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Waste Connections (WCN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$225.06 -3.09 (-1.35%)
As of 04:00 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
6

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 "Strong Buy." Out of the 7 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 6 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
9/8/25 to 9/8/26
1 Month Ago
8/9/25 to 8/9/26
3 Months Ago
6/10/25 to 6/10/26
1 Year Ago
9/8/24 to 9/8/25
Strong Buy
6 Strong Buy rating(s)
6 Strong Buy rating(s)
7 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 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/A7.60% 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
3.71
2.30
Consensus RatingStrong BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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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 Saturday, September 5, 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. maintains a Strong Buy consensus rating from analysts, with recent updates in May 2026 confirming this positive outlook, suggesting that financial professionals view the company as a compelling investment opportunity despite recent market fluctuations.
  • The company has demonstrated strong operational performance, with Q2 2026 results showing that operational gains effectively offset margin pressure, while renewable natural gas and artificial intelligence initiatives are driving a positive outlook for future growth.
  • Waste Connections, Inc. has outlined 2026 revenue guidance of $10.02 billion to $10.05 billion, indicating stable top-line growth expectations as fuel spikes and commodity improvements positively impact the business model.
  • Investors can benefit from a low beta of 0.42, which indicates that the stock is less volatile than the broader market, making it a potentially stable holding for those seeking to reduce portfolio risk during periods of market uncertainty.
  • The stock currently trades at $228.15, which is below its 52-week high of $251.45, offering a potential entry point for investors who believe the recent dip presents a value opportunity relative to its peak valuation.

Waste Connections
Bear Case

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

  • Waste Connections, Inc. is trading at a high price-to-earnings ratio of 55.11, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued relative to its current earnings, posing a risk if growth does not meet elevated expectations.
  • The stock recently crossed below its 50-day moving average in August 2026, a technical indicator that often signals a short-term downtrend and potential continued weakness in the share price.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with Robert Andres Nielsen selling shares in July 2026 at an average price of $242.93, which may signal that company insiders are taking profits or are less confident in the stock's near-term upside.
  • The company faces margin pressure as noted in recent Q2 2026 analyses, suggesting that rising costs or operational challenges are impacting profitability, which could limit future earnings growth despite revenue increases.
  • Waste Connections, Inc. has a low dividend yield of 0.84%, which may be insufficient to attract income-focused investors who seek higher returns from their capital in the current interest rate environment.

WCN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Waste Connections in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating and 6 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.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Waste Connections analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 3/13/2026.
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