American Ecology released its third quarter results today. Operating income was 6.8 million, an increase of 3% from last year. Revenue was $41.1 million, an increase of 4% from last year. Gross profit decreased 2%, from $10.2 million this time last year to $10 million this year. However, the gross profit figure from last year included a large, one-time adjustment of $797,000 to closure and post-closure obligations, so the change isn’t as great as … Read the rest
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Two Waste Management Stocks Reviewed (ECOL and CLHB)
The Emervest blog recently reviewed the stocks of two waste management companies, American Ecology(ECOL) and Clean Harbor (CLHB). American Ecology treats both hazardous and low-level radioactive waste, and has been doing quite well. Last quarter, the company’s net income increased 20%. Their stock has increased by almost 50% this year, as well.
Clean Harbors is another good waste management stock that is also on the rise, having increased approximately 40% since New Year’s 2008. The … Read the rest