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WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) Stock Overview

NYSE:WCN - CA94106B1013 - Common Stock

184.81 USD
+1.57 (+0.86%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 8:04:00 PM
184.81 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 8/29/2025, 8:04:00 PM

WCN Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
52 Week High201.66
52 Week Low169.36
Market Cap47.52B
Shares257.11M
Float256.43M
Yearly Dividend1.17
Dividend Yield0.72%
EPS(TTM)4.93
PE37.49
Fwd PE31.4
Earnings (Next)10-21 2025-10-21/amc
IPO04-25 2002-04-25
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS SubIndustryEnvironmental & Facilities Services


WCN short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of WCN in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 0 -2 -4 -6

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 20 30

The current stock price of WCN is 184.81 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -0.94%. In the past year, price decreased by -0.91%.

WASTE CONNECTIONS INC / WCN Daily stock chart

WCN Competitors/Peers

The largest stocks on the US markets in the "Environmental & Facilities Services" sub-industry
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Symbol
Company Name
TA
FA
PE
Market Cap
WM WASTE MANAGEMENT INC 31.23 91.20B
RSG REPUBLIC SERVICES INC 34.71 73.05B
ROL ROLLINS INC 54.37 27.40B
VLTO VERALTO CORP 28.55 26.35B
GFL GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC-SUB VT 96.23 18.18B
CLH CLEAN HARBORS INC 34.02 12.99B
RTO RENTOKIL INITIAL PLC-SP ADR 22.24 12.42B
TTEK TETRA TECH INC 24.44 9.57B
CWST CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC-A 80.13 6.26B
ABM ABM INDUSTRIES INC 13.77 3.06B
CECO CECO ENVIRONMENTAL CORP 60.79 1.61B
BV BRIGHTVIEW HOLDINGS INC 18.46 1.37B

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 23,854 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: 23854

WCN Company Website

WCN Investor Relations

Phone: 18324422200

WASTE CONNECTIONS INC / WCN FAQ

What is the stock price of WASTE CONNECTIONS INC today?

The current stock price of WCN is 184.81 USD. The price increased by 0.86% in the last trading session.


What is the ticker symbol for WASTE CONNECTIONS INC stock?

The exchange symbol of WASTE CONNECTIONS INC is WCN and it is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.


On which exchange is WCN stock listed?

WCN stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.


What is the price forecast or stock price prediction for WASTE CONNECTIONS INC stock?

17 analysts have analysed WCN and the average price target is 205.76 USD. This implies a price increase of 11.34% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 184.81. Check the WASTE CONNECTIONS INC stock analysts ratings, price target forecast and up-and down grades for more detailed information.


What is WASTE CONNECTIONS INC worth?

WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) has a market capitalization of 47.52B USD. This makes WCN a Large Cap stock.


How many employees does WASTE CONNECTIONS INC have?

WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) currently has 23854 employees.


What are the support and resistance levels for WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) stock?

WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) has a support level at 184.44 and a resistance level at 185.22. Check the full technical report for a detailed analysis of WCN support and resistance levels.


Is WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) expected to grow?

The Revenue of WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) is expected to grow by 6.38% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the WCN EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


Should I buy WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) stock?

There is no straightforward answer here. It depends on your investment strategy as different types of investors will look at different aspects. In any case it is important to make an informed decision and these pages can help you forming an opinion:


Does WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) stock pay dividends?

WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) has a dividend yield of 0.72%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 1.17. Check the full fundamental report for a detailed analysis of WCN dividend history, reliability and sustainability.


When does WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) report earnings?

WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) will report earnings on 2025-10-21, after the market close.


What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN)?

The PE ratio for WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) is 37.49. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 4.93 and the current share price of 184.81 USD. Check the full fundamental report for a full analysis of the valuation metrics for WCN.


What is the Short Interest ratio of WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) stock?

The outstanding short interest for WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) is 1.02% of its float. Check the ownership tab for more information on the WCN short interest.


WCN Technical Analysis


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WCN Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WCN. WCN scores excellent on profitability, but there are 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 4.93. The EPS increased by 8.11% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 6.97%
ROA 3.11%
ROE 7.71%
Debt/Equity 1
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%4.03%
Sales Q2Q%7.07%
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.65%

WCN Forecast & Estimates

17 analysts have analysed WCN and the average price target is 205.76 USD. This implies a price increase of 11.34% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 184.81.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 7.72% and a revenue growth 6.38% for WCN


Analysts
Analysts81.18
Price Target205.76 (11.34%)
EPS Next Y7.72%
Revenue Next Year6.38%

WCN Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners89.49%
Ins Owners0.15%
Short Float %1.02%
Short Ratio2.27