NASDAQ:CWST Casella Waste Systems (CWST) Stock Price, News & Analysis $103.55 -1.15 (-1.10%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$103.14▼$105.4350-Day Range$96.59▼$107.8652-Week Range$72.97▼$108.62Volume216,898 shsAverage Volume288,193 shsMarket Capitalization$6.01 billionP/E Ratio334.03Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$103.80 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Casella Waste Systems alerts: Email Address Casella Waste Systems MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.80 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside0.2% Upside$103.80 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.79% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability0.57Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment-0.07Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth107.02%From $0.57 to $1.18 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.82 out of 5 starsIndustrial Products Sector96th out of 166 stocksRefuse Systems Industry5th out of 6 stocks 1.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCasella Waste Systems has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageCasella Waste Systems has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Casella Waste Systems' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.79% of the outstanding shares of Casella Waste Systems have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCasella Waste Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Casella Waste Systems has recently decreased by 2.65%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCasella Waste Systems does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthCasella Waste Systems does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 3.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreCasella Waste Systems has received a 48.10% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Waste" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Household municipal waste collection", "Paper waste sorting services", "Paperboard waste sorting services", "Glass waste sorting services", and "Metal waste sorting services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Casella Waste Systems is 0.57. Previous Next 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCasella Waste Systems has a news sentiment score of -0.07. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Industrial Products companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Casella Waste Systems this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added Casella Waste Systems to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Casella Waste Systems insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 4.24% of the stock of Casella Waste Systems is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions99.51% of the stock of Casella Waste Systems is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Casella Waste Systems' insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Casella Waste Systems are expected to grow by 107.02% in the coming year, from $0.57 to $1.18 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Casella Waste Systems is 334.03, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 132.86.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Casella Waste Systems is 334.03, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrial Products sector average P/E ratio of about 19.53.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCasella Waste Systems has a PEG Ratio of 9.36. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCasella Waste Systems has a P/B Ratio of 5.80. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Casella Waste Systems' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Timothy SykesTim Sykes’ Urgent Trade Alert: “Make this move now”WARNING: 80 Wall Street banks are gearing up for MASSIVE D.C. shock This $2 trillion D.C. shock is NOT about Trump or Biden dropping out of the race…Click here to see a unique election-year trade About Casella Waste Systems Stock (NASDAQ:CWST)Casella Waste Systems, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a vertically integrated solid waste services company in the United States. It offers resource management services primarily in the areas of solid waste collection and disposal, transfer, recycling, and organics services to residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and industrial customers. The company provides non-hazardous solid waste services, including collections, transfer stations, recycling, and disposal operations. In addition, it markets materials, including fibers, corrugated cardboard, newsprint, plastics, glass, ferrous, and aluminum metals. Casella Waste Systems, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Rutland, Vermont.Read More CWST Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CWST Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 6 at 7:13 PM | msn.comCasella Waste expects $9M charge in September quarter due to landfill closureSeptember 6 at 7:48 AM | globenewswire.comCasella Recognizes 2024 Sustainability LeadersSeptember 7, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)This Crypto Is Set to Explode in AugustWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. But the top investors keep buying with both fists. They know it's only a matter of time before another bull run. Now, Crypto Insiders Are Scooping up Lesser-Known Coins and Making Serious BankSeptember 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCasella Waste Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CWST) Receives $103.80 Average Target Price from BrokeragesAugust 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in Casella Waste Systems (NASDAQ:CWST) five years ago would have delivered you a 143% gainAugust 16, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCasella Waste Systems: I Am Still Optimistic About The EBITDA Growth OutlookAugust 14, 2024 | seekingalpha.comInvesco Main Street Mid Cap Fund Q2 2024 ReviewAugust 14, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comQ2 Earnings Recap: Casella Waste Systems (NASDAQ:CWST) Tops Waste Management StocksSeptember 7, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)This Crypto Is Set to Explode in AugustWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. But the top investors keep buying with both fists. They know it's only a matter of time before another bull run. Now, Crypto Insiders Are Scooping up Lesser-Known Coins and Making Serious BankAugust 10, 2024 | nz.finance.yahoo.comCasella Waste Systems, Inc. (WA3.F)August 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors Can Find Comfort In Casella Waste Systems' (NASDAQ:CWST) Earnings QualityAugust 5, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comCasella Waste Analysis: Hold Rating Amidst Mixed Financial Performance and Strategic OutlookAugust 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCasella Waste Systems, Inc. Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their ModelsAugust 4, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCasella Waste Systems: Trash Is King, But This Valuation Just StinksAugust 3, 2024 | chron.comCasella: Q2 Earnings SnapshotAugust 3, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBank of America Securities Keeps Their Sell Rating on Casella Waste (CWST)August 3, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCasella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 1, 2024 | msn.comCasella Waste Systems Non-GAAP EPS of $0.22 misses by $0.06, revenue of $377.2M beats by $4.6MSee More Headlines Receive CWST Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Casella Waste Systems and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/01/2024Today9/06/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/06/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorIndustrial Products Industry Refuse systems Sub-IndustryEnvironmental & Facilities Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:CWST CUSIP14744810 CIK911177 Webwww.casella.com Phone(802) 775-0325Fax802-775-6198Employees4,200Year Founded1975Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$103.80 High Stock Price Target$117.00 Low Stock Price Target$96.00 Potential Upside/Downside+0.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.80 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.31 Trailing P/E Ratio334.03 Forward P/E Ratio181.67 P/E Growth9.36Net Income$25.40 million Net Margins1.35% Pretax Margin2.11% Return on Equity3.83% Return on Assets1.57% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.94 Current Ratio1.58 Quick Ratio1.51 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.43 billion Price / Sales4.20 Cash Flow$3.73 per share Price / Cash Flow27.75 Book Value$17.85 per share Price / Book5.80Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares57,995,000Free Float55,536,000Market Cap$6.01 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.99 Social Links Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. John W. Casella (Age 73)Chairman, CEO & Secretary Comp: $1.42MMr. Edmond R. Coletta (Age 48)President Comp: $740.57kMr. Bradford J. Helgeson (Age 47)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $492.45kMs. Shelley E. Sayward (Age 49)Senior VP & General Counsel Comp: $491.24kMr. Paul J. Ligon (Age 55)Senior VP & Chief Revenue Officer Comp: $476.17kMr. Sean M. Steves (Age 47)Senior VP & COO of Solid Waste Operations Comp: $476.75kMr. Kevin J. Drohan (Age 43)VP & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Keith S. LandauSenior VP & Chief Information OfficerMr. Michael J. Viani (Age 69)Vice President of Business Development & Special Waste Mr. Kelley J. RobinsonSenior Vice President of Human ResourcesMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAdvanced Disposal ServicesNYSE:ADSWRollinsNYSE:ROLClean HarborsNYSE:CLHTetra TechNASDAQ:TTEKStericycleNASDAQ:SRCLView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 3,339 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.006%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 1,196 shares on 8/26/2024Ownership: 0.051%Truist Financial CorpSold 6,382 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.058%Driehaus Capital Management LLCBought 1,997 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.081%Creative PlanningBought 3,175 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.027%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CWST Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CWST shares performed this year? Casella Waste Systems' stock was trading at $85.46 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, CWST stock has increased by 21.2% and is now trading at $103.55. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Casella Waste Systems' earnings last quarter? Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CWST) issued its earnings results on Thursday, August, 1st. The industrial products company reported $0.22 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.28 by $0.06. The business's revenue was up 30.2% on a year-over-year basis. What is John W. Casella's approval rating as Casella Waste Systems' CEO? 37 employees have rated Casella Waste Systems Chief Executive Officer John W. Casella on Glassdoor.com. John W. Casella has an approval rating of 72% among the company's employees. Who are Casella Waste Systems' major shareholders? Casella Waste Systems' top institutional shareholders include Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC (5.84%), William Blair Investment Management LLC (4.60%), Earnest Partners LLC (2.90%) and Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (2.42%). Insiders that own company stock include Edmond Coletta, Douglas R Casella, Edwin D Johnson, John W Casella, Paul Ligon, Michael K Burke, Shelley E Sayward, William P Hulligan, Sean Steves, Kevin Drohan, Emily Nagle Green and Christopher Heald. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Casella Waste Systems? Shares of CWST stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Casella Waste Systems own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Casella Waste Systems investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Energy Transfer (ET), AbbVie (ABBV), Edwards Lifesciences (EW), Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM). 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