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Waste Connections - WCN Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: C$265.00
  • Forecasted Upside: -2.44%
  • Number of Analysts: 3
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 2 Hold Ratings
  • 0 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
C$271.62 As of 05/1/2025 05:15 PM ET
▼ -0.65 (-0.24%)

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Analyst Price Target for WCN

Analyst Price Target is C$265.00
▼ -2.44% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 3 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Waste Connections in the last 3 months. The average price target is C$265.00, with a high forecast of C$270.00 and a low forecast of C$260.00. The average price target represents a -2.44% upside from the last price of C$271.62.

This chart shows the closing price for WCN for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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4/247/2410/241/255/255/26C$154C$193C$232C$271C$310Closing price on 05/01/25: C$271.62HighC$270.00AverageC$265.00LowC$260.00




Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 3 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Waste Connections. This rating changed within the last month from a Hold consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/8/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/6/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/6/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/4/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/2/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
1/31/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
4/1/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/1/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/3/2025William BlairUpgradeStrong-Buy
10/25/2024ATB CapitalBoost TargetC$255.00 ➝ C$260.00
10/9/2024Eight CapitalSet TargetNeutralC$270.00
10/4/2024ScotiabankUpgradeHold
7/26/2024ATB CapitalBoost TargetC$240.00 ➝ C$255.00
4/26/2024ATB CapitalBoost TargetSector PerformC$235.00 ➝ C$240.00
2/15/2024Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperformC$169.00 ➝ C$182.00
2/15/2024ATB CapitalDowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector PerformC$200.00 ➝ C$235.00
2/14/2024Atb Cap MarketsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector Perform
12/12/2023CIBCBoost TargetOutperformC$156.00 ➝ C$167.00
12/12/2023ScotiabankBoost TargetSector PerformC$141.00 ➝ C$146.50
10/27/2023UBS GroupBoost TargetC$223.00 ➝ C$230.00
10/10/2023ScotiabankLower TargetSector PerformC$155.00 ➝ C$145.00
4/28/2023ATB CapitalBoost TargetC$210.00 ➝ C$215.00
2/17/2023Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperformC$148.00 ➝ C$150.00
2/17/2023ATB CapitalUpgradeSector Perform ➝ OutperformC$200.00 ➝ C$210.00
2/17/2023BMO Capital MarketsInitiated CoverageBuyC$153.00
2/16/2023Atb Cap MarketsUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform
1/10/2023UBS GroupBoost TargetC$200.00 ➝ C$219.00
11/4/2022ATB CapitalBoost TargetC$180.00 ➝ C$200.00
11/4/2022BMO Capital MarketsInitiated CoverageBuyC$150.00
8/4/2022Atb Cap MarketsUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform
8/4/2022ATB CapitalBoost TargetOutperformC$170.00 ➝ C$180.00
6/22/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetBuyC$138.00
5/5/2022Veritas Investment ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ Reduce
5/4/2022Atb Cap MarketsReiterated RatingSector Perform
4/7/2022ScotiabankDowngradeHoldC$135.00
3/23/2022OppenheimerReiterated RatingBuyC$144.00
3/1/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Initiated CoverageBuyC$147.00
2/18/2022ATB CapitalBoost TargetOutperformC$165.00 ➝ C$170.00
2/18/2022BMO Capital MarketsInitiated CoverageBuyC$142.00
1/5/2022Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingBuyC$158.00
10/29/2021ATB CapitalBoost TargetNeutralC$155.00 ➝ C$165.00
10/28/2021Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperformC$139.00
8/6/2021Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperformC$168.00
4/30/2021ATB CapitalReiterated RatingNAC$155.00
4/30/2021Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector PerformC$158.00
2/23/2021Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperformC$113.00
2/19/2021ATB CapitalLower TargetC$145.00 ➝ C$140.00
8/10/2020ATB CapitalBoost TargetC$135.00 ➝ C$145.00
5/7/2020AltaCorp CapitalReiterated RatingSector Perform
(Data available from 5/2/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

-0.30 (Hold)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 4 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/3/2024
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 5 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/2/2024
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/2/2024
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/1/2025
  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 4 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/31/2025
  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 6 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/2/2025
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
4/1/2025
  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 12 positive mentions
  • 12 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/1/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 12 positive mentions
  • 12 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions

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Waste Connections logo
Waste Connections is the third- largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste and recycling services in the North America, operating 91 active landfills (12 are E&P waste landfills), 132 transfer stations, and 68 recycling operations. The firm serves residential, commercial, industrial, and energy end markets. Waste Connections entered the Canadian market with its 2016 merger with Progressive Waste. In 2020, 13% of consolidated revenue was generated from the firm's Canadian segment.
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Today's Range

Now: C$271.62
Low: C$268.16
High: C$272.64

50 Day Range

MA: C$271.34
Low: C$261.33
High: C$281.55

52 Week Range

Now: C$271.62
Low: C$219.62
High: C$284.73

Volume

207,718 shs

Average Volume

309,719 shs

Market Capitalization

C$49.37 billion

P/E Ratio

52.50

Dividend Yield

0.60%

Beta

0.72

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Waste Connections?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Waste Connections in the last year: ATB Capital, Eight Capital, Scotiabank, and William Blair.
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What is the current price target for Waste Connections?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Waste Connections in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is C$265.00, suggesting a possible downside of 2.4%. Eight Capital has the highest price target set, predicting WCN will reach C$270.00 in the next twelve months. ATB Capital has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of C$260.00 for Waste Connections in the next year.
View the latest price targets for WCN.

What is the current consensus analyst rating for Waste Connections?

Waste Connections currently has 2 hold ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
View the latest ratings for WCN.

What other companies compete with Waste Connections?

Other companies that are similar to Waste Connections include CGI, Cameco, GFL Environmental, RB Global and Stantec. Learn More about companies similar to Waste Connections.

How do I contact Waste Connections' investor relations team?

Waste Connections' physical mailing address is 610 Applewood Cres Suite 200, CONCORD, ON L4K 0E3, Canada. The company's listed phone number is +1-905-5327510. The official website for Waste Connections is www.wasteconnections.com. Learn More about contacing Waste Connections investor relations.





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