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WCN

Waste Connections, Inc.

NYSE · usd

$186.60+1.72 (+0.93%)
At close · 15-minute delayed
$186.31-0.29 (-0.16%)
As of 7:30:04 PM EDT on Oct 23, 2026 · After hours

Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) trades at $186.60 (+0.93%) as of 7:30:04 PM EDT on Oct 23, 2026, +19.67% over the past month. Market cap is $46.27B, with 2.6 days to cover in short interest.

Stock performance

How Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) stock has performed from one day to one year, with its 52-week range.

+1.74%
+$3.18 over 1D
$183.39$184.54$185.69$186.855:50 AM11:00 AM12:45 PM2:25 PM8:00 PM$186.31
1D
+0.93%
1W
+11.14%
1M
+19.67%
YTD
+6.41%
1Y
+5.53%
52-wk range
$146.89 – $187.27

Key statistics

Today's trading snapshot for WCN: day range, open, previous close, volume and market cap.

Day range
$184.17 – $187.27
Open
$184.46
Prev close
$184.88
Volume
2.91M
Market cap
$46.27B
Shares out
250.99M

Valuation and profitability ratios: P/E, P/S, ROE

Valuation and profitability ratios for Waste Connections, Inc.: P/E, P/S, P/B, ROE and more.

P/E
40.82
P/S
4.65
P/B
5.87
P/FCF
38.77
ROE
14.4%
ROA
5.3%
Debt/Equity
1.20
Div yield
0.77%

As of Oct 22, 2026

8-K filings

Material corporate events Waste Connections, Inc. has disclosed to the SEC on Form 8-K.

  • Earnings and performanceOct 21, 2026

    On October 21, 2026, Waste Connections, Inc. issued a press release announcing its third quarter 2026 results.

  • Shareholder returnsAug 7, 2026

    Waste Connections, Inc. issued a press release announcing the approval by the Toronto Stock Exchange for the annual renewal of its normal course issuer bid (the "NCIB") for potential share repurchases. The renewal will follow on the conclusion of the Company's current NCIB expiring August 11, 2026.

  • Debt activityAug 4, 2026

    On August 4, 2026, Waste Connections, Inc. completed an underwritten public offering of C$300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.200% Senior Notes due 2033 and C$400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.550% Senior Notes due 2036. The 2033 Notes will mature on September 4, 2033, and the 2036 Notes will mature on September 4, 2036.

  • Equity activityJul 28, 2026

    On July 27, 2026, Waste Connections, Inc. entered into an underwriting agreement (the 'Underwriting Agreement') with CIBC World Markets Inc., Scotia Capital Inc. and TD Securities Inc., and the several other underwriters named therein (collectively, the 'Underwriters'), relating to the public offering.

  • Shareholder meetingsMay 15, 2026

    The Company held its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders on May 15, 2026 (the "Meeting"). The Company's shareholders (the "Shareholders") elected each of the eight nominees for director to serve until the close of the next annual meeting of Shareholders or until his or her earlier resignation, or his or her successor is duly elected or appointed by the votes indicated below.

Dividend history and stock splits

Waste Connections, Inc.'s recent dividend payments and stock splits.

Dividends

  • $0.39ex-div Nov 5, 2026
  • $0.35ex-div Aug 6, 2026
  • $0.35ex-div May 6, 2026
  • $0.35ex-div Feb 25, 2026

Splits

  • 3-for-2Jun 19, 2017

WCN short interest

How heavily WCN is shorted: shares short, days to cover and average daily volume.

Days to cover
2.6
Short interest
3.92M
Avg volume
1.49M

As of · reported to FINRA twice monthly.

WCN news

The latest news and headlines about Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN).

Frequently asked questions

What is the Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) stock price today?

Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) is trading at $186.60 (+0.93% on the day) as of 7:30:04 PM EDT on Oct 23, 2026. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes; real-time quotes are available from the Massive API.

What is Waste Connections, Inc.?

Waste Connections is a North American waste management company focused on integrated waste collection services. The firm primarily focuses on residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial waste collection, with a secondary market focus on rural areas.

What is the short interest in WCN?

As of Sep 30, 2026, WCN has 3.92M shares short and 2.6 days to cover.

Does Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) pay a dividend?

Yes. Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN)'s most recent dividend was $0.39 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Nov 5, 2026. Full WCN dividend history is available from the Massive API.

What exchange is WCN listed on?

Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) trades on NYSE in USD, in the REFUSE SYSTEMS industry.

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