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Clean Harbors Announces First-Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsMay 6, 2026 7:30 AM
Business Wire Delivers Highest Q1 Revenue in Company’s History at $1.46 Billion Generates Q1 Net Income of $63.2 Million, or EPS of $1.19 Achieves 6% Growth in Q1 Adjusted EBITDA to $247.9 Million; Expands Adjusted EBITDA Margin YoY by 60 Basis Points Raises 2026 Guidance for Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow Clean Harbors, Inc. (“Clean Harbors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CLH), the leading provider of environmental and industrial services throughout North America, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. “We began 2026 with better-than-expected first-quarter results, including higher profitability in both of our operating segments,” said Eric Gerstenberg, Co-Chief Executive Officer. “Our Environmental Services (ES) segment delivered its 16th consecutive quarter of year-over-year Adjusted EBITDA margin improvement, navigating challenging weather conditions that impacted our collection and services businesses. At the same time, our Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions (SKSS) segment benefited from our continued focus around charge-for-oil (CFO) services and a late-quarter surge in base oil pricing. Our safety performance was outstanding, with the team achieving the lowest quarterly Total Recordable Incident Rate in our history at 0.39.” First-Quarter 2026 Results Revenues increased to $1.46 billion, compared with $1.43 billion in the same period of 2025. Income from operations rose 7% to $118.9 million, compared with $111.6 million in the first quarter of 2025. Net income increased to $63.2 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, compared with $58.7 million, or $1.09 per diluted share, for the same period in 2025. Adjusted EBITDA (see description and reconciliation below) increased 6% to $247.9 million from $234.9 million for the same period in 2025. First-Quarter 2026 Segment Review “Our ES segment delivered a 50-basis-point improvement in Adjusted EBITDA margin as we leveraged top-line growth while continuing to effectively manage costs and generate operational efficiencies,” said Gerstenberg. “Within the segment, Technical Services grew revenue by 5% on demand for disposal and recycling services, including higher project and PFAS-related work, as well as collecting more volumes. Safety-Kleen Environmental Services’ revenue in the segment increased by 7%, driven by pricing and growth in its core offerings. Incineration utilization, including the new Kimball incinerator, was 80%, in line with our expectations and reflecting a high number of planned maintenance days and weather impacts in the quarter. At the same time, landfill volumes rose 34% due to sizeable project activity. Field Services revenue grew 7%, as we responded to a steady stream of customer emergency events across the U.S., including a large-scale project that generated approximately $10 million in revenue. Overall, our ES segment delivered solid Q1 results despite regional softness in our Industrial Services business. Following a strong March, we exited the quarter with considerable momentum heading into the balance of the year.” “Within our SKSS segment, we began the quarter by advancing our CFO pricing strategy for our waste oil collection services and finished amid an improving pricing environment for base oil and related products,” said Mike Battles, Co-Chief Executive Officer. “We exceeded our Q1 expectations by growing segment Adjusted EBITDA by 17% and achieving a 320-basis-point improvement in Adjusted EBITDA margin. We gathered 53 million gallons of waste oil while continuing to increase revenues generated from our oil collection services. We also continued to execute on our profitability-enhancing initiatives, such as Group III production and increasing our direct lubricant gallons sold.” Business Outlook and Financial Guidance “We are seeing positive demand trends and increased opportunities across our key lines of business to start the year,” Gerstenberg said. “An improving U.S. economic backdrop is creating growth opportunities for our expanding disposal and recycling network, fueled by reshoring, PFAS, and project services. Safety-Kleen Environmental Services should deliver another consistent year of profitable growth. Branch expansion and investments within our Field Services business further solidifies our reputation as the national go-to provider for environmental emergencies. Although our Industrial Services business continues to operate in a challenged market, strategic initiatives being undertaken now will ensure growth as conditions improve. For SKSS, we are operating in a rising pricing and demand environment, with a focus on improving profitability and strengthening long-term customer relationships.” Battles concluded, “We remain excited about our organic growth and acquisition prospects in 2026. The demand environment is highly favorable across our core lines of business, which is driving our capex decisions to accelerate near-term revenue growth. Through sustained execution of our capital allocation strategy, we continue to expect Clean Harbors to deliver strong profitable growth and robust free cash flow this year.” In the second quarter of 2026, Clean Harbors expects Adjusted EBITDA to grow 5% to 9% year over year. Based on its first-quarter performance and current market conditions, Clean Harbors is raising the midpoint of its 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance by $40 million and the midpoint of its adjusted free cash flow guidance by $10 million. For the full year, Clean Harbors now expects: Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $1.24 billion to $1.30 billion, with a midpoint of $1.27 billion. This Adjusted EBITDA range is based on anticipated GAAP net income in the range of $421 million to $472 million. Adjusted free cash flow in the range of $490 million to $550 million, with a midpoint of $520 million. This range is based on anticipated net cash from operating activities in the range of $840 million to $960 million. Non-GAAP Results: Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation Clean Harbors reports Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered an alternative to net income or other measurements under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) but viewed only as a supplement to those measurements. Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated identically by all companies, and therefore the Company’s measurement of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Clean Harbors believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides additional useful information to investors because the Company’s management routinely evaluates the performance of its businesses based upon levels of Adjusted EBITDA. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as described in the following reconciliation showing the differences between reported net income and Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (in thousands, except percentages): Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025 Net income $ 63,201 $ 58,680 Accretion of environmental liabilities 3,542 3,620 Stock-based compensation 9,578 7,635 Depreciation and amortization 115,799 111,980 Other expense, net 731 932 Interest expense, net of interest income 33,854 36,077 Provision for income taxes 21,149 15,930 Adjusted EBITDA $ 247,854 $ 234,854 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 17.0 % 16.4 % Adjusted Free Cash Flow Reconciliation Clean Harbors reports adjusted free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, which it considers to be a measurement of liquidity that provides useful information to investors about its ability to generate cash. The Company defines adjusted free cash flow as net cash from operating activities less additions to property, plant and equipment plus proceeds from sale and disposal of fixed assets. When necessary, the Company adjusts for the cash impact of items derived from non-operating activities. Additionally, adjusted free cash flow excludes significant strategic growth investments, as they are not indicative of free cash flow for the current period. Adjusted free cash flow should not be considered an alternative to net cash from operating activities or other measurements under GAAP. Adjusted free cash flow is not calculated identically by all companies, and therefore the Company’s measurement of adjusted free cash flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. An itemized reconciliation between reported GAAP net cash from operating activities and adjusted free cash flow is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025 Net cash from operating activities $ 6,297 $ 1,605 Additions to property, plant and equipment (98,443 ) (118,695 ) Cash investments in strategic growth projects 14,787 — Proceeds from sale and disposal of fixed assets 1,522 1,343 Adjusted free cash flow $ (75,837 ) $ (115,747 ) Adjusted EBITDA Guidance Reconciliation An itemized reconciliation between projected GAAP net income and projected Adjusted EBITDA is as follows (in millions): For the Year Ending December 31, 2026 Projected GAAP net income $ 421 to $ 472 Adjustments: Accretion of environmental liabilities 16 to 15 Stock-based compensation 41 to 44 Depreciation and amortization 470 to 460 Interest expense, net 144 to 139 Provision for income taxes 148 to 170 Projected Adjusted EBITDA $ 1,240 to $ 1,300 Adjusted Free Cash Flow Guidance Reconciliation An itemized reconciliation between projected GAAP net cash from operating activities and projected adjusted free cash flow is as follows (in millions). The Company excludes significant strategic growth investments, which the Company expects to realize future long-term benefits from, as they are not indicative of free cash flow generation for the current period. For the Year Ending December 31, 2026 Projected net cash from operating activities $ 840 to $ 960 Additions to property, plant and equipment (475 ) to (535 ) Cash investments in strategic growth projects 110 to 110 Proceeds from sale and disposal of fixed assets 15 to 15 Projected adjusted free cash flow $ 490 to $ 550 Conference Call Information Clean Harbors will conduct a conference call for investors today at 9:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss the information contained in this press release. During the call, management will discuss Clean Harbors’ financial results, business outlook and growth strategy. Investors who wish to listen to the webcast and view the accompanying slides should visit the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.cleanharbors.com. The live call also can be accessed by dialing 877.709.8155 or 201.689.8881 prior to the start time. If you are unable to listen to the live conference call, the webcast will be archived on the Company’s website. About Clean Harbors Clean Harbors (NYSE: CLH) is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, manufacturing and refining, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers, as well as North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and India. For more information, visit www.cleanharbors.com. Safe Harbor Statement Any statements contained herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans to,” “seeks,” “will,” “should,” “estimates,” “projects,” “may,” “likely,” “potential,” “outlook” or similar expressions. Such statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s future financial and operating results, plans, strategy, objectives and goals, cost management initiatives, pricing and productivity initiatives, contingent liabilities, liquidity, business, economic and market conditions, trends, customer demand, impacts of tariffs and new legislation, acquisitions, growth