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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 $204.20, with a high of $220.00 and a low of $186.00. This represents a 19.66% increase from the last price of $170.65.

$145 $160 $175 $190 $205 $220 High: $220 Avg: $204.2 Low: $186 Last Closed Price: $170.65

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 Connections19.66%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts2818
Avg Price Target$204.50$204.38$205.94
Last Closing Price$170.65$170.65$170.65
Upside/Downside19.84%19.77%20.68%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Feb, 265183-127
Jan, 264183-126
Dec, 255193-128
Nov, 255163-125
Oct, 254164-125
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 23, 2026Noah KayeOppenheimer$205.00$170.1520.48%20.13%
Jan 21, 2026Scotiabank$204.00$166.1122.81%19.54%
Jan 08, 2026CIBC$208.00$167.3324.31%21.89%
Jan 05, 2026Connor CernigliaBernstein$205.00$175.1417.05%20.13%
Jan 05, 2026UBS$205.00$172.1819.06%20.13%
Dec 17, 2025Toni KaplanMorgan Stanley$220.00$176.6324.55%28.92%
Nov 24, 2025Goldman Sachs$202.00$175.3015.23%18.37%
Nov 13, 2025Jerry RevichWells Fargo$186.00$167.3911.12%9.00%
Oct 23, 2025Konark GuptaScotiabank$210.00$177.7418.15%23.06%
Oct 23, 2025Oppenheimer$206.00$177.4616.08%20.71%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 23, 2026OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 16, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Jan 05, 2026BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
Dec 17, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Nov 24, 2025Goldman SachsBuyinitialise
Nov 13, 2025Wells FargoOverweightinitialise
Oct 23, 2025ScotiabankOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 23, 2025OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 23, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 23, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold

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$2.35$3.12$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 %-27.02%-17.89%-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----
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%----

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----
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%----

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 $204.2 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $186 at the low end to $220 at the high end, suggesting a potential 19.66% change from the previous closing price of $170.65.

How does Waste Connections stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Waste Connections's stock forecast shows a 19.66% 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?

  • February 2026: 18.52% Strong Buy, 66.67% Buy, 11.11% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.70% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 15.38% Strong Buy, 69.23% Buy, 11.54% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.85% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 17.86% Strong Buy, 67.86% Buy, 10.71% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.57% 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.