Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Industrials · Current price $161.77 (-1.78%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Sabahat Khan | RBC Capital | $210.00 | +29.8% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Toni Kaplan | Morgan Stanley | $205.00 | +26.7% |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Noah Kaye | Oppenheimer | $205.00 | +26.7% |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Connor Cerniglia | Bernstein | $205.00 | +26.7% |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Toni Kaplan | Morgan Stanley | $220.00 | +36.0% |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Jerry Revich | Wells Fargo | $186.00 | +15.0% |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Konark Gupta | Scotiabank | $210.00 | +29.8% |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Kevin Chiang | CIBC | $215.00 | +32.9% |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Tobey Sommer | Truist Financial | $220.00 | +36.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Noah Kaye | Oppenheimer | $195.00 | +20.5% |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Noah Kaye | Oppenheimer | $194.00 | +19.9% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Bryan Burgmeier | Citigroup | $190.00 | +17.5% |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Derek Spronck | RBC Capital | $196.00 | +21.2% |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Noah Kaye | Oppenheimer | $180.00 | +11.3% |
| Jul 2, 2022 | Toni Kaplan | Morgan Stanley | $160.00 | -1.1% |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Kyle White, CFA | Deutsche Bank | $145.00 | -10.4% |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Jon Windham | UBS | $150.00 | -7.3% |
| Oct 21, 2021 | Sean Eastman | KeyBanc | $146.00 | -9.7% |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Michael E. Hoffman | Stifel Nicolaus | $154.00 | -4.8% |
Top Analysts Covering WCN
WCN vs Sector & Market
| Metric | WCN | Industrials Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.19 | 2.41 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 16 | 8 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +26.1% | +84.9% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 38.70 | 28.14 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $9.93B | $9.98B | $10.11B | 19 |
| 2027-12-31 | $10.50B | $10.58B | $10.97B | 19 |
| 2028-12-31 | $11.13B | $11.15B | $11.18B | 13 |
| 2029-03-31 | $2.46B | $2.48B | $2.50B | 11 |
| 2029-06-30 | $2.47B | $2.49B | $2.51B | 10 |
| 2029-09-30 | $2.48B | $2.50B | $2.52B | 10 |
| 2029-12-31 | $2.49B | $2.51B | $2.53B | 11 |
| 2030-03-31 | $2.50B | $2.52B | $2.54B | 6 |
| 2030-06-30 | $2.51B | $2.53B | $2.55B | 6 |
| 2030-09-30 | $2.52B | $2.54B | $2.56B | 6 |
| 2030-12-31 | $2.53B | $2.55B | $2.57B | 6 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $5.34 | $5.48 | $5.84 | 16 |
| 2027-12-31 | $5.92 | $6.19 | $6.77 | 16 |
| 2028-12-31 | $6.52 | $6.83 | $7.42 | 5 |
| 2029-03-31 | $1.77 | $1.79 | $1.81 | 10 |
| 2029-06-30 | $1.92 | $1.94 | $1.96 | 9 |
| 2029-09-30 | $2.04 | $2.06 | $2.09 | 9 |
| 2029-12-31 | $2.01 | $2.03 | $2.06 | 10 |
| 2030-03-31 | $1.93 | $1.95 | $1.98 | 5 |
| 2030-06-30 | $2.06 | $2.08 | $2.11 | 5 |
| 2030-09-30 | $2.18 | $2.20 | $2.23 | 5 |
| 2030-12-31 | $2.13 | $2.15 | $2.18 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for WCN?
The consensus among 16 analysts covering Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) is Buy with an average price target of $202.85.
What is the highest price target for WCN?
The highest price target for WCN is $220.00, set by Toni Kaplan at Morgan Stanley on 2025-12-17.
What is the lowest price target for WCN?
The lowest price target for WCN is $145.00, set by Kyle White, CFA at Deutsche Bank on 2021-10-29.
How many analysts cover WCN?
16 analysts have issued ratings for Waste Connections, Inc. in the past 12 months.
Is WCN a buy or sell right now?
Based on 16 analyst ratings, WCN has a consensus rating of Buy (2.19/5) with a +26.1% upside to the consensus target of $202.85.
What are the earnings estimates for WCN?
Analysts estimate WCN will report EPS of $5.48 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $9.98B.
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