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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Waste Connections, Inc. stock logo
WCN
Waste Connections
$165.02
-0.7%
$168.32
$126.12
$173.02
$42.58B0.66901,679 shs719,477 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Waste Connections, Inc. stock logo
WCN
Waste Connections
-0.04%+0.84%-2.51%+8.26%+17.55%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Waste Connections, Inc. stock logo
WCN
Waste Connections
4.9179 of 5 stars
3.45.02.53.53.02.51.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Waste Connections, Inc. stock logo
WCN
Waste Connections
2.75
Moderate Buy$178.878.39% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest WCN, CWY, BFSA, and BIFF Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/8/2024
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WCN
Waste Connections
Royal Bank of Canada
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Initiated CoverageOutperform ➝ Outperform$182.00 ➝ $196.00
3/18/2024
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WCN
Waste Connections
Oppenheimer
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$170.00 ➝ $180.00
3/18/2024
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WCN
Waste Connections
Jefferies Financial Group
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$195.00 ➝ $217.00
2/29/2024
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WCN
Waste Connections
UBS Group
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$170.00 ➝ $181.00
2/15/2024
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WCN
Waste Connections
CIBC
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Boost Price TargetBuy$175.00 ➝ $195.00
2/15/2024
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WCN
Waste Connections
Stifel Nicolaus
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Boost Price TargetBuy$175.00 ➝ $180.00
2/15/2024
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WCN
Waste Connections
Scotiabank
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Boost Price TargetSector Perform$146.50 ➝ $179.00
2/15/2024
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WCN
Waste Connections
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$170.00 ➝ $185.00
2/15/2024
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WCN
Waste Connections
BMO Capital Markets
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$166.00 ➝ $178.00
2/15/2024
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WCN
Waste Connections
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$153.00 ➝ $175.00
(Data available from 4/25/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Waste Connections, Inc. stock logo
WCN
Waste Connections
$8.02B5.31$8.06 per share20.48$29.88 per share5.52

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Waste Connections, Inc. stock logo
WCN
Waste Connections
$762.80M$2.9655.7529.952.729.51%14.42%6.16%8/7/2024 (Estimated)

Latest WCN, CWY, BFSA, and BIFF Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/24/2024Q1 2024
Waste Connections, Inc. stock logo
WCN
Waste Connections
$1.02$1.04+$0.02$1.19$2.05 billion$2.07 billion  
2/13/2024Q4 2023
Waste Connections, Inc. stock logo
WCN
Waste Connections
$1.08$1.11+$0.03$1.73$2.04 billion$2.04 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Waste Connections, Inc. stock logo
WCN
Waste Connections
$1.140.69%+11.38%38.51%7 Years

Latest WCN, CWY, BFSA, and BIFF Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/13/2024
Waste Connections, Inc. stock logo
WCN
Waste Connections
Quarterly$0.28500.69%2/27/20242/28/20243/13/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Waste Connections, Inc. stock logo
WCN
Waste Connections
0.88
0.68
0.68

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Waste Connections, Inc. stock logo
WCN
Waste Connections
86.09%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Waste Connections, Inc. stock logo
WCN
Waste Connections
0.31%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Waste Connections, Inc. stock logo
WCN
Waste Connections
22,539258.02 million257.22 millionOptionable

WCN, CWY, BFSA, and BIFF Headlines

SourceHeadline
Waste Connections (WCN) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street EstimatesWaste Connections (WCN) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
zacks.com - April 25 at 12:01 PM
Sycomore Asset Management Buys 11,110 Shares of Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)Sycomore Asset Management Buys 11,110 Shares of Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 10:27 PM
Can Waste Connections Stock Keep Beating Estimates?Can Waste Connections Stock Keep Beating Estimates?
msn.com - April 24 at 8:56 PM
Waste Connections (WCN) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesWaste Connections (WCN) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
zacks.com - April 24 at 6:16 PM
Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Shares Up 0%Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Shares Up 0%
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 5:18 PM
Cumberland Partners Ltd Lowers Stock Position in Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)Cumberland Partners Ltd Lowers Stock Position in Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)
marketbeat.com - April 23 at 9:27 PM
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money.usnews.com - April 22 at 8:36 PM
Criterion Capital Advisors LLC Takes $711,000 Position in Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)Criterion Capital Advisors LLC Takes $711,000 Position in Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)
marketbeat.com - April 20 at 5:18 PM
Curious about Waste Connections (WCN) Q1 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key MetricsCurious about Waste Connections (WCN) Q1 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
zacks.com - April 19 at 10:20 AM
Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Trading Up 0.4%Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Trading Up 0.4%
marketbeat.com - April 18 at 3:41 PM
Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Cuts Position in Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Cuts Position in Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)
marketbeat.com - April 18 at 7:48 AM
Tandem Investment Advisors Inc. Trims Stake in Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)Tandem Investment Advisors Inc. Trims Stake in Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 7:32 PM
Waste Connections (WCN) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?Waste Connections (WCN) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
finance.yahoo.com - April 17 at 1:44 PM
Waste Connections (WCN) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?Waste Connections (WCN) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
zacks.com - April 17 at 11:07 AM
Time to Buy These 3 Stocks From an Upbeat Waste Removal SectorTime to Buy These 3 Stocks From an Upbeat Waste Removal Sector
zacks.com - April 16 at 2:30 PM
Simplicity Solutions LLC Acquires 4,907 Shares of Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)Simplicity Solutions LLC Acquires 4,907 Shares of Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)
marketbeat.com - April 16 at 6:42 AM
Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) Shares Bought by Mackenzie Financial CorpWaste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) Shares Bought by Mackenzie Financial Corp
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 1:54 PM
Triasima Portfolio Management inc. Reduces Stock Position in Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)Triasima Portfolio Management inc. Reduces Stock Position in Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)
marketbeat.com - April 13 at 3:00 PM
Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC Boosts Holdings in Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC Boosts Holdings in Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)
marketbeat.com - April 12 at 6:37 AM
Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) Stock Position Lessened by Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCWaste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) Stock Position Lessened by Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC
marketbeat.com - April 11 at 6:58 AM
Waste Connection (WCN) Gains on Acquisitions Amid Low LiquidityWaste Connection (WCN) Gains on Acquisitions Amid Low Liquidity
zacks.com - April 10 at 1:01 PM
Waste Connections shares get price target boost from RBC CapitalWaste Connections shares get price target boost from RBC Capital
investing.com - April 10 at 7:31 AM
Heres Why Waste Connections (WCN) is a Strong Growth StockHere's Why Waste Connections (WCN) is a Strong Growth Stock
zacks.com - April 8 at 10:46 AM
Royal Bank of Canada Initiates Coverage on Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN)Royal Bank of Canada Initiates Coverage on Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN)
marketbeat.com - April 8 at 10:15 AM

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Company Descriptions

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Waste Connections

NYSE:WCN
Waste Connections, Inc. provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, disposal, and resource recovery 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 transported to landfills or treatment facilities through truck, rail, or barge; and intermodal services for the rail haul movement of cargo and solid waste containers in the Pacific Northwest through a network of intermodal facilities. In addition, it provides E&P waste treatment, recovery, and disposal services for waste resulting from oil and natural gas exploration and production activity, such as drilling fluids, drill cuttings, completion fluids, and flowback water; production wastes and produced water during a well's operating life; contaminated soils that require treatment during site reclamation; and substances, which require clean-up after a spill, reserve pit clean-up, or pipeline rupture. Further, the company offers leasing services to its customers. Waste Connections, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in Woodbridge, Canada.