CWST: Inorganic Expansion Will Drive Long-Term Compounding Despite Short-Term Challenges

Analysts have modestly lowered their fair value estimate for Casella Waste Systems from $116.68 to $115.00 per share. This adjustment reflects mixed sector sentiment and tempered expectations for the company's growth trajectory, even as industry optimism continues.

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Casella Waste Systems from $118.51 to $116.68 as the company's updated profit forecasts, margin estimates, and sector evaluations point to a modestly more cautious outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst coverage reflects a mix of optimism and caution regarding Casella Waste Systems, centered on the company's growth trajectory, sector dynamics, and execution risks.

Casella Waste Systems’ consensus price target has been revised downward as analysts highlight operational challenges tied to its geographic expansion and sector-specific headwinds, resulting in a new fair value of $118.51. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts point to “growing pains” related to Casella Waste's geographic expansion, which may be underestimated by consensus.

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AnalystConsensusTarget has increased shares outstanding growth rate from 0.1% to 0.1%.

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AnalystConsensusTarget has decreased profit margin from 6.9% to 6.1% and increased future PE multiple from 62.5x to 87.7x.