Waste Connections, Inc.
WCNIndustrialsNASDAQWaste Management · Last scanned Sep 8, 2026
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Daily timeframeWaste Connections, Inc. provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, and disposal services in the United States and Canada. Valued at $41.48B, WCN is a large-cap name in its sector. 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
$41.48B
Beta
0.47
P/E (TTM)
39.82
P/E (Fwd)
26.56
EPS (TTM)
$4.14
EPS (Fwd)
$6.21
ROE
13.0%
ROA
5.5%
Cash
$100.5M
Total Debt
$9.64B
Free CF
$1.05B
52W Change
-7.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where WCN stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, WCN finished 0.75% above its 150-day moving average ($162.87) and 0.52% below its 200-day moving average ($164.94). 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 September 3, 2026 close, WCN's RSI(14) was 45.4, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, WCN has $100.5M in cash with $9.64B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $1.05B in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 13.0%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.5% 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.
The relatively low beta of 0.47 suggests WCN is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Waste Connections, Inc. and its sector.