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Waste Connections (WCN) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$136.00
+0.96 (+0.71%)
(As of 06/8/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$134.11
$136.52
50-Day Range
$135.07
$145.10
52-Week Range
$113.50
$148.20
Volume
794,854 shs
Average Volume
904,998 shs
Market Capitalization
$35.03 billion
P/E Ratio
41.09
Dividend Yield
0.75%
Price Target
$156.22

Waste Connections MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.13 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
14.7% Upside
$156.22 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.98% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.10
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
-0.05mentions of Waste Connections in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
13.10%
From $4.20 to $4.75 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.58 out of 5 stars

Business Services Sector

48th out of 332 stocks

Refuse Systems Industry

2nd out of 6 stocks


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About Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Stock

Waste Connections, Inc. engages in the provision of non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, and disposal services. The firm offers its services to residential, commercial, landfill and transfer stations, and industries such as office, apartments multi-family, construction and demolition, property management, retail, restaurant, and manufacturing. It operates through the following geographical segments: Eastern, Southern, Western, Central, and Canada. The company was founded by Ronald J. Mittelstaedt on September 9, 1997 and is headquartered in Woodbridge, Canada.

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WCN Price History

WCN Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend
2/28/2023
Dividend Payable
3/15/2023
Last Earnings
4/26/2023
Ex-Dividend for 5/24 Dividend
5/09/2023
Dividend Payable
5/24/2023
Today
6/08/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/01/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Refuse systems
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
22,109
Year Founded
1997

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$156.22
High Stock Price Forecast
$165.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$135.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+14.9%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.13
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$835.66 million
Pretax Margin
14.36%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$7.21 billion
Cash Flow
$7.38 per share
Book Value
$27.66 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
256,656,000
Market Cap
$35.01 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.67

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Key Executives

  • Ronald J. MittelstaedtRonald J. Mittelstaedt
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Darrell W. Chambliss
    Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Mary Anne Whitney
    Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Eric O. Hansen
    Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President
  • John M. Perkey
    Vice President-Compliance & Government Affairs













WCN Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Waste Connections stock right now?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Waste Connections in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" WCN shares.
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What is Waste Connections' stock price forecast for 2023?

8 brokers have issued twelve-month target prices for Waste Connections' stock. Their WCN share price forecasts range from $135.00 to $165.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $156.22 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have WCN shares performed in 2023?

Waste Connections' stock was trading at $132.56 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WCN stock has increased by 2.5% and is now trading at $135.92.
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Are investors shorting Waste Connections?

Waste Connections saw a decline in short interest in the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 2,430,000 shares, a decline of 23.8% from the April 15th total of 3,190,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 928,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.6 days. Currently, 1.0% of the company's stock are short sold.
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When is Waste Connections' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 1st 2023.
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How were Waste Connections' earnings last quarter?

Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 26th. The business services provider reported $0.89 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.88 by $0.01. The business services provider had revenue of $1.90 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.90 billion. Waste Connections had a net margin of 11.43% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.22%. The firm's revenue was up 15.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.82 EPS.

How often does Waste Connections pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Waste Connections?

Waste Connections announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 26th. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.255 per share on Wednesday, May 24th. This represents a $1.02 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.75%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 9th.
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Is Waste Connections a good dividend stock?

Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) pays an annual dividend of $1.02 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.75%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 11 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 30.82%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WCN will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.47% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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When did Waste Connections' stock split?

Waste Connections's stock split before market open on Monday, June 19th 2017. The 3-2 split was announced on Wednesday, April 26th 2017. The newly minted shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Friday, June 16th 2017. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 150 shares after the split.

What guidance has Waste Connections issued on next quarter's earnings?

Waste Connections updated its second quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Friday, April, 28th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.00 billion-$2.00 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.04 billion.

What is Worthing Jackman's approval rating as Waste Connections' CEO?

92 employees have rated Waste Connections Chief Executive Officer Worthing Jackman on Glassdoor.com. Worthing Jackman has an approval rating of 95% among the company's employees. This puts Worthing Jackman in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Waste Connections own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Waste Connections investors own include Hawkins (HWKN), Waste Management (WM), Ingersoll Rand (IR), CA (CA), Alibaba Group (BABA), BlackRock (BLK), Visa (V), Home Depot (HD), Micron Technology (MU).

What is Waste Connections' stock symbol?

Waste Connections trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WCN."

Who are Waste Connections' major shareholders?

Waste Connections' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (3.51%), WCM Investment Management LLC (3.37%), Pictet Asset Management SA (2.44%), FMR LLC (2.06%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (2.03%) and 1832 Asset Management L.P. (1.44%). Insiders that own company stock include Brian Harris, David Eddie, Eric Hansen, James Little, Jason Craft, Matthew Stephen Black, Patrick James Shea, Robert Michael Cloninger, Ronald J Mittelstaedt, Susan Netherton and William J Razzouk.
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How do I buy shares of Waste Connections?

Shares of WCN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Waste Connections' stock price today?

One share of WCN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $135.92.

How much money does Waste Connections make?

Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) has a market capitalization of $35.01 billion and generates $7.21 billion in revenue each year. The business services provider earns $835.66 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.31 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Waste Connections have?

The company employs 22,109 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Waste Connections?

Waste Connections' mailing address is 610 APPLEWOOD CRESCENT SUITE 200, VAUGHAN A6, L4K 0C3. The official website for the company is www.wasteconnections.com. The business services provider can be reached via phone at (905) 532-7510, via email at chaya.cooperberg@progressivewaste.com, or via fax at 905-532-7580.

This page (NYSE:WCN) was last updated on 6/8/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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