Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Stock

Waste Connections

Waste Connections is the third-largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste and recycling services in the North America, operating 103 active landfills (9 are exploration and production waste landfills and 16 are nonmunicipal waste landfills), 157 transfer stations, and 81 recycling operations. The firm serves residential, commercial, industrial, and energy end markets. Waste Connections entered the Canadian market with its 2016 merger with Progressive Waste. In 2023, 12% of consolidated revenue was generated from the firm's Canadian segment.

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Earnings Scheduled For April 23, 2025

Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2025-04-23. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Waste Connections will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.10.
Anticipation surrounds Waste Connections's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
Last quarter the company missed EPS by $0.03, which was followed by a 0.59% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Waste Connections's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.19</td>
<td>1.29</td>
<td>1.17</td>
<td>1</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.16</td>
<td>1.35</td>
<td>1.24</td>
<td>1.04</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
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<h3>Waste Connections Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Waste Connections were trading at $194.57 as of April 21. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 18.47%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WCN/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Waste Connections visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Outlook For Waste Connections

At a time when buzzwords and high-frequency trading tend to get all the attention, Argent Capital Management has taken a lower-key — but more strategic — approach. The St. Louis active asset manager has launched <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">two new ETFs</a>: the Argent Large Cap ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABIG#NASDAQ">ABIG</a>) and the Argent Focused Small Cap ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALIL#NASDAQ">ALIL</a>). These complement the firm&#8217;s already existing Mid Cap ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMID#NASDAQ">AMID</a>), providing a complete array of U.S. equity exposure that adheres to a rather old-fashioned policy: invest in good companies and let them compound.
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Argent&#8217;s strategy focuses on the idea it calls &#8220;enduring businesses&#8221; — companies with steadily increasing cash flows, sound capital allocation habits and a lasting competitive advantage. &#8220;We think of it as the economic version of a well-built house that stands strong in all weather. We look closely at how a company reinvests its profits, manages debt, and maintains its edge over competitors. Even as markets rapidly evolve, these fundamental strengths rarely go out of style,&#8221; ABIG portfolio manager Jed Ellerbroek, Jr., told Benzinga.
These are not big, index-hugging funds. Each is constructed with conviction: about 30 to 35 names in ABIG and 35 to 45 in ALIL. That focused method reflects Argent&#8217;s view that meaningful long-term outperformance results from extensive fundamental research and allowing great businesses to do what they do best—compound cash flows over time.
&#8220;Good capital allocation is like planting trees today, knowing they&#8217;ll provide shade in the future. It takes patience,&#8221; Ellerbroek said. &#8220;We seek companies that consistently reinvest cash wisely to fuel long-term growth. When volatility hits, our conviction in these disciplined firms allows us to look beyond short-term and hold positions confidently for years, compounding returns along the way.&#8221;
In today&#8217;s market, that conviction causes them to be overweight in sectors like consumer discretionary and industrials within ABIG. Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) is the fund&#8217;s largest holding and a key driver of that discretionary tilt. Argent also prefers stocks like Copart (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRT#NASDAQ">CPRT</a>), Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) and Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) for their consistent cash flows and resilient business models. At the same time, they&#8217;re underweight in consumer staples, which they consider less attractive compared to some industrials.
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In ALIL — the small-cap cousin — Argent is making the most of financials and housing-related consumer discretionary names. Ellerbroek cites strong long-term growth opportunities and favorable valuations in both areas. Conversely, the team is cautious about a few companies that don&#8217;t have their quality-first approach. 
&#8220;For ALIL, our small cap strategy, we&#8217;re overweight consumer discretionary, especially housing-related names, given their attractive long-term growth potential,&#8221; he said. &#8220;We're also overweight in financials, thanks to compelling secular trends and reasonable valuations. Meanwhile, we're cautious on healthcare, largely due to our aversion to unprofitable biotech businesses.&#8221;
That research-led approach is particularly important in the small-cap space, where analyst coverage can be thin and market narratives can shift quickly. According to Ellerbroek, the firm conducts small-cap due diligence more like private equity investors than public market traders. &#8220;We're asking ourselves, &#8216;Would we want our own families to own this business?&#8217; This mindset ensures we invest only in businesses we deeply understand and believe can compound value over time.&#8221;
<a href="https://www.prweb.com/releases/argent-capital-management-adds-two-etfs-to-its-growing-lineup-of-investment-solutions-302423047.html">Argent&#8217;s </a>commitment to quality applies to risk management as well. Volatility isn&#8217;t risk; owning lousy businesses is. &#8220;Owning exceptionally high-quality companies, we can confidently look beyond short-term fluctuations, knowing these businesses are built to adapt and thrive over the long term,&#8221; Ellerbroek said.
With three concentrated ETFs now accessible for large-, mid- and small-cap stocks, Argent views a natural opportunity for advisers to create an all-weather core equity portfolio with their funds. ABIG represents a solid large-cap anchor, AMID focuses on mid-cap growth opportunities, and ALIL provides access to emerging opportunities in the small-cap universe.
In a market filled with passive approaches and moment-in-the-sun thematic ETFs, Argent is counting on something that has remained consistent: fundamental research, patience and the compounding power of quality businesses.
As a parting thought, summarizing Argent's investment approach, Ellerbroek told Benzinga, &#8220;We invest in a select group of great businesses that steadily compound cash flow and have lasting competitive advantages &#8211; because in investing, short-term thinking rarely wins; patience usually does.&#8221;
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Truist Securities analyst Tobey Sommer reiterates Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $200 to $210.

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Truist Securities Reiterates Buy on Waste Connections, Raises Price Target to $210

Morgan Stanley analyst Toni Kaplan maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $214 to $219.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Waste Connections, Raises Price Target to $219

Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) sees FY2025 sales of $9.450 billion-$9.600 billion vs $9.58 billion analyst estimate.

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Waste Connections Sees FY2025 Sales $9.450B-$9.600B vs $9.58B Est

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Waste Connections Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $1.16 Misses $1.20 Estimate, Sales $2.260B Beat $2.245B Estimate

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Scotiabank analyst Konark Gupta maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $196 to $192.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Perform on Waste Connections, Lowers Price Target to $192

Jefferies analyst Stephanie Moore maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $225 to $210.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on Waste Connections, Lowers Price Target to $210

Oppenheimer analyst Noah Kaye maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $192 to $195.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Waste Connections, Raises Price Target to $195

Morgan Stanley analyst Toni Kaplan maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $206 to $214.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Waste Connections, Raises Price Target to $214

Stifel analyst Brian Butler maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $205 to $212.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Waste Connections, Raises Price Target to $212

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Raymond James Maintains Strong Buy on Waste Connections, Lowers Price Target to $205

RBC Capital analyst Sabahat Khan maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $199 to $201.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Waste Connections, Raises Price Target to $201

JP Morgan analyst Stephanie Yee maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $198 to $197.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Waste Connections, Lowers Price Target to $197

Oppenheimer analyst Noah Kaye maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $194 to $192.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Waste Connections, Lowers Price Target to $192

Stifel analyst Brian Butler reiterates Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $200 to $205.

Stifel Reiterates Buy on Waste Connections, Raises Price Target to $205

BMO Capital analyst Devin Dodge maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $198 to $196.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on Waste Connections, Lowers Price Target to $196

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