Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN)
| Market Cap | 38.95B -23.7% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 9.61B +5.9% |
| Net Income | 1.05B +67.6% |
| EPS | 4.10 +68.8% |
| Shares Out | 254.08M |
| PE Ratio | 37.44 |
| Forward PE | 27.31 |
| Dividend | $1.40 (0.91%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Volume | 268,343 |
| Open | 153.88 |
| Previous Close | 153.57 |
| Day's Range | 152.00 - 153.88 |
| 52-Week Range | n/a |
| Beta | 0.54 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 204.21 (+33.21%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 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]
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 19 analysts, the average rating for WCN stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $204.21, which is an increase of 33.21% from the latest price.
News
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
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
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
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
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
Waste Connections: No change to FY outlook for Chiquita Canyon
08:50 EDT Waste Connections (WCN): No change to FY outlook for Chiquita Canyon
Waste Connections says approaching $10B in revenue ‘very soon’
08:51 EDT Waste Connections (WCN) says approaching $10B in revenue ‘very soon’
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.
Waste Connections: Haven’t seen anything to date that doesn’t support FY outlook
Comments taken from Q1 earnings conference call.
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.
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...
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...
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 $...
Waste Connections management to meet with Oppenheimer
Meeting to be held on April 24 hosted by Oppenheimer.
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
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...
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...
Waste Connections initiated with an Outperform at Wolfe Research
Wolfe Research initiated coverage of Waste Connections (WCN) with an Outperform rating and $199 price target Within the waste group, the firm believes Waste Connections “sits at the high end
Waste Connections Announces Pricing of $600 Million of Senior Notes
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following the previous announcement of the launch of a senior notes offering, Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) announced today t...
Waste Connections Announces Senior Notes Offering
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) announced today that it plans to proceed, subject to market and other conditions, to offer seni...
Waste Connections price target lowered to $185 from $195 at UBS
UBS lowered the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $185 from $195 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following the Q4
Waste Connections price target lowered to $210 from $219 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Sabahat Khan lowered the firm’s price target on Waste Connections (WCN) to $210 from $219 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company reported Q4
Waste Connections Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025
Delivered record adjusted EBITDA margin of 33% in 2025, driven by price-led growth and operational improvements. 2026 guidance calls for continued margin expansion, double-digit free cash flow growth, and ongoing investment in sustainability and AI, with upside potential from acquisitions and commodity recovery.
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...
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...