Waste Connections, Inc.(WCN)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosWaste Connections, Inc. (WCN) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
while the company demonstrates robust cash generation, the current P/E of 40.17 and rising debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17 suggest that the valuation may be stretched relative to recent margin compression.
Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 22, 2026 | $1.23vs $1.19+3.4% | $2.3Bvs $2.3B+0.3% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 | $1.29vs $1.28+0.8% | $2.4Bvs $2.4B-1.3% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | $1.44vs $1.38+4.3% | $2.5Bvs $2.4B+3.7% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | $1.29vs $1.25+3.2% | $2.4Bvs $2.5B-1.6% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN)
WCN has outpaced its industry in the past month, but the bigger reason why investors may want to hold on to the stock lies deeper in its growth story.
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter of 2026 after the close of the stock market on July 22, 2026. The Company will be hosting an investor conference call related to this release on July 23rd at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time.A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed by visiting investors.wasteconnections.com and selecting "Events & Presen.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $172.93 | $44.07B | 41.37 | 6.55% | 11.37% | 13.43% | 0.77% | |
| $237.21 | $95.68B | 35.40 | 14.24% | 10.99% | 28.85% | — | |
| $222.46 | $68.44B | 32.48 | 3.49% | 12.99% | 18.12% | — | |
| $99.01 | $6.2B | 825.08 | 17.95% | 0.38% | 0.46% | — | |
| $297.93 | $15.88B | 40.92 | 2.39% | 6.53% | 14.37% | — | |
| $42.76 | $1.19B | -97.18 | 2.49% | -10.47% | -3.89% | — |
Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Apr 22, 2026·SEC
Mar 18, 2026·SEC
Mar 16, 2026·SEC
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Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) reported $9.65B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 155478% increase from $6.2M in 1997.
Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) grew revenue by 6.5% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) is profitable, generating $1.06B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (11.4% net margin).
Yes, Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.77%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) has a return on equity (ROE) of 13.4%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) generated $2.23B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
