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TSE:WCN

Waste Connections (WCN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

C$232.52
-0.50 (-0.21%)
(As of 12:56 PM ET)
Today's Range
C$232.33
C$234.79
50-Day Range
C$198.24
C$233.46
52-Week Range
C$174.74
C$234.79
Volume
44,051 shs
Average Volume
251,429 shs
Market Capitalization
C$59.92 billion
P/E Ratio
58.72
Dividend Yield
0.66%
Price Target
C$192.10

Waste Connections MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.40 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
17.4% Downside
C$192.10 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.00mentions of Waste Connections in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
C$3.04 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.29 out of 5 stars

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About Waste Connections Stock (TSE:WCN)

Waste Connections, Inc. provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, disposal, and resource recovery services in the United States and Canada. It offers collection services to residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, and exploration and production (E&P) customers; landfill disposal services; and recycling services for various recyclable materials, including compost, cardboard, mixed paper, plastic containers, glass bottles, and ferrous and aluminum metals. The company owns and operates transfer stations that receive compact and/or load waste to be transported to landfills or treatment facilities through truck, rail, or barge; and intermodal services for the rail haul movement of cargo and solid waste containers in the Pacific Northwest through a network of intermodal facilities. In addition, it provides E&P waste treatment, recovery, and disposal services for waste resulting from oil and natural gas exploration and production activity, such as drilling fluids, drill cuttings, completion fluids, and flowback water; production wastes and produced water during a well's operating life; contaminated soils that require treatment during site reclamation; and substances, which require clean-up after a spill, reserve pit clean-up, or pipeline rupture. Further, the company offers leasing services to its customers. Waste Connections, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in Woodbridge, Canada.

WCN Stock Price History

WCN Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/13/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/13 Dividend
2/27/2024
Dividend Payable
3/13/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/24/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Waste Management
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
22,539
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
C$192.10
High Stock Price Target
C$235.00
Low Stock Price Target
C$146.50
Potential Upside/Downside
-17.6%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.40
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
C$762.80 million
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
C$8.02 billion
Cash Flow
C$1.01 per share
Book Value
C$29.86 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
C$60.04 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.66
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Ronald J. Mittelstaedt (Age 61)
    Founder, CEO, President & Director
    Comp: $1.01M
  • Ms. Mary Anne Whitney (Age 60)
    Executive VP & CFO
    Comp: $1.6M
  • Mr. Darrell W. Chambliss (Age 60)
    COO & Executive VP
    Comp: $1.62M
  • Mr. Patrick J. Shea (Age 53)
    Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary
    Comp: $1.39M
  • Mr. James M. Little (Age 62)
    Executive Vice President of Engineering & Disposal
    Comp: $1.32M
  • Mr. Matthew Stephen Black (Age 51)
    Senior VP & Chief Accounting Office
  • Mr. Eric O. Hansen (Age 59)
    Senior VP & Chief Information Officer
  • Mr. Joe Gregory Box Jr.
    Vice President of Investor Relations
  • Mr. John M. Perkey (Age 42)
    VP & Deputy General Counsel of Compliance and Government Affairs
  • Mr. Colin G. Wittke (Age 61)
    Vice President of Sales & Customer Engagement

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

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Waste Connections was last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:56 AM.

Pros

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

  • Waste Connections, Inc. provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, disposal, and resource recovery services in the United States and Canada, which are essential services with consistent demand.
  • The company offers recycling services for various recyclable materials, contributing to environmental sustainability and potentially attracting environmentally conscious investors.
  • Recent developments in Waste Connections, Inc. have shown a steady increase in stock price, indicating positive market sentiment and potential for capital appreciation.
  • Waste Connections, Inc. owns and operates transfer stations and provides intermodal services, showcasing a diversified business model that can withstand market fluctuations.
  • Leasing services offered by Waste Connections, Inc. provide additional revenue streams and potential for long-term growth.

Cons

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

  • Market competition in the waste management industry can lead to pricing pressures and potentially impact the company's profitability.
  • Regulatory changes in waste management policies could increase operational costs for Waste Connections, Inc. and affect its financial performance.
  • Dependency on the oil and natural gas industry for E&P waste treatment services exposes the company to fluctuations in the energy sector.
  • Environmental concerns and public perception regarding waste management practices may pose reputational risks for Waste Connections, Inc.
  • Economic downturns or recessions could impact waste generation levels, affecting the company's revenue streams.

WCN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Waste Connections stock right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Waste Connections in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" WCN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WCN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Waste Connections' stock price target for 2024?

5 analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Waste Connections' shares. Their WCN share price targets range from C$146.50 to C$235.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach C$192.10 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 17.4%.
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How have WCN shares performed in 2024?

Waste Connections' stock was trading at C$197.86 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WCN shares have increased by 17.5% and is now trading at C$232.52.
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When is Waste Connections' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 24th 2024.
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How were Waste Connections' earnings last quarter?

Waste Connections, Inc. (TSE:WCN) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 13th. The company reported $1.51 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.47 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $2.77 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.76 billion. Waste Connections had a net margin of 9.51% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.30%.

How often does Waste Connections pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Waste Connections?

Waste Connections declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 13th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 28th will be given a dividend of 0.383 per share on Wednesday, March 13th. This represents a $1.53 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.66%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 27th.
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Is Waste Connections a good dividend stock?

Waste Connections (TSE:WCN) pays an annual dividend of C$1.54 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.66%. The dividend payout ratio is 38.89%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Waste Connections own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Waste Connections investors own include Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), Enbridge (ENB), Suncor Energy (SU), Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP), Fortis (FTS), BCE (BCE), TELUS (T), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), Xilinx (XLNX) and CCL Industries (CCL.B).

How do I buy shares of Waste Connections?

Shares of WCN stock and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through an online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the Canadian stock market include BMO InvestorLine, CIBC Investor's Edge, Desjardins Online Brokerage, HSBC InvestDirect, Laurentian Bank Discount Brokerage, National Bank Direct Brokerage, Qtrade Investor, Questrade, RBC Direct Investing, Scotia iTrade, TD Direct Investing, and Virtual Brokers.
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This page (TSE:WCN) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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