Waste Connections, Inc.

NYSE:WCN Stock Report

Market Cap: US$48.8b

Waste Connections Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

Waste Connections has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 17.8%, while the Commercial Services industry saw earnings growing at 11.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 11.4% per year. Waste Connections's return on equity is 7.8%, and it has net margins of 6.9%.

Key information

17.8%

Earnings growth rate

18.3%

EPS growth rate

Commercial Services Industry Growth8.5%
Revenue growth rate11.4%
Return on equity7.8%
Net Margin6.9%
Last Earnings Update31 Dec 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Waste Connections, Inc.'s (NYSE:WCN) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors

Feb 10
Waste Connections, Inc.'s (NYSE:WCN) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors

Waste Connections: Hauling Trash And Stacking Cash

Jan 20

Here's Why We Think Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Is Well Worth Watching

Jan 15
Here's Why We Think Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Is Well Worth Watching

Pricey, But Waste Connections Still A Good Deal

Jan 09

Slowing Rates Of Return At Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Dec 19
Slowing Rates Of Return At Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Leave Little Room For Excitement

A Look At The Fair Value Of Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)

Nov 22
A Look At The Fair Value Of Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)

Waste Connections: Great Business, Poor Valuation

Oct 28

Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) Just Released Its Third-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

Oct 28
Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) Just Released Its Third-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Waste Connections, Inc.'s (NYSE:WCN) P/E

Oct 01
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Waste Connections, Inc.'s (NYSE:WCN) P/E

Waste Connections: Waste Margin Improved 80-90bps

Sep 08

Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Sep 04
Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Returns On Capital At Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Have Hit The Brakes

Aug 18
Returns On Capital At Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Have Hit The Brakes

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)

Jul 31
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)

Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

Jun 06
Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

Does Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

May 09
Does Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)

Apr 26
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)

Returns On Capital At Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Have Stalled

Mar 29
Returns On Capital At Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Have Stalled

Waste Connections Q4: Strong Pricing Growth And Reduced Wage Inflation Pressure

Mar 06

Waste Connections: Concerns Despite A Great Track Record

Jan 02

Waste Connections: Revenue Growth And Margin Expansion Signaling Strong Future Performance

Oct 31

Waste Connections: A Decentralized Operation With High Revenue Quality

Oct 13

Waste Connections: Pricing Power, Margin Improvement Initiatives Drive A Positive Business Outlook

Sep 12

Waste Connections Stock: Highly Attractive Business But Not So Much For The Valuation

Aug 08

Waste Connections: Impressive Growth But Looming Risks

Jul 26

Waste Connections Q4 2022 Earnings Preview

Feb 14

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Waste Connections makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:WCN Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 248,9206188560
30 Sep 248,6959408370
30 Jun 248,4218618150
31 Mar 248,1947957930
31 Dec 238,0227637740
30 Sep 237,8568307560
30 Jun 237,6718387390
31 Mar 237,4668537040
31 Dec 227,2128366710
30 Sep 226,9678086440
30 Jun 226,6846856170
31 Mar 226,4026386110
31 Dec 216,1516185930
30 Sep 215,9255825710
30 Jun 215,7186265550
31 Mar 215,4902225280
31 Dec 205,4462055220
30 Sep 205,4102075280
30 Jun 205,4332085320
31 Mar 205,4965845340
31 Dec 195,3895675310
30 Sep 195,2885665150
30 Jun 195,1575585160
31 Mar 195,0275485080
31 Dec 184,9235475040
30 Sep 184,8187294970
30 Jun 184,7447024930
31 Mar 184,6796874870
31 Dec 174,6305774770
30 Sep 174,5223474790
30 Jun 174,4003134550
31 Mar 173,9522174300
31 Dec 163,3762473820
30 Sep 162,8592133220
30 Jun 162,322-1332710
31 Mar 162,126-1032340
31 Dec 152,117-962330
30 Sep 152,112-872320
30 Jun 152,1102302310
31 Mar 152,1042352300
31 Dec 142,0792332270
30 Sep 142,0392212210
30 Jun 141,9962222170
31 Mar 141,9612032130

Quality Earnings: WCN has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: WCN's current net profit margins (6.9%) are lower than last year (9.5%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: WCN's earnings have grown by 17.8% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: WCN's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: WCN had negative earnings growth (-19%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Commercial Services industry average (7.8%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: WCN's Return on Equity (7.8%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/02/16 09:34
End of Day Share Price 2025/02/14 00:00
Earnings2024/12/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Waste Connections, Inc. is covered by 40 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Harriet LiAccountability Research Corporation
Christopher MurrayATB Capital Markets
Jonathan WindhamBarclays