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Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $139.07 +1.05 (+0.76%) (As of 03/31/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$138.33▼$139.7850-Day Range$129.18▼$139.0752-Week Range$113.50▼$148.20Volume826,081 shsAverage Volume804,562 shsMarket Capitalization$35.82 billionP/E Ratio43.06Dividend Yield0.73%Price Target$152.67 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Waste Connections MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside9.8% Upside$152.67 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.24% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.10Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment-0.15Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.18 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth13.74%From $4.22 to $4.80 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.64 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector73rd out of 326 stocksRefuse Systems Industry4th out of 6 stocks 2.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWaste Connections has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $152.67, Waste Connections has a forecasted upside of 9.8% from its current price of $139.07.Amount of Analyst CoverageWaste Connections has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.24% of the float of Waste Connections has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWaste Connections has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Waste Connections has recently increased by 20.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldWaste Connections has a dividend yield of 0.75%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthWaste Connections has been increasing its dividend for 11 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Waste Connections is 31.58%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Waste Connections will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.25% next year. This indicates that Waste Connections will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 3.5 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreWaste Connections has received a 42.03% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Waste" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Waste separation services", "Waste shredding services", "Waste sorting services", "Waste rinsing services", "Waste melting services", and "Waste incineration services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Waste Connections is -0.10. Previous Next 1.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWaste Connections has a news sentiment score of -0.15. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.46 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Waste Connections this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for WCN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -96% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added Waste Connections to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 20% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Waste Connections insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,177,955.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.35% of the stock of Waste Connections is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions85.58% of the stock of Waste Connections is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Waste Connections are expected to grow by 13.74% in the coming year, from $4.22 to $4.80 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Waste Connections is 43.06, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 122.18.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Waste Connections is 43.06, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 267.71.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWaste Connections has a PEG Ratio of 2.81. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWaste Connections has a P/B Ratio of 5.03. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) StockWaste 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.Read More Receive WCN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Waste Connections and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WCN Stock News HeadlinesMarch 31, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWaste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Now Covered by Analysts at TD CowenMarch 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWaste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) Receives $151.75 Average Target Price from AnalystsApril 1, 2023 | Investorplace Media (Ad)5 Hypergrowth Stocks to Buy NowLuke Lango has found 14 stocks that have gone up over 1,000%. Now he’s named his top stocks for 2023. Just click to claim your copy. March 27, 2023 | seekingalpha.comWaste Connections: Stability In Waste Management, But At A PremiumMarch 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWaste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Upgraded to Buy at StockNews.comMarch 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWASTE CONNECTIONS ANNOUNCES DATES FOR FIRST QUARTER 2023 EARNINGS RELEASE AND UPCOMING MANAGEMENT PRESENTATIONSMarch 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWaste Connections' (NYSE:WCN) investors will be pleased with their decent 96% return over the last five yearsMarch 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPossible bearish signals as Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) insiders disposed of US$5.0m worth of stockApril 1, 2023 | Investorplace Media (Ad)5 Hypergrowth Stocks to Buy NowLuke Lango has found 14 stocks that have gone up over 1,000%. Now he’s named his top stocks for 2023. Just click to claim your copy. February 24, 2023 | morningstar.comWaste Connections Delivers Strong Fourth-Quarter Results Driven by Tailwinds in Core PricingFebruary 22, 2023 | benzinga.comThis Foreboding Sign Looms Over Waste Connections's ChartFebruary 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) Worth US$136 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?February 18, 2023 | seekingalpha.comWaste Connections, Inc. (WCN) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWaste Connections (WCN) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Up Y/YFebruary 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWASTE CONNECTIONS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER 2022 RESULTS AND PROVIDES 2023 OUTLOOKFebruary 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) have made a decent return of 98% over the past five yearsJanuary 31, 2023 | marketwatch.comWaste Connections Inc. stock rises Tuesday, still underperforms marketJanuary 30, 2023 | fool.ca2 Ultra-Stable Canadian Stocks Just Crowned as Dividend Aristocrats for 2023January 28, 2023 | seekingalpha.comWaste Connections: Growth By Acquisition Strategy Under PressureJanuary 25, 2023 | marketwatch.comWaste Connections Inc. stock rises Wednesday, outperforms marketJanuary 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWith EPS Growth And More, Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Makes An Interesting CaseJanuary 16, 2023 | marketwatch.comWaste Connections (WCN) Trading ReportDecember 23, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why Investors Should Hold Waste Connections (WCN) NowDecember 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHere are the Reasons for the Outperformance of Waste Connections (WCN) in Q3December 15, 2022 | marketwatch.comWaste Connections Inc. stock falls Thursday, underperforms marketDecember 7, 2022 | msn.comSitting on Cash? These 2 TSX Stocks Are Great BuysDecember 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWaste Connections (WCN) Up 3.