WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

NYSE:WCN • CA94106B1013

169.34 USD
+2.74 (+1.64%)
At close: Feb 26, 2026
169.34 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/26/2026, 8:04:00 PM

WCN Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
Market Cap43.35B
Revenue(TTM)9.47B
Net Income(TTM)1.08B
Shares256.02M
Float255.35M
52 Week High201.66
52 Week Low155.65
Yearly Dividend1.3
Dividend Yield0.81%
EPS(TTM)5.15
PE32.88
Fwd PE29.46
Earnings (Next)04-21
IPO2002-04-25
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
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WCN long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of WCN in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years 0 10 -10 20

The current stock price of WCN is 169.34 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -0.01%. In the past year, price decreased by -10.76%.

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WCN Technical Analysis


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WCN Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WCN. While WCN has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health.


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WCN Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months WCN reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 5.15. The EPS increased by 7.52% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 11.37%
ROA 5.1%
ROE 13.06%
Debt/Equity 1.07
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%11.21%
Sales Q2Q%5%
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.14%
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WCN Forecast & Estimates

20 analysts have analysed WCN and the average price target is 152.34 USD. This implies a price decrease of -10.04% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 169.34.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 11.61% and a revenue growth 5.38% for WCN


Analysts
Analysts83
Price Target152.34 (-10.04%)
EPS Next Y11.61%
Revenue Next Year5.38%
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WCN Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners89.12%
Ins Owners0.11%
Short Float %0.9%
Short Ratio1.54
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WCN Competitors/Peers

The largest stocks on the US markets in the "Environmental & Facilities Services" sub-industry
Full List
SymbolCompany NameTechnical RatingFundamental RatingFPEMarket Cap
WM WASTE MANAGEMENT INC27.6491.895B
RSG REPUBLIC SERVICES INC30.3868.595B
ROL ROLLINS INC46.328.45B
VLTO VERALTO CORP23.0323.432B
CLH CLEAN HARBORS INC36.0215.283B
TTEK TETRA TECH INC20.388.715B
CWST CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A66.365.656B
ABM ABM INDUSTRIES INC11.122.635B
NVRI ENVIRI CORP N/A1.44B

About WCN

Company Profile

WCN logo image Waste Connections, Inc. engages in the provision of non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, and disposal services. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas and currently employs 24,214 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2002-04-25. The company provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer and disposal services, including by rail, along with resource recovery primarily through recycling and renewable fuels generation. Its segments include Western, Southern, Eastern, Central, Canada and MidSouth. The company serves approximately nine million residential, commercial and industrial customers in secondary markets across 46 states in the U.S. and six provinces in Canada. The company also provides non-hazardous oilfield waste treatment, recovery and disposal services in several basins across the U.S. and Canada, as well as intermodal services for the movement of cargo and solid waste containers in the Pacific Northwest. Its residential services include garbage pickup, yard waste, recycling, dumpster rental, bulk pickup, and portable toilets. Its commercial services include business waste collection, commercial recycling, shredding, roll off dumpster rental, and others.

Company Info

WASTE CONNECTIONS INC

3 Waterway Square Place, Suite 110

The Woodlands TEXAS L4K 0C3 US

CEO: Worthing F. Jackman

Employees: 24214

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WCN Investor Relations

Phone: 18324422200

WASTE CONNECTIONS INC / WCN FAQ

What does WASTE CONNECTIONS INC do?

Waste Connections, Inc. engages in the provision of non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, and disposal services. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas and currently employs 24,214 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2002-04-25. The company provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer and disposal services, including by rail, along with resource recovery primarily through recycling and renewable fuels generation. Its segments include Western, Southern, Eastern, Central, Canada and MidSouth. The company serves approximately nine million residential, commercial and industrial customers in secondary markets across 46 states in the U.S. and six provinces in Canada. The company also provides non-hazardous oilfield waste treatment, recovery and disposal services in several basins across the U.S. and Canada, as well as intermodal services for the movement of cargo and solid waste containers in the Pacific Northwest. Its residential services include garbage pickup, yard waste, recycling, dumpster rental, bulk pickup, and portable toilets. Its commercial services include business waste collection, commercial recycling, shredding, roll off dumpster rental, and others.


What is the stock price of WASTE CONNECTIONS INC today?

The current stock price of WCN is 169.34 USD. The price increased by 1.64% in the last trading session.


Does WCN stock pay dividends?

WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) has a dividend yield of 0.81%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 1.3.


What is the ChartMill rating of WASTE CONNECTIONS INC stock?

WCN has a ChartMill Technical rating of 0 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 5 out of 10.


Can you provide the PE ratio for WCN stock?

The PE ratio for WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) is 32.88. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 5.15 and the current share price of 169.34 USD.


Would investing in WASTE CONNECTIONS INC be a good decision?

This depends on your investment goals. Check the Technical and Fundamental Analysis tabs for insights on WCN.


Can you provide the upcoming earnings date for WASTE CONNECTIONS INC?

WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) will report earnings on 2026-04-21, after the market close.