Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN)

NYSE: WCN · Real-Time Price · USD
172.13
+2.79 (1.65%)
Feb 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
Market Cap44.00B -10.2%
Revenue (ttm)9.47B +6.1%
Net Income1.08B +74.3%
EPS4.17 +74.5%
Shares Out 255.63M
PE Ratio41.28
Forward PE31.46
Dividend$1.40 (0.83%)
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 25, 2026
Volume1,863,200
Open170.00
Previous Close169.34
Day's Range168.84 - 172.47
52-Week Range155.65 - 201.66
Beta0.62
AnalystsBuy
Price Target204.28 (+18.68%)
Earnings DateFeb 11, 2026

About WCN

Waste Connections, Inc. provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, and disposal services in the United States and Canada. It offers collection services to residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, and exploration and production (E&P) customers; landfill disposal services; and recycling services for various recyclable materials, including compost, cardboard, mixed paper, plastic containers, glass bottles, and ferrous and aluminum metals. The company owns and operates transfer stations that receive, compact, and/or load waste to be ... [Read more]

IPO Date May 20, 1998
Employees 24,214
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol WCN
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Waste Connections's revenue was $9.47 billion, an increase of 6.14% compared to the previous year's $8.92 billion. Earnings were $1.08 billion, an increase of 74.32%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 18 analysts, the average rating for WCN stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $204.28, which is an increase of 18.68% from the latest price.

Price Target
$204.28
(18.68% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Waste Connections: A Path To Double-Digit EPS Growth Despite Volume Pressures

Waste Connections delivered robust 2025 results, with strong revenue growth, expanding margins, and disciplined M&A execution despite volume headwinds. WCN expects 2026 organic solid waste growth of 3...

14 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

15 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Waste Connections Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Outlook

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced its results for the fourth quarter of 2025 and outlook for 2026. “Adjusted EBIT...

16 days ago - Business Wire

Waste Connections Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $...

16 days ago - Business Wire

Back To Fundamentals: 3 Resilient Picks For 2026

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5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Waste Connections Announces Dates for Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and 2026 Outlook

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced that it will report financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 and outloo...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Waste Connections: Continued Acquisition Momentum, But Limited Upside Due To Premium Valuation

Waste Connections is a leading North American waste services provider, posting solid growth through acquisitions and cost controls, but trades near fair value. WCN's Q3 results beat expectations, with...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Waste Connection: Disciplined Compounding In North American Waste Infrastructure

Waste Connections (WCN) remains a disciplined compounder, leveraging pricing power, route density, and municipal contracts to drive stable, resilient growth. WCN's Q3 results highlight robust free cas...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Waste Connections: Hold Rated Until There Is More Clarity On The Near-Term Headwinds

Waste Connections, Inc. demonstrates strong pricing power and margin expansion but faces volume softness, commodity headwinds, and regulatory risks. Waste Connections benefits from exclusive and secon...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 22, 2025 8:30 AM EDT Company Participants Ronald Mittelstaedt - Founder, CEO, President & Director Mary Whitney - Executive VP & CFO C...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

WASTE CONNECTIONS ANNOUNCES 11.1% INCREASE IN QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

TORONTO , Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

WASTE CONNECTIONS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

Better than expected results highlight superior execution on improving operating trends and cost management Revenue of $2.458 billion, above expectations Net income(a) of $286.3 million, or $1.11 per ...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

WASTE CONNECTIONS ANNOUNCES DATES FOR THIRD QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS RELEASE

TORONTO , Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter of 2...

5 months ago - PRNewsWire

Waste Connection: Solid Cash Flows In Waste Management's Best-Run Compounder

Waste Connections (WCN) offers resilient, high-quality cash flows through a stable municipal base, disciplined acquisitions, and exposure to high-margin specialty waste niches. WCN trades at a sector ...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

WASTE CONNECTIONS RENEWS NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID FOR SHARE REPURCHASES

TORONTO , Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that it has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (the...

7 months ago - PRNewsWire

Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 24, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Mary Anne Whitney - Executive VP & CFO Ronald J. Mittelstaedt - Founder, CEO, Preside...

7 months ago - Seeking Alpha

WASTE CONNECTIONS ANNOUNCES REGULAR QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

TORONTO , July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash...

7 months ago - PRNewsWire

WASTE CONNECTIONS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS AND UPDATES FULL YEAR OUTLOOK

Continued improvement in employee retention and record safety performance complement 6.6% solid waste core pricing to drive better than expected results Revenue of $2.407 billion, above expectations a...

7 months ago - PRNewsWire

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7 months ago - Seeking Alpha

WASTE CONNECTIONS ANNOUNCES DATES FOR SECOND QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS RELEASE

TORONTO , June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter of 2...

8 months ago - PRNewsWire

WASTE CONNECTIONS ANNOUNCES PRICING OF $500 MILLION OF SENIOR NOTES

TORONTO , May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the previous announcement of the launch of a senior notes offering, Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") anno...

9 months ago - PRNewsWire

Waste Connections Announces Senior Notes Offering

TORONTO , May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") announced today that it plans to proceed, subject to market and other conditions, ...

9 months ago - PRNewsWire

WASTE CONNECTIONS ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING RESULTS

TORONTO , May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting")....

10 months ago - PRNewsWire

In A Recession, These Waste Management Stocks Have Outperformed S&P500 Historically

Seaport Research Partners analyst John Mazzoni initiated coverage on several major waste management companies with a Buy rating.

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10 months ago - Benzinga

Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Ronald Mittelstaedt - President and Chief Executive Officer Mary Anne Whitney - Chie...

11 months ago - Seeking Alpha