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Waste Connections (WCN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$247.45 +0.08 (+0.03%)
As of 10/24/2025 04:15 PM Eastern
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Waste Connections - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Strong Buy
Based on 7 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
6

Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Waste Connections in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy." Out of the 7 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 6 have given a strong buy rating for WCN.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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.
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WCN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/25/24 to 10/25/25		1 Month Ago
9/25/24 to 9/25/25		3 Months Ago
7/27/24 to 7/27/25		1 Year Ago
10/26/23 to 10/25/24
Strong Buy
6 Strong Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AC$265.00C$265.00C$209.25
Forecasted UpsideN/A10.95% Upside3.39% Upside-14.40% Downside
Consensus RatingStrong BuyBuyBuyHold

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.
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WCN Price Targets by Month

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Waste Connections Stock vs. The Competition

TypeWaste ConnectionsIndustrials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.71
2.45
Consensus RatingStrong BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
10/10/2025Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars		 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
9/19/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars		 UpgradeHold
7/24/2025Atb Cap Markets
5 of 5 stars		 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
6/9/2025Melius Research
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R. Wertheimer
R. Wertheimer
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
5/26/2025National Bank Financial
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M. Doumet
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5/6/2025Seaport Res Ptn
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J. Mazzoni
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4/3/2025William Blair
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T. Romeo
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/25/2024ATB Capital
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetC$255.00 ➝ C$260.00+6.21%
10/9/2024Eight Capital
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J. Somerville
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Set TargetNeutralC$270.00+8.95%
2/15/2024Royal Bank Of Canada
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetOutperformC$169.00 ➝ C$182.00-18.31%
12/12/2023CIBC
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetOutperformC$156.00 ➝ C$167.00-14.66%
10/27/2023UBS Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetC$223.00 ➝ C$230.00+29.58%

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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, October 22, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Waste Connections pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Waste Connections
Bull Case

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

  • The stock has received a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" from multiple brokerages, indicating strong confidence in its future performance.
  • Recent upgrades from analysts, including a shift from "hold" to "strong-buy," suggest positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
  • The current stock price is around C$241.95, which is near its 12-month low, presenting a potential buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Waste Connections, Inc. operates a significant number of landfills and recycling operations, positioning it as a leader in the solid waste management sector, which is essential for sustainable development.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of C$62.29 billion, indicating stability and the ability to invest in growth opportunities.

Waste Connections
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has a high P/E ratio of 97.56, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 102.69, the company has a significant amount of debt relative to its equity, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of 5,000 shares by an insider, may raise concerns about the company's future prospects from those within the organization.
  • The stock has shown volatility, with a beta of 0.39, indicating that it may not be as stable as some investors prefer, especially in uncertain market conditions.
  • Despite its strong market position, the company faces competition and regulatory challenges that could impact its growth and profitability in the future.

WCN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Waste Connections in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating and 6 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "strong buy" WCN shares.

According to analysts, Waste Connections's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Waste Connections's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Waste Connections has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, and Scotiabank in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Waste Connections more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for Waste Connections is Strong Buy while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Hold. Learn more on how WCN compares to other companies.

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This page (TSE:WCN) was last updated on 10/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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