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Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.03% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.05%. Currently, Waste Connections has a market capitalization of
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Waste Connections (WCN) raised its 2026 revenue guidance to $10.02-$10.05B following Q2 revenues that grew 6.4% to $2.56B. The company completed acquisitions adding over $100M in annualized revenues and generated $703.4M in adjusted free cash flow. However, WCN faces headwinds from rising fuel costs, weaker commodity values, declining unit volumes, and increased capital expenditures projected at $1.25B for the full year.
UBS analyst Jon Windham upgrades Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $176 to $200.
Wolfe Research analyst Nigel Coe assumes Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $204.
Susan Netherton, Senior VP of People, Training & Development at Waste Connections, sold 1,750 shares for $290,500 on August 13, 2026. Despite the sale reducing her direct holdings by 12%, she retains 12,980 shares valued at $2.1 million. Analysts remain bullish on the stock with 81% rating it as a buy and a median one-year price target of $205, suggesting the sale appears routine rather than concerning.