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Waste Connections (WCN.TO)

237.25

-3.13 (1.30%)

as of Jul 21, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Waste Connections (WCN-T) is viewed positively by several experts, primarily due to its position in a defensive and stable industry that is less sensitive to economic fluctuations. While some analysts appreciate the company's strong management and solid growth prospects, particularly in cash flow, others express concerns regarding its current stock performance and valuation metrics, with reports of lower highs and lows on the charts. Despite being fundamentally sound with a projected earnings growth of around 10%, the stock trades at a high forward P/E ratio, leading to mixed feelings about its attractiveness at present. Acquisitions aimed at smaller markets and a focus on employee safety enhance its reputation, but recent challenges, including a chemical incident in California and fuel costs, have impacted investor sentiment. In summary, while considered a valuable part of a diversified portfolio, timing for a new position is crucial given market volatility and external pressures.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick April 3/09. Up 72.4%.) Just sold.

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.

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