When did WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) report earnings last quarter?
WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) last reported earnings on 2/11/2026.
WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) Earnings History & Surprises
NYSE:WCN • CA94106B1013
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161.665 USD
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WCN Earnings overview
Past quarterly earnings results for WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN), including EPS and revenue actuals, analyst estimates, and surprise percentages. This page focuses on historical performance (not forecasts).
Earnings Snapshot
Next Earnings Date
Upcoming- Release Date
- Apr 22, 2026
- Period
- Q1 / 2026
- EPS Estimate
- $1.19
- Revenue Estimate
- 2.375B
Last Reported
Most Recent- Release Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Period
- Q4 / 2025
- EPS Reported
- $1.29
- EPS Surprise
- -0.31%
- Revenue Surprise
- -0.82%
Beat Rate
Last 8 Quarters 50%
EPS and Revenue beats vs estimates
Quarterly Earnings Historical Results
EPS & Revenue History (in USD): Actual vs estimated values, surprises, q2q growth and acceleration numbers quarterly history.
| Quarter | EPS | EPS Est | EPS Surprise | EPS Q2Q | Revenue | Revenue Est | Revenue Surprise | Revenue Q2Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | 1.29 | 1.29 | -0.31% | 11.21% | 2.373B | 2.393B | -0.82% | 5.00% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.44 | 1.40 | 3.11% | 6.67% | 2.458B | 2.473B | -0.59% | 5.13% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.29 | 1.26 | 2.03% | 4.03% | 2.407B | 2.418B | -0.45% | 7.07% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.13 | 1.11 | 1.76% | 8.65% | 2.228B | 2.245B | -0.75% | 7.50% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.16 | 1.22 | -5.03% | 4.50% | 2.26B | 2.266B | -0.25% | 11.04% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.35 | 1.32 | 2.46% | 15.38% | 2.338B | 2.319B | 0.84% | 13.26% |
| Q2 2024 | 1.24 | 1.18 | 4.90% | 21.57% | 2.248B | 2.239B | 0.41% | 11.24% |
| Q1 2024 | 1.04 | 1.01 | 2.82% | 16.85% | 2.073B | 2.073B | -0.02% | 9.06% |
| Q4 2023 | 1.11 | 1.10 | 1.25% | 24.72% | 2.036B | 2.048B | -0.61% | 8.90% |
| Q3 2023 | 1.17 | 1.16 | 1.28% | 6.36% | 2.065B | 2.085B | -0.97% | 9.83% |
| Q2 2023 | 1.02 | 1.02 | -0.37% | 2.00% | 2.021B | 2.033B | -0.59% | 11.27% |
| Q1 2023 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.14% | 8.54% | 1.901B | 1.911B | -0.55% | 15.44% |
| Q4 2022 | 0.89 | 0.89 | -0.49% | 7.23% | 1.869B | 1.867B | 0.12% | 15.08% |
| Q3 2022 | 1.10 | 1.03 | 6.38% | 23.60% | 1.88B | 1.891B | -0.59% | 17.70% |
| Q2 2022 | 1.00 | 0.96 | 4.06% | 23.46% | 1.816B | 1.812B | 0.24% | 18.42% |
| Q1 2022 | 0.82 | 0.84 | -1.89% | 17.14% | 1.646B | 1.627B | 1.18% | 17.94% |
| Q4 2021 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.04% | 22.06% | 1.624B | 1.599B | 1.58% | 16.16% |
| Q3 2021 | 0.89 | 0.86 | 3.52% | 23.61% | 1.597B | 1.583B | 0.90% | 14.94% |
| Q2 2021 | 0.81 | 0.78 | 4.32% | 35.00% | 1.534B | 1.512B | 1.45% | 17.47% |
| Q1 2021 | 0.70 | 0.67 | 4.61% | 7.69% | 1.396B | 1.388B | 0.57% | 3.22% |
| Q4 2020 | 0.68 | 0.64 | 6.66% | - | 1.398B | 1.357B | 3.04% | - |
| Q3 2020 | 0.72 | 0.66 | 8.42% | - | 1.39B | 1.383B | 0.48% | - |
| Q2 2020 | 0.60 | 0.56 | 8.01% | - | 1.306B | 1.315B | -0.70% | - |
| Q1 2020 | 0.65 | 0.66 | -1.85% | - | 1.352B | 1.369B | -1.21% | - |
Notes
- EPS and Revenue values are non-GAAP when available, otherwise GAAP.
- Surprise % is (Actual - Estimate) / |Estimate|. Green indicates positive surprise, red negative.
- Q2Q % is quarter-over-quarter growth. Green indicates growth, red indicates decline.
- Green right border indicates acceleration for sales or earnings growth. Acceleration is the case when the current Q2Q is above the previous Q2Q.
Earnings Q2Q Performance Trends
EPS Historical Q2Q growth and Acceleration
Revenue Historical Q2Q growth and Acceleration
Surprise distribution (Last 4 Quarters)
EPS beat statistics
EPS beat (4)
3
Average EPS beat (4)
1.65%
Max EPS beat (4)
3.11%
Min EPS beat (4)
-0.31%
Revenue beat statistics
Revenue beat (4)
0
Average Revenue beat (4)
-0.65%
Max Revenue beat (4)
-0.45%
Min Revenue beat (4)
-0.82%
Analysis
In the last 4 quarters, WCN has beaten EPS estimates in 3 out of 4 releases
WCN has not beaten revenue estimates in any of the last 4 earnings releases
In the last 4 quarters, WCN has beaten the EPS estimates by 1.6% on average.
In the last 4 quarters, WCN reported -0.7% below the revenue estimates on average.
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WASTE CONNECTIONS INC / WCN Earnings FAQ
Did WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) beat earnings estimates last quarter?
WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) missed EPS estimates and missed revenue estimates in the most recent quarter.
What percentage of the time does WCN stock beat earnings estimates?
In the last 4 quarters, WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) has beaten EPS estimates in 3 out of 4 releases.