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Mar 31, 2022

Clean Harbors Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Clean Harbors reported a strong first-quarter performance driven by robust demand and the acquisition of HydroChemPSC.

Key Takeaways

Clean Harbors announced strong Q1 2022 results, with revenues up 45% year-over-year to $1.17 billion. Net income increased to $45.3 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA grew by 39% to $180.3 million.

Revenues increased 45% to $1.17 billion compared to Q1 2021.

Net income was reported at $45.3 million, or $0.83 per diluted share.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 39% to $180.3 million with a margin of 15.4%.

The company raised its 2022 adjusted EBITDA guidance.

Total Revenue
$1.17B
Previous year: $808M
+44.7%
EPS
$0.83
Previous year: $0.42
+97.6%
Adjusted EBITDA
$180M
Previous year: $130M
+39.2%
Gross Profit
$326M
Previous year: $248M
+31.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$340M
Previous year: $496M
-31.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$108M
Previous year: $61.1M
-276.2%
Total Assets
$5.73B
Previous year: $4.15B
+37.9%

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Forward Guidance

Clean Harbors expects Adjusted EBITDA to increase 25% to 30% in the second quarter of 2022 and is raising the midpoint of its 2022 Adjusted EBITDA guidance by $35 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $800 million to $830 million.
  • Anticipated GAAP net income in the range of $225 million to $258 million.
  • Adjusted free cash flow in the range of $250 million to $290 million.
  • Anticipated net cash from operating activities in the range of $560 million to $620 million.
  • Company expects Adjusted EBITDA to increase 25% to 30% in the second quarter of 2022.

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