Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Clean Harbors reported a consolidated EBITDA growth of 10% for the full year 2024, with record revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted free cash flow achieved [8][11][38] - Full-year revenue grew by 11%, with adjusted EBITDA margins exceeding 25% [10][38] - Q4 total company revenues increased by over $90 million or 7% year-over-year, and for the full year, revenues increased by over $480 million or 9% [37][38] - Adjusted EBITDA margin for Q4 was 18%, down year-over-year but up 30 basis points for the full year to 19% [39][40] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Environmental Services (ES) segment saw an 11% increase in adjusted EBITDA and a 9% increase in revenue, with a 50 basis point margin improvement [12] - Field services revenue grew by 47%, driven primarily by HEPAKO and organic growth [13] - Safety-Kleen Environmental Services generated a 6% revenue increase in Q4, performing 246,000 parts wash services [15] - SKSS segment experienced a decrease in revenue and EBITDA due to soft demand and lower pricing [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company faced challenges in the base oil and lubricants market, with deteriorating market conditions impacting SKSS [10][23] - The demand for ES services remained strong, particularly in waste collection volumes and project work [10][34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its Environmental Services segment and has plans for growth projects, including a $15 million investment in Phoenix [30][50] - The Kimball, Nebraska incinerator was launched, increasing North American capacity by 12% and aligning with demand for complex waste streams [18][34] - The company is actively pursuing M&A opportunities to support growth plans and capture synergies [31][32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism for 2025, expecting consistent profitable growth led by the ES segment, with strong demand supported by macroeconomic tailwinds [33][51] - The potential for PFAS remediation and destruction is seen as a significant growth opportunity, with an increasing pipeline of projects [21][52] - Management acknowledged challenges in the SKSS segment but remains focused on cost-cutting initiatives and pricing strategies to mitigate volatility [23][50] Other Important Information - The company achieved a total recordable incident rate surpassing its 2024 safety goal, emphasizing a commitment to safety [8][10] - Cash and short-term marketable securities at year-end were $790 million, reflecting a strong balance sheet [41][43] Q&A Session Summary Question: Opportunities from California wildfires cleanup - Management is actively participating in cleanup efforts but sees a net neutral impact on Q1 guidance due to disruptions caused by the wildfires [56][59] Question: M&A activity and market conditions - Management remains active in evaluating M&A opportunities despite rising multiples, indicating a strong pipeline [66][67] Question: Factors affecting Q1 guidance for ES segment - Q1 guidance reflects a 5.5% growth rate, with some headwinds from weather and California fires, but core growth remains strong [71][74] Question: Update on Kimball incinerator ramp-up - The Kimball incinerator is expected to incinerate over 28,000 incremental tons this year, contributing $8 million to $12 million in EBITDA [80] Question: PFAS regulations and market opportunities - Management anticipates that new MAC standards will create opportunities for the company as captive incinerators may need upgrades [86][89] Question: Customer retention metrics in industrial services - Customer retention remains strong, with minimal attrition despite aggressive pricing strategies [141]

Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Investor Review February 19, 2025 1 Forward Looking Statements and GAAP Disclaimer These slides contain (and the accompanying oral discussion will contain) forward-looking statements, which 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 ...

For the quarter ended December 2024, Clean Harbors (CLH) reported revenue of $1.43 billion, up 7% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.55, compared to $1.82 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.42 billion, representing a surprise of +0.69%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +15.67%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.34.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how t ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported consolidated EBITDA growth of 10% for the year, with full-year revenue growth of 11% and adjusted EBITDA margins exceeding 25% [6][8][26] - Total company revenues increased by over $90 million or 7% in Q4 and by over $480 million or 9% for the year [26] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $257 million, reflecting a decline in SKFS and higher corporate costs, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 18% in Q4, down year over year but up 30 basis points for the full year [26][27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Environmental Services (ES) segment achieved a record year with a 15% adjusted EBITDA growth for the year, and Q4 marked the eleventh consecutive quarter of year-over-year improvement in adjusted EBITDA margin [10][26] - Field services revenue grew by 47%, primarily driven by HEPCO and organic growth, while technical services saw an 8% revenue increase [10] - The SKSS segment faced challenges with revenue and EBITDA decreasing year over year in Q4 due to soft demand and lower pricing [17][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported strong waste collection volumes, particularly in containerized waste, and a healthy flow of project work [7][8] - The Kimbell incinerator, which launched commercial operations in December, is expected to increase overall North American capacity by 12% [13][14] - The company anticipates continued demand for its services driven by infrastructure investments and regulatory changes regarding PFOS [23][35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing strategic priorities, including the ramp-up of the Kimbell incinerator and expansion projects in Baltimore and Phoenix [21][22][23] - The management highlighted the importance of addressing PFOS remediation, which is expected to create a multi-billion dollar marketplace [15][35] - The company remains active in M&A opportunities to support growth plans and capture synergies [22][46] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the prospects for 2025, citing strong demand for services and multiple tailwinds supporting growth [23][35] - The company expects adjusted EBITDA for 2025 to be in the range of $1.15 billion to $1.21 billion, with a midpoint of $1.18 billion [34] - Management acknowledged challenges in the SKSS segment but remains committed to cost-cutting initiatives and strategic pricing [17][34] Other Important Information - The company achieved a total recordable incident rate that surpassed its 2024 safety goal, emphasizing a commitment to safety [7] - Cash and short-term marketable securities at year-end were $790 million, up $195 million from the end of Q3 [29] - The company plans to invest $15 million in a growth project in Phoenix in 2025, excluding this from adjusted free cash flow calculations [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Opportunities from California wildfires cleanup - Management confirmed participation in cleanup efforts but noted that the impact on Q1 guidance would be net neutral due to regional disruptions [39][41] Question: Bird flu response efforts - Management indicated potential for involvement but stated no significant opportunities have materialized yet [42] Question: Captive incinerator capacity and customer inquiries - Management reported ongoing discussions with captive customers regarding their next steps and potential closures [43][44] Question: M&A activity and market conditions - Management remains active in the M&A market, seeking financially and strategically sound deals despite rising multiples [46][47] Question: Q1 guidance specifics - Management provided insights into expected growth rates and factors affecting the ES segment, including HEPCO contributions and weather impacts [52][54] Question: Kimbell incinerator ramp-up expectations - Management outlined expected tonnage throughput and EBITDA contributions from the Kimbell incinerator throughout the year [58][59] Question: Update on MAC standards and regulatory impacts - Management discussed ongoing EPA reviews and potential future opportunities related to regulatory changes [61][62] Question: Customer retention metrics in industrial and field services - Management reported strong customer retention despite aggressive pricing strategies, with minimal attrition noted [111][112]

Clean Harbors (CLH) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.55 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.34 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.82 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 15.67%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this environmental services company would post earnings of $2.15 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.12, delivering a surprise of -1.40%.Over the last four qu ...

EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release Clean Harbors Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Financial Results NORWELL, Mass. – February 19, 2025 – 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, 2024. "Our fourth-quarter results were in line with our expectations as our Environmental Services (ES) segment capped a record 202 ...

The upcoming report from Clean Harbors (CLH) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $1.34 per share, indicating a decline of 26.4% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $1.42 billion, representing an increase of 6.2% year over year.Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted downward by 1.3% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.Prior to a com ...

The market expects Clean Harbors (CLH) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended December 2024. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be releas ...

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Clean Harbors (CLH) . Shares have added about 11.4% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Clean Harbors due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts. Clean Harbors' Q3 Earnings Miss EstimatesClean ...

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