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?See More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive WCN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Waste Connections and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WCN Company Calendar Last Earnings2/15/2023Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend2/28/2023Dividend Payable3/15/2023Today4/01/2023Next Earnings (Confirmed)4/26/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Refuse systems Sub-IndustryN/A SectorBusiness Services Current SymbolNYSE:WCN CUSIPN/A CIK1318220 Webwww.wasteconnections.com Phone(905) 532-7510Fax905-532-7580Employees22,109Year Founded1997Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$152.67 High Stock Price Forecast$165.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$135.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+9.8%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.23 Trailing P/E Ratio43.06 Forward P/E Ratio32.95 P/E Growth2.81Net Income$835.66 million Net Margins11.59% Pretax Margin14.55% Return on Equity14.23% Return on Assets6.14% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.97 Current Ratio0.74 Quick Ratio0.74 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$7.21 billion Price / Sales4.97 Cash Flow$7.59 per share Price / Cash Flow18.33 Book Value$27.66 per share Price / Book5.03Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares257,540,000Free Float256,640,000Market Cap$35.82 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.67 Social Links Key ExecutivesWorthing F. JackmanPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorDarrell W. ChamblissChief Operating Officer & Executive Vice PresidentMary Anne WhitneyChief Financial Officer & Senior Vice PresidentEric O. HansenChief Information Officer & Senior Vice PresidentJohn M. PerkeyVice President-Compliance & Government AffairsKey CompetitorsRepublic ServicesNYSE:RSGGFL EnvironmentalNYSE:GFLWaste ManagementNYSE:WMCopartNASDAQ:CPRTIQVIANYSE:IQVView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsNeo Ivy Capital ManagementBought 8,670 shares on 3/27/2023Ownership: 0.003%ETF Managers Group LLCBought 194 shares on 3/23/2023Ownership: 0.002%James LittleSold 4,500 sharesTotal: $611,415.00 ($135.87/share)David EddieSold 1,700 sharesTotal: $230,605.00 ($135.65/share)William J RazzoukSold 1,000 sharesTotal: $135,610.00 ($135.61/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions 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 1 hold rating, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" WCN shares. View WCN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Waste Connections' stock price forecast for 2023? 8 brokers have issued 12-month price targets 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 $152.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for WCN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have WCN shares performed in 2023? Waste Connections' stock was trading at $132.56 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, WCN shares have increased by 4.9% and is now trading at $139.07. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Waste Connections? Waste Connections saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,170,000 shares, an increase of 20.5% from the February 28th total of 2,630,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 904,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.5 days. Currently, 1.2% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View Waste Connections' Short Interest. When is Waste Connections' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 26th 2023. View our WCN earnings forecast. How can I listen to Waste Connections' earnings call? Waste Connections will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, April 27th at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 412-317-0088 with passcode "6074895". How were Waste Connections' earnings last quarter? Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 15th. The business services provider reported $0.89 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.88 by $0.01. The business services provider earned $1.87 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.85 billion. Waste Connections had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.23% and a net margin of 11.59%. Waste Connections's quarterly revenue was up 15.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.83 EPS. How often does Waste Connections pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Waste Connections? Waste Connections declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.255 per share on Wednesday, March 15th. This represents a $1.02 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.73%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 28th. Read our dividend analysis for WCN. What ETFs hold Waste Connections' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) stock in their portfolio include iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (USMV), BlackRock Future U.S. Themes ETF (BTHM), Capital Group Core Equity ETF (CGUS), iShares Global Industrials ETF (EXI), Capital Group Growth ETF (CGGR) and iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF (USXF). 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 31.58%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WCN will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.25% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for WCN. When did Waste Connections' stock split? Waste Connections shares split before market open on Monday, June 19th 2017. The 3-2 split was announced on Wednesday, April 26th 2017. The newly created shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes 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 issued an update on its first quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Monday, February, 20th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.90 billion-$1.90 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.86 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), Honeywell International (HON) and Micron Technology (MU). What is Waste Connections' stock symbol? Waste Connections trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WCN." 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Waste Connections' stock price today? One share of WCN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $139.07. How much money does Waste Connections make? Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) has a market capitalization of $35.82 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 $3.23 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. 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