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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 Aug 20/09, Up 25.63%) Still likes it.

TOP PICK

There are 3 realities of life. Death, Taxes and garbage. Strong earnings; converted from a trust and cut dividend in half so it is a growth story now. Risks are environmental problems, but they are good managers.

WAIT

Good company. Owned it for a long time. Well run, smart management. Cleaned up balance sheet. Margins are strong. Will grow over time. Multiple makes it looks cheap. Wait for a pullback. A good dividend paying stock. $16-17 would be a good time to get in.

BUY

Loves Garbage and Garbage names. The merger is going to be well accomplished. Bought it himself.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Apr 3/09. Up 74.23%.) Getting a little extended here. Still a Hold but if it rolls over he will Sell.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 20/09. Down 3.15%.)

TOP PICK

3rd largest waste management company in North America. Great example of a very solid, stable business. Recession resistant. A lot of growth opportunities. Generates a significant amount of free cash flow of almost 11%.

DON'T BUY

Has not been one of the strongest names in the group and you would be better to go to one of the stronger ones such as Waste Management (WM-N).

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Good yield. Stable business. Pretty aggressive and are expanding into the US. Could see $15-$16 if the market stayed stronger.

TOP PICK

Waste management. Somewhat recession proof. Have gained in the penalty box for a couple of years. Changed from an income trust (Formerly BFC trust.) To a growth oriented company. Dividend of about 5%. Fairly highly leveraged.

DON'T BUY

Big player in the North American waste disposal/garbage business. Balance sheet issues they addressed by raising some money. Garbage is economically sensitive. The more an economy prospers, the more industry and populace produce waste. A little early for this one.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Apr 28/08. Down 39.23%.) Mild decrease in organic growth because of the recession. Bit of a disappointment when management decided to convert to a corporation early and slashed the dividend. Keeping an eye on management. On his Watch list.

TOP PICK

Garbage. Quiet company and not very cyclical. 50% corporate garbage. Should have very steady cash flow going forward. 5% yield.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Cheap relative to its US peers. Did a recent equity issue that cleans up their balance sheet a bit.

HOLD

Converted to a Corp. from a trust and cut its distributions. Waste management is a recession resistant group. Positive on the long-term story. One issue is the balance sheet where US debt is a little closer to the covenant than she would like. Some pressure from the market waiting to see how they de-leverage themselves in the US and this is currently in the works. Wait for the results before Buying. Good long-term hold.

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