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Waste Connections (WCN.TO)

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216.40

+2.33 (1.09%)

as of Jun 5, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 5, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Waste Connections (WCN) is regarded as a fundamentally solid company within the waste management sector, characterized by steady earnings and growth potential. Despite its strong operational track record and disciplined management, the stock is seen as expensive, trading at a forward PE of 27x, which has made some investors cautious. Analysts agree that while WCN has avenues for growth through acquisitions and a solid market position, the current market sentiments lean towards finding more exciting investment opportunities. The potential for double-digit earnings growth and the company’s commitment to employee safety and solid cash flows provides a robust long-term investment case, yet, the stock has been facing downward pressure partly due to challenges like environmental concerns and rising fuel costs. Overall, while potentially offering good long-term returns through stability, there's a consensus that it may be best to seek a pullback before entering a position.

Consensus

Hold

Valuation

Overvalued

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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.

BUY

Waste management in Canada and US. This is a defensive business. Recently raised some equity to pay down debt. Very solid revenue growth. Long-term hold.

TOP PICK

Strong quarterly results. Organic growth was in the 8%-10% range. Good prospects going forward.

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