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Waste Connections (WCN.TO)

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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TOP PICK

It's enjoyed a long uptrend, then consolidated recently and is now moving up. You can buy this, then don't worry about it. It keeps on trucking. Business (trash collecting) is good. Pays a good dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $136.12)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 01/19, Down 1%) It's been sideways since June, so he's a little worried that it may break lower. If it does, he will reduce his position. It's in the penalty box, but he likes it.

TOP PICK

Three years ago, it merged with Progressive Waste Solutions to become a leader in waste collection. WCN has a strong balance sheet and low-cost disposal services. It's still a fragmented, local industry while WCN is a massive national company. (Analysts’ price target is $130.90)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 13/19, Down 1%) A core holding of his. He's sticking with it though it's been on a downtrend since July--it's in a consolidation period. Loves the chart.

TOP PICK

Fantastic chart. It recently corrected a bit, then touched support and the past week has been re-accelerating, trying to reach higher.

COMMENT

It's done pretty well but waste is economically sensitive. A lot of it is linked to building waste, etc. Never wrong to take a profit, especially if we foresee a slowdown.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 03/18, Up 30%) A defensive stock with a low beta, which is how he has been tilting his overall portfolio over the past year or so.

DON'T BUY

A very expensive stock. It's grown by acquisition with some organic growth. Too rich for him. There is some cyclicality, as during the Recession, with less garbage produced, and there's an environmental push for less garbage. Well-managed, though, and in a good business.

HOLD

The chart looks great. Needs a plan for this stock. There is support in the down side, but would watch where it holds. If it holds, it should move up more aggressively.

BUY

Garbage is a great business to be in. Great job of making acquisitions and capital allocations. Still buying it here.

TOP PICK

Awesome chart with a long-term uptrend. Look at all the money in garbage. Sleep at night owning this and collect the dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $130.19)

TOP PICK

The biggest and most investible garbage company out there. In life, death, taxes and garbage are certainties. Recent earnings weer mixed: volumes were up, margins down. It's a little cyclical because of construction garbage, but they own their own landfills and trucks. This is a great long-term investment. (Analysts’ price target is $130.06)

BUY ON WEAKNESS

The valuation is very high. His model price is just over $90 -- a bid discount on current prices. He would be a buyer at $72. People are just paying too much for future growth potential.

PARTIAL SELL

He missed buying this a few times, and now it's had a nice rebound this year. It stayed flat while all other stocks plunged in December. This is quite defensive and has had a nice run until recently. The street doesn't follow this name much. Now, it's very expensive. Take some profits and hold a core position.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick May 18/18, Up 34%) Garbage is a growing business. He owns it personally as well. Seems to be a lot of acquisitions in the space and he sees opportunity going forward.

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