Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN)

NYSE: WCN · Real-Time Price · USD
152.44
+0.90 (0.59%)
May 28, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap38.73B -19.7%
Revenue (ttm)9.61B +5.9%
Net Income1.05B +67.6%
EPS4.10 +68.8%
Shares Out 254.08M
PE Ratio37.17
Forward PE27.11
Dividend$1.40 (0.92%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 6, 2026
Volume574,370
Open152.21
Previous Close151.54
Day's Range151.62 - 154.35
52-Week Range148.84 - 197.35
Beta0.54
AnalystsBuy
Price Target204.32 (+34.03%)
Earnings DateApr 22, 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 28 analysts, the average rating for WCN stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $204.32, which is an increase of 34.03% from the latest price.

Price Target
$204.32
(34.03% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Waste Connections Annual Shareholders Meeting Results

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced the results of its annual meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”). All eight di...

12 days ago - Business Wire

Waste Connections Slides: Investor presentation

Waste Connections has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 11, 2026.

17 days ago - Filings

Waste Connections price target raised to $180 from $176 at Barclays

Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $180 from $176 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares post the Q1 report. The company’s operational…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Waste Connections price target raised to $208 from $206 at BMO Capital

BMO Capital raised the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $208 from $206 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares after its Q1 earnings beat. The stock…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Waste Connections price target raised to $218 from $210 at RBC Capital

RBC Capital raised the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $218 from $210 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm sides the company’s Q1 earnings…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Waste Connections price target raised to $210 from $195 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $210 from $195 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The company’s Q1 beat suggests a fiscal 2026…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Waste Connections price target raised to $211 from $206 at Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs analyst Adam Bubes raised the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $211 from $206 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company’s better-than-expected Q1…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Waste Connections: No change to FY outlook for Chiquita Canyon

08:50 EDT Waste Connections (WCN): No change to FY outlook for Chiquita Canyon

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Waste Connections says approaching $10B in revenue ‘very soon’

08:51 EDT Waste Connections (WCN) says approaching $10B in revenue ‘very soon’

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Waste Connections sought oversight of EPA to streamline Chiquita Canyon process

Says the EPA has expanded its involvement at the Chiquita Canyon facility, has provided direction on two issues.

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Waste Connections: Haven’t seen anything to date that doesn’t support FY outlook

Comments taken from Q1 earnings conference call.

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Waste Connections Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 delivered strong revenue and EBITDA growth, with margin expansion and robust pricing despite fuel and weather headwinds. AI initiatives, disciplined M&A, and improved special waste activity support a positive full-year outlook, with risks mitigated by hedges and surcharges.

5 weeks ago - Transcripts

Waste Connections Earnings release: Q1 2026

Waste Connections released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 23, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

5 weeks ago - Filings

Waste Connections Slides: Q1 2026

Waste Connections has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 23, 2026.

5 weeks ago - Filings

Waste Connections Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Waste Connections has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 23, 2026.

5 weeks ago - Filings

Waste Connections Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Waste Connections filed a proxy statement on April 23, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

5 weeks ago - Filings

Waste Connections reports Q1 EPS $1.23, consensus $1.18

Reports Q1 revenue $2.37B, consensus $2.35B. “We’re extremely pleased by the strong start to 2026 and remain well-positioned for the full year, with upside potential from commodity-related impacts, so...

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Waste Connections Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced its results for the first quarter of 2026. “We're extremely pleased by the stro...

5 weeks 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 $...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Waste Connections management to meet with Oppenheimer

Meeting to be held on April 24 hosted by Oppenheimer.

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Waste Connections price target raised to $195 from $187 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $195 from $187 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the machinery and…

6 weeks ago - TheFly

Waste Connections Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Waste Connections filed a proxy statement on April 2, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

2 months ago - Filings

Waste Connections Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Waste Connections filed a proxy statement on April 2, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

2 months ago - Filings

Waste Connections Announces Dates for First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced that it will report financial results for the first quarter of 2026 after the c...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Waste Connections Appoints Daniel L. Florness to its Board of Directors

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced that Daniel L. Florness has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective...

2 months ago - Business Wire