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WCN
Stock ticker: NYSE
AS OF
Aug 29 closing price
Price
$184.81
Change
+$1.57 (+0.86%)
Capitalization
47.52B

WCN Waste Connections Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

Waste Connections is the third-largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste and recycling services in the North America, operating 113 active landfills (20 are exploration and production waste landfills and 16 are nonmunicipal waste landfills), 163 transfer stations, and 89 recycling operations... Show more

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a Summary for WCN with price predictions
Aug 29, 2025

WCN sees its Stochastic Oscillator ascending out of oversold territory

On August 29, 2025, the Stochastic Oscillator for WCN moved out of oversold territory and this could be a bullish sign for the stock. Traders may want to buy the stock or buy call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 46 instances where the indicator left the oversold zone. In of the 46 cases the stock moved higher in the following days. This puts the odds of a move higher at over .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on August 29, 2025. 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 .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WCN advanced for three days, in of 369 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

WCN may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 264 cases where WCN Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for WCN turned negative on August 14, 2025. 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 37 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 37 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

WCN moved below its 50-day moving average on August 22, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

The 10-day moving average for WCN crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 25, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The 50-day moving average for WCN moved below the 200-day moving average on August 14, 2025. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.

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 .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 79, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. WCN’s price grows at a higher 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 slightly better than average sales and a considerably 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 Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued 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 (5.688) is normal, around the industry mean (6.014). P/E Ratio (74.520) is within average values for comparable stocks, (100.266). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.009) is also within normal values, averaging (1.826). WCN has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.007) as compared to the industry average of (0.033). P/S Ratio (5.181) is also within normal values, averaging (22.631).

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published Earnings

WCN is expected to report earnings to rise 6.98% to $1.38 per share on October 22

Waste Connections WCN Stock Earnings Reports
Q3'25
Est.
$1.38
Q2'25
Beat
by $0.04
Q1'25
Beat
by $0.05
Q4'24
Missed
by $0.05
Q3'24
Beat
by $0.06
The last earnings report on July 23 showed earnings per share of $1.29, beating the estimate of $1.25. With 690.06K shares outstanding, the current market capitalization sits at 47.52B.
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published Dividends

WCN paid dividends on August 21, 2025

Waste Connections WCN Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.31 per share was paid with a record date of August 21, 2025, and an ex-dividend date of August 06, 2025. Read more...
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published General Information

General Information

a provider of waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services

Industry EnvironmentalServices

Profile
Fundamentals
Details
Industry
Environmental Services
Address
6220 Highway 7
Phone
+1 832 442-2200
Employees
22539
Web
https://www.wasteconnections.com
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Correlation & Price change

A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, WCN has been closely correlated with WM. These tickers have moved in lockstep 82% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is a high statistical probability that if WCN jumps, then WM could also see price increases.

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1W
1M
1Q
6M
1Y
5Y
Ticker /
NAME
Correlation
To WCN
1D Price
Change %
WCN100%
+0.86%
WM - WCN
82%
Closely correlated
+0.81%
CWST - WCN
65%
Loosely correlated
-0.26%
RSG - WCN
64%
Loosely correlated
+0.37%
GFL - WCN
58%
Loosely correlated
+1.46%
CLH - WCN
43%
Loosely correlated
-0.60%
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Correlation & Price change

1D
1W
1M
1Q
6M
1Y
5Y
Ticker /
NAME
Correlation
To WCN
1D Price
Change %
WCN100%
+0.86%
WCN
(4 stocks)
90%
Closely correlated
+0.44%