GFL Environmental (NYSE:GFL) Given New $56.00 Price Target at Scotiabank

GFL Environmental (NYSE:GFL) had its target price lowered by Scotiabank from $57.00 to $56.00 in a report published on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. Scotiabank currently has a sector outperform rating on the stock.

GFL has been the topic of a number of other reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on GFL Environmental from $46.75 to $48.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of GFL Environmental from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Monday. Barclays lifted their price objective on shares of GFL Environmental from $62.00 to $63.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on shares of GFL Environmental in a report on Thursday, November 13th. They issued an “overweight” rating on the stock. Finally, UBS Group raised their price target on shares of GFL Environmental from $58.00 to $60.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, November 10th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, GFL Environmental presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $56.67.

GFL Environmental Stock Down 6.0%

Shares of GFL Environmental stock opened at $41.40 on Thursday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $43.24 and its 200 day moving average is $45.61. GFL Environmental has a one year low of $40.83 and a one year high of $52.00. The firm has a market cap of $14.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.09 and a beta of 0.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.98, a current ratio of 0.69 and a quick ratio of 0.69.

GFL Environmental Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 30th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, January 13th were given a dividend of $0.0154 per share. This represents a $0.06 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, January 13th. GFL Environmental’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 0.94%.

Institutional Trading of GFL Environmental

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Berbice Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in GFL Environmental in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. bought a new position in shares of GFL Environmental in the third quarter worth $33,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of GFL Environmental by 43.1% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 727 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 219 shares in the last quarter. Compass Financial Services Inc raised its stake in shares of GFL Environmental by 63.0% during the 2nd quarter. Compass Financial Services Inc now owns 820 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 317 shares during the period. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its holdings in GFL Environmental by 45.2% during the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 976 shares of the company’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 304 shares in the last quarter. 64.70% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting GFL Environmental

Here are the key news stories impacting GFL Environmental this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat and margin strength — GFL reported $0.26 EPS (above consensus) and highlighted record Adjusted EBITDA margins (30.2% Q4, 30.0% full-year), signaling improved profitability and operational leverage. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Company outlook and buy-side support — Management issued full-year 2026 guidance that targets revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth (PR Newswire summary), and RBC raised its price target to $60 with an Outperform rating, signaling analyst confidence in the company’s outlook. Article Title RBC Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst reactions mixed but generally constructive — Several firms revised forecasts after the quarter (some raising targets, one modest cut by Scotiabank to $56). The street still shows multiple buy/outperform ratings and a median longer-term target above current levels. Article Title Scotiabank Note
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue and some cash metrics disappointed — Q4 revenue reported at $1.23B missed some street expectations and showed YoY declines in reported results across certain reports; cash balances and net income were flagged lower in third‑party summaries, raising concerns about near-term top-line momentum. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Local operational incident — Multiple GFL garbage trucks were damaged in a fire at an Etobicoke yard; while likely manageable via insurance and localized response, the event adds short-term operational/sentiment risk. Article Title

About GFL Environmental

GFL Environmental Inc is a leading North American provider of diversified environmental services, offering comprehensive solutions across solid waste management, liquid waste management, soil remediation and infrastructure services. The company’s core business activities include residential, commercial and industrial waste collection, recycling, composting and landfill management. In addition to traditional waste services, GFL provides specialized liquid waste hauling, treatment and disposal services as well as environmental consulting to support industrial and municipal clients in meeting regulatory and sustainability goals.

Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Patrick Dovigi, GFL Environmental has pursued an aggressive growth strategy driven by strategic acquisitions and organic expansion.