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Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) — Analysis Summary

Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) has a market cap of $38.45B with year-over-year revenue growth of +6.1%. Net margin stands at 11.4%. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 36.3.

Key Takeaways

  • Revenue changed +6.1% year-over-year
  • Net margin of 11.4%
  • P/E ratio of 36.3

Compared to other companies in the REFUSE SYSTEMS sector, WCN posted revenue growth of +6.1% and trades at a P/E of 36.3.

[XNYS]

Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN)

$153.71

PREVIOUS CLOSE 2026-10-12 · MARKET DATA POLYGON · FINANCIALS SEC EDGAR

Market Cap
$38.45B
Enterprise Value
$47.71B
P/E Ratio
36.3
Div Yield
0.91%
EV/EBITDA
16.2
Company Profile
About
About Waste Connections, Inc.

Waste Connections is a North American waste management company focused on integrated waste collection services. The firm primarily focuses on residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial waste collection, with a secondary market focus on rural areas. With 113 landfills and 222 transfer stations as of 2024, it is the third-largest waste management company by revenue. Revenue is split among six operating segments: Western, Southern, Eastern, Central, Canada, and Midsouth.

Sector

REFUSE SYSTEMS

Employees

24,214

Headquarters

WOODBRIDGE, A6

Exchange

XNYS

Website
Source: Polygon.io
Score
Competitive Moat
Competitive Moat
62
Narrow Moat

Systematic competitive advantage assessment based on 4yr data

This assessment is based on quantitative analysis of historical financial data and does not constitute investment advice. Moat ratings may change with industry and competitive dynamics.

Market Signals
Valuation
Earnings
Insider Activity
Insider Filing Activity

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Financial Health
Financial Health

Capital Structure

Total Equity$7921.22M
Total Debt$9364.28M
Debt-to-Equity1.18
Cash & Equivalents$98.18M

Cash Flow

Operating Cash Flow$2513.21M
Free Cash Flow$1232.80M
FCF Margin12.63%
P/FCF Ratio31.19
Source: Polygon.io · SEC EDGAR
Dividends
Dividends

Annual Dividend/Share

$1.40

Dividend Yield

0.91%

Quarterly
Last Ex-Date: 2026-08-06

Dividend History

2026-08-06
CD$0.3500
2026-05-06
CD$0.3500
2026-02-25
CD$0.3500
2025-11-05
CD$0.3500
Source: Polygon.io
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Recent News

Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Data sourced from SEC EDGAR and Polygon.io. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.