Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
WCN - Waste Connections, Inc.
Price:
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
DETAILS
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PRICE TARGET:
$205.50
DETAILS
HIGH:
$218.00
LOW:
$180.00
MEDIAN:
$209.50
CONSENSUS:
$205.50
UPSIDE:
21.16%
Stock News
Waste Connections, Inc. $WCN Shares Sold by Bessemer Group Inc.
Bessemer Group Inc. reduced its holdings in shares of Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE: WCN) by 42.3% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 9,439 shares of the business services provider's stock after selling 6,923 shares during the quarter.
Waste Connections (WCN) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Waste Connections (WCN) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.5 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.35 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.29 per share a year ago.
Waste Connections Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 U.S. per common share of the Company. The regular quarterly cash dividend will be paid on August 20, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 6, 2026. The Board intends to review the quarterly dividend each October, with a long-term objective of increasing the amount o.
Waste Connections Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Raises Full Year Outlook
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced its results for the second quarter of 2026 and raised its outlook for the full year. “We are extremely pleased to deliver results above expectations, led primarily by strong operational execution driving a top-to-bottom beat in the second quarter. Most notably, adjusted EBITDA* margin expanded to 32.8% on 70 basis points of underlying margin expansion overcoming cost pressure.
Broderick Brian C Invests $972,000 in Waste Connections, Inc. $WCN
Broderick Brian C purchased a new stake in Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE: WCN) in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 5,983 shares of the business services provider's stock, valued at approximately $972,000. Several other hedge funds also recently modified their
Waste Connections (WCN) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Waste Connections (WCN) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Here's Why Investors Should Hold WCN Stock in Their Portfolios Now
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.
Waste Connections Announces Dates for Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release
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.
Global Waste Management Market Expansion Aids WCN Amid Low Liquidity
Waste Connections benefits from waste market growth, customer expansion and rising efficiency, but seasonality, competition and liquidity risks persist.
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Waste Connections (WCN) Down 7.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
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Here's Why You Should Retain WCN Stock in Your Portfolio for Now
Waste Connections benefits from pricing gains, AI-driven tools and acquisitions, as steady revenue growth supports long-term expansion.
Insiders Are Buying These 3 Stocks
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Waste Connections Annual Shareholders Meeting Results
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced the results of its annual meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”). All eight director nominees in the Company's 2026 management information circular and proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”) were nominated and elected as directors of the Company at the Meeting. Each director will serve until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders or until his or her earlier re.
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Waste Connections (WCN) is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock: Should You Buy?
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Waste Connections: Tough To Upgrade To A Buy Given The Near-Term Uncertainty
Waste Connections (WCN:CA) remains a Hold as volume stabilization and margin clarity are still lacking despite strong pricing. Q1 2026 saw 6.4% revenue growth, 8% adj. EBITDA growth, and 50bps margin expansion, driven mainly by pricing. Construction and demolition volumes declined for the tenth consecutive quarter, signaling unresolved demand weakness.
Analyzing WCN's Growth Drivers & Market Expansion Amid Liquidity Risks
Waste Connections beat Q1'26 earnings estimates as revenues rise, fueled by acquisitions and pricing moves. Yet, a low current ratio flags liquidity strain.
Price Targets
Waste Connections price target raised to $180 from $176 at Barclays
$180.00
(was $161.54)
Barclays
Waste Connections price target raised to $208 from $206 at BMO Capital
$208.00
(was $167.88)
BMO Capital
Waste Connections price target raised to $218 from $210 at RBC Capital
$218.00
(was $168.89)
RBC Capital
Waste Connections price target raised to $211 from $206 at Goldman Sachs
$211.00
(was $168.89)
Adam Bubes
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Goldman Sachs
Waste Connections price target lowered to $210 from $219 at RBC Capital
$210.00
(was $160.85)
Sabahat Khan
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RBC Capital
Waste Connections price target lowered to $205 from $220 at Morgan Stanley
$205.00
(was $161.28)
Toni Kaplan
·
Morgan Stanley
Waste Connections price target lowered to $197 from $204 at Scotiabank
$197.00
(was $161.90)
Scotiabank
Waste Connections price target lowered to $212 from $218 at Deutsche Bank
$212.00
(was $161.09)
Deutsche Bank
Waste Connections price target lowered to $213 from $218 at Stifel
$213.00
(was $157.58)
Stifel Nicolaus
Waste Connections price target lowered to $176 from $194 at Barclays
$176.00
(was $157.58)
Barclays
Waste Connections price target lowered to $205 from $206 at Oppenheimer
$205.00
(was $170.15)
Noah Kaye
·
Oppenheimer
Waste Connections price target lowered to $204 from $210 at Scotiabank
$204.00
(was $166.11)
Scotiabank
Waste Connections price target lowered to $208 from $210 at CIBC
$208.00
(was $167.33)
CIBC
Waste Connections Inc. (WCN) PT Raised to $205 at Bernstein SocGen Group
$205.00
(was $175.14)
Connor Cerniglia
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Bernstein
Waste Connections price target raised to $205 from $200 at Bernstein
$205.00
(was $172.18)
UBS
Waste Connections price target raised to $220 from $215 at Morgan Stanley
$220.00
(was $176.62)
Toni Kaplan
·
Morgan Stanley
Waste Connections initiated with a Buy at Goldman Sachs
$202.00
(was $175.30)
Goldman Sachs
Waste Connections initiated with an Overweight at Wells Fargo
$186.00
(was $167.39)
Jerry Revich
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Wells Fargo
Waste Connections price target raised to $210 from $208 at Scotiabank
$210.00
(was $177.74)
Konark Gupta
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Scotiabank
Waste Connections price target raised to $206 from $205 at Oppenheimer
$206.00
(was $177.46)
Oppenheimer