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Waste Connections (WCN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$246.28 -2.13 (-0.86%)
As of 05:40 PM Eastern

Waste Connections - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
5

Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Waste Connections in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 7 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a strong buy rating for WCN.

Consensus Price Target

C$265.00
7.60% Upside
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Waste Connections, the average price target is C$265.00. The highest price target for WCN is C$270.00, while the lowest price target for WCN is C$260.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.60% from the current price of C$246.28.
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
9/8/24 to 9/8/25
1 Month Ago
8/9/24 to 8/9/25
3 Months Ago
6/10/24 to 6/10/25
1 Year Ago
9/9/23 to 9/8/24
Strong Buy
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$265.00C$265.00C$265.00C$196.10
Forecasted Upside7.60% Upside2.46% Upside2.51% Upside-20.83% Downside
Consensus RatingBuyBuyBuyHold

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
3.43
2.67
Consensus RatingBuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/24/2025Atb Cap Markets
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 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
6/9/2025Melius Research
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R. Wertheimer
Not Rated
UpgradeStrong-Buy
5/26/2025National Bank Financial
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M. Doumet
Not Rated
UpgradeStrong-Buy
5/6/2025Seaport Res Ptn
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4/3/2025William Blair
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10/25/2024ATB Capital
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 Boost TargetC$255.00 ➝ C$260.00+6.21%
10/9/2024Eight Capital
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Set TargetNeutralC$270.00+8.95%
10/4/2024Scotiabank
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UpgradeHold
2/15/2024Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$169.00 ➝ C$182.00-18.31%
12/12/2023CIBC
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$156.00 ➝ C$167.00-14.66%
10/27/2023UBS Group
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 Boost TargetC$223.00 ➝ C$230.00+29.58%

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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 Saturday, September 6, 2025. 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.:

  • The stock has received a consensus rating of "Buy" from analysts, indicating strong confidence in its future performance.
  • Recent upgrades to a "strong-buy" rating from multiple research firms suggest positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
  • The current stock price is around C$258, which is near its twelve-month high, indicating strong market performance.
  • Waste Connections, Inc. operates a significant number of landfills and recycling operations, positioning it well in the growing waste management sector.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization, reflecting its stability and potential for growth in the waste management industry.

Waste Connections
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings potential.
  • Recent earnings estimates have been cut, suggesting that analysts expect lower profitability in the near term.
  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio, which could pose risks if market conditions change.
  • Market volatility could impact the stock price, especially given its recent fluctuations around the C$258 mark.
  • Insider selling activity may raise concerns about the company's future performance and management's confidence in its prospects.

WCN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Waste Connections is C$265.00, with a high forecast of C$270.00 and a low forecast of C$260.00.

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Waste Connections in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 5 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" WCN shares.

According to analysts, Waste Connections's stock has a predicted upside of 7.60% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Waste Connections's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Waste Connections has been rated by research analysts at Atb Cap Markets in the past 90 days.

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


This page (TSE:WCN) was last updated on 9/8/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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