opportunities, expectations, challenges and other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements are based upon the beliefs and expectations of Clean Harbors’ management as of the date of this press release only and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, without limitation: operational and safety risks; risks relating to the failure of new or existing technologies; cybersecurity risks; the occurrence of natural disasters or other catastrophic events, as well as their residual macroeconomic effects; risks associated with retaining and hiring key personnel; environmental liability and product liability risks relating to hazardous waste management and other components of the Company’s business; negative economic, industry or other developments, including market volatility or economic downturns; risks associated with management’s assumptions relating to expansion of the Company’s landfills; reductions in the demand for emergency response services at industrial facilities or on roadways, railways or waterways, and other remedial projects and regulatory developments; reductions in the demand for oil products and automotive services and volatility in oil prices in the markets the Company serves; changes in statutory and regulatory requirements and risks relating to extensive environmental laws and regulations; risks associated with existing and potential litigation; risks associated with the Company’s identification and execution of strategic capital expenditures, acquisitions and divestitures and their related liabilities; risks relating to the availability and sufficiency of the Company’s insurance coverage, self-insurance, surety bonds, letters of credit and other forms of financial assurance; the impact of new tax legislation or changes in tax regulations and interpretations; the imposition of trade sanctions or tariffs; fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; risks relating to the Company’s indebtedness and covenants in its debt agreements; risks associated with certain anti-takeover provisions under the Massachusetts Business Corporation Act and the Company’s By-Laws, and those items identified as “Risk Factors” in Clean Harbors’ most recently filed reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Therefore, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Clean Harbors undertakes no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements other than through its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which may be viewed in the “Investors” section of Clean Harbors’ website at www.cleanharbors.com. CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Revenues $ 1,459,537 $ 1,431,950 Cost of revenues 1,014,120 1,021,884 Selling, general and administrative expenses 207,141 182,847 Accretion of environmental liabilities 3,542 3,620 Depreciation and amortization 115,799 111,980 Income from operations 118,935 111,619 Other expense, net (731 ) (932 ) Interest expense, net (33,854 ) (36,077 ) Income before provision for income taxes 84,350 74,610 Provision for income taxes 21,149 15,930 Net income $ 63,201 $ 58,680 Earnings per share: Basic $ 1.20 $ 1.09 Diluted $ 1.19 $ 1.09 Shares used to compute earnings per share - Basic 52,821 53,759 Shares used to compute earnings per share - Diluted 52,992 53,993 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands) March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 Current assets: (unaudited) Cash and cash equivalents $ 547,994 $ 826,315 Short-term marketable securities 121,040 127,363 Accounts receivable, net 1,113,163 1,044,137 Unbilled accounts receivable 192,241 160,888 Inventories and supplies 363,935 372,088 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 104,759 116,452 Total current assets 2,443,132 2,647,243 Property, plant and equipment, net 2,562,156 2,541,067 Other assets: Operating lease right-of-use assets 263,251 255,084 Goodwill 1,555,062 1,479,050 Permits and other intangibles, net 679,081 653,027 Other long-term assets 49,884 48,585 Total other assets 2,547,278 2,435,746 Total assets $ 7,552,566 $ 7,624,056 Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 12,600 $ 12,600 Accounts payable 464,173 506,592 Deferred revenue 82,858 81,529 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 384,130 441,788 Current portion of closure, post-closure and remedial liabilities 21,129 19,112 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 78,069 75,226 Total current liabilities 1,042,959 1,136,847 Other liabilities: Closure and post-closure liabilities, less current portion 123,334 125,038 Remedial liabilities, less current portion 85,009 86,547 Long-term debt, less current portion 2,761,417 2,763,563 Operating lease liabilities, less current portion 189,797 184,308 Deferred tax liabilities 384,297 384,207 Other long-term liabilities 190,250 197,886 Total other liabilities 3,734,104 3,741,549 Total stockholders’ equity, net 2,775,503 2,745,660 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 7,552,566 $ 7,624,056 CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 63,201 $ 58,680 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 115,799 111,980 Allowance for doubtful accounts 2,919 2,825 Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount 1,307 1,666 Accretion of environmental liabilities 3,542 3,620 Changes in environmental liability estimates (1,635 ) (9,863 ) Other expense, net 731 932 Stock-based compensation 9,578 7,635 Environmental expenditures (4,086 ) (2,591 ) Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: Accounts receivable and unbilled accounts receivable (104,781 ) (74,576 ) Inventories and supplies 7,803 8,670 Other current and non-current assets 7,513 (6,983 ) Accounts payable (40,814 ) (10,989 ) Other current and long-term liabilities (54,780 ) (89,401 ) Net cash from operating activities 6,297 1,605 Cash flows used in investing activities: Additions to property, plant and equipment (98,443 ) (118,695 ) Proceeds from sale and disposal of fixed assets 1,522 1,343 Acquisition, net of cash acquired (131,820 ) — Additions to intangible assets including costs to obtain or renew permits (159 ) (248 ) Purchases of available-for-sale securities (16,142 ) (24,186 ) Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities 22,319 21,456 Net cash used in investing activities (222,723 ) (120,330 ) Cash flows used in financing activities: Change in uncashed checks (7,556 ) (1,714 ) Tax payments related to withholdings on vested restricted stock (9,303 ) (8,688 ) Repurchases of common stock (25,000 ) (55,000 ) Deferred financing costs paid (643 ) — Payments on finance leases (12,601 ) (10,081 ) Principal payments on debt (3,150 ) (3,776 ) Net cash used in financing activities (58,253 ) (79,259 ) Effect of exchange rate change on cash (3,642 ) 209 Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (278,321 ) (197,775 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 826,315 687,192 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 547,994 $ 489,417 Cash payments for interest and income taxes: Supplemental information: Interest paid $ 38,435 $ 56,671 Income taxes paid, net of refunds 7,916 9,280 Non-cash investing activities: Property, plant and equipment accrued 39,903 12,462 ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities 24,399 15,638 ROU assets obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities 4,592 27,181 Supplemental Segment Data (in thousands) Three Months Ended Revenue March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025 Third-Party
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Revenues Environmental Services $ 1,242,448 $ 10,078 $ 1,252,526 $ 1,207,038 $ 2,075 $ 1,209,113 Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions 217,089 (10,078 ) 207,011 224,815 (2,075 ) 222,740 Corporate — — — 97 — 97 Total $ 1,459,537 $ — $ 1,459,537 $ 1,431,950 $ — $ 1,431,950 Three Months Ended Adjusted EBITDA March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025 Environmental Services $ 290,401 $ 274,591 Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions 32,981 28,252 Corporate (75,528 ) (67,989 ) Total $ 247,854 $ 234,854 View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260505814915/en/ Eric J. Dugas
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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Clean Harbors Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial ResultsFebruary 18, 2026 7:30 AM
Business Wire
Posts 5% Increase in Q4 Revenues to $1.5 Billion; Full-Year Revenues Reach Record $6.03 Billion, Driven by Environmental Services Segment Growth
Generates Q4 Net Income of $86.6 Million, or EPS of $1.62; Full-Year Net Income of $391.0 Million, or EPS of $7.28
Achieves 8% Growth in Q4 Adjusted EBITDA to $278.7 Million; Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA of $1.17 Billion, Up 5% from Prior Year
Delivers Full-Year Net Cash from Operating Activities of $866.7 Million and Record Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $509.3 Million
Repurchases $250 Million of CLH Shares in 2025; Announces $350 Million Expansion of Share Buyback Program
Signs Agreement to Acquire Environmental Businesses from Depot Connect International for ~$130 Million
Announces $50 Million Strategic Investment in Fleet Expansion to Support Growth
Provides Full-Year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow Guidance
Clean Harbors, Inc. (“Clean Harbors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CLH), the leading provider of environmental and industrial services throughout North America, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.
“We concluded 2025 with strong fourth-quarter results, including higher profitability in both of our operating segments,” said Eric Gerstenberg, Co-Chief Executive Officer. “Our performance was led by our Environmental Services (ES) segment, where segment Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded year over year for the 15th consecutive quarter, reflecting the diversity of our end markets as we have continued to gain volumes against the muted industrial backdrop of the past several years. We believe that our results also demonstrate our consistency in executing our pricing initiatives, cost management plans and network efficiencies.”
Fourth-Quarter 2025 Results
Revenues were $1.50 billion, compared with $1.43 billion in the same period of 2024. Income from operations rose 16% to $158.4 million, compared with $137.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Net income was $86.6 million, or $1.62 per diluted share, compared with $84.0 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, for the same period in 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA (see description and reconciliation below) increased 8% to $278.7 million from $257.2 million for the same period in 2024.
Q4 2025 Segment Review
“Our ES segment delivered a 50-basis-point improvement in Adjusted EBITDA margin to 25.8%, reflecting our ability to leverage our unique assets,” said Gerstenberg. “The segment’s 6% top-line growth was led by Technical Services, which grew 8% on strong demand for disposal and recycling services, higher project volumes, and continued expansion in PFAS services. Safety-Kleen Environmental Services’ revenue in the segment increased 7%, driven by pricing and higher volumes, particularly in vacuum services, as we continue to deliver high levels of repeatable service offerings to customers. Our incineration utilization, excluding the new Kimball incinerator, was 87%, consistent with our expectations, while landfill volumes rose 56% on the strength of project activity. Field Services revenue grew 13%, supported by large-scale emergency response projects. Overall, our ES segment delivered strong results despite select market headwinds, underscoring the resiliency and multiple growth levers within our business model.”
