Here's Why Waste Connections (WCN) is a Strong Momentum Stock

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Zacks Investment Research • Dec 10, 2025

Waste Connections: Continued Acquisition Momentum, But Limited Upside Due To Premium Valuation

Waste Connections is a leading North American waste services provider, posting solid growth through acquisitions and cost controls, but trades near fair value. WCN's Q3 results beat expectations, with solid free cash flow and continued acquisition momentum, but higher CAPEX and debt-financed deals raise caution. Dividend growth continues with their 15th consecutive annual double-digit increase, but yield remains low, with the new buyback program advancing.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 28, 2025

Why Is Waste Connections (WCN) Down 2.1% Since Last Earnings Report?

Waste Connections (WCN) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 20, 2025

Waste Connection: Disciplined Compounding In North American Waste Infrastructure

Waste Connections (WCN) remains a disciplined compounder, leveraging pricing power, route density, and municipal contracts to drive stable, resilient growth. WCN's Q3 results highlight robust free cash flow conversion, mid-30s EBITDA margins, and steady organic revenue growth, supporting a predictable compounding story. Trading at ~17.7x forward EV/EBITDA, slightly below its 5-year average, WCN offers 30-35% upside as FCF per share compounds through FY27.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 4, 2025

Why Waste Connections (WCN) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term

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Zacks Investment Research • Oct 27, 2025

Waste Connections Stock Barely Moves Since Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates

WCN third-quarter 2025 earnings and revenues beat on solid waste gains, but shares stay muted despite the upbeat results.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 24, 2025

Waste Connections: Hold Rated Until There Is More Clarity On The Near-Term Headwinds

Waste Connections, Inc. demonstrates strong pricing power and margin expansion but faces volume softness, commodity headwinds, and regulatory risks. Waste Connections benefits from exclusive and secondary markets, supporting pricing control and operational efficiency, while workforce and safety improvements aid margins. Volume declines, weak recycling prices, and ongoing Elevated Temperature Landfill (ETLF) litigation/regulatory issues present significant near-term challenges for WCN.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 24, 2025

Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 22, 2025 8:30 AM EDT Company Participants Ronald Mittelstaedt - Founder, CEO, President & Director Mary Whitney - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Patrick Brown - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Noah Kaye - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Research Division Konark Gupta - Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets, Research Division Chris Murray - ATB Capital Markets Inc., Research Division Kevin Chiang - CIBC Capital Markets, Research Division James Schumm - TD Cowen, Research Division Tobey Sommer - Truist Securities, Inc., Research Division Sabahat Khan - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division William Grippin - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Tami Zakaria - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Michael Doumet - National Bank Financial, Inc., Research Division Shlomo Rosenbaum - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division Yehuda Silverman - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Trevor Romeo - William Blair & Company L.L.C., Research Division Stephanie Benjamin Moore - Jefferies LLC, Research Division George Bancroft - Gabelli Funds, LLC Presentation Operator Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the Waste Connections, Inc. Q3 2025 Earnings Call.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 22, 2025

Compared to Estimates, Waste Connections (WCN) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Although the revenue and EPS for Waste Connections (WCN) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 22, 2025

WASTE CONNECTIONS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

Better than expected results highlight superior execution on improving operating trends and cost management Revenue of $2.458 billion, above expectations Net income(a) of $286.3 million, or $1.11 per share, adjusted net income attributable to Waste Connections(b) of $372.0 million, or $1.44 per share Adjusted EBITDA(b) of $830.3 million, above expectations Adjusted EBITDA(b) margin of 33.8% of revenue, above expectations Increased regular quarterly dividend by 11.1% and completed share repurchases of approximately 1% of shares outstanding Acquisitions year to date of approximately $300 million in annualized revenue closed or under definitive agreement No change to full year 2025 outlook as provided in July TORONTO , Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced its results for the third quarter of 2025.   "Superior execution drove better than expected financial results in the third quarter, bolstered by continued improvement in operating trends.

PRNewsWire • Oct 21, 2025