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Waste Connections is a North American waste management company focused on integrated waste collection services... Show more

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Aug 20, 2026

WCN sees its 50-day moving average cross bullishly above its 200-day moving average

The 50-day moving average for WCN moved above the 200-day moving average on August 17, 2026. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 56 cases where WCN's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on August 18, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on WCN as a result. In of 85 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

WCN moved above its 50-day moving average on August 18, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WCN advanced for three days, in of 337 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for WCN turned negative on July 20, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 40 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 40 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WCN declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

WCN broke above its upper Bollinger Band on August 19, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

The Aroon Indicator for WCN entered a downward trend on August 17, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (5.345) is normal, around the industry mean (34.509). P/E Ratio (40.659) is within average values for comparable stocks, (118.590). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.362) is also within normal values, averaging (2.132). Dividend Yield (0.008) settles around the average of (0.009) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (4.413) is also within normal values, averaging (73.094).

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 75, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. WCN’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

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published Dividends

WCN paid dividends on August 20, 2026

Waste Connections WCN Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.35 per share was paid with a record date of August 20, 2026, and an ex-dividend date of August 06, 2026. Read more...
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Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Enviri Corporation (NYSE:NVRI).

Industry description

Environmental Services includes companies that collect and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Their services include removal of toxic waste from soil, removing medical waste etc. Some companies also operate incinerators, sewerage systems, waste treatment plants, and landfills. Demand for waste management is likely to rise with increasing urbanization/industrialization. Waste Management, Inc., Republic Services, Inc., Waste Connections, Inc. and Tetra Tech, Inc. are some of the major companies in this business.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Environmental Services Industry is 11.45B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 14.5K to 89.97B. WM holds the highest valuation in this group at 89.97B. The lowest valued company is GLYE at 14.5K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Environmental Services Industry was -5%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 5%, and the average quarterly price growth was 5%. CDTG experienced the highest price growth at 147%, while GWAV experienced the biggest fall at -17%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Environmental Services Industry was 185%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 204% and the average quarterly volume growth was 83%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 69
P/E Growth Rating: 68
Price Growth Rating: 54
SMR Rating: 82
Profit Risk Rating: 75
Seasonality Score: -29 (-100 ... +100)
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a provider of waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services

Industry EnvironmentalServices

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Environmental Services
Address
6220 Highway 7
Phone
+1 832 442-2200
Employees
22539
Web
https://www.wasteconnections.com
WCN sees its 50-day moving average cross bullishly above its 200-day moving average