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Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH) reports upbeat Q3 2026

Clean Harbors (CLH) reported Q3 2026 revenue of $1.87B, beating estimates by 8.3%, with EPS of $3.93, a 21% beat. Adjusted EBITDA was $456.1M, a 11.5% beat. Full-year EBITDA guidance is $1.46B, above consensus. Operating margin increased to 17% from 12.5% YoY, but free cash flow margin decreased to 13.2% from 14.9%.

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Published Oct 28, 2026, 12:03 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CLHBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and raised guidance may attract new buying interest and support the stock in the short term.

02

Market read

First‑report earnings release with material beat; high relevance for traders looking for near‑term catalysts.

03

What to watch

Potential headwinds from regulatory changes or commodity price volatility could temper upside.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 9/10Timing: after‑hours release today

Background

Clean Harbors is a leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services in North America.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CLHBullishHigh confidence
Context

Clean Harbors posted Q3 2026 results beating revenue and EPS estimates and raised full‑year EBITDA guidance.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as the market prices in the beat and higher guidance

Evidence & confidence

Revenue and EPS both exceeded consensus by double‑digit percentages; guidance above estimates signals continued momentum.

Market effects

Sector

Environmental services sector may see broader rally on strong demand for waste‑management services.

Regional

U.S. markets likely to gain modestly as a mid‑cap beats expectations.

Global

Limited to investors tracking U.S. industrial and ESG‑focused funds.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the beat is already priced in, the stock could face short‑term profit‑taking.

Key entities

  • Company
    Clean Harbors

    Environmental services firm reporting Q3 2026 results.

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