Waste Connections stock price target raised to $195 by UBS on earnings

Investing.com - UBS raised its price target on Waste Connections Inc. (NYSE:WCN) to $195.00 from $190.00 while maintaining a Neutral rating on the waste management company’s stock. According to InvestingPro data, WCN currently trades at $178.47, with analyst targets ranging from $150 to $227.

The price target adjustment follows Waste Connections’ third-quarter 2025 financial results, which showed profitability broadly in line with consensus expectations.

The company maintained its full-year 2025 financial guidance after the quarterly report, providing stability to its outlook.

UBS slightly revised its 2025-2027 adjusted EBITDA estimates for Waste Connections to $3,122 million, $3,355 million, and $3,704 million, compared to previous estimates of $3,116 million, $3,376 million, and $3,716 million.

While maintaining a Neutral stance on the stock, UBS noted potential upside risk from incremental mergers and acquisitions during the current uncertain economic environment.

In other recent news, Waste Connections Inc . reported its third-quarter 2025 financial results, which included a slight miss on earnings per share (EPS) expectations but a beat on revenue forecasts. The company posted an EPS of $1.35, falling short of the forecasted $1.38, representing a 2.17% miss. However, Waste Connections reported revenue of $2.46 billion, exceeding the anticipated $2.45 billion. These developments highlight the company’s ability to generate higher-than-expected revenue despite the EPS shortfall. The results reflect ongoing investor interest and confidence in Waste Connections’ strategic direction and operational efficiencies. No significant analyst upgrades or downgrades were reported in conjunction with these earnings results.

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