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
Waste Connections Inc (WCN) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
7 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
+2.9%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
+6.4%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
+8.8%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
-2.5%
Last 2 reports
Positive reaction rate
50%
1 of 2 quarters
Largest single-day move
-7.7%
2026-02-11
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | $1.29 | +0.8% | $170.65 | $157.58 | -7.7% |
| 2025-10-21 | $1.44 | +4.3% | $174.00 | $178.47 | +2.6% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $1.19 | $1.23 | +3.4% | $2.37B | +6.4% |
| 2025-12-31 | $1.28 | $1.29 | +0.8% | $2.41B | +6.6% |
| 2025-09-30 | $1.38 | $1.44 | +4.3% | $2.46B | +5.1% |
| 2025-06-30 | $1.25 | $1.29 | +3.2% | $2.41B | +7.1% |
| 2025-03-31 | $1.08 | $1.13 | +4.9% | $2.23B | +7.5% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.19 | $1.16 | -2.4% | $2.26B | +11.0% |
| 2024-09-30 | $1.29 | $1.35 | +4.7% | $2.34B | +13.3% |
| 2024-06-30 | $1.17 | $1.24 | +6.0% | $2.25B | — |
| 2024-03-31 | $1.00 | $1.04 | +4.0% | $2.07B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.08 | $1.11 | +2.8% | $2.04B | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $1.14 | $1.17 | +2.6% | $2.06B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (E) | $6.32 | $10.7B | +6.1% | 19 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $7.08 | $11.3B | +6.1% | 19 | high |
| 2029 (E) | $7.86 | $12.0B | +5.9% | 19 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $8.67 | $12.7B | +5.8% | 19 | medium |
Frequently asked questions
Has Waste Connections Inc beaten earnings estimates?
Waste Connections Inc has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 7 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of +2.9% over the last 4 quarters.
How does WCN stock react to earnings?
WCN stock has moved an average of -2.5% in the trading day following earnings over its last 2 reports, with positive reactions in 50% of those quarters.
What is Waste Connections Inc's revenue growth rate?
Waste Connections Inc reported year-over-year revenue growth of +6.4% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing +8.8% year-over-year.
What is the expected EPS for WCN in 2027?
Analysts expect Waste Connections Inc to report EPS of $6.32 for fiscal year 2027, on revenue of $10.7B, based on estimates from 19 analysts.