“Within our Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions (SKSS) segment, in response to further weakening in the base oil pricing environment we advanced our charge-for-oil (CFO) pricing strategy for our waste oil collection services, which helped lead to a 310-basis-point improvement in Adjusted EBITDA margin,” said Mike Battles, Co-Chief Executive Officer. “We gathered 56 million gallons of waste oil at a CFO rate that was nearly 50% above what we charged in the third quarter as we continued to aggressively manage our re-refining spread and provide excellent service to these customers. In addition, we grew our direct lubricant gallons sold, which also supported our year-over-year margin improvement.”
2025 Financial Results
Revenues for 2025 grew 2% to $6.03 billion, compared with $5.89 billion in 2024. Income from operations increased to $673.4 million, compared with $670.2 million in 2024.
Net income was $391.0 million, or $7.28 per diluted share, compared with net income of $402.3 million, or $7.42 per diluted share for 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA (see description and reconciliation below) grew 5% to $1.17 billion from $1.12 billion in 2024. The Company generated adjusted free cash flow (see description and reconciliation below) of $509.3 million in 2025, compared with $357.9 million in 2024. The increase in adjusted free cash flow is attributable to higher Adjusted EBITDA, improvements in working capital management and lower net capital expenditures, exclusive of significant strategic growth investments.
“2025 was another year of strong operational performance and profitable growth, led by our ES segment where both Technical Services and Safety-Kleen Environmental delivered 7% revenue growth,” said Gerstenberg. “We topped $6 billion in annual revenues and exceeded $500 million in Adjusted Free Cash Flow for the first time in our history. Adjusted EBITDA margin in our ES segment expanded by 60 basis points for the year to 25.9%. Another highlight was our best-ever safety performance, with a record Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.49. We also achieved several notable operational milestones in 2025, including the successful first-year ramp-up of our new Kimball incinerator; creation of our Phoenix Hub; handling nearly 22,000 emergency response events; the issuance of our PFAS incineration study with the EPA; and the reduction of voluntary turnover by 150 bps to a five-year low.”
Expansion of Share Repurchase Program
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had approximately $250 million of availability remaining under its existing share repurchase program. The Board of Directors has authorized a $350 million expansion of the existing program. Clean Harbors intends to fund the share repurchases through its available cash resources.
“Our share repurchase program remains a core element in our capital allocation strategy, and we appreciate the support of our Board in expanding the program back to $600 million of availability,” said Eric Dugas, Chief Financial Officer. “In 2025, given our strong balance sheet, reliable business model and cash generation, we returned significant capital to shareholders by repurchasing a record $250 million in shares at an average price of approximately $222 per share. We deploy capital with a clear focus on maximizing shareholder returns, whether through acquisitions, internal investments, stock repurchases or debt reduction, and we look to continue to deploy capital in the most accretive way in 2026.”
Agreement to Acquire DCI Businesses
The Company today announced the signing of a purchase and sale agreement to acquire certain businesses of Depot Connect International (DCI) for approximately $130 million. The acquired businesses operate five locations in Ohio, Louisiana and Texas and are expected to generate approximately $40 million of revenue and $11 million of Adjusted EBITDA annually. Clean Harbors will fund the acquisition with available cash and expects the transaction to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
“The businesses we are acquiring offer waste handling, tank cleaning and railcar cleaning, which is a great strategic fit for Clean Harbors,” said Battles. “Additionally, two facilities have wastewater treatment and solidification capabilities. We will integrate these businesses into our facilities network within Technical Services, as well as our Field Services business, and we expect to remain active on the acquisition front in 2026.”
Business Outlook and Financial Guidance
“We are encouraged by the growth opportunities we are seeing across multiple parts of our business, particularly within Technical Services,” said Gerstenberg. “We expect our entire disposal and recycling network to remain in high demand in 2026 as we capitalize on reshoring, PFAS and a growing pipeline of remediation and project work. Within Safety-Kleen Environmental, we expect another year of stable growth. To support and accelerate our organic growth in this business, we are making a $50 million strategic investment to expand our vacuum truck fleet over the next two years. We expect this investment to have a five-year payback as we cross-sell our vacuum service offerings to more customers. We also expect to continue to grow and expand our Field Services business through additional branch locations and customer relationships. We expect our Industrial Services business to stabilize after two challenging years of reduced customer spending. For SKSS, we will continue to manage our re-refining spread through appropriate CFO rates. We will also focus on greater direct blended sales, Group III production and partnership opportunities.”
“We enter the year with strong momentum in our core hazardous waste collection and disposal businesses,” said Battles. “Our outlook is grounded in modest economic assumptions. We expect to achieve growth in revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and margins again in 2026, as we continue to deliver value to our shareholders.”
