Waste Connections, Inc.
WCNIndustrialsNASDAQWaste Management · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeWaste Connections, Inc. provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, and disposal services in the United States and Canada. At a $46.70B market cap, Waste Connections, Inc. ranks as a large-cap company within industrials. It offers collection services to residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, and exploration and production (E&P) customers; landfill disposal services; and recycling services for various recyclable materials, including compost, cardboard, mixed paper, plastic containers, glass bottles, and ferrous and aluminum metals.
Market Cap
$46.70B
Beta
0.48
P/E (TTM)
41.84
P/E (Fwd)
30.22
EPS (TTM)
$4.46
EPS (Fwd)
$6.17
ROE
14.2%
ROA
5.7%
Cash
$98.1M
Total Debt
$9.77B
Free CF
$1.08B
52W Change
6.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where WCN stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 19, 2026 close, WCN finished 4.30% above its 150-day moving average ($160.98) and 3.32% above its 200-day moving average ($162.51). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is WCN overbought or oversold?
At the October 19, 2026 close, WCN's RSI(14) was 71.4, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $98.1M in cash, though total debt stands at $9.77B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Annual free cash flow of $1.08B supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 14.2% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.7% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $7.21B (2022) to $9.47B (2025), reflecting a 31% increase over the period.
WCN's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing WCN's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.