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Waste Connections (WCN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$240.97 -3.83 (-1.56%)
As of 04:23 PM Eastern

Waste Connections - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
7

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Waste Connections in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 7 have given a strong buy rating for WCN.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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WCN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/17/25 to 7/17/26
1 Month Ago
6/17/25 to 6/17/26
3 Months Ago
4/18/25 to 4/18/26
1 Year Ago
7/17/24 to 7/17/25
Strong Buy
7 Strong Buy rating(s)
7 Strong Buy rating(s)
9 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AC$265.00
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/A5.73% Upside
Consensus RatingStrong BuyStrong BuyStrong BuyBuy

WCN Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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WCN Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Waste Connections Stock vs. The Competition

TypeWaste ConnectionsIndustrials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.75
2.43
Consensus RatingStrong BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
3/13/2026
Wolfe Research logo
Wolfe Research
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong-Buy
1/6/2026
BNP Paribas Exane logo
BNP Paribas Exane
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong-Buy
11/24/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
11/13/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
11/12/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/10/2025 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
9/19/2025 UpgradeHold
7/24/2025 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
6/9/2025UpgradeStrong-Buy
5/26/2025UpgradeStrong-Buy
4/3/2025UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/9/2024Set TargetNeutralC$270.00+8.95%

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Should I Buy Waste Connections Stock? WCN Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Waste Connections pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Waste Connections
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Waste Connections, Inc.:

  • Waste Connections, Inc. is a leading player in the waste management industry, being the third-largest integrated provider in North America, which positions it well for stable revenue growth.
  • The company operates a significant number of facilities, including 91 active landfills and 132 transfer stations, providing a robust infrastructure to support its operations and service delivery.
  • Recent insider trading activity indicates confidence in the company's future, with an insider recently selling shares but still holding a substantial position, suggesting a belief in the company's long-term value.
  • The current stock price is around C$210, reflecting a strong market position and investor interest, which can be a positive indicator for potential returns.
  • With 13% of its consolidated revenue coming from the Canadian segment, Waste Connections, Inc. has diversified its revenue streams, reducing reliance on any single market.

Waste Connections
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Waste Connections, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The recent insider sale of C$70,918.28 may raise concerns about the insider's confidence in the company's short-term performance, potentially signaling a lack of optimism.
  • As the company continues to expand, it may face increased operational costs and regulatory challenges, which could impact profitability.
  • The waste management industry is subject to economic fluctuations; a downturn could affect demand for services, impacting revenue.
  • Competition in the waste management sector is intense, and any loss of market share to competitors could negatively affect Waste Connections, Inc.'s growth prospects.
  • Investors should consider the potential for environmental regulations to impose additional costs on operations, which could affect overall financial performance.

WCN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to analysts, Waste Connections's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Waste Connections more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for Waste Connections is Strong Buy while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Hold. Learn more on how WCN compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:WCN) was last updated on 7/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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