Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN)
| Market Cap | 46.70B +8.8% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 9.94B +6.3% |
| Net Income | 1.13B +82.2% |
| EPS | 4.46 +85.8% |
| Shares Out | 250.18M |
| PE Ratio | 41.86 |
| Forward PE | 31.05 |
| Dividend | $1.54 (0.83%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Volume | 1,348,560 |
| Open | 186.59 |
| Previous Close | 188.17 |
| Day's Range | 185.49 - 188.60 |
| 52-Week Range | 146.89 - 188.60 |
| Beta | 0.42 |
| Analysts | Strong Buy |
| Price Target | 206.48 (+10.62%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 21, 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 28 analysts, the average rating for WCN stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $206.48, which is an increase of 10.62% from the latest price.
News
Waste Connections management to meet with Oppenheimer
Meeting to be held in Chicago on November 3 hosted by Oppenheimer.
Waste Connections Slides: Investor presentation
Waste Connections has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on October 30, 2026.
Waste Connections price target raised to $215 from $200 at UBS
UBS raised the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $215 from $200 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Waste Connections price target raised to $207 from $184 at CIBC
CIBC analyst Kevin Chiang raised the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $207 from $184 and keeps an Outperformer rating on the shares. The firm notes the company…
Waste Connections price target raised to $201 from $193 at Scotiabank
Scotiabank raised the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $201 from $193 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm’s earnings outlook has improved following Q3…
Waste Connections price target raised to $215 from $210 at TD Cowen
TD Cowen raised the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $215 from $210 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm said they reported solid Q3…
Waste Connections price target raised to $200 from $195 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $200 from $195 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
Waste Connections price target raised to $200 from $193 at Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer raised the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $200 from $193 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm is introducing FY28 estimates following the…
Waste Connections price target raised to $221 from $218 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital raised the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $221 from $218 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm cites the company’s better-than-expected Q3…
Waste Connections price target raised to $192 from $175 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $192 from $175 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Waste Connections price target raised to $189 from $187 at Barclays
Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $189 from $187 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares post the Q3 report. The firm says…
Waste Connections price target raised to $205 from $185 at Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs raised the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $205 from $185 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm cites the company’s Q3 earnings…
Waste Connections Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Q3 revenue rose 7.3% YoY and adjusted EBITDA margin reached 34%, prompting higher 2026 guidance. The 2027 framework points to mid- to high-single-digit revenue growth and double-digit adjusted FCF/share growth, with fuel, commodities and acquisition timing key variables.
Waste Connections Earnings release: Q3 2026
Waste Connections released its Q3 2026 earnings on October 22, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Waste Connections Quarterly report: Q3 2026
Waste Connections has published its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report on October 22, 2026.
Waste Connections raises quarterly dividend 10% to 38.5c per share
The dividend will be paid on November 19, 2026 to shareholders of record on the close of business on November 5, 2026.
Waste Connections reports Q3 EPS $1.58, consensus $1.52
Reports Q3 revenue $2.64B, consensus $2.61B. “Another top to bottom beat in the period was driven by continued strength in operational execution along with improving trends in landfill activity and…
Waste Connections raises FY26 revenue view to $10.09B from $10.02B-$10.05B
Consensus $10.05B. FY26 net income is estimated to be approximately $1.18B, and adjusted EBITDA is estimated to be approximately $3.345B; Capital expenditures are estimated to be approximately $1.25B....
Waste Connections Announces 10.0% Increase in Quarterly Dividend
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(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 ...
Waste Connections Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full Year Outlook
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced its results for the third quarter of 2026. "Another top to bottom ...
Waste Connections price target lowered to $193 from $197 at Scotiabank
Scotiabank lowered the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $193 from $197 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm remains constructive on transportation & industrial…
Waste Connections price target lowered to $202 from $208 at BMO Capital
BMO Capital analyst Devin Dodge lowered the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $202 from $208 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm is updating…
Waste Connections price target lowered to $175 from $182 at Citi
Citi lowered the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $175 from $182 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Waste Connections price target lowered to $195 from $205 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $195 from $205 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. In an earnings preview for the firm’s…
Waste Connections price target lowered to $189 from $196 at Raymond James
Raymond James lowered the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $189 from $196 and keeps a Strong Buy rating on the shares. Solid waste companies are expected to…