In the first quarter of 2026, Clean Harbors expects Adjusted EBITDA to grow 4% to 7% year over year in its ES segment and be up 1% to 3% on a consolidated basis. For full-year 2026, Clean Harbors expects:
Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $1.20 billion to $1.26 billion, with a midpoint of $1.23 billion. This Adjusted EBITDA range is based on anticipated GAAP net income in the range of $410 million to $461 million.
Adjusted free cash flow in the range of $480 million to $540 million, with a midpoint of $510 million. This range is based on anticipated net cash from operating activities in the range of $820 million to $940 million.
Non-GAAP Results
Clean Harbors reports Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered an alternative to net income or other measurements under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) but viewed only as a supplement to those measurements. Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated identically by all companies, and therefore the Company’s measurement of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Clean Harbors believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides additional useful information to investors because the Company’s management routinely evaluates the performance of its businesses based upon levels of Adjusted EBITDA. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as described in the following reconciliation showing the differences between reported net income and Adjusted EBITDA for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands, except percentages):
For the Three Months Ended
For the Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Net income
$
86,590
$
83,974
$
390,974
$
402,299
Accretion of environmental liabilities
3,616
3,317
14,326
13,456
Stock-based compensation
10,082
7,291
32,702
27,981
Depreciation and amortization
103,012
105,290
446,006
400,922
Third-party transaction related costs
3,533
—
3,533
—
Kimball startup costs
—
4,343
—
4,343
Other (income) expense, net
(3,218
)
(977
)
(5,200
)
1,454
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
8,277
371
8,277
371
Gain on sale of businesses
(776
)
—
(776
)
—
Interest expense, net of interest income
34,221
34,197
143,104
134,964
Provision for income taxes
33,352
19,403
136,993
131,144
Adjusted EBITDA
$
278,689
$
257,209
$
1,169,939
$
1,116,934
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
18.6
%
18.0
%
19.4
%
19.0
%
Adjusted Free Cash Flow Reconciliation
Clean Harbors reports adjusted free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, which it considers to be a measurement of liquidity that provides useful information to investors about its ability to generate cash. The Company defines adjusted free cash flow as net cash from operating activities less additions to property, plant and equipment plus proceeds from sale and disposal of fixed assets. When necessary, the Company adjusts for the cash impact of items derived from non-operating activities. Additionally, adjusted free cash flow excludes significant strategic growth investments, as they are not indicative of free cash flow for the current period. Adjusted free cash flow should not be considered an alternative to net cash from operating activities or other measurements under GAAP. Adjusted free cash flow is not calculated identically by all companies, and therefore the Company’s measurement of adjusted free cash flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
An itemized reconciliation between reported GAAP net cash from operating activities and adjusted free cash flow is as follows (in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended
For the Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Adjusted free cash flow
Net cash from operating activities
$
355,093
$
303,938
$
866,725
$
777,771
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(121,749
)
(62,415
)
(424,918
)
(432,241
)
Cash investments in strategic growth projects
18,986
—
43,326
—
Third-party transaction related costs
2,614
—
2,614
—
Kimball startup costs
—
3,253
—
3,253
Proceeds from sale and disposal of fixed assets
6,318
2,746
21,568
9,099
Adjusted free cash flow
$
261,262
$
247,522
$
509,315
$
357,882
Adjusted EBITDA Guidance Reconciliation
An itemized reconciliation between projected GAAP net income and projected Adjusted EBITDA is as follows (in millions):
For the Year Ending
December 31, 2026
Projected GAAP net income
$410
to
$461
Adjustments:
Accretion of environmental liabilities
16
to
15
Stock-based compensation
35
to
38
Depreciation and amortization
450
to
440
Interest expense, net
144
to
139
Provision for income taxes
145
to
167
Projected Adjusted EBITDA
$1,200
to
$1,260
Adjusted Free Cash Flow Guidance Reconciliation
An itemized reconciliation between projected GAAP net cash from operating activities and projected adjusted free cash flow is as follows (in millions). The Company excludes significant strategic growth investments, which the Company expects to realize future long-term benefits from, as they are not indicative of free cash flow generation for the current period.
For the Year Ending
December 31, 2026
Projected net cash from operating activities
$820
to
$940
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(465)
to
(525)
Cash investments in strategic growth projects
110
to
110
Proceeds from sale and disposal of fixed assets
15
to
15
Projected adjusted free cash flow
$480
to
$540
Conference Call Information
Clean Harbors will conduct a conference call for investors today at 9:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss the information contained in this press release. During the call, management will discuss Clean Harbors’ financial results, business outlook and growth strategy. Investors who wish to listen to the webcast and view the accompanying slides should visit the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.cleanharbors.com. The live call also can be accessed by dialing 877.709.8155 or 201.689.8881 prior to the start time. If you are unable to listen to the live conference call, the webcast will be archived on the Company’s website.
