Waste Connections (WCN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$189.88 -10.07 (-5.03%)

As of 02:49 PM Eastern

Waste Connections - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
13

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Waste Connections in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 12 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for WCN.

Consensus Price Target

$204.00
7.43% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Waste Connections, the average price target is $204.00. The highest price target for WCN is $219.00, while the lowest price target for WCN is $189.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.43% from the current price of $189.88.

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WCN Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/4/24 to 4/4/25	1 Month Ago 3/5/24 to 3/5/25	3 Months Ago 1/5/24 to 1/4/25	1 Year Ago 4/5/23 to 4/4/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$204.00	$202.43	$199.69	$176.81
Forecasted Upside	7.43% Upside	6.47% Upside	16.82% Upside	5.69% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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WCN Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

WCN Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Waste Connections Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Waste Connections	Business Services Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.88	2.72	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	3.20% Upside	366.98% Upside	25.01% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent WCN News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/3/2025	William Blair 1 of 5 stars	T. Romeo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform
4/2/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Neutral	$199.00 ➝ $218.00	+11.04%
2/14/2025	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars	Tobey Sommer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$200.00 ➝ $210.00	+10.04%
2/14/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Toni Kaplan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$214.00 ➝ $219.00	+15.18%
1/30/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	$225.00 ➝ $210.00	+12.14%
1/27/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Gupta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$196.00 ➝ $192.00	+7.03%
12/19/2024	CIBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$215.00 ➝ $212.00	+21.09%
12/13/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$192.00 ➝ $195.00	+5.84%
12/11/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$205.00 ➝ $212.00	+13.71%
10/25/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy	$208.00 ➝ $205.00	+16.25%
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10/25/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$199.00 ➝ $201.00	+13.35%
10/25/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$198.00 ➝ $197.00	+11.22%
10/25/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$198.00 ➝ $196.00	+9.74%
10/9/2024	Eight Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Somerville Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
7/26/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$185.00 ➝ $200.00	+13.77%
5/23/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$189.00	+14.16%
2/29/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$170.00 ➝ $181.00	+8.27%
2/15/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$170.00 ➝ $185.00	+12.45%
2/14/2024	Atb Cap Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Murray Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Sector Perform
11/21/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Peer Perform
10/2/2023	Canaccord Genuity Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$159.00 ➝ $164.00	+24.31%

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Should I Buy Waste Connections Stock? WCN Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Waste Connections pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Waste Connections
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Waste Connections, Inc.:

Recent earnings per share (EPS) of $1.16, while slightly below the consensus estimate, indicates a strong performance in a competitive market, suggesting potential for growth.
The company has a solid return on equity of 15.54%, which reflects effective management and profitability, making it an attractive option for investors seeking returns.
Waste Connections, Inc. has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.315 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $1.26 and a yield of 0.64%, appealing to income-focused investors.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $202.43, indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock price appreciation.
The company operates in the non-hazardous waste management sector, which is essential and resilient, providing stability even during economic downturns.

Waste Connections
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Waste Connections, Inc. for these reasons:

The recent earnings miss by $0.04 compared to the consensus estimate may raise concerns about the company's ability to meet future expectations.
With a net margin of 6.92%, there may be limited room for profitability improvement, which could affect long-term growth potential.
Some analysts have downgraded their price targets, indicating a lack of confidence in short-term stock performance, which could lead to volatility.
The dividend payout ratio of 52.72% suggests that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed to shareholders, potentially limiting funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
Market conditions and regulatory changes in the waste management industry could pose risks to operational efficiency and profitability.

WCN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Waste Connections is $204.00, with a high forecast of $219.00 and a low forecast of $189.00.
: 16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Waste Connections in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 12 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WCN shares.
: According to analysts, Waste Connections's stock has a predicted upside of 7.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Waste Connections has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, Morgan Stanley, Scotiabank, Truist Financial, and William Blair in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Waste Connections more than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating score for Waste Connections is 2.88 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.72. Learn more on how WCN compares to other companies.

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Waste Connections (WCN) Stock Forecast & Price Target