Waste Connections Inc. (WCN)
NYSE: WCNUtilitiesEnvironmental ServicesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
WCN stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $39.03B
- P/E (TTM)
- 37.39
- Forward P/E
- 24.99
- EPS (TTM)
- $4.15
- Dividend yield
- 0.88% ($1.37)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 6, 2026
- 52-week range
- 146.89 – 179.74
- Day range
- 155.14 – 157.49
- Volume / Avg
- 1.64M / 1.24M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 251.57M
- Next earnings
- Oct 21, 2026
52-week range
WCN stock today
On Oct 7, WCN ended the session at $155.16, adding $0.54 (0.35%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, WCN sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $146.89 to $179.74: 13.7% below the high, set on Oct 22, 2025 and 5.6% above the low. WCN is down 11.5% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 10.5%.
At 37.4x trailing earnings, Waste Connections trades above the peer-group median of 30.4x. Its forward P/E of 25.0x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 21 after the market closes; analysts expect EPS of $1.51. Waste Connections pays an annual dividend of $1.37 per share, a 0.88% yield at the current price.
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About Waste Connections
Company profileWaste 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.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- CEO
- Mr. Ronald J. Mittelstaedt
- Headquarters
- Woodbridge, ON
- Employees
- 24,214
- Website
- wasteconnections.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Waste Connections generated $9.47 billion in revenue, up 6.1% from fiscal 2024, its 10th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $1.08 billion (+74.3% year over year), for a net margin of 11.4% versus a median of 9.5% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 42.4% (up from 41.8%) and operating margin 18.1%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.47B | $8.92B | $8.02B | $7.21B | $6.15B |
| Growth | +6.14% | +11.19% | +11.23% | +17.24% | +12.95% |
| Net income | $1.08B | $617.57M | $762.80M | $835.66M | $618.05M |
| EPS (diluted) | $4.17 | $2.39 | $2.95 | $3.24 | $2.36 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (28 analysts)
strong_buy
Avg. price target
$200.84+29.44%
- Strong buy 6
- Buy 19
- Hold 3
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 21, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $1.51
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 23, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.17 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.37
- Dividend yield
- 0.88%
- Last payment
- $0.35
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 6, 2026
WCN news
All WCN news- Why is Waste Connections stock climbing today?Investing.com
- Here's Why Waste Connections (WCN) is Poised for a Turnaround After Losing 6.2% in 4 WeeksNasdaq
- Here's Why Investors Must Hold WCN Stock in Their Portfolios NowNasdaqWCN, IT, MAX
- WCN Makes Bullish Cross Above Critical Moving AverageNasdaq
- WCN Shares Rise 8.6% in 3 Months: Here's What You Should KnowNasdaqWCN, CBZ, BFAM
- Insider Transaction: Waste Connections Senior VP Sells 1,750 Shares for $290,500Nasdaq
- Why Is Waste Connections (WCN) Up 0.2% Since Last Earnings Report?Nasdaq
- Here's Why Investors Must Hold WCN Stock in Their Portfolios NowNasdaqWCN, TBI, VNT
Waste Connections peers
Utilities sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLHClean Harbors Inc. | 315.54 | -0.79% | $16.66B | vs WCN |
| GFLGFL Environmental Inc. Subordinate voting shares no par value | 42.04 | -1.13% | $15.17B | vs WCN |
| RSGRepublic Services Inc. | 216.18 | +0.67% | $66.20B | vs WCN |
| CWSTCasella Waste Systems Inc. Class A | 83.72 | +2.02% | $5.33B | vs WCN |
| QRHCQuest Resource Holding Corporation | 1.38 | +1.47% | $29.11M | vs WCN |
| SKYQSky Quarry Inc. | 2.45 | -3.92% | $21.64M | vs WCN |
| AWXAvalon Holdings Corporation | 2.56 | +2.20% | $9.96M | vs WCN |
| RENXRenX Enterprises Corp. | 1.88 | -3.09% | $4.97M | vs WCN |
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Waste Connections stock FAQ
What is Waste Connections's stock price today?
WCN last traded at $155.16 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.35% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Waste Connections pay a dividend?
Yes. Waste Connections pays $1.37 per share annually, a 0.88% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.35 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 6, 2026.
When is Waste Connections's next earnings date?
Waste Connections is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.51.
What is WCN's P/E ratio?
WCN trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 37.39 and a forward P/E of 24.99, compared with a median of 30.4 for its closest peers.
Who is Waste Connections's CEO?
Mr. Ronald J. Mittelstaedt is the chief executive officer of Waste Connections Inc., which has about 24,214 employees.
Has WCN ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent WCN stock split was a 3-for-2 split on Jun 19, 2017, one of 4 splits on record.
What is the WCN 52-week high?
The 52-week high for WCN is $179.74 and the 52-week low is $146.89. The stock is currently 13.7% below its high.