WCN

Waste Connections stock surged 10.74% after the garbage hauler reported strong Q3 results with 7% revenue growth to $2.6 billion and raised its full-year financial guidance. The company boosted its quarterly dividend by 10% to $0.385 per share, marking its sixteenth consecutive annual increase. Strong pricing power in exclusive markets and a growth-through-acquisition strategy helped offset rising fuel costs.

Waste Connections (WCN) stock jumped 5.5% to $165.51, driven by AI-backed operational improvements, employee retention gains, and renewable natural gas investments. The company is expected to report quarterly EPS of $1.52 (+5.6% YoY) with revenues of $2.61 billion (+6% YoY).

Earnings estimate revisions have increased 1.5% over the past month, suggesting potential continued strength. Peer Republic Services (RSG) also gained 2.3% but saw a slight -0.7% downward revision in EPS estimates.

Waste Connections (WCN), an integrated solid waste services company, is highlighted as a momentum stock worth watching. The company holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a VGM Score of B and a top-tier Momentum Style Score of A. Four analysts revised earnings estimates upward in the last 60 days, with the consensus estimate increasing to $5.65 per share. The stock has gained 0.2% over the past four weeks and boasts a +4.9% average earnings surprise.

Waste Connections is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings of $1.52 per share (up 5.6% YoY) and revenues of $2.61 billion (up 6% YoY) on October 21. However, the company has a negative Earnings ESP of -0.36%, suggesting recent analyst downgrades, making it difficult to predict an earnings beat despite a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating and a strong history of beating estimates.

Waste Connections (WCN) beat Q2 2026 earnings expectations with $1.50 EPS versus $1.35 consensus, and revenues of $2.56B surpassing estimates. The company projects 2026 revenues of $10.02-$10.05B, driven by acquisitions, 5.5%+ core pricing growth, and an AI pricing tool generating $20M in annualized EBITDA benefits with potential for $100M total AI gains. Employee retention improved significantly with voluntary turnover down 17% in 2025.

Waste Connections (WCN) has declined 6.2% over the past four weeks and is now in oversold territory with an RSI reading of 29.06, suggesting a potential trend reversal. Despite the recent selling pressure, the stock holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating, indicating strong analyst confidence in a near-term recovery.