Waste Connections, Inc.
WCNNYSEIndustrialsWaste Management
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $47.37B
- P/E (TTM)
- 44.67
- Forward P/E
- 27.09
- Dividend yield
- 0.76%
- 52-week range
- $146.89$179.74
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.75M
Waste Connections (WCN) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $184.17 - $187.27 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $179.74 |
| 52-Week Low | $146.89 |
| Open | $184.46 |
| Volume (last close) | 2.91M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.75M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 9.76B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 1.06B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 1.21B |
| EPS (TTM) | $4.14 |
| Profit Margin | 10.86% |
| Operating Margin | 17.84% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 13.39% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.18 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.40 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.76% |
| Payout Ratio | 33.79% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 47.37B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 253.86M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 44.67 |
| Forward P/E | 27.09 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 4.85 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 5.98 |
| EV/EBITDA | 18.48 |
| 50-Day MA | $160.87 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $162.92 |
| 1-Year Change | +4.56% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Waste Connections at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Waste Connections (WCN) has a market capitalization of $47.37B. The stock trades at 44.7× trailing earnings, 27.1× forward earnings and 4.8× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $1.06B on revenue of $9.76B (a 10.9% profit margin) and generated $1.21B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 19.3% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $98.18M in cash and securities against $9.31B of debt, a net debt position of $9.21B.
Waste Connections pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.40 per share a year, a 0.76% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 34% payout ratio and 9 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 4.6% over the past year. At $186.60 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits near the top of its 52-week range of $146.89 to $179.74, above its 200-day moving average of $162.92.
Based on 22 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $202.37, 8.5% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Waste Connections
What is the current stock price for WCN?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, WCN stock trades at $186.60. The 52-week range is $146.89–$179.74, with a day range of $184.17–$187.27.
What is the P/E ratio for WCN?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Waste Connections's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 44.7, meaning investors pay $44.7 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 27.1, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Waste Connections operates in the Industrials sector.
Does WCN pay dividends?
Yes, Waste Connections pays a 0.76% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($1.40 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 33.8%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 6, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for WCN?
Based on ratings from 22 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for WCN is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $202.37, a 8.5% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $186.60.
What is the market cap of WCN?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Waste Connections's market capitalization is $47.37B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Waste Connections operates in the Industrials sector within the Waste Management industry.