Casella Waste Systems senior VP Shelley Sayward sells $62,039 in stock

Published 14/03/2025, 21:16
Casella Waste Systems senior VP Shelley Sayward sells $62,039 in stock

Shelley E. Sayward, Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Casella Waste Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CWST), recently executed a series of stock transactions, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Sayward sold shares of the company’s Class A common stock over two days, amounting to a total value of approximately $62,039. The waste management company, currently valued at $6.8 billion, trades at a significant premium with a P/E ratio of 476x. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears to be trading above its Fair Value.

On March 12, Sayward sold 215 shares at a price of $106.98 each and 166 shares at $106.18, generating a combined total of $44,414. The following day, an additional 206 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $103.95, contributing $17,625 to the total value. These sales were part of an automatic sell-to-cover arrangement to meet tax obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs).

Additionally, on March 12, Sayward acquired 1,070 shares through an award of RSUs under the company’s incentive plan, which will vest in equal installments over the next three years. Following these transactions, Sayward holds 24,199 shares directly.

In other recent news, Casella Waste Systems reported significant financial achievements and strategic developments. The company announced a robust 18.9% year-over-year increase in revenue for Q4 2024, totaling $427.5 million, surpassing analysts’ forecasts. However, the earnings per share (EPS) fell short of expectations, coming in at $0.08 against the anticipated $0.16. Stifel analysts responded by raising the stock target price to $129, maintaining a Buy rating, reflecting confidence in Casella’s strategic growth initiatives. The company has experienced substantial growth in adjusted EBITDA and adjusted free cash flow, both exceeding 20% for the fiscal year 2024. Casella’s strong performance is attributed to strategic mergers and acquisitions, which have totaled over $1.6 billion, as well as consistent organic growth. The company projects a 15% revenue growth for 2025, with anticipated revenues between $1.775 billion and $1.805 billion. Casella’s deal pipeline remains active, with recent acquisitions contributing to a positive outlook for future growth.

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