remediation, and industrial cleaning and maintenance through an extensive network of specialized facilities. Through its Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions segment, Clean Harbors operates one of the largest used oil re-refining and recycling platforms, along with parts cleaning and related environmental services tailored to automotive, industrial, and commercial customers. The company serves a broad range of sectors, including chemical, manufacturing, refining, automotive, utilities, government, healthcare, and transportation, helping organizations comply with environmental regulations and reduce waste-related risks. Founded in 1980, Clean Harbors plays a central role in the North American waste management and environmental services market, providing mission-critical infrastructure and services that support operational continuity and environmental stewardship for its clients.

CEO Mr. Eric W. Gerstenberg · 22,155 employees · United States · https://www.cleanharbors.com