Waste Connections Inc (WCN)

Currency in USD
184.43
-0.35(-0.19%)
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Pre Market
182.00-2.43(-1.32%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
183.32185.50
52 wk Range
169.36201.66
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
184.43
Open
184.59
Day's Range
183.32-185.5
52 wk Range
169.36-201.66
Volume
1.38M
Average Volume (3m)
1.14M
1-Year Change
2.07%
Book Value / Share
31.05
Fair Value
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Price Target
209.48
Upside
+13.58%
Members' Sentiments
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Net income is expected to grow this year

Waste Connections Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Waste Connections Inc Company Profile

Waste Connections, Inc. provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, disposal, and resource recovery 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 transported to landfills or treatment facilities through truck, rail, or barge; and intermodal services for the rail haul movement of cargo and solid waste containers in the Pacific Northwest through a network of intermodal facilities. In addition, it provides E&P waste treatment, recovery, and disposal services for waste resulting from oil and natural gas exploration and production activity, such as drilling fluids, drill cuttings, completion fluids, and flowback water; production wastes and produced water during a well’s operating life; contaminated soils that require treatment during site reclamation; and substances, which require clean-up after a spill, reserve pit clean-up, or pipeline rupture. Further, the company offers leasing services. Waste Connections, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in Woodbridge, Canada.

Waste Connections Inc SWOT Analysis


M&A-Driven Growth
Waste Connections' aggressive acquisition strategy fuels impressive revenue growth, with $500 million in annualized revenues from recent acquisitions
Financial Resilience
Explore how Waste Connections surpassed projections, leading to upward revisions in 2024 guidance and positive analyst outlooks
Navigating Headwinds
Learn about the company's strategies to overcome industry challenges, including sluggish volumes and construction slowdowns
Future Prospects
Delve into Waste Connections' environmental initiatives and operational efficiency improvements, with analyst price targets around $198-$199
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Waste Connections Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2024

  • Q3 revenue up 13.3% to $2.338B; adjusted EBITDA rose 17.3% to $787.4M; full-year outlook raised to $8.9B revenue, $2.91B EBITDA
  • Quarterly cash dividend increased 10.5%; company on track for $1.2B full-year adjusted free cash flow
  • Waste volumes down 10%, but landfill gas sales up 15% and recycled commodity revenues rose 55% year-over-year
  • Mid- to high single-digit revenue and EBITDA growth projected for 2025; company well-positioned for continued M&A activity
  • Management confident in managing regulatory changes; sees opportunities for margin enhancement in Northeast operations
Last Updated: 25/10/2024, 12:50
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P/E Ratio
75.8x19.2x12.5x
PEG Ratio
−3.640.620.03
Price/Book
5.9x2.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
5.3x0.7x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
16.4%0.0%14.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

18 Buy
5 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
25 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 209.48
(+13.58% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.44%
Dividend Yield
0.68%
Industry Median 1.37%
Annualised payout
1.26
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+11.70%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 23, 2025
EPS / Forecast
1.29 / 1.25
Revenue / Forecast
2.41B / 2.39B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

WCN Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Waste Connections Trade On?

Waste Connections is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Waste Connections?

The stock symbol for Waste Connections is "WCN."

What Is the Waste Connections Market Cap?

As of today, Waste Connections market cap is 47.66B.

What Is Waste Connections's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Waste Connections EPS (TTM) is 2.44.

When Is the Next Waste Connections Earnings Date?

Waste Connections will release its next earnings report on 21 Oct 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is WCN a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Buy.

How Many Times Has Waste Connections Stock Split?

Waste Connections has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does Waste Connections Have?

Waste Connections has 23854 employees.

What is the current trading status of Waste Connections (WCN)?

As of 24 Jul 2025, Waste Connections (WCN) is trading at a price of 184.43, with a previous close of 184.43. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 183.32 to 185.50, while its 52-week range spans from 169.36 to 201.66.

What Is Waste Connections (WCN) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Waste Connections is USD209.47619, with a high estimate of USD227 and a low estimate of USD150. 18 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +13.58% Upside potential.
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