$CLH

TD Cowen raises Clean Harbors stock price target to $390 on volume outlook

TD Cowen raised its price target for Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH) to $390, citing strong performance and potential tailwinds. The stock has gained 35% year-to-date. Analysts highlight volume growth and the Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions segment exceeding guidance. Other firms, including Needham and BofA, also raised their targets.

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Published Oct 14, 2026, 2:04 PM UTC
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Primary signal
$CLH
Bullish
medium confidence
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CLHBullishLow
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Why it matters

Analyst upgrades reinforce bullish momentum but may be constrained by recent price run‑up.

02

Market read

The consensus upgrade across multiple sell‑side houses adds incremental bullish pressure on CLH.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory or environmental compliance costs could temper growth.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 4/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Clean Harbors reported Q2 revenue up 12% and adjusted EBITDA up 22%, beating estimates, prompting analyst upgrades.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CLHBullishMedium confidence
Context

TD Cowen and several other analysts raised Clean Harbors' price targets after its strong Q2 results, indicating fresh upside expectations.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as the market prices in higher targets

Evidence & confidence

Multiple analysts increased PTs to $350‑$390, reinforcing bullish sentiment after a 12% revenue beat.

Market effects

Positive for the waste management sector as analysts highlight reshoring and data‑center tailwinds.

U.S. industrial and environmental services stocks may see modest gains.

Limited to U.S. markets; no direct global macro effect.

Counterpoint

The price targets may already be priced in after the 35% YTD rally, limiting upside.

Key entities

  • TD Cowen

    Raised CLH price target to $390, maintaining Buy rating.

  • Needham

    Raised price target to $390 from $325.

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