Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

NasdaqGS:CLNE Stock Report

Market Cap: US$449.3m

Clean Energy Fuels Future Growth

Future criteria checks 0/6

Clean Energy Fuels is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 49.7% and 4.1% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 50.2% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 2% in 3 years.

Key information

49.7%

Earnings growth rate

50.21%

EPS growth rate

Oil and Gas earnings growth10.9%
Revenue growth rate4.1%
Future return on equity1.96%
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated30 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update May 19

CLNE: Supportive EPA Mandates And Expanding RNG Network Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have reduced their price target on Clean Energy Fuels to $6.00, citing updated views on fair value, growth, margins, and a very large future P/E multiple, informed in part by recent EPA renewable fuel standard decisions that are viewed as supportive for the broader sector. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to the recent EPA renewable fuel standard decision as an important policy signal for the sector, with volume mandates that are viewed as constructive for low-carbon fuels.
Narrative Update Feb 08

CLNE: South Fork RNG Project And Hydrogen Station Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have lifted their price target on Clean Energy Fuels from US$8.96 to US$9.57, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. What's in the News Clean Energy Fuels has completed its South Fork Dairy renewable natural gas facility in Dimmitt, Texas, which is now producing pipeline quality RNG and injecting it into the interstate natural gas pipeline (Client Announcements).
Analysis Article Feb 07

The Market Lifts Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:CLNE) Shares 28% But It Can Do More

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. ( NASDAQ:CLNE ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great...
Seeking Alpha Dec 31

Clean Energy Fuels: Reaching Profitability Is Taking Too Long, Introducing Unnecessary Portfolio Risks

Summary Clean Energy Fuels is rated Sell due to persistent operating losses and heavy reliance on government credits. CLNE’s revenue growth is modest, with nearly 15% of revenues dependent on volatile government programs like RIN, LCFS, and 45Z credits. Planned fourfold production expansion could boost revenues, but profitability remains doubtful given current margins and cost structure. Despite vertical integration and major partnerships, CLNE’s business model appears unsustainable without permanent subsidies or a significant margin turnaround. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Nov 20

Market Cool On Clean Energy Fuels Corp.'s (NASDAQ:CLNE) Revenues Pushing Shares 25% Lower

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. ( NASDAQ:CLNE ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 25% after a relatively good period...
Narrative Update Sep 28

Regulatory Shifts And New Facilities Will Unlock RNG Decarbonization

Clean Energy Fuels’ valuation outlook remains stable, with only marginal improvements in net profit margin and future P/E, leaving the consensus analyst price target unchanged at $4.49. What's in the News Clean Energy Fuels awarded a contract to design, build, and maintain a second hydrogen fueling station for Foothill Transit, supporting its growing hydrogen fuel cell and RNG bus fleet; the $11.3 million project is partially grant-funded and construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2026.
Analysis Article Aug 28

Investors Appear Satisfied With Clean Energy Fuels Corp.'s (NASDAQ:CLNE) Prospects As Shares Rocket 26%

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. ( NASDAQ:CLNE ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last month...
Analysis Article Jul 07

Would Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ:CLNE) Be Better Off With Less Debt?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article May 27

Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:CLNE) Even After 26% Share Price Boost

Those holding Clean Energy Fuels Corp. ( NASDAQ:CLNE ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 26...
Analysis Article Apr 09

Positive Sentiment Still Eludes Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:CLNE) Following 27% Share Price Slump

To the annoyance of some shareholders, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. ( NASDAQ:CLNE ) shares are down a considerable 27% in...
Seeking Alpha Mar 28

Clean Energy Fuels Has Never Been Cheaper, But Risks Are Getting More Pronounced

Summary CLNE's stock price has halved since my last review, and while RNG remains promising, the company's financials and projections are concerning. Despite mediocre financials, CLNE is as cheap as it has ever been, making it a speculative "buy low" candidate with high risk. Working capital has dropped below long-term debt, raising concerns about the company's ability to withstand market volatility without major dilution or insolvency in the long term. I rate CLNE as a hold, watching for market sentiment changes while wary of its financial instability and lack of clear improvement in 2025 projections. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Mar 27

Is Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ:CLNE) Using Too Much Debt?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
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New Narrative Mar 26

The X15N Cummins Engine Will Catalyze RNG Adoption

Strategic partnerships and supportive policies are expected to significantly enhance Clean Energy's revenue growth through increased RNG adoption and fuel volumes.
Analysis Article Feb 27

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:CLNE) Just Reported Earnings, And Analysts Cut Their Target Price

There's been a major selloff in Clean Energy Fuels Corp. ( NASDAQ:CLNE ) shares in the week since it released its...
Analysis Article Jan 14

A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Clean Energy Fuels Corp.'s (NASDAQ:CLNE) Share Price

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 1.8x in the Oil and Gas industry in the United States, you...
Analysis Article Nov 28

