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Waste Connections (WCN) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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WCN Stock Forecast

Waste Connections (WCN) stock forecast, based on 31 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $212.00, with a high of $221.00 and a low of $195.00. This represents a 8.42% increase from the last price of $195.53.

$145 $161 $177 $193 $209 $225 High: $221 Avg: $212 Low: $195 Last Closed Price: $195.53

WCN Stock Rating

Waste Connections stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (3.23%), 24 Buy (77.42%), 6 Hold (19.35%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 31 6 24 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

WCN Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockWaste Connections8.42%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 25.40%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts225
Avg Price Target$220.50$220.50$204.00
Last Closing Price$195.53$195.53$195.53
Upside/Downside12.77%12.77%4.33%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 255952-21
Mar, 255952-21
Feb, 255961122
Jan, 255971123
Dec, 245971123
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 25, 2025RBC Capital$221.00$194.4713.64%13.03%
Apr 25, 2025Tobey SommerTruist Financial$220.00$192.5814.24%12.51%
Dec 13, 2024Noah KayeOppenheimer$195.00$185.794.96%-0.27%
Oct 21, 2024Noah KayeOppenheimer$194.00$181.936.63%-0.78%
Jul 26, 2024Bryan BurgmeierCitigroup$190.00$175.668.16%-2.83%
Apr 08, 2024Derek SpronckRBC Capital$196.00$168.0116.66%0.24%
Mar 18, 2024Noah KayeOppenheimer$180.00$171.744.81%-7.94%
Jul 02, 2022Toni KaplanMorgan Stanley$160.00$125.3227.67%-18.17%
Oct 29, 2021Kyle White, CFADeutsche Bank$145.00$135.527.00%-25.84%
Oct 29, 2021Jon WindhamUBS$150.00$135.5210.68%-23.29%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 25, 2025RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Dec 13, 2024OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 21, 2024OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 09, 2024Eight CapitalNeutralinitialise
Oct 03, 2024ScotiabankHoldSector Performinitialise
Jul 26, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 26, 2024CIBCOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 26, 2024RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 26, 2024Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Jul 26, 2024BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$0.82$2.35$3.12$2.96$2.39----
Avg Forecast$2.59$3.22$3.80$4.17$4.83$5.38$6.03$6.89$7.39
High Forecast$2.63$3.27$3.85$4.23$4.86$5.49$6.63$7.01$7.52
Low Forecast$2.55$3.17$3.76$4.13$4.80$5.25$5.55$6.81$7.30
Surprise %-68.34%-27.02%-17.89%-29.02%-50.52%----

Revenue Forecast

$5B $6B $8B $9B $11B $12B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$5.45B$6.15B$7.21B$8.02B$8.92B----
Avg Forecast$5.40B$6.11B$7.19B$8.03B$8.90B$9.57B$10.18B$10.99B$11.84B
High Forecast$5.46B$6.18B$7.27B$8.04B$9.02B$9.67B$10.19B$11.06B$11.99B
Low Forecast$5.33B$6.04B$7.14B$8.02B$8.82B$9.50B$10.18B$10.93B$11.73B
Surprise %0.94%0.74%0.25%-0.04%0.17%----

Net Income Forecast

$0 $400M $800M $1B $2B $2B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$204.68M$618.05M$835.66M$762.80M$617.57M----
Avg Forecast$191.62M$593.58M$694.68M$762.80M$1.25B$1.39B$1.57B$1.78B$1.91B
High Forecast$314.28M$712.29M$833.62M$915.36M$1.25B$1.42B$1.71B$1.81B$1.94B
Low Forecast$68.95M$474.86M$555.75M$610.24M$1.24B$1.35B$1.43B$1.76B$1.88B
Surprise %6.82%4.12%20.29%--50.46%----

WCN Forecast FAQ

Is Waste Connections stock a buy?

Waste Connections stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 24 Buy, 6 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Waste Connections is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Waste Connections's price target?

Waste Connections's price target, set by 31 Wall Street analysts, averages $212 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $195 at the low end to $221 at the high end, suggesting a potential 8.42% change from the previous closing price of $195.53.

How does Waste Connections stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Waste Connections's stock forecast shows a 8.42% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (25.40%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Waste Connections over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 23.81% Strong Buy, 42.86% Buy, 23.81% Hold, 9.52% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 23.81% Strong Buy, 42.86% Buy, 23.81% Hold, 9.52% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 22.73% Strong Buy, 40.91% Buy, 27.27% Hold, 4.55% Sell, 4.55% Strong Sell.

What is Waste Connections’s EPS forecast?

Waste Connections's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $5.38, marking a 125.10% increase from the reported $2.39 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $6.03 in 2026, $6.89 in 2027, and $7.39 in 2028.

What is Waste Connections’s revenue forecast?

Waste Connections's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $9.57B, reflecting a 7.35% increase from the reported $8.92B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $10.18B, followed by $11B for 2027, and $11.84B for 2028.

What is Waste Connections’s net income forecast?

Waste Connections's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $1.39B, representing an 124.34% increase from the reported $617.57M in 2024. Projections indicate $1.57B in 2026, $1.78B in 2027, and $1.91B in 2028.