Aramark, Clean Harbors added to BofA US1 list, Public Service Enterprise removed

William Blair initiated coverage on Clean Harbors Inc (CLH) with an Outperform rating and a $379-$444 price target, citing reshoring and data center growth trends. GF Value™ estimates CLH is 22.8% overvalued at $315.70, with a GF Score™ of 87/100. Insiders sold $63.4M in shares over 12 months, while 7 gurus hold positions, with mixed activity. CLH's P/E ratio is 38.31x, above its 5-year median of 28.75x.

Clean Harbors (CLH) reported record Q2 revenue of $1.74b, up 11.9% YoY, beating expectations. Management issued EBITDA guidance above consensus, citing strong operational momentum. The company's acquisition of EnviroServe for $470m is expected to add $250m in annual revenue and $27m in adjusted EBITDA. Analysts project earnings to reach $628.7m by 2029, with a 13% upside to the current share price.

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Clean Harbors (CLH) agreed to acquire EnviroServe for $470M, expecting $25M in cost synergies over two years. EnviroServe generates $250M in annual revenue and $27M in adjusted EBITDA. The deal is financed through cash and debt, with completion expected in late 2023. Bulls highlight strategic benefits, while bears point to integration risks and increased leverage.

Clean Harbors (CLH) reported Q2 2026 earnings and revenue exceeding expectations, prompting raised full-year EBITDA and free cash flow outlooks. Shares, trading at $310.71, are down 4.8% in 1 month but up 27.6% year-to-date. Analysts' average target is 16% above current price, with one fair value estimate 33% higher. The company is investing in facility expansion and technology to drive growth, but faces regulatory and technological headwinds.