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Waste Connections (WCN.TO)

237.78

+1.82 (0.77%)

as of Jun 26, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 27, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 14 opinions in the last 12 months.

Waste Connections (WCN-T) has shown a mixed performance in recent months, with analysts noting a significant downtrend from early 2025 following a previous uptrend. While the company demonstrates a stable business model with consistent cashflows and a focus on employee safety, the stock is currently facing pressure due to lower earnings growth and higher valuation concerns. Experts highlight the company's successful acquisition strategy and a strong market position, yet the 200-day moving average trend remains negative, prompting many to recommend waiting for a potential pullback before entering a position. Overall, despite challenges in the waste industry and external pressures like rising fuel costs, experts view WCN as a solid long-term investment with a defensive profile, although it might not satisfy those seeking rapid growth in the current market environment.

Consensus

Neutral

Valuation

Fair Value

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PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Mar 22/11, Down 4.02%) Not concerned about the decline and is keen on it still. Industry was consolidating.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Mar 24/11, Down 6.31%) Likes the fundamentals and thought it was fairly non-cyclical. But they have experienced a fair amount of price competition in their US northeast division. He made some profit.

DON'T BUY

Very complex accounting and unless you have a strong accounting background and are in the kind of accounting you need for an environmental site, he would stay away.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick April 8/11. Down 10.14%.)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick April 8/11. Down 10.14%.)

DON'T BUY

Charts aren’t telling us much. It had a little bit of a bottom last August and another test in December and is now into a bit of an upward trend. It's close to meeting its upward resistance. There are probably better opportunities elsewhere.

BUY

There is a great deal of consolidation in waste management. What they have done, which is very, very smart, is expanding in areas contiguous with the areas where they already have operational efficiencies. Good entry point, but you will have to be patient with this stock.

TOP PICK

Focused on garbage and waste hauling in North America. Last quarter disappointed in terms of the US division, but he thinks that was a combination of one-time items. Valuation is very attractive. Management says they are going to focus more on shareholders. Expect a dividend increase as well as share buyback.

SELL

(Market Call Minute) Too hard to analyze. Financials are too complex.

TOP PICK

Well positioned in a recessionary environment. Extremely well-managed in strategic tuck in acquisitions for synergies. 3rd quarter was a disappointment because of their Northeast US operations. Results in Canada and southern US were in-line. Good price.

DON'T BUY

A defensive, overvalued name. Have not demonstrated they are recession-proof. Disappointed with exposure to broad economic conditions.

TOP PICK

Very stable business. Waste collections and transfer agents for industrial and commercial customers across North America. Good, strong cash flow generator. Looking for 4%-5% growth.

PAST TOP PICK

In a recession resistant industry. Had a change in CEO, incoming has been with company for a long time.

BUY

Budget cuts in the US operations? Pretty safe as you keep on getting 2%-3% increases in the fees for collecting trash. Some economic sensitivity, especially in the US. If construction and housing are down a lot, as they had been, their volumes are down. Acquired a big operation in St. Louis this year.

TOP PICK

Likes the story. A well managed company. 40% Canada and 60% US. Strategic acquisition leads to growth. Throws off great cash flow. The market has ignored this company for so long. Will not be constrained in acquisitions like the rest of the market.

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