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Waste Connections (WCN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$238.21 -1.61 (-0.67%)
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Waste Connections - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Strong Buy
Based on 8 Analyst Ratings
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
7/6/25 to 7/6/26		1 Month Ago
6/6/25 to 6/6/26		3 Months Ago
4/7/25 to 4/7/26		1 Year Ago
7/6/24 to 7/6/25
Strong Buy
7 Strong Buy rating(s)
8 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/A8.30% Upside
Consensus RatingStrong BuyStrong BuyStrong BuyBuy

WCN Analyst Recommendations By Month

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WCN Price Targets by Month

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Waste Connections Stock vs. The Competition

TypeWaste ConnectionsIndustrials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.75
2.44
Consensus RatingStrong BuyHold
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
3/13/2026
Wolfe Research logo
Wolfe Research
3 of 5 stars
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1/6/2026
BNP Paribas Exane logo
BNP Paribas Exane
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong-Buy
11/24/2025
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. logo
The Goldman Sachs Group
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong-Buy
11/13/2025
Wells Fargo & Company logo
Wells Fargo & Company
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 UpgradeStrong-Buy
11/12/2025
Sanford C. Bernstein logo
Sanford C. Bernstein
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 UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/10/2025
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Scotiabank
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
9/19/2025
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Barclays
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7/24/2025
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ATB Cormark Capital Markets
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
6/9/2025
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Melius Research
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Rob Wertheimer
Rob Wertheimer
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5/26/2025
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National Bank Financial
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Michael Doumet
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4/3/2025
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William Blair
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Trevor Romeo
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10/9/2024
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J. Somerville
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Set 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 Monday, July 6, 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.:

  • The company reported a strong quarterly earnings per share of C$1.71, indicating solid profitability and effective cost management.
  • With a revenue of C$3.30 billion during the latest quarter, Waste Connections, Inc. demonstrates robust operational performance and market demand for its services.
  • The firm has a return on equity of 13.17%, suggesting efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is attractive for investors looking for strong financial performance.
  • Waste Connections, Inc. operates a significant number of facilities, including 91 active landfills and 132 transfer stations, providing a diversified revenue stream across various markets.
  • The current stock price is around C$XX, reflecting investor confidence and market stability in the waste management sector.

Waste Connections
Bear Case

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

  • The net margin of 11.37% may indicate that while the company is profitable, there could be concerns about cost control and competitive pressures in the waste management industry.
  • As a significant player in the waste management sector, Waste Connections, Inc. may face regulatory challenges that could impact operational flexibility and profitability.
  • Market volatility in the energy sector could affect the company's industrial and energy end markets, potentially leading to fluctuations in revenue.
  • Investors may be cautious due to the company's recent expansion into the Canadian market, which could present integration risks and uncertainties.
  • Economic downturns can lead to reduced waste generation, impacting the overall demand for Waste Connections, Inc.'s services.

WCN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

8 Wall Street 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 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.

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This page (TSE:WCN) was last updated on 7/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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