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Waste Connections (WCN.TO)

237.04

-3.34 (1.39%)

as of Jul 21, 2026, 3:46:27 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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COMMENT

As the 2011 tax changes come near, investors will be pricing this in. This company is a good model for an income trust. What has been hurting them is that they have a lot of operations in the US and the stronger Cdn$ has had a negative impact. He is starting to look at this at these levels. Yield of about 7.5%.

BUY

This is a good example of a trust that has a lot of flexibility between now and 2011. Made a very good trust and has done very well with a good steady, stable cash flow. One of the more growthy trusts. Feels the distribution is very sustainable.

BUY

Trades at about 8.5 EBITDA basis. 60% of their operations is in the US. Feels that in 2011 their taxes will be up from about 11% to about 22%. Organic growth has vastly outperformed its US peers. Strong management and conservatively run.

TOP PICK

Waste management. Recession resistant. Very stable operating results. Made an acquisition in the Northeast US, which solidifies their position in the Northeast US.

TOP PICK

Waste management. Operations in Canada and US. Very stable business. Recession proof. Organic growth has been phenomenal.

BUY

Long-term outlook is very good. Great organic growth. A large portion of their business is in the US, so there is currency risk.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick May 5/06. Up 4.4%.) One of the dominant players in the non-hazardous waste management. Recession resistant. Probably one of the better growth stories in the trust sector.

BUY

A great company.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

A core holding in their portfolio. Recession proof, very well managed.

BUY

Waste management. Tends to be a very steady Eddy in the market.

TOP PICK

Very strong management team. Made acquisitions. A consolidator in the waste management business. Have moved into the US, which has doubled their size. Pays down their debt.

TOP PICK

On a very positive upswing right now. Garners most of its earnings from the US. Strong organic growth. Very under appreciated.

BUY

Waste collection and landfills. Growth business. Relatively high finance leveraged but recently did a share issue to pay it down. Good holdings.

BUY

Very strong business. 4th or 5th biggest waste management company in North America. Manages its cash flow very well.

BUY

Extremely well managed. A great long-term holding. Great track record of organic and acquisition growth. Relatively recession proof.

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