About Clean Harbors
Clean Harbors (NYSE: CLH) is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, manufacturing and refining, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers, as well as North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and India. For more information, visit www.cleanharbors.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Any statements contained herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans to,” “seeks,” “will,” “should,” “estimates,” “projects,” “may,” “likely,” “potential,” “outlook” or similar expressions. Such statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s future financial and operating results, plans, strategy, objectives and goals, cost management initiatives, pricing and productivity initiatives, contingent liabilities, liquidity, business, economic and market conditions, trends, customer demand, impacts of tariffs and new legislation, acquisitions, growth opportunities, expectations, challenges and other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements are based upon the beliefs and expectations of Clean Harbors’ management as of the date of this press release only and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, without limitation: operational and safety risks; risks relating to the failure of new or existing technologies; cybersecurity risks; the occurrence of natural disasters or other catastrophic events, as well as their residual macroeconomic effects; risks associated with retaining and hiring key personnel; environmental liability and product liability risks relating to hazardous waste management and other components of the Company’s business; negative economic, industry or other developments, including market volatility or economic downturns; risks associated with management’s assumptions relating to expansion of the Company’s landfills; reductions in the demand for emergency response services at industrial facilities or on roadways, railways or waterways, and other remedial projects and regulatory developments; reductions in the demand for oil products and automotive services and volatility in oil prices in the markets the Company serves; changes in statutory and regulatory requirements and risks relating to extensive environmental laws and regulations; risks associated with existing and potential litigation; risks associated with the Company’s identification and execution of strategic capital expenditures, acquisitions and divestitures and their related liabilities; risks relating to the availability and sufficiency of the Company’s insurance coverage, self-insurance, surety bonds, letters of credit and other forms of financial assurance; the impact of new tax legislation or changes in tax regulations and interpretations; the imposition of trade sanctions or tariffs; fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; risks relating to the Company’s indebtedness and covenants in its debt agreements; risks associated with certain anti-takeover provisions under the Massachusetts Business Corporation Act and the Company’s By-Laws, and those items identified as “Risk Factors” in Clean Harbors’ most recently filed reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Therefore, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Clean Harbors undertakes no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements other than through its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which may be viewed in the “Investors” section of Clean Harbors’ website at www.cleanharbors.com.
CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
For the Three Months Ended
For the Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Revenues
$
1,499,696
$
1,431,116
$
6,030,837
$
5,889,952
Cost of revenues:
1,040,728
1,003,502
4,144,599
4,065,713
Selling, general and administrative expenses
193,894
182,039
752,534
739,629
Accretion of environmental liabilities
3,616
3,317
14,326
13,456
Depreciation and amortization
103,012
105,290
446,006
400,922
Income from operations
158,446
136,968
673,372
670,232
Other income (expense), net
3,218
977
5,200
(1,454
)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
(8,277
)
(371
)
(8,277
)
(371
)
Gain on sale of businesses
776
—
776
—
Interest expense, net
(34,221
)
(34,197
)
(143,104
)
(134,964
)
Income before provision for income taxes
119,942
103,377
527,967
533,443
Provision for income taxes
33,352
19,403
136,993
131,144
Net income
$
86,590
$
83,974
$
390,974
$
402,299
Earnings per share:
Basic
$
1.63
$
1.56
$
7.31
$
7.46
Diluted
$
1.62
$
1.55
$
7.28
$
7.42
Shares used to compute earnings per share - Basic
53,188
53,857
53,509
53,902
Shares used to compute earnings per share - Diluted
53,382
54,168
53,716
54,199
CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
December 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
826,315
$
687,192
Short-term marketable securities
127,363
102,634
Accounts receivable, net
1,044,137
1,015,357
Unbilled accounts receivable
160,888
162,215
Inventories and supplies
372,088
384,657
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
116,452
81,741
Total current assets
2,647,243
2,433,796
Property, plant and equipment, net
2,541,067
2,447,941
Other assets:
Operating lease right-of-use assets
255,084
250,853
Goodwill
1,479,050
1,477,199
Permits and other intangibles, net
653,027
701,987
Other long-term assets
48,585
65,502
Total other assets
2,435,746
2,495,541
Total assets
$
7,624,056
$
7,377,278
