Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN)

NYSE: WCN · Real-Time Price · USD
163.54
+2.00 (1.24%)
At close: Apr 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
163.48
-0.06 (-0.04%)
After-hours: Apr 28, 2026, 7:52 PM EDT
1.24%
Market Cap 41.50B
Revenue (ttm) 9.61B
Net Income (ttm) 1.05B
Shares Out 253.74M
EPS (ttm) 4.10
PE Ratio 39.87
Forward PE 29.09
Dividend $1.40 (0.87%)
Ex-Dividend Date May 6, 2026
Volume 1,676,159
Open 163.00
Previous Close 161.54
Day's Range 160.32 - 163.65
52-Week Range 154.90 - 199.00
Beta 0.61
Analysts Buy
Price Target 204.21 (+24.87%)
Earnings Date Apr 22, 2026

About WCN

Waste Connections, Inc. provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, and disposal services in the United States and Canada. It offers collection services to residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, and exploration and production (E&P) customers; landfill disposal services; and recycling services for various recyclable materials, including compost, cardboard, mixed paper, plastic containers, glass bottles, and ferrous and aluminum metals. The company owns and operates transfer stations that receive, compact, and/or load waste to be ... [Read more]

Sector Industrials
IPO Date May 20, 1998
Employees 24,214
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol WCN
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Waste Connections's revenue was $9.47 billion, an increase of 6.14% compared to the previous year's $8.92 billion. Earnings were $1.08 billion, an increase of 74.32%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 19 analysts, the average rating for WCN stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $204.21, which is an increase of 24.87% from the latest price.

Price Target
$204.21
(24.87% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Waste Connections Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 delivered strong revenue and EBITDA growth, with margin expansion and robust pricing despite fuel and weather headwinds. AI initiatives, disciplined M&A, and improved special waste activity support a positive full-year outlook, with risks mitigated by hedges and surcharges.

5 days ago - Transcripts

Waste Connections Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced its results for the first quarter of 2026. “We're extremely pleased by the stro...

6 days ago - Business Wire

Waste Connections Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $...

6 days ago - Business Wire

Waste Connections Announces Dates for First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced that it will report financial results for the first quarter of 2026 after the c...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Waste Connections Appoints Daniel L. Florness to its Board of Directors

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced that Daniel L. Florness has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Waste Connections Announces Pricing of $600 Million of Senior Notes

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following the previous announcement of the launch of a senior notes offering, Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) announced today t...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Waste Connections Announces Senior Notes Offering

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) announced today that it plans to proceed, subject to market and other conditions, to offer seni...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Waste Connections Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Delivered record adjusted EBITDA margin of 33% in 2025, driven by price-led growth and operational improvements. 2026 guidance calls for continued margin expansion, double-digit free cash flow growth, and ongoing investment in sustainability and AI, with upside potential from acquisitions and commodity recovery.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Waste Connections Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Outlook

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced its results for the fourth quarter of 2025 and outlook for 2026. “Adjusted EBIT...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Waste Connections Announces Dates for Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and 2026 Outlook

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced that it will report financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 and outloo...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Waste Connections Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Q3 2025 results surpassed expectations with strong pricing, margin expansion, and robust M&A activity. Guidance for 2025 and 2026 remains positive, with continued focus on operational efficiency, sustainability, and disciplined capital allocation.

6 months ago - Transcripts

WASTE CONNECTIONS ANNOUNCES 11.1% INCREASE IN QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

TORONTO , Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash...

6 months ago - PRNewsWire

WASTE CONNECTIONS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

Better than expected results highlight superior execution on improving operating trends and cost management Revenue of $2.458 billion, above expectations Net income(a) of $286.3 million, or $1.11 per ...

6 months ago - PRNewsWire

WASTE CONNECTIONS ANNOUNCES DATES FOR THIRD QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS RELEASE

TORONTO , Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter of 2...

7 months ago - PRNewsWire

WASTE CONNECTIONS RENEWS NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID FOR SHARE REPURCHASES

TORONTO , Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that it has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (the...

9 months ago - PRNewsWire

Waste Connections Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2025

Q2 2025 results exceeded expectations with 7.1% revenue growth and strong margin expansion, despite headwinds from commodities and construction-linked volumes. Full-year guidance is maintained, with robust acquisition activity and continued focus on operational efficiency and capital allocation.

9 months ago - Transcripts

WASTE CONNECTIONS ANNOUNCES REGULAR QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

TORONTO , July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash...

9 months ago - PRNewsWire

WASTE CONNECTIONS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS AND UPDATES FULL YEAR OUTLOOK

Continued improvement in employee retention and record safety performance complement 6.6% solid waste core pricing to drive better than expected results Revenue of $2.407 billion, above expectations a...

9 months ago - PRNewsWire

WASTE CONNECTIONS ANNOUNCES DATES FOR SECOND QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS RELEASE

TORONTO , June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter of 2...

10 months ago - PRNewsWire

WASTE CONNECTIONS ANNOUNCES PRICING OF $500 MILLION OF SENIOR NOTES

TORONTO , May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the previous announcement of the launch of a senior notes offering, Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") anno...

11 months ago - PRNewsWire

WASTE CONNECTIONS ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING RESULTS

TORONTO , May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting")....

1 year ago - PRNewsWire

In A Recession, These Waste Management Stocks Have Outperformed S&P500 Historically

Seaport Research Partners analyst John Mazzoni initiated coverage on several major waste management companies with a Buy rating.

Other symbols: GFLRSG
1 year ago - Benzinga

Waste Connections Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2025

Q1 2025 saw strong revenue and margin growth driven by price-led organic gains and high M&A activity, with robust employee retention and record safety. Guidance for 2025 is reiterated, with continued focus on operational execution and strategic acquisitions.

1 year ago - Transcripts

WASTE CONNECTIONS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

Better than expected financial results from price-led organic solid waste growth and continued acquisition activity provide strong start to 2025 Revenue of $2.228 billion, above outlook and up 7.5% ye...

1 year ago - PRNewsWire

Waste Connections Transcript: 11th Annual Waste and Environmental Symposium

A differentiated market approach and disciplined M&A strategy drive industry-leading margins and cash flow, with cost inflation moderating and minimal tariff risk. Capital spending on landfill mitigation and RNG projects will temporarily lower free cash flow, but long-term conversion is set to rise as these investments mature.

1 year ago - Transcripts