Stock Overview

Waste Connections Inc (WCN)

NYSE · Industrials · Waste Management

Waste Connections Inc is a Industrials company with a market capitalization of $41.85B, a trailing P/E ratio of 40.2, and a dividend yield of 0.63%.

Market Cap
$41.85B
P/E (TTM)
40.2
Forward P/E
21.0
Price/Sales
4.3
Price/Book
5.3
EV/EBITDA
17.1
Dividend Yield
0.63%
Beta
0.48
EPS (TTM)
$4.13
Profit Margin
11.0%
ROE
13.0%
Short % of Float
1.2%
Days to Cover
2.6
52W High
$185.27
52W Low
$149.02

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$9.50B
Gross Profit
$3.70B
Operating Income
$1.72B
Net Income
$1.08B
Free Cash Flow
$1.22B
Total Debt
$8.88B
Cash & Equivalents
$45.88M
Shareholder Equity
$8.23B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q1 2026April 22, 2026$1.23$1.19+3.4%
Q4 2025February 11, 2026$1.29$1.28+0.8%
Q3 2025October 21, 2025$1.44$1.38+4.3%
Q2 2025July 23, 2025$1.29$1.25+3.2%
Q1 2025April 23, 2025$1.13$1.08+4.9%
Q4 2024February 12, 2025$1.16$1.19-2.4%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 20263,084,0631.21%2.6+3.9%
June 30, 20262,969,7301.16%1.5+22.9%
June 15, 20262,415,6300.94%1.2+23.0%
May 29, 20261,963,8610.77%1.4+3.9%
May 15, 20261,890,5700.74%1.0-2.6%
April 30, 20261,941,7130.76%1.2-10.8%
April 15, 20262,175,9000.85%1.6+3.5%
March 31, 20262,102,7030.82%1.8+18.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waste Connections Inc's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, Waste Connections Inc (WCN) has a market capitalization of $41.85B.

What is Waste Connections Inc's P/E ratio?

Waste Connections Inc trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 40.2. Its forward P/E is 21.0.

Does Waste Connections Inc pay a dividend?

Yes — Waste Connections Inc pays a dividend yielding 0.63%, an annual payout of $1.37 per share.

What sector is WCN in?

Waste Connections Inc is in the Industrials sector, specifically the Waste Management industry.

What is Waste Connections Inc's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 3,084,063 WCN shares were sold short, or 1.21% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 2.6. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was Waste Connections Inc's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Waste Connections Inc reported revenue of $9.50B and net income of $1.08B.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.