Is Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ:CLNE) A Risky Investment?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Seeking Alpha Nov 20

Clean Energy Fuels: Managing Expansion In A Challenging Market Environment

Summary Clean Energy Fuels is aggressively expanding its RNG production and distribution but faces financial stability risks due to high capital investments and potential equity raises. The company's ambitious growth plan includes significant investments in JVs and CAPEX, leading to increased debt and potential regulatory uncertainties under the Trump administration. Despite improved gross profit margins, CLNE has not achieved break-even, and its market price appears overvalued by 15% based on DCF analysis. Given the competitive industry, regulatory risks, and financial challenges, I assign Clean Energy Fuels a "hold" rating, reflecting cautious optimism about its long-term growth potential. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Aug 20

Even With A 30% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Clean Energy Fuels Corp.'s (NASDAQ:CLNE) Performance Completely

The Clean Energy Fuels Corp. ( NASDAQ:CLNE ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent...
Seeking Alpha Aug 19

Clean Energy Fuels: A Potential Buy Low Candidate As Financial Performance Improves

Summary Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is the largest provider of renewable natural gas in North America, with its use in the trucking industry reducing emissions by 300% compared to diesel. Despite mediocre financials, CLNE stock is historically cheap and could be a buy low candidate as demand for RNG increases. Clean Energy Fuels' Q2 financials show improvement with a positive non-GAAP EPS and adjusted EBITDA of $18.9 million, but consistent profitability is still a challenge. CLNE's positive operating cash flow and working capital ensures it won't get into solvency difficulties or need to dilute in the foreseeable future despite the heavy net losses. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jul 03

Does Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ:CLNE) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...
Analysis Article May 29

Cautious Investors Not Rewarding Clean Energy Fuels Corp.'s (NASDAQ:CLNE) Performance Completely

Clean Energy Fuels Corp.'s ( NASDAQ:CLNE ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.5x may look like a pretty appealing...
Analysis Article Apr 01

Health Check: How Prudently Does Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ:CLNE) Use Debt?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Seeking Alpha Mar 26

Clean Energy Fuels: More Shadows Than Lights Bear A Hold Rating

Summary Clean Energy Fuels is the largest distributor of RNG in the U.S., supplying major companies like Amazon and UPS. The company is undertaking the construction of RNG production facilities through joint ventures with BP and TotalEnergies. Financial results have been weak in FY23, leading to a sharp devaluation of the stock, which in my opinion still remains rather overvalued. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Nov 13

Is Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ:CLNE) Using Debt Sensibly?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:CLNE - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/2028496-1925683
12/31/2027454-4328675
12/31/2026441-55-14445
3/31/2026439-99554N/A
12/31/2025425-2222686N/A
9/30/2025422-2093094N/A
6/30/2025421-20426103N/A
3/31/2025416-200685N/A
12/31/2024416-83-1565N/A
9/30/2024413-72-1286N/A
6/30/2024404-79-2872N/A
3/31/2024397-79-4765N/A
12/31/2023425-99-7844N/A
9/30/2023432-93-6936N/A
6/30/2023462-76-6128N/A
3/31/2023469-73-2743N/A
12/31/2022420-591367N/A
9/30/2022398-49-340N/A
6/30/2022359-441761N/A
3/31/2022262-110543N/A
12/31/2021256-931241N/A
9/30/2021239-931741N/A
6/30/2021223-92924N/A
3/31/2021283-195669N/A
12/31/2020292-104861N/A
9/30/2020336343661N/A
6/30/2020340322853N/A
3/31/202035233-1016N/A
12/31/201934420N/A12N/A
9/30/2019321-14N/A14N/A
6/30/2019324-20N/A24N/A
3/31/2019322-27N/A32N/A
12/31/2018346-4N/A38N/A
9/30/2018339-39N/A28N/A
6/30/2018344-122N/A24N/A
3/31/2018355-128N/A-8N/A
12/31/2017342-79N/A-4N/A
9/30/2017354-55N/A-2N/A
6/30/201736927N/A13N/A
3/31/201739646N/A21N/A
12/31/2016403-12N/A46N/A
9/30/2016420-58N/A33N/A
6/30/2016415-69N/A18N/A
3/31/2016394-100N/A-6N/A
12/31/2015384-134N/A-12N/A
9/30/2015397-83N/A-21N/A
6/30/2015408-90N/A-36N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CLNE is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.

Earnings vs Market: CLNE is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.

High Growth Earnings: CLNE is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: CLNE's revenue (4.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.9% per year).

High Growth Revenue: CLNE's revenue (4.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.


Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts


Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: CLNE's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (2%).


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/31 22:38
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/29 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Company Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is covered by 24 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Carter DriscollAscendiant Capital Markets LLC
Vishal ShahBarclays
Steven MilunovichBofA Global Research