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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 32 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $202.63, with a high of $215.00 and a low of $186.00. This represents a 18.25% increase from the last price of $171.36.

$145 $159 $173 $187 $201 $215 High: $215 Avg: $202.63 Low: $186 Last Closed Price: $171.36

WCN Stock Rating

Waste Connections stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (3.12%), 24 Buy (75.00%), 7 Hold (21.88%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 32 7 24 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

WCN Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockWaste Connections18.25%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 18.94%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts2913
Avg Price Target$194.00$200.44$204.23
Last Closing Price$171.36$171.36$171.36
Upside/Downside13.21%16.97%19.18%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Dec, 255193-128
Nov, 255163-125
Oct, 254164-125
Sep, 254143-122
Aug, 254143-122
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Nov 24, 2025Goldman Sachs$202.00$175.3015.23%17.88%
Nov 13, 2025Jerry RevichWells Fargo$186.00$167.3911.12%8.54%
Oct 23, 2025Konark GuptaScotiabank$210.00$177.7418.15%22.55%
Oct 23, 2025Oppenheimer$206.00$177.4616.08%20.21%
Oct 23, 2025UBS$195.00$178.479.26%13.80%
Oct 23, 2025Barclays$194.00$178.478.70%13.21%
Oct 16, 2025UBS$190.00$169.7411.94%10.88%
Oct 10, 2025Scotiabank$208.00$170.2022.21%21.38%
Oct 06, 2025Raymond James$213.00$174.4222.12%24.30%
Jul 25, 2025Kevin ChiangCIBC$215.00$186.9515.00%25.47%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Nov 24, 2025Goldman SachsBuyinitialise
Nov 13, 2025Wells FargoOverweightinitialise
Oct 23, 2025ScotiabankOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 23, 2025OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 23, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 23, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 23, 2025BarclaysNegativeNegativehold
Oct 10, 2025ScotiabankSector PerformOutperformupgrade
Oct 06, 2025Raymond JamesStrong BuyStrong Buyhold
Jul 25, 2025CIBCOutperformOutperformhold

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 32 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 24 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 32 Wall Street analysts, averages $202.63 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $186 at the low end to $215 at the high end, suggesting a potential 18.25% change from the previous closing price of $171.36.

How does Waste Connections stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Waste Connections's stock forecast shows a 18.25% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (18.94%).

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

  • December 2025: 17.86% Strong Buy, 67.86% Buy, 10.71% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.57% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 20.00% Strong Buy, 64.00% Buy, 12.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.00% Strong Sell.
  • October 2025: 16.00% Strong Buy, 64.00% Buy, 16.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.00% 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.