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Clean Harbors
🇺🇸 NYSE:CLH
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Dec 31, 2024

Clean Harbors Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Clean Harbors reported revenue growth in Q4 2024, driven by strong performance in Environmental Services, but faced challenges in Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions.

Key Takeaways

Clean Harbors achieved 6.96% revenue growth in Q4 2024, reaching $1.43 billion. The Environmental Services segment grew by 9%, while Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions declined by 5%. Net income declined 14.57% year-over-year to $84.00 million, and operating margin fell to 9.55%.

Revenue increased 6.96% YoY to $1.43 billion, led by Environmental Services growth.

Net income declined 14.57% YoY due to lower profitability in Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions.

Adjusted EBITDA improved slightly to $257.2 million.

Operating margin declined to 9.55%, reflecting cost pressures.

Total Revenue
$1.43B
Previous year: $1.34B
+6.9%
EPS
$1.55
Previous year: $1.82
-14.8%
Adjusted EBITDA
$257M
Previous year: $255M
+0.9%
Operating Margin
9.55%
Previous year: 11.02%
-13.3%
Gross Margin
29.91%
Previous year: 31%
-3.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$687M
Previous year: $551M
+24.8%
Free Cash Flow
$248M
Previous year: $166M
+49.3%
Total Assets
$7.38B
Previous year: $6.38B
+15.6%

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Forward Guidance

Clean Harbors expects profitable growth in 2025, led by Environmental Services and strategic cost management.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected Adjusted EBITDA growth of 6% in 2025.
  • Strong backlog of waste streams and disposal projects.
  • Continued expansion of Environmental Services segment.
  • Operational improvements and efficiency initiatives.
  • Launch of new incineration capacity in Nebraska.

Challenges Ahead

  • Challenges persist in Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions.
  • Market conditions in base oil and lubricants remain weak.
  • Cost pressures could impact margins.
  • Macroeconomic uncertainties affecting industrial activity.
  • Regulatory changes may impact operational flexibility.