WCN
Waste Connections Inc
NYSE: WCN · INDUSTRIALS · WASTE MANAGEMENT
$163.75
+0.13% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$41.61B
P/E ratio
40.04
P/S ratio
4.33x
EPS (TTM)
$4.09
Dividend yield
0.81%
52W range
$155 – $198
Volume
1.5M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
49
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C3.8
Quality
D6.5
Profitability
B4.0
Valuation
C2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.4
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$204.08
+24.63%
12-Month target
$125.02
-23.65%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$169.53
Margin of safety
-1.28%
6 Strong Buy18 Buy4 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $249.00M — positive
Risks
- Piotroski 2/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 1.44 — distress zone
- P/E 40.04x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2027 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.21B | $8.02B | $8.92B | $9.50B | $9.61B | $10.7B |
| Net income | $835.66M | $762.80M | $617.57M | $1.08B | $219.34M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $4.09 | $6.32 |
| Free cash flow | $1.11B | $1.19B | $1.17B | $1.22B | $249.00M | — |
| Profit margin | 11.59% | 9.51% | 6.92% | 11.37% | 11.00% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | FLORNESS, DANIEL L | Buy | 663 | — |
| 2026-04-01 | FLORNESS, DANIEL L | Sale | 332 | — |
| 2026-04-01 | FLORNESS, DANIEL L | Buy | 419 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Waste Connections Inc trades at $163.75. representing a P/E of 40.04x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 49/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.44, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $9.61B. with profit margins at 11.00%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $169.53.
Frequently asked questions
What is Waste Connections Inc's stock price?
Waste Connections Inc (WCN) trades at $163.75.
Is Waste Connections Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 49/100 (Grade C, Sell). DCF value $169.53.
What is the price target of Waste Connections Inc (WCN)?
The analyst target price is $204.08, representing +24.6% upside from the current price of $163.75.
What is the intrinsic value of Waste Connections Inc (WCN)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $169.53, a -1.3% margin of safety versus $163.75.
What is the future stock price of WCN by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Waste Connections Inc could reach $597.89 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Waste Connections Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $9.61B.
Piotroski F-Score?
2/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.44 — distress.
Company info
SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustryWASTE MANAGEMENT
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio4.33x
ROE13.10%
Beta0.61
50D MA$164.17
200D MA$172.41
Shares out0.25B
Float0.25B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.5M
Performance
1 week-1.40%
1 month+0.57%
3 months-2.30%
YTD-6.62%
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