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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

One of the top business trusts in Canada. Has been very good at making tuck-in acquisitions. Just made a big acquisition in the US which is accretive from day one. Needed a big footprint in the US to grow.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Expensive. Expectations that there are a string of applications coming. Should continue to see distribution increases. Low payout ratio.

TRADE

Very strong speculation and reports that they are in the process of making some serious acquisitions which will take the company to a new level.

DON'T BUY

Had very strong second-quarter results. Increased its distribution by 10%. Should continue to grow and make accretive acquisitions. Fully priced.

TOP PICK

Good-quality management team. Relatively low debt. Relatively low payout ratio in. Can grow organically.

BUY

Stable business. Have done a good job of consolidating. Recently received a time/space extension on their Québec property.

TOP PICK

Good management team. Relatively low payout ratio. Relatively low debt. Just recently got approval from the Québec government to expand their landfill holdings.

BUY

Well run.

STRONG BUY

People will have to pay to have their garbage picked up.

DON'T BUY

There is still opportunity for growth. Fairly priced now.

TOP PICK

Landfill problems in Ontario will probably expand. Well run.

PAST TOP PICK

(Was a top pick on Aug 12. Up 7.3%.) Still likes. Hopes that they will eventually get a landfill site in Ontario.

WEAK BUY

A decent business.

TOP PICK

Has operating leverage in an improving economy.

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