NYSE : WCN

Waste Connections, Inc.

$169.35 USD

-$0.26 (-0.15%)

Volume
1.22M
Average Volume
1.65M
Market Capitalization
$42.68B
P/E Ratio
40.91
Dividend Yield
0.81%
Price Target
$208.00
Year High
$191.91
Year Low
$146.89
Day High
—
Day Low
—
Payout Ratio
$0.33
Current Ratio
$0.67
Company Overview

NYSE

Ronald J. Mittelstaedt

Waste Management

Industrials

WCN

24214

CA

USD

https://www.wasteconnections.com

19055327510

94106B101

0001318220

Liquidity Metrics

1.21

0.67

0.67

0.05

0.33

Sales & Valuation

$9.5B

4.36

5.46

23.50

7.11

Profitability

$4.18

$1.08B

10.86%

14.17%

13.18%

4.97%

P/E Metrics

40.91

0.61

0.61

Analyst Price Target & Rating

$208.00

$218.00

$180.00

Sell

2/5

33 Analysts

-18.58%

Financial Health Scores

2.96

7/9

-$700.86M

$21.4B

$13.48B

$1.82B

Key Metrics (TTM)

$52.26B

5.33

16.86

0.67

13.18%

6.63%

2.46%

4.25%

$53.94

-7 days

Company Executives
Name Title
Patrick J. Shea Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Susan R. Netherton Senior Vice President of People, Training & Development
Domenico D. Pio Senior Vice President of Operations
Eric O. Hansen Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
James Little Executive Vice President of Engineering & Disposal
Jason J. Craft Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
Joe Gregory Box Jr. Vice President of Investor Relations
Ronald J. Mittelstaedt Founder, Chief Executive Officer, President & Director
Jason Jon Craft Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
John Perkey Vice President & Deputy General Counsel of Compliance and Government Affairs
Mary Anne Whitney Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Derek Tan Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
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About Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) Stock

Waste Connections, Inc. is a leading environmental services provider that delivers a full spectrum of non-hazardous waste management solutions, including collection, transfer, disposal, and resource recovery, across both the United States and Canada. The company offers essential waste collection services to a diverse customer base, spanning residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, and exploration and production (E&P) sectors. Beyond collection, their operations encompass landfill management for final waste disposition and comprehensive recycling programs for a wide array of materials, such as compostables, cardboard, mixed paper, plastic containers, glass bottles, and both ferrous and aluminum metals. Waste Connections also maintains and operates a network of transfer stations, whic ... h efficiently receive, compact, and load waste for subsequent transport—by truck, rail, or barge—to either landfills or specialized treatment facilities. In the Pacific Northwest, the company further provides intermodal services through a dedicated network, facilitating the rail movement of general cargo and solid waste containers. A specialized component of their offerings includes the treatment, recovery, and safe disposal of waste generated by oil and natural gas exploration and production activities. This includes complex materials such as drilling fluids, drill cuttings, completion fluids, flowback water, ongoing production wastes, produced water from operational wells, contaminated soils requiring remediation during site reclamation, and substances needing clean-up after spills, reserve pit operations, or pipeline ruptures. Additionally, the company provides equipment leasing options to its customers. As of December 31, 2021, Waste Connections possessed a robust infrastructure, owning 334 solid waste collection operations, 142 transfer stations, 61 municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills, 12 E&P waste landfills, 14 non-MSW landfills, 71 recycling facilities, 4 intermodal operations, 23 E&P liquid waste injection wells, and 19 E&P waste treatment and oil recovery facilities. The company also manages an additional 53 transfer stations, 10 MSW landfills, and 2 intermodal operations. Waste Connections, Inc. was established in 1997 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Woodbridge, Canada.

Waste Connections Announces Senior Notes Offering

2026-07-27 12:46:00

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) announced today that it plans to proceed, subject to market and other conditions, to offer two series of Canadian dollar-denominated senior notes due 2033 and 2036, respectively (the “Notes”), in an underwritten public offering in the U.S. and by way of private placement in each of the provinces of Canada (the “Offering”). The Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the Company. Waste.

How Waste Connections Is Using AI to Expand Margins and Future Growth

2026-07-27 12:30:39

WCN is turning AI pricing into $20 million in annualized EBITDA gains while testing routing tools and targeting broader margin growth.

Is WCN Stock Worth Its Premium Valuation After Strong Q2 Results?

2026-07-27 12:14:30

Waste Connections beat Q2 estimates, raised its 2026 outlook and delivered strong cash flow, but debt and a premium valuation leave limited upside.

Waste Connections Stock Barely Moves Since Q2 Earnings Beat

2026-07-27 12:14:22

WCN beats Q2 earnings estimates, raises its 2026 revenue outlook and expands margins, yet the stock barely moves after the July 22 report.

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2026-07-27 11:04:00

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Waste Connections: Better Margins, But Volume Trend Is Still Weak

2026-07-26 06:12:37

Waste Connections maintained strong pricing and margin expansion in Q2 2026, but overall volume remains in decline. WCN:CA raised its FY2026 outlook and posted robust quarterly free cash flow, yet first-half FCF conversion weakened and operational deleverage risk persists. Despite positive C&D volume growth and resilient pricing power, total unit volume fell 1.9%, raising concerns about fixed-cost absorption.

Waste Connections, Inc. $WCN Shares Sold by Bank of New York Mellon Corp

2026-07-25 06:51:14

Bank of New York Mellon Corp decreased its holdings in Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE: WCN) by 5.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 304,129 shares of the business services provider's stock after selling 16,528 shares during the quarter.

Bank of Nova Scotia Purchases 51,810 Shares of Waste Connections, Inc. $WCN

2026-07-25 06:51:11

Bank of Nova Scotia increased its position in Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE: WCN) by 19.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 320,808 shares of the business services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 51,810 shares during the quarter. Bank

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) stock price?

Waste Connections, Inc.(NYSE:WCN) stock price is $169.35 in the last trading session. During the trading session, WCN stock reached the peak price of $191.91 while $146.89 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in WCN stock occurred in the recent session was --0.15% while the dollar amount for the price change in WCN stock was -$0.26.

WCN's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed WCN is part of Waste Management industry that operates in the broader Industrials sector.

Who are the executives of WCN?

Patrick J. Shea | Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Susan R. Netherton | Senior Vice President of People, Training & Development
Domenico D. Pio | Senior Vice President of Operations
Eric O. Hansen | Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
James Little | Executive Vice President of Engineering & Disposal

How many employees does WCN have?

Number of WCN employees currently stands at 24214. WCN operates from 6220 Highway 7, Woodbridge, ON L4H 4G3, CA.

Link for WCN official website?

Official Website of WCN is: https://www.wasteconnections.com

How do I contact WCN?

WCN could be contacted at phone #19055327510 and can also be accessed through its website. WCN operates from 6220 Highway 7, Woodbridge, ON L4H 4G3, CA.

How many shares of WCN are traded daily?

The average number of WCN shares traded daily for last 3 months was 1.65M.

What is the market cap of WCN currently?

The market value of WCN currently stands at $42.68B with its latest stock price at $169.35