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
$
12,600
$
15,102
Accounts payable
506,592
487,286
Deferred revenue
81,529
88,545
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
441,788
419,445
Current portion of closure, post-closure and remedial liabilities
19,112
20,625
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
75,226
71,663
Total current liabilities
1,136,847
1,102,666
Other liabilities:
Closure and post-closure liabilities, less current portion
125,038
119,484
Remedial liabilities, less current portion
86,547
101,424
Long-term debt, less current portion
2,763,563
2,771,117
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion
184,308
182,883
Deferred tax liabilities
384,207
363,623
Other long-term liabilities
197,886
162,552
Total other liabilities
3,741,549
3,701,083
Total stockholders’ equity, net
2,745,660
2,573,529
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
7,624,056
$
7,377,278
CLEAN HARBORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$
390,974
$
402,299
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
446,006
400,922
Allowance for doubtful accounts
8,079
8,129
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount
6,317
6,321
Accretion of environmental liabilities
14,326
13,456
Changes in environmental liability estimates
(10,108
)
4,139
Deferred income taxes
25,763
18,437
Other (income) expense, net
(5,200
)
1,454
Stock-based compensation
32,702
27,981
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
8,277
371
Gain on sale of businesses
(776
)
—
Environmental expenditures
(16,099
)
(27,522
)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable and unbilled accounts receivable
(31,849
)
(28,822
)
Inventories and supplies
12,461
(49,588
)
Other current and non-current assets
(42,372
)
(57,220
)
Accounts payable
23,382
12,327
Other current and long-term liabilities
4,842
45,087
Net cash from operating activities
866,725
777,771
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(424,918
)
(432,241
)
Proceeds from sale and disposal of fixed assets
21,568
9,099
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
—
(478,011
)
Proceeds from sale of businesses, net of transaction costs
4,275
750
Additions to intangible assets including costs to obtain or renew permits
(3,648
)
(9,607
)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
(116,681
)
(117,861
)
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities
93,618
124,197
Net cash used in investing activities
(425,786
)
(903,674
)
Cash flows (used in) from financing activities:
Change in uncashed checks
3,563
(1,473
)
Tax payments related to withholdings on vested restricted stock
(15,834
)
(13,759
)
Repurchases of common stock
(250,002
)
(55,178
)
Deferred financing costs paid
(16,216
)
(8,954
)
Payments on finance leases
(33,113
)
(30,886
)
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan
7,158
3,009
Principal payments on debt
(2,009,898
)
(15,102
)
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of discount
2,005,000
499,375
Net cash (used in) from financing activities
(309,342
)
377,032
Effect of exchange rate change on cash
7,526
(8,635
)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
139,123
242,494
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
687,192
444,698
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
$
826,315
$
687,192
Supplemental information:
Cash payments for interest and income taxes:
Interest paid
$
157,263
$
153,059
Income taxes paid, net of refunds
117,904
130,606
Non-cash investing activities:
Property, plant and equipment accrued
33,332
43,750
Supplemental Segment Data (in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
Revenue
December 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Third Party Revenues
Intersegment Revenues (Expenses), net
Direct Revenues
Third Party Revenues
Intersegment Revenues (Expenses), net
Direct Revenues
Environmental Services
$
1,290,677
$
10,165
$
1,300,842
$
1,214,098
$
11,569
$
1,225,667
Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions
209,019
(10,165
)
198,854
216,908
(11,569
)
205,339
Corporate
—
—
—
110
—
110
Total
$
1,499,696
$
—
$
1,499,696
$
1,431,116
$
—
$
1,431,116
For the Twelve Months Ended
Revenue
December 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Third Party Revenues
Intersegment Revenues (Expenses), net
Direct Revenues
Third Party Revenues
Intersegment Revenues (Expenses), net
Direct Revenues
Environmental Services
$
5,146,354
$
46,936
$
5,193,290
$
4,960,325
$
44,422
$
5,004,747
Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions
884,297
(46,936
)
837,361
929,220
(44,422
)
884,798
Corporate
186
—
186
407
—
407
Total
$
6,030,837
$
—
$
6,030,837
$
5,889,952
$
—
$
5,889,952
For the Three Months Ended
For the Twelve Months Ended
Adjusted EBITDA
December 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Environmental Services
$
335,762
$
310,570
$
1,343,776
$
1,267,462
Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions
29,952
24,604
137,454
147,006
Corporate
(87,025
)
(77,965
)
(311,291
)
(297,534
)
Total
$
278,689
$
257,209
$
1,169,939
$
1,116,934
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Eric J. Dugas
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
Clean Harbors, Inc.
781.792.5100
InvestorRelations@cleanharbors.com
Jim Buckley
SVP Investor Relations
Clean Harbors, Inc.
781.792.5100
Buckley.James@cleanharbors.com
Original: Clean Harbors Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results