Waste Connections, Inc.
WCNIndustrialsNASDAQWaste Management · Last scanned May 30, 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 $37.86B, 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
$37.86B
Beta
0.54
P/E (TTM)
36.35
P/E (Fwd)
24.12
EPS (TTM)
$4.10
EPS (Fwd)
$6.18
ROE
13.1%
ROA
5.5%
Cash
$114.3M
Total Debt
$9.44B
Free CF
$1.06B
52W Change
-24.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $114.3M in cash, though total debt stands at $9.44B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Annual free cash flow of $1.06B supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 13.1%, 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 0.54 suggests WCN is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Waste Connections, Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Waste Connections, Inc.'s trajectory.