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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 33 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $202.60, with a high of $218.00 and a low of $176.00. This represents a 21.53% increase from the last price of $166.71.

$145 $160 $175 $190 $205 $220 High: $218 Avg: $202.6 Low: $176 Last Closed Price: $166.71

WCN Stock Rating

Waste Connections stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 33 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (3.03%), 25 Buy (75.76%), 7 Hold (21.21%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 33 7 25 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

WCN Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockWaste Connections21.53%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts3328
Avg Price Target$187.33$187.33$201.54
Last Closing Price$166.71$166.71$166.71
Upside/Downside12.37%12.37%20.89%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Aug, 266184--28
Jul, 266184--28
Jun, 266184--28
May, 266184--28
Apr, 266184--28
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Aug 04, 2026UBS$176.00$165.716.21%5.57%
Jul 28, 2026Barclays$187.00$169.3510.42%12.17%
Jul 24, 2026CIBC$199.00$168.3318.22%19.37%
Apr 28, 2026Barclays$180.00$161.5411.43%7.97%
Apr 24, 2026BMO Capital$208.00$167.8823.90%24.77%
Apr 24, 2026RBC Capital$218.00$168.8929.08%30.77%
Apr 23, 2026Adam BubesGoldman Sachs$211.00$168.8924.93%26.57%
Feb 17, 2026Sabahat KhanRBC Capital$210.00$160.8530.56%25.97%
Feb 13, 2026Toni KaplanMorgan Stanley$205.00$161.2927.10%22.97%
Feb 13, 2026Scotiabank$197.00$161.9021.68%18.17%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Aug 04, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 28, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Jul 24, 2026CIBCOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 24, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Jul 10, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Apr 24, 2026BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Apr 24, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Apr 23, 2026Goldman SachsBuyBuyhold
Feb 17, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 13, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.37$3.25$2.96$2.39----
Avg Forecast$3.22$3.80$4.17$4.83$5.38$6.03$6.89$7.39
High Forecast$3.27$3.85$4.23$4.86$5.49$6.63$7.01$7.52
Low Forecast$3.17$3.76$4.13$4.80$5.25$5.55$6.81$7.30
Surprise %-26.40%-14.47%-29.02%-50.52%----

Revenue Forecast

$6B $7B $8B $10B $11B $12B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$6.15B$7.21B$8.02B$8.92B$9.47B---
Avg Forecast$6.11B$7.19B$8.03B$8.90B$9.57B$10.18B$10.99B$11.84B
High Forecast$6.18B$7.27B$8.04B$9.02B$9.67B$10.19B$11.06B$11.99B
Low Forecast$6.04B$7.14B$8.02B$8.82B$9.50B$10.18B$10.93B$11.73B
Surprise %0.74%0.25%-0.04%0.17%-1.13%---

Net Income Forecast

$0 $400M $800M $1B $2B $2B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$618.05M$835.66M$762.80M$617.57M$1.08B---
Avg Forecast$593.58M$694.68M$762.80M$1.25B$1.39B$1.57B$1.78B$1.91B
High Forecast$712.29M$833.62M$915.36M$1.25B$1.42B$1.71B$1.81B$1.94B
Low Forecast$474.86M$555.75M$610.24M$1.24B$1.35B$1.43B$1.76B$1.88B
Surprise %4.12%20.29%--50.46%-22.30%---

WCN Forecast FAQ

Is Waste Connections stock a buy?

Waste Connections stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 33 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 25 Buy, 7 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 33 Wall Street analysts, averages $202.6 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $176 at the low end to $218 at the high end, suggesting a potential 21.53% change from the previous closing price of $166.71.

How does Waste Connections stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Waste Connections's stock forecast shows a 21.53% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%).

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

  • August 2026: 21.43% Strong Buy, 64.29% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • July 2026: 21.43% Strong Buy, 64.29% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • June 2026: 21.43% Strong Buy, 64.29% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Waste Connections’s EPS forecast?

Waste Connections's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $6.03, marking a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $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 2026 is $10.18B, reflecting a 7.56% increase from the reported $9.47B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $11B, 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 2026 stands at $1.57B, representing an 46.08% increase from the reported $1.08B in 2025. Projections indicate $1.78B in 2027, and $1.91B in 2028.