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Clean Harbors GAAP EPS of $3.93 beats by $0.68, revenue of $1.87B beats by $140M (CLH:NYSE)

Clean Harbors reported Q3 GAAP EPS of $3.93, beating estimates by $0.68, and revenue of $1.87B, exceeding expectations by $140M. The company saw 20.6% year-over-year revenue growth, driven by both operating segments. An executive transition was also announced.

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Published Oct 28, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC
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Primary signal
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Bullish
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
8/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CLHBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings surprise is expected to trigger buying interest and may lift related service stocks.

02

Market read

First‑report earnings beat for a mid‑cap industrial services firm, likely to move the stock and its sector.

03

What to watch

Guidance outlook and margin trends were not disclosed, which could temper upside.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Clean Harbors released its Q3 earnings via a press release on Oct 28, 2026.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CLHBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q3 GAAP EPS of $3.93 beats consensus by $0.68 and revenue of $1.87B beats by $140M, marking a strong earnings surprise.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as the market prices in the earnings beat

Evidence & confidence

Both EPS and revenue exceeded expectations by material amounts, which typically drives short‑term buying.

Market effects

Sector

Positive earnings may lift the environmental services and waste management sector.

Regional

U.S. market participants may view the beat as a sign of resilient demand for industrial services.

Global

Limited to U.S. equities; no broader macro impact.

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, Inc.

    Provider of environmental, energy and industrial services.

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