Welch John R. 4

What Happened

John R. Welch, a director of Clean Harbors, sold 750 shares of CLH stock in an open-market transaction on February 19, 2026. The shares were sold at $273.07 per share, for a total transaction value of approximately $204,803. This was a sale (transaction code S), which is often routine insider selling and not necessarily a signal of company prospects.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-19; Price: $273.07 per share; Total value: ~$204,803
• Transaction type: Open-market sale (Form 4 code S)
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the reported excerpt
• Footnotes/plan: No 10b5-1 plan, tax-withholding, or other notes indicated in the provided filing details
• Filing timeliness: Form filed 2026-02-20 (appears timely; Form 4 is typically due within two business days)

Context

Insider sales can be for many reasons (diversification, personal liquidity, planned selling) and do not alone indicate management sentiment about the company. Purchases are generally considered more informative about insider confidence. This report does not indicate any derivative exercises, gifts, or